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Euroviews. We shouldn’t accept intrusive surveillance for the sake of our health without safeguards ǀ View

Whether prompted by a health or security crisis, the adoption of exceptional state powers makes me worry that we are entering a new era in which our liberties are being whittled away under the guise of fighting another invisible enemy.

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Coronavirus: wide support for containment measures in Spain

The study showed 95% of people consider lockdown restrictions necessary, if not very necessary, to halt the coronavirus pandemic

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Spanish government asks Congress to approve third state of emergency

If approved, Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez said it would be the last state of emergency.

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New COVID-19 antibody test is 100% accurate, say English health chiefs

The blood test determines, via the presence of antibodies, whether a person has already had COVID-19.

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Euroviews. Unlocking the potential of the social economy is one way to ensure a COVID-19 recovery ǀ View

At Caritas Europa, we urge EU institutions to approve an ambitious Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 as soon as possible, taking into account the new socio-economic situation. As part of that, effective investments in the social economy should be mobilised.

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France, Spain and UK prepare to ease lockdowns starting Monday

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez joined other leaders in warning that the spread of the virus could ramp up again and new restrictions could be re-imposed.

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Rare footage captured of brown bear in Spanish national park

The footage shows the young bear snuffling around in the grass and scratching his back against a tree trunk.

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Joy and trepidation as Spaniards enjoy easing of restrictions

People have flocked to the streets and coastal paths of Spain as they were allowed out to enjoy some exercise for the first time in seven weeks.

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No last goodbye: Daughter mourns parents who died from COVID-19 alone

COVID-19 killed couple Alfonso Ariza and Cesarea Andrés almost simultaneously. Their daughter's grief has been heightened by the fact she couldn't say a final farewell.

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Euroviews. Countries are suspending immigration detention due to coronavirus. Let’s keep it that way ǀ View

The Spanish authorities have not suddenly had a change of heart regarding the use of immigration detention but rather recognised what activists have been saying all along – health and legal issues make the system untenable.

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Spain reveals four-stage plan to transition out of COVID-19 lockdown

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has laid out the country's plan for transitioning to a new normality after coronavirus.

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Spain's poorest are being punished by the coronavirus crisis

Thousands have lost all income and aid organisations are overwhelmed as lines at food banks have tripled.

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COVID-19: Spain, Italy, France record lowest daily death toll in weeks

Spain's daily coronavirus death toll dropped to 288 on Sunday, the lowest since March 20, as the country eased its lockdown to allow children outside for the first time in six weeks.

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Coronavirus: Worst is over in Spain, authorities say

"We have indeed overcome the toughest phase, the most critical phase of the disease," government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero told a news briefing.

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Facebook investigates fake accounts sharing Spanish government content

The Ministry of Health claims it was a victim of "fraudulent activity" after hundreds of false profiles liked and shared their content.

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'We all sink or all float': Spain wants EU to back €1.5tn virus fund

"In this crisis, either we all sink or we all float. Spain wants everybody to float, for sure," Spain's foreign affairs minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya told Euronews.

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'Move out!' Spanish healthcare workers threatened by neighbours

Healthcare workers in Spain as in other European countries have been receiving threatening notes form their neighbours. They accuse caregivers of spreading the virus and are afraid their presence may mean they could catch COVID-19.

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'How am I so lucky that I've managed to survive #COVID-19?'

Richard has pancreatic cancer, and tested positive for COVID-19, but has since overcome the virus. He told Euronews about his recovery.

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Spanish sitcom poking fun at life on lockdown proves to be a hit

With just a mobile phone, tripod and some Skype assistance, actors in Quarantine Diaries record themselves at home.

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'Wish you were here': Tourism sector 'hardest hit' by COVID-19

Millions of jobs are at risk as lockdown has all but ground tourism to a halt, says the World Travel & Tourism Council