Madrid, Spain (CNN) Hundreds of people were seen partying in several cities across Spain in the early hours of Sunday, as the country ended its 11 p.m. curfew, which was lifted in 13 of the country's 17 regions at midnight. Many people could be seen without a mask, not respecting social distancing, and gathering in groups much larger than six -- all in violation of coronavirus restrictions that remain in place. In the capital Madrid, police intervened to push people out of the central Puerta del Sol square, where many were dancing and singing. "In general people in my area have been very responsible," said Oriol Estival, a 22-year-old from Sant Celoni, a village around 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Barcelona. "Large crowds have occurred in large cities like Barcelona or Madrid.

Source: CNN May 09, 2021 13:04 UTC