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• Catalonia Reconsidering Holding Spanish Grand Prix

  

  Some sad news for Formula One and Moto GP fans in Spain. The Catalan Economy Minister Andreu Mas-Colell has revealed that Catalonia is considering getting rid o... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Leo Messi Gets Third FIFA Ballon D’OR

  Unbelievable! Lionel Messi has won his third FIFA Ballon D’OR in a row and the only other player to do so was Michel Platini. He beat Real Madrid’s Cristiano... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Google Maps Offending Catalan Street Names with Spanish Versions

  

  It looks like Google’s stuck its boot in or rather its maps in regarding Catalan street names. Google Maps seems to be generating names for Catalan streets in... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• David Villa Returns to Catalonia for Operation on Leg Break

  

  David Villa has returned to Catalonia to undergo surgery on his left tibia after breaking his leg against Al-Sadd the other day in the semi final of the Fifa... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Anoushka Shankar Traveller Tour Comes To Barcelona

  

  On December 14th, 2011, fusion music lovers everywhere have an appointment at the Auditorium of Barcelona for the presentation of the album Traveller as part... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 DESTINATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, TRAVEL

• Catalan Cinema on Right Track to World Recognition

  

  Catalan cinema is making huge advances to be recognized internationally and with Pa Negre it looks like they are on the right track. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2011 DESTINATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TRAVEL

• Catalan Christmas Traditions

  

  It’s that time of the year again and living in Catalonia can be quite fun as they have some strange and funny traditions for this time of year. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Are Spanish Election Results Market Friendly?

  The Spanish general elections last Sunday produced an amazing and decisive outcome for Mariano Rajoy’s PP or people’s Party when they won by an absolute... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Spanish Economy is Taking a Siesta

  Out of all of the countries suffering from the global economic crisis, Spain has been hit disproportionally harder than most of Western Europe. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Salon Manga Barcelona 2011

  

  is already underway and it’s proving a huge success down in L’Hospitalet. it’s being held at La Farga de L’Hospitalet and is one of the highlights of the... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Gouthier Oyster Bar Barcelona

  

  Rumour has it that Casanova, the writer and diplomat, who ended up being famous for his numerous conquests, was so convinced of the aphrodisiac qualities of... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Bullfighter’s Face Skewered by Half Ton Bull

  

  This is the horrific moment a Spanish bullfighter had his face ripped open by a 107-stone beast.The animal’s horn struck matador Juan José Padilla in the face... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Spain Postpones Privatisation of Its National Lottery

  The Spanish government has pulled out of privatising the spanish lottery after the banks told them that the deal could yield far less than the book price of 20.... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Catalan Figurative Contemporary Art in Barcelona

  

  The European Modern Art Museum opened its doors in June this year with the mission of creating a space for contemporary artists that are into figurative art. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Spanish Government Passes Wealth Tax to Cut Deficit

  Spain’s Parliament restored a deficit-reducing wealth tax in its final session before dissolving to make way for an election that opposition conservatives are... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Giants in Mollet

  

  A large number of Spanish festivals include figures known as gigantes y cabezudos which are costumed. A rough translation would be “Giants or Big-Heads”, or,... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Director of Empty Airport Earns More Than Zapatero

  

  Juan García Salas, the Director of the airport in Castellón which was officially opened last March by Carlos Fabra and Francisco Camps to great fanfare, and... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Spanish Or Catalan? A Non Academic Controversy

  

  Just lately there’s been a lot of news about the region of Catalonia in north east Spain and the use of Catalan and Spanish as vehicular languages. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Chicken Catalan Recipe

  

  Chicken Catalan is a great savoury dish perfect for those breezy summer nights out on the terrace with friends. Top it off with a refreshing bottle of wine fro... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, TRAVEL

• Maná Concert Barcelona

  The last time the Mexican band Maná performed in Barcelona was back in 2007. They are back here again on September 20th and it looks like it's going to be a goo... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL