The decision was taken by the Socialist Party-Unidas Podemos government after the regional administration of premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso failed to propose new restrictions by a 12pm deadline. The Spanish Cabinet on Friday decided to declare a state of alarm in the Madrid region for a 15-day period, in a bid to get coronavirus infections under control. Leer másSpanish Cabinet declares state of alarm in Madrid region in bid to slow spread of coronavirus[…]

The move comes after Pedro Sánchez gave premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso an ultimatum: if she does not implement coronavirus measures, the government will act unilaterally. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an extraordinary Cabinet meeting for this Friday at which a state of alarm will be declared for the Madrid region for the next 15 days, Leer másCabinet meeting set to take place at 12pm today to declare state of alarm in Madrid[…]

As a result of the decision, fines cannot be levied on citizens who break the rules and the continuance of the measures themselves is now hanging in the balance The Madrid High Court ruled on Thursday that it would not ratify the coronavirus restrictions that were forced on the region by the central government, despite the opposition Leer másURGENT: Madrid High Court strikes down Health Ministry’s coronavirus restrictions[…]

The region of Madrid has now also made the wearing of face masks compulsory at all times in public – including whilst sitting outside at a terrace bar or café – and where gatherings are to be limited to groups of 10. The regional government of the Comunidad de Madrid has even recommended that a maximum of 10 guests should be present for people Leer másMadrid makes face masks compulsory – and imposes nightlife restrictions[…]

HMA Hugh Elliott update on travel advice to Spain HMA Hugh Elliott updates British tourists in, or travelling to, Spain on the recent changes to UK travel advice for Spain and the requirement to self isolate on return to the UK. Watch the video: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=603710320287447&id=422269771210763&sfnsn=scwspwa&extid=OfiK4CI87N9UGTb5&d=w&vh=e Source: British Embassy Madrid situs togel resmi slot gacor situs Leer másMessage from HMA Hugh Elliott for British tourists in, or travelling to Spain.[…]

If you are flying from Spain to the UK, or are currently or soon to be on holiday in Spain, please be aware that our travel advice has been updated. The UK now advises against all non-essential travel to mainland Spain – this does not include the Balearic or Canary Islands. Anyone returning to the Leer másSpain Travel Advice[…]