The Catalan Superior Court of Justice (TSJC) has lifted the obligation for bars, restaurants and casinos to close at midnight.
However, the court rejected the reopening of nightclubs, which represented another blow to the nightlife sector that has been severely affected by the new coronavirus pandemic.
End of casinos closing time
Section 2 of the Administrative Disputes Chamber confirmed, in part, the appeal of the Catalan Federation of Restoration Associations and Musical Activities (Fecasarm) against the resolution published by the Government on July 24, with some containment measures by Covid-19 .
The magistrates did not accept the justification that “there will be a greater transmission of the virus depending on the closing time” and stressed that the authorities have other mechanisms to prevent people from moving.
Therefore, when evaluating the appeal regarding nightlife in Catalonia, the measure that ordered the closing of games rooms, casinos and bingo halls throughout Catalonia at midnight was also suspended.
Catalonia
Catalonia is a region located in the Northeast of Spain, recognized by the Costa Brava beach and the Pyrenees mountain range. Barcelona is the capital of the region and has the historic Gothic quarter, the La Bamba street intended only for pedestrians, as well as numerous museums and famous beaches.
In addition, Catalonian art and architecture are impressive and draw attention to several monuments, such as the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia.
Developments of the new coronavirus in Spain
Spain was one of the countries most affected by the spread of Covid-19 on the European continent. According to official figures, the country has already registered about 290 thousand confirmed cases with 150 thousand patients fully cured.
However, approximately 29,000 Spaniards lost their lives. Globally, there are an estimated more than 17.5 million cases with about 680 thousand deaths.
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