Misc

Coronavirus restrictions in Spain have seen its accumulated incidence fall from the highest in Europe to currently below Russia, France, the UK, Italy, Germany, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and more. Coronavirus cases per 100,000 inhabitants in Spain fell to 240 in Thursday's daily update from the Ministerio de Sanidad. Spain's accumulated incidence has fallen to 240 cases per 100,000. Source: actualización 264 COVID-19. Spain was the first European country […]

Spain's health council of 17 autonomous presidents has today agreed on how COVID-19 restrictions will shape this Navidad. In a televised briefing, the Ministerio de Sanidad today outlined 10 rules that will govern internal movement, family reunions and curfews. Here is a breakdown: Autonomous communities will close their borders between 23rd December – 6th January. Any journey between Madrid and Castilla la Mancha, for example, must be justified. (Read here […]

See a picture of the dog below – graphic warning. Guardia Civil from Oliva have arrested a man who left his wounded dog hanging from a 3rd-floor balcony. Policía Local in Bellreguard, near Gandia, rescued the dog after it had spent 'days' shut outside, had been beaten and presented signs of malnutrition. The dog also wore a muzzle and an 'anti-bark' collar that sent electric charges any time the animal […]

Some 26,642 infections in the Valencian Community (Alicante, Valencia and Castellón) have been traced to botellones, fiestas and 'uncontrolled' celebrations to date. Four of every 10 coronavirus infections have been traced to 'binge-drinking', parties and social celebrations in the Valencian region. The Community has recorded 65,838 COVID-19 positive infections since the start of the pandemic as of Tuesday – with 26,642 of those traced to alcohol-related social situations. According to […]

The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayor of Ourense has suggested a new plan to prop up the bars and restaurants as they struggle to survive from the effects of COVID-19. In a €5 million package plan, he has suggested offering €50 to each resident of Ourense to be spent only in bars and restaurants. This is positive news to the […]

Residents in the Valencian Community (Alicante, Valencia and Castellón) can be fined from €60 for breaking new rules to fight COVID-19. Last Saturday, the Valencian Community published a regional decree to enforce five restrictive measures – read them here. The 00:00 - 06:00 curfew has been in effect from Sunday morning with at least 80 people in Valencia city already in receipt of fines. The document published in the Valencian […]

The Spanish government has introduced a second 'state of alarm' across the country – read about it here. Last Sunday, Spain's national government published a royal decree announcing a second nationwide state of alarm. According to the document on the Boletín Oficial de Estado, each of Spain's 17 autonomous communities has the power to close their own borders. *UPDATE: 11 regions have now closed their borders – read more here. […]