We all knew that it was coming, but now it is official: the State of Alarm (Alert State or lock down) will be extended until at least mid April.
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Police Want Test Kits
by Martin Myall •
The unions and other associations that represent Spain’s police and armed forces have requested that the Government supply protection kits against Covid 19.
An Autonómos Reprieve?
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government appears to have changed its stance on self-employed workers receiving benefits during the duration of the lock down.
How the Military Will Operate
by Martin Myall •
All military leave within the Medical Corps has been cancelled and their resources along with that of the Unidad Militar de Emergencias deployed.
Hoax: Aerial Spraying
by Martin Myall •
The Ministry of Defence has warned of a hoax claiming that they are spraying Andalusian cities from the air in order to disinfect them.
Post Office Restrictions
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Post Office (Correos) has also had to make adjustments to its working arrangements during the imposed, nationwide quarantine.
A Kick in the Teeth
by Martin Myall •
The very backbone of the Spanish economy is made up of autónomos (self-employed workers) yet the measures announced by the Government ignore them.
PM Addresses Nation
by Martin Myall •
The Prime Minister finally addressed the nation this evening at 21.00h to explain the emergency measures, following a long day of expectation.
Airlines Must Refund
by Martin Myall •
Airlines are obliged to return fares for flights to Italy that have been cancelled following the Spanish Government’s decision to ban all flights between the two countries.
Better the King of Beggars…
by Martin Myall •
Thousands of Guardia Civil, Sergeant Majors are refusing promotion to 2nd Lieutenant because of the drop in pay and prestige.