Outdoor events in Barcelona avoid renewed ban

Event organisers in Barcelona have successfully hit back against a reimposed suspension of cultural activity, as open-air events go ahead despite stricter measures

"Culture is safe: Socially distanced concerts have been taking place at Barcelona's Montjuic Castle © Sala Barcelona

Festival organisers, concert promoters and venue operators in Barcelona have managed to overturn new regulations that would have forced all events and venues to close down again amid an increase in Covid-19 cases.

Due to a recent spike in cases, Catalonian health minister Alba Vergés urged residents on Friday (18 July) to stay at home for the next 15 days and only go out to buy food, go to work or for health reasons. The government also announced that cinemas,…

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