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La Liga is back – with less cash, empty stadiums and canned cheering

La Liga resumes after a three-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic – and it’s all sounding a little surreal.

11/06/2020

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Germans to return to Balearic Islands two weeks before other Europeans

Up to 11,000 German tourists will be allowed to visit Spain's four Mediterranean islands from June 15 under a pilot scheme to "reactivate" the tourism sector, the Spanish government has announced.

09/06/2020

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Spanish horror movie crew back on set after two-month virus shutdown

Actors and the crew must now wear masks and disinfect regularly as they resume filming on 'Vampus Horror Tales'.

07/06/2020

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Prado and Versailles among Europe's museums to re-open to visitors

The Prado in Madrid and Palace of Versailles were able to re-open on Saturday after coronavirus lockdowns in Spain and France were loosened.

06/06/2020

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Coping in the age of COVID-19: A gourmet restaurant hungry for diners

Coronavirus has caused havoc for businesses across Europe - here's how one recently launched gourmet restaurant in Spain is trying to cope

05/06/2020

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Coronavirus air corridor from China to Spain closing down

About three flights have been coming in each week from Shanghai; Iberia has been working with two companies to keep medical supplies rolling in.

30/05/2020

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'Historic measure': Spain backs minimum income for most vulnerable

"A country does not prosper if it leaves out part of its population," said Spain PM Pedro Sanchez as his government backed the introduction of a minimum income for the country's most vulnerable.

29/05/2020

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Nissan shuts Barcelona plant as COVID-19 drives car giant into the red

Spain's government urged the Japanese car giant to reconsider, saying its decision would cost 3,000 jobs.

28/05/2020

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Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims

27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.

27/05/2020

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Could COVID-19 spell the demise of Spain's bullfighting tradition?

Bull breeders say this will become an "environmental, cultural, and economic" problem. Spain's pro-animal party say that's a load of bull.

27/05/2020

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Powerful properties: how tobacco is being used to fight COVID-19

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris takes a look at how scientists in Spain are using tobacco and molecular farming to help create tailor-made vaccines and antibodies.

25/05/2020

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Spaniards can hit the beach and drink on the terrace as lockdown eases

Spain enters phase two of deconfinement as Madrid and Barcelona begin to ease lockdown measures.

25/05/2020

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COVID-19: Spain will open borders to foreign tourists in July

Spain is opening up to foreign tourists in July and allowing its football league start back up behind closed doors in June. It's all part of a phasing out of restrictions.

23/05/2020

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Madrid challenges ongoing coronavirus lockdown in supreme court

It comes after Spain's lockdown was extended for a further two weeks until June 7.

21/05/2020

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Watch: Robot pulls the pints as bar offers a taste of the future

The robot takes a plastic glass from the dispenser and even holds it at an angle under the beer tap.

20/05/2020

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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

20/05/2020

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Hunger queues form in Madrid in wake of COVID-19 lockdown

Tens of thousands of people in the Spanish capital are now turning to food banks and neighbourhood associations to cushion the economic blow of lockdown.

18/05/2020

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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.

16/05/2020

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Video diary: how a professional triathlete keeps fit in lockdown

This is how Zoe, a professional triathlete, is training during the coronavirus pandemic.

15/05/2020

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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.

13/05/2020

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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.

05/05/2020

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Coronavirus: Spain allows outside walks and individual exercise

Spaniards took to the streets on Saturday to exercise for the first time after seven weeks of confinement to their homes during the coronavirus lockdown.

02/05/2020

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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.

02/05/2020

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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.

01/05/2020

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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.

29/04/2020

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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.

29/04/2020