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But, as with much of the Internet, the situation has changed rapidly. The two hosts go over a selection of news items from the past week at approximately three-quarters of normal reading speed. Officials meant to finish in time for the centennial of the architect’s death, Thousands of demonstrators assembled outside the parliament building on Sunday, to denounce measures that they claimed are “inefficient and discriminatory”, The new measures will affect 37 basic health areas in the capital and in other municipalities with a very high incidence of coronavirus, Intelligence service says computer systems have been repeatedly attacked in the health and pharmaceutical sectors, Deputy premier calls on PM Pedro Sánchez to “actively get involved,” and the latter suggests a face-to-face meeting with the regional leader, The no-frills business of selling fresh produce has provided a direct route to prosperity for people who came to the country with very little. Give it a try and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how fast you can keep up with the news in Spanish, and improve your vocabulary while you’re at it!

Get help reading these, or any other websites with the Readlang Web Reader - the best way for intermediate and advanced Spanish learners to read actual Spanish websites, and also available for 50+ other languages. Daily news from Spain written in English by native English-speaking journalists. Read for pleasure and super‑fast language acquisition. There's a definite business slant to the stories, most of which come from Europe. The website also allows you to access many videos, online TV channels and radio stations in Spanish, providing a more interactive experience. To visit EL PAÍS with the best experience, update it to the latest version or download one of the following supported browsers: Health Minister Salvador Illa warns that “there are tough weeks up ahead for Madrid,” and that “it is necessary to act resolutely to take control of the pandemic in this region”, The decision could have far-reaching consequences for businesses in the so-called gig economy, Right-wing parties warn they will legally challenge any move to grant clemency to the imprisoned leaders of the 2017 failed secession attempt, More than 80% of hotels on the Málaga shoreline have closed while Cádiz’s are surviving on 20% occupancy this month, The region has also called for “urgent” support from Spain’s armed forces and more than 220 officers to enforce the selective lockdowns in 37 basic health areas, The decline is the largest since the 1930s, but not quite as bad as the National Statistics Institute had anticipated, The central executive is trying to get regional premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso to leave more decisions in the hands of her health team, According to the latest data, 36% of intensive care beds are occupied by Covid-19 patients in the Madrid region, compared to the national average of 16%, EL PAÍS speaks with residents in districts affected by the restrictions on mobility about the rise in coronavirus cases and whether the new rules will be able to curb contagion, Minister Salvador Illa says there is a “broad consensus” for the measure with regional governments, and Catalan authorities have already announced they will implement the change from next week, Premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso warns that more neighborhoods may be placed under selective lockdown, while Health Minister Salvador Illa recommends residents in the region stay at home, A preliminary agreement was reached on Monday by the government, unions and business associations on a legal framework for teleworking, something that was not a common practice in the country until the coronavirus pandemic hit, Sociologist Josep Lobera flags up the growing rift in Spanish society due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with millions showing dangerously high levels of distrust towards the vaccine, science and the health authorities, Nearly 170 victims have been added to the overall death toll, with more than 11,000 Covid-19 patients currently in hospital, The face-to-face between Pedro Sánchez and Isabel Díaz Ayuso signaled a thaw in months of frosty relations as both leaders insisted on the need for coordinated action against soaring transmission in the region, Quim Torra also stated on Monday that he wants passengers arriving in Catalonia from the region via plane or train to be subject to temperature checks, Patrons in the upper galleries of the theater say that up to 15 people were seated side by side in a row despite the risk of coronavirus contagion, Around 200 officers will carry out daily checks on 26 affected areas in the capital to ensure the coronavirus restrictions are being respected, Coronavirus restrictions have all but eliminated visits to Gaudí's iconic basilica, which is funded through entrance fees.

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Two hosts discuss this week's top stories from Spain and around the world The news page is focused on current news in United States and Latin-American countries, but you can also find World news as well as specific sections, such as Technology, Health, Life, Travel, Money and Entertainment. El País is the most popular newspaper in Spain, and takes a center-left viewpoint. You can choose between the four versions, whether you are mostly interested in Spain, America, Brazil or Catalonia (only the first two are in Spanish).