Europe

Lockdown in Spain to be extended up to 21st June

Jim Stein May 31, 2020

BARCELONA (Europe) – Spain’s prime minister said on Sunday he will ask parliament to agree to a last two-week extension of the state of emergency lockdown until 21st June, after which the government will no longer restrict citizens’ movements, newspaper El Pais reported. Pedro

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Spain approves minimum income for 2.3 million poorest people

Jim Stein May 30, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Spain’s left-wing coalition government approved on Friday the creation of a minimum income worth 462 euros ($514) a month for its poorest people, whose financial fragility has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme targets some 2.3 million people, Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias told a news conference. People aged 23

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Spain further eases coronavirus restrictions in four small islands

Jim Stein May 30, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Four small Spanish islands will be able to open the outside terraces of bars and restaurants to 75% of their capacity from Monday, the government said, a further easing of coronavirus lockdown rules for parts of the country least affected by the disease. Tables on terraces must still be kept 1.5 metres […]

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With black masks and silence, Spain mourns its coronavirus dead

Jim Stein May 27, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Grieving Spaniards wore black and fell silent across the nation at midday on Wednesday at the start of 10 days of mourning for more than 27,000 dead from the coronavirus crisis. Some people donned black face masks as parliament stopped for a minute, the royal family stood outside the Zarzuela Palace and […]

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Spain will be open for foreign tourists to book holidays from July

Nia N May 25, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Spain will be open for foreign tourists to book for vacations starting July. The two-week self-quarantine for travellers coming in from overseas will mostly be suspended by then, according to the tourism minister. Spain is one of the worst-hit nations in the world. The tourism-dependent country is easing its lockdown. However, there […]

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Spain to reopen to international tourism from July – PM Sanchez

Nia N May 23, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Spain will reopen to international tourism from July, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. The country is emerging from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns, implemented on March 14. (Photos syndicated via Reuters)

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Spain eases Madrid lockdown, letting outdoor dining resume

Nia N May 22, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Madrid’s coronavirus lockdown will be eased on Monday to allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people, as the rate of infection there has slowed, the regional health department said on Friday. The restrictions in the capital will now be the same as in most of the Spanish mainland, which […]

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Masks made compulsory in Spain in public, includes children too

Jim Stein May 20, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Spain has made it compulsory for all citizens, including children over six, to wear masks in public spaces as one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns gradually unwinds. The Health Ministry order said the masks – whose efficiency in curbing the coronavirus is hotly debated globally – would be needed from Thursday for indoor […]

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Spain revokes ban on Italy direct flights

Nia N May 19, 2020

MADRID (Europe) – Spain lifted the ban on all direct flights and ships from Italy since March 11 during its coronavirus lockdown. Travellers entering Spain from Italy will have to comply with a two-week quarantine up until a state of emergency is in place. (Photo syndicated via Reuters)This story has been edited by BH staff […]

Sport

Bautista Agut has his eyes on the elusive ATP Finals spot

Jim Stein May 19, 2020

MUMBAI (Sports) – Qualifying for the season-ending men’s ATP Finals, which features the world’s top eight singles players and doubles teams, is one of the goals for Roberto Bautista Agut before he retires, the Spaniard has said. The 32-year-old came close to ticking that off his wish list when he rose to a career-high world […]