SPANISH NEWS

Pedro Sanchez and Coldplay discuss climate change on TwitterThe President of Spain was also tweeted by rock group Black Eyed Peas The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, entered into an unusual Twitter conversation this week with none other than international singing sensations Coldplay.. 24/09/2021

Spain Covid update September 23: cumulative incidence rates drops to 71 casesFatalities from Covid in Spain continue to be higher than the incidence rate Spain enters the last weekend of September with a positive outlook as the majority of the indicators for the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic have been encouraging.. 24/09/2021

Spain vaccination update September 23: more than 36 million people now double jabbedA total of 76.4% of the population in Spain has now received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine The latest data released from the Ministry of Health in Spain on Thursday September 23 shows that a total of 36,259,105 people, or 76.4%, have.. 24/09/2021

Spain sells surplus Pfizer vaccines to New Zealand and FijiThe Minister of Health has indicated that Spain will donate coronavirus vaccines to African countries with low vaccination rates The Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, reported on Wednesday September 22 that Spain has sold thousands of Pfizer.. 22/09/2021

Children under 12 now have highest Covid incidence rate in SpainThere is yet to be a decision on whether the younger population in Spain should be vaccinated against coronavirus As the country pushes ahead with the vaccination campaign and both new coronavirus infections and hospitalisations continue their steady.. 21/09/2021

Spain Covid update September 20: Lowest number of infections since August 2020The 7-day cumulative incidence rate in Spain is already below the ‘low risk’ level Spain has ended the weekend with some of the most encouraging coronavirus figures since August last year, with nearly every data point released by.. 21/09/2021

Spain vaccination update September 20: 75.9 per cent of population now fully vaccinatedMore than 36 million people in Spain have now received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine The latest data released by Spain’s Ministry of Health on Monday September 20 show that 75.9% of the population has now been fully immunised against.. 21/09/2021

Spain could force workers to get the coronavirus vaccineItaly has become the first country to impose mandatory vaccinations for workers, but is it possible that Spain might follow suit? Following the Italian government’s decision on Thursday September 16 to require a Covid certificate from.. 20/09/2021

The latest UK travel restriction updatesEngland’s new international travel system lifts amber list and PCR restrictions for travelling to Spain from October 4 The traffic light system is coming to an end on October 4, announced UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps. The removal of.. 20/09/2021

Spain triples the number of international tourists in AugustThe UK topped the list for the most holidaymakers arriving in Spain Spain’s tourism industry was unquestionably decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, with Covid restrictions and travel bans effectively calling a halt to international visitors.. 20/09/2021

Spain registers 300 deaths following Covid vaccinesExperts say that in the vast majority of cases the patient was suffering from an underlying condition It has now been confirmed that up until September 5, a total of 41,751 notifications of adverse symptoms following the administration of the.. 17/09/2021

Covid rules relaxed across Spain: restrictions update September 16 Most communities in Spain have considerably eased restrictions in recent days As Spain continues to beat the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic into submission, many autonomous communities have chosen to relax several restrictions in.. 17/09/2021

Spain announces an immediate third Covid vaccine for the elderlyThe booster vaccine will also be extended to people with compromised immune systems throughout Spain The Public Health Commission has announced on Thursday September 16 that seniors living in nursing homes will be administered a third coronavirus.. 16/09/2021

UK traffic light travel system may be scrapped in coming reviewGovernment changes from October 1 could remove green and amber lists and make international travel easier for Brits In a shakeup to Covid-19 travel restrictions by the UK government at an upcoming meeting on October 1, the green and amber categories.. 16/09/2021

Third Covid vaccine could be administered with flu jab in SpainA decision is expected on Thursday on whether to extend the booster dose to more vulnerable groups in Spain Spain’s general director of Public Health, Pilar Aparicio, announced on Wednesday September 15 that if it is decided that a coronavirus.. 16/09/2021

Spain vaccine update September 15: over 75 per cent of the population double jabbedThe Ministry of Health in Spain intends to make a decision this week about who should receive a booster dose of the coronavirus vaccine As the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic begins to subside, Spain has reached another milestone and.. 16/09/2021

Galicia to introduce Covid passport for entry into nightlife venuesThe Supreme Court in Galicia has overturned a decision to remove the requirement to show QR code proof The Supreme Court has authorised the request of the regional government of Galicia to require patrons to present a ‘Covid passport&rsquo.. 15/09/2021

Barcelona court allows mother to vaccinate children against their father's wishes The pioneering decision overruled the demand of the Barcelona father that his children not receive the Covid vaccine A court in Barcelona has given the go-ahead to a mother to vaccinate her two children against coronavirus despite the express.. 14/09/2021

Madrid woman arrested for selling fake PCR resultsPolice in Spain are still trying to track down all of the woman’s customers The National Police in Madrid have arrested a woman for selling false negative PCR tests to facilitate travelling abroad for people who may actually have coronavirus.. 13/09/2021

Spanish vaccine looks set to enter production stage in OctoberIf the production timeline for the Spanish jab is met, it could be available by early 2022 As the vaccination campaign races towards its new target of immunising 90 per cent of the population to achieve the elusive herd immunity, the Minister of.. 13/09/2021