The Local Spain https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Spain to lift outdoor face mask rule on June 26th Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed on Friday that from Saturday June 26th wearing a face mask in outdoor public spaces will no longer be a requirement.  https://www.thelocal.es/20210618/breaking-spain-to-lift-outdoor-mask-requirement-from-june-26th Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:08:05 +0200 breaking-spain-to-lift-outdoor-mask-requirement-from-june-26th How Spain's regions and epidemiologists have been reacting to the new mask law On March 30th, the Spanish government announced a new law requiring people to wear masks outdoors at all times, including on the beaches and walking in the countryside, even if a safe distance is kept. Over the past few days, however, there has been a backlash from both residents and scientists. Here is how Spain’s autonomous communities and its epidemiologists have been reacting. https://www.thelocal.es/20210401/how-spains-regions-and-epidemiologists-have-been-reacting-to-the-new-mask-law Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:05:24 +0200 how-spains-regions-and-epidemiologists-have-been-reacting-to-the-new-mask-law Spain cuts tax on face masks to make them more affordable during pandemic The Spanish government will cut the value-added tax on health masks to 4 percent from the current 21 percent in a bid to reduce their retail price amid the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.thelocal.es/20201111/spain-cuts-tax-on-face-masks-to-make-them-more-affordable-during-pandemic Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:49:09 +0100 spain-cuts-tax-on-face-masks-to-make-them-more-affordable-during-pandemic IN PICS: Hundreds stage protest in Madrid against new virus restrictions Chanting "freedom", hundreds of people rallied Sunday in Madrid to protest against the mandatory use of facemasks and other restrictions imposed by the Spanish government to contain the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.thelocal.es/20200817/hundreds-stage-protest-in-madrid-against-new-virus-restrictions Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:51:04 +0200 hundreds-stage-protest-in-madrid-against-new-virus-restrictions EU to make face masks compulsory on all European flights for passengers aged 6 and over Children 6 and over and all adults will have to wear face masks on all European flights after EU transport ministers agreed new security measures to battle the spread of coronavirus. https://www.thelocal.es/20200724/eu-to-make-face-masks-compulsory-on-all-european-flights Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:52:37 +0200 eu-to-make-face-masks-compulsory-on-all-european-flights How face masks have helped slow down the spread of coronavirus in Germany Face masks became mandatory in Germany at the end of April, but how effective are they? A new study highlighting the eastern city of Jena sheds some light on the controversial measure. https://www.thelocal.es/20200709/how-face-masks-have-helped-slow-down-the-spread-of-coronavirus-in-germany Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:26:31 +0200 how-face-masks-have-helped-slow-down-the-spread-of-coronavirus-in-germany