Coronavirus
Spain seeks to shut brothels to curb coronavirus contagion
Montero said the same rules that apply to nightclubs should be imposed on brothels, while her ministry was working on regulation to protect people from sexual exploitation.
Coronavirus
Spain visitor numbers climb but still only a fraction of 2019 levels
The average occupancy rate was around 36% even though hotels cut their prices by 8.2% compared with July 2019.
Coronavirus
UK worried about second wave in Europe, won't hesitate to act on quarantine
Britain last week re-imposed a 14-day quarantine period on people arriving from Spain.
Coronavirus
Britain has no alternative to quarantine yet, minister says
Britain does not yet have a viable alternative to imposing a 14-day quarantine on travelers.
Coronavirus
Madrid expands mask-wearing rules to curb covid-19 contagion
Madrid will make face masks compulsory everywhere at all times as part of a package of measures aimed at preventing coronavirus infections.
Coronavirus
UK quarantine could cost Spanish tourism 10 bln euros, says hotel association
On Monday he offered to pay for foreign tourists to take coronavirus tests as an alternative to the quarantine measures.
Economy
Spain's hotel occupancy crashed in first half of 2020
The rate of occupancy in Spanish hotels more than halved in the first six months of the yea.
Travel
Norway to restrict travel from Spain, open more for Sweden
COVID-19 infections in Spain had risen to 30.9 per 100,000 inhabitants.
Coronavirus
Virus jeopardises thousands of Spanish bars and restaurants
Some 40,000 bars and restaurants had already shut down permanently in tourism-dependent Spain which implemented one of Europe's toughest lockdowns.
Coronavirus
Spain hopes no need to close French border over coronavirus
Tourism accounts for about 12% of Spain's economic output and with the pandemic wreaking havoc on the summer seaso.
Politics
No talks on closing borders with EU countries, Spanish minister says
French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Sunday did not rule out closing the border with Spain.
Football
La Coruna v Fuenlabrada postponed over COVID-19 - statement
Second division match between Deportivo La Coruna and Fuenlabrada was postponed on Monday after several Fuenlabrada players tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus
Spain's coronavirus rate triples in three weeks after lockdown easing
The occurrence of the novel coronavirus has jumped from eight cases per 100,000 inhabitants at the end of June
Politics
EU leaders show first signs of compromise on stimulus plan
Divided and slow to respond at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, EU leaders believe they now have a chance to redeem themselves.
Coronavirus
Some four million people in Catalonia urged to stay home as coronavirus cases jump
Four million people in Catalonia, including its capital Barcelona, to stay home.
Economy
Spain says EU recovery fund debt is not charity
The COVID-19 pandemic is not charity, Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez said ahead of a crucial summit on the issue July 17-18.
Coronavirus
Spain not planning to make masks compulsory at all times, source says
The use of face mask will not be compulsory nationwide where social distancing can be guaranteed.
Coronavirus
Making masks compulsory everywhere bad for tourism, Balearic lobby group says
Making face masks mandatory will be bad for the tourism in Spain.
Coronavirus
Mexico posts new case record to overtake Spain; official says virus 'slowing'
Mexico on Wednesday posted a fresh record for new coronavirus cases reported on a single day, with 6,995 infections.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Frank Talking
Face-Masks: The ugly truth!
I have become somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to face-mask styling presentaion.
Frank Leavers17/07/2020 15:16