Business
Volkswagen starts shutting down production in Europe in face of coronavirus
Production will be halted at VW’s Spanish plants.
Business
Airbus to suspend production in France and Spain
Factories in Britain, where Airbus makes wings, can continue to operate for several days.
Health
An update from Ambassador Hugh Elliott on Coronavirus
Watch the video to British tourists in Spain.
State of Emergency
Spain's government readies package to help companies weather coronavirus crisis
"We are still working on providing liquidity for self-employed people, small businesses and large companies, so they face the situation protecting jobs."
State of Emergency
Spanish streets deserted as government plans to extend state of emergency
Spain's 47 million people have been under partial lockdown since Saturday night.
Health
Spain's coronavirus cases rise to 8,744, death toll up at 297
The number of coronavirus fatalities in Spain rose to 297 today.
State of Emergency
Spain plans extension of coronavirus state of emergency, mulls border shutdown
The government's official coronavirus death toll rose to 288 on Sunday, with 7,753 confirmed cases of infection.
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Lockdown
“The Balearic tourist industry needs to be ready to react once the coronavirus crisis is over....”
Food & Fosh
Beyond Hummus
My bean of choice right now is the humble chickpea; known here in Spain as garbanzos, they are one of the oldest consumed crops in the world.
Travel
Jet2 cancel all Spanish flights with immediate effect
"We are contacting our customers who are currently in these destinations, and who are due to travel, to advise them of their options, so we urge customers not to call us."
Health
Spain could surpass 10,000 coronavirus cases as early as next week
The current Spanish tally stands at 4,209.
Retail
Inditex to temporarily close all stores in Spain over coronavirus
Spain is the Inditex's largest network of stores by far, accounting for about a sixth of group sales.
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Keep calm and carry on
“The streets of Palma are eerily quiet and schools are closing down...”
Health
Spain to enter state of emergency over coronavirus
The state of emergency will allow authorities to confine infected people and ration goods.
Health
Spain to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make an address to the nation this afternoon.
Health
Madrid region orders shutdown of all bars, shops except supermarkets and chemists
Restaurants, bars and shops to close in Madrid from tomorrow.
Viewpoint
Stay at home
“I think the Spanish government has taken the right action...”
Jason Moore17/03/2020 10:47