In an unusual turn of events, Health Minister Salvador Illa held a press conference on Friday where he made clear that, in the government’s opinion, the region is not going far enough
A complete lockdown may be inevitable, epidemiologists believe, with the measures currently in place being too little, too late
The number represents just 1% of the total, but has led to problems for thousands of families struggling to balance work with looking after children in isolation
Madrid continues to be the region that is being hardest hit by the second wave of the pandemic, followed by the northern areas of Navarre and La Rioja
Health Minister Salvador Illa warns that “there are tough weeks up ahead for Madrid,” and that “it is necessary to act resolutely to take control of the pandemic in this region”
More than 80% of hotels on the Málaga shoreline have closed while Cádiz’s are surviving on 20% occupancy this month
The region has also called for “urgent” support from Spain’s armed forces and more than 220 officers to enforce the selective lockdowns in 37 basic health areas
The decline is the largest since the 1930s, but not quite as bad as the National Statistics Institute had anticipated
The central executive is trying to get regional premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso to leave more decisions in the hands of her health team
According to the latest data, 36% of intensive care beds are occupied by Covid-19 patients in the Madrid region, compared to the national average of 16%
EL PAÍS speaks with residents in districts affected by the restrictions on mobility about the rise in coronavirus cases and whether the new rules will be able to curb contagion
Minister Salvador Illa says there is a “broad consensus” for the measure with regional governments, and Catalan authorities have already announced they will implement the change from next week
Premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso warns that more neighborhoods may be placed under selective lockdown, while Health Minister Salvador Illa recommends residents in the region stay at home
A preliminary agreement was reached on Monday by the government, unions and business associations on a legal framework for teleworking, something that was not a common practice in the country until the coronavirus pandemic hit
Sociologist Josep Lobera flags up the growing rift in Spanish society due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with millions showing dangerously high levels of distrust towards the vaccine, science and the health authorities
Nearly 170 victims have been added to the overall death toll, with more than 11,000 Covid-19 patients currently in hospital
The face-to-face between Pedro Sánchez and Isabel Díaz Ayuso signaled a thaw in months of frosty relations as both leaders insisted on the need for coordinated action against soaring transmission in the region
Quim Torra also stated on Monday that he wants passengers arriving in Catalonia from the region via plane or train to be subject to temperature checks
Patrons in the upper galleries of the theater say that up to 15 people were seated side by side in a row despite the risk of coronavirus contagion
Around 200 officers will carry out daily checks on 26 affected areas in the capital to ensure the coronavirus restrictions are being respected
Coronavirus restrictions have all but eliminated visits to Gaudí's iconic basilica, which is funded through entrance fees. Officials meant to finish in time for the centennial of the architect’s death
Thousands of demonstrators assembled outside the parliament building on Sunday, to denounce measures that they claimed are “inefficient and discriminatory”
The new measures will affect 37 basic health areas in the capital and in other municipalities with a very high incidence of coronavirus
Intelligence service says computer systems have been repeatedly attacked in the health and pharmaceutical sectors
Deputy premier calls on PM Pedro Sánchez to “actively get involved,” and the latter suggests a face-to-face meeting with the regional leader
The no-frills business of selling fresh produce has provided a direct route to prosperity for people who came to the country with very little. A Moroccan family, three Chinese friends and a Bangladeshi entrepreneur are now leading the sector in Madrid
The Madrid region continues to face the greatest pressure, with 21% of hospital beds occupied by Covid-19 patients, compared to the national average of 8.6%