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Spanish region orders closure of brothels after COVID-19 cluster found

With brothels not keeping an official registry of clients, authorities in Castilla La Mancha haven’t been able to contact trace people who may have been exposed

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Coronavirus in France: New cases jump to over 4,700

4,771 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in France on Thursday. The country had not seen the number of new infections jump over the 4,000 threshold since May.

Spain

Official: Spain's missing former king, Juan Carlos I, is in the UAE

The news ends two weeks of mystery over the former king's whereabouts.

Spain

Spain shuts all nightclubs and discos amid second coronavirus wave

Around 50,000 new cases were recorded in the past two weeks alone.

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Galicia bans smoking in public areas to curb COVID-19 outbreak

The authorities believe that smoke can spread the deadly virus.

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Travel Guide for Holidaying in Spain during COVID-19

Can I hire a car in Spain during COVID-19? Will I be required to take a test on arrival? As visitors from Europe and beyond prepare to holiday in Spain for the first time since lockdown, we’ve put together a guide that will help you plan your summer getaway with confidence.

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Madrid's tourism trade struggling as visitors stay away amid pandemic

The COVID 19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Madrid's tourism industry.

Spain

Spain's Canary Islands insure tourists who catch COVID-19

The insurance is free to visitors but will only be applied to those who did not know they had the virus.

Spain

Are swimming pool rentals the new business idea to rise from COVID-19

Business is booming for French pool rental app Swimmy as Europeans are increasingly ditching public pools for private rentals this summer.

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Vulnerable fish species are at risk due to lack of regulations

In partnership with the European Commission

With the lifting of some restrictions in some areas of Europe anglers have been able to go fishing again. But experts are worried about the environmental impact

Spain

Madrid developing disputed 'immunity passports' for COVID-19 survivors

The Spanish region said the experimental passport would be rolled out in September but both the WHO and Spain's national government have warned against these certificates.

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Europe's anglers in conflict with commercial fishing

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe's fishermen bring billions of euros to coastal economies but critics say unrestricted fishing threatens vulnerable species.

Spain

Spain wants UK to reconsider 'unjust' coronavirus quarantine rule

Pedro Sanchez has condemned the British government's decision to impose a quarantine on all travellers returning from Spain.

Spain

Catalonia asks millions to 'stay at home' amid COVID-19 surge

Around four million people in the Barcelona metropolitan area have been requested to only leave home for essential reasons, with cinemas, theatres and nightclubs also closing.

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Spain pays tribute to coronavirus victims and frontline workers

"Spain has shown its best spirit. With the passing of time, we will remember that we were an example of civic responsibility, maturity, resistance and commitment to others," said King Felipe VI.

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Real Madrid clinch 34th La Liga title with win over Villareal

Madrid clinched their 34th Spanish league title — and first since 2017 — after extending their perfect run following the pandemic break with a 2-1 win over Villarreal

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Spain pays tribute to victims and heroes of coronavirus pandemic

Relatives of some of those who have died in the coronavirus pandemic in Spain joined the country’s royalty for a solemn ceremony in Madrid on Thursday.

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Watch: Spain honours COVID-19 victims with national ceremony

"I send my condolences and sincere compassion and affection to all of the families who have lost loved ones. I share their pain. Their grieving is my grieving," King Felipe said.

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Catalan politician accusing Spain of 'political spying' demands probe

Roger Torrent, who is a leading supporter of Catalonia’s independence campaign, alleged the reports “prove what we already knew: that the Spanish state spies on its political opponents.”

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COVID-19: Regional elections in Spain go ahead amid increased security

Voters head to polling stations in Spain's Galicia and Basque Country regions in elections postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.