Queen Letizia of Spain put to pay tribute to country’s coronavirus victims

Queen Letizia of Spain cut a sombre figure today as she and her family attended a state tribute to the country’s coronavirus victims and frontline workers alongside the Spanish prime minister.  The royal, 47, joined her husband 52, and daughters Princess Leonor, 14, and Princess Sofia, 12, as they donned masks and wore dark colours to … Read more

Spain joins backlash at strict UK quarantine rules and says it wants to give Brits ‘priority’

Spanish tourism chiefs say they want to give Brits ‘priority’ amid mounting fury from the travel industry and European leaders at the ‘unworkable’ plan to put holidaymakers in a 14-day isolation when they return from their trip.  Influential tourist group Exceltur has said that UK sunseekers are vital to Spain‘s chances of a strong summer season … Read more

Back to Benidorm in JULY! Spanish PM tells tourists ‘we’re waiting for you’

Back to Benidorm in JULY! Spanish PM tells tourists ‘we’re waiting for you’ as he vows to ‘safely’ reopen hotspots ahead of more lockdown easing on Monday Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his country will be open from July He asked foreign tourists to start planning their holidays to the country now PSOE party … Read more

Spain’s annual tomato battle scrapped due to coronavirus following cancellation of Pamplona bull run

The world’s biggest and most famous tomato fight in Spain has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, in yet another blow to the country’s tourism industry.  La Tomatina, in which 20,000 revellers pelt each other with ripe tomatoes, is held each summer in the town of Bunol, Valencia. It attracts competitors and spectators from … Read more

Number of Spanish coronavirus cases goes above 140,000 as deaths increase by 743

Spain has suffered a setback in its fight against coronavirus as the country’s daily death toll increased – putting an end to four straight days of decline. The country reported 743 deaths on Tuesday, up from the 637 reported Monday and 674 on Sunday. The total number of deaths now stands at 13,798, up from 13,055. … Read more

Spain sees smallest rise in coronavirus deaths in almost two weeks at 637

Spain sees smallest rise in coronavirus deaths in almost two weeks – 637 – as rate of new infections continues to fall By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline Published: 10:56 BST, 6 April 2020 | Updated: 10:59 BST, 6 April 2020 Spain recorded 637 new coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours – the fourth straight … Read more

Spain’s coronavirus death toll rises by its lowest amount this week

Spain’s coronavirus death toll rises by its lowest amount this week for a third consecutive day with an increase of 674 raising fresh hope lockdown is working Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said State of Emergency must stay in place Deaths in the country have now reached 12,418, and there are 130,759 cases State of Emergency … Read more

Spain’s death toll rises by lowest amount with ‘top of the curve in sight’ as another 809 die

Spain’s death toll rises by lowest amount this week with ‘top of the curve in sight’ as another 809 die from coronavirus and Prime Minister extends lockdown for another 15 days Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said State of Emergency must stay in place Deaths in the country have now reached 11,744, and there are 124,736 … Read more