Speaking at a press conference Javier Mascherano insisted that the result of the Spanish Super Cup would not set the standard for the rest of the season, whilst accepting the importance of the clash
Modern day Tarragona was once one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire, Tarraco. The ruins are one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. Tarragona’s Roman Temple of Augustus, which can be found beneath the foundation of the Gothic Cathedral, is currently being studied. The second archaeological excavation concludes with the discovery of several medieval coins, medals and a twelfth-century lamp.
Unnim’s profit is 8.7% inferior to the same period last year. The savings bank says the decrease is due to of the merger costs and the general economic situation. Unnim is the result of a merger announced last summer between three Catalan saving banks. Unnim failed in the last stress test’s worst scenario, but according to the Bank of Spain will not have to be rescued.
Marine biologists insist that the presence of jellyfish in Catalan waters is similar to previous years but that sea currents are not bringing them to the shore. Rain water also appears to have helped keep the jellyfish away, forming a layer on the surface of the sea which is less rich in salt; this has restricted the movement of the jellyfish.
A second half hat-trick from Thievy Bifouma secured the 22nd Copa Catalunya for Espanyol. Playing back-to-back matches straight after their American tour was just too much for the Barça youngsters.
Barcelona-based Gas Natural Fenosa enlarges its capital with 515 million euros invested by the multinational North-African company, Société Nationale (Sonatrach).
The president of the United States called on Monday evening, the Spanish Prime Minister to discuss the world economic situation, focusing on two main themes, the evolution of debt problems in Europe and the United States, and the growth of world economy.
The final of the 22nd Catalan Cup will take place between Barça and Espanyol. FC Barcelona won Girona, with a team formed only by Barça B players and coached by Eusebio.
The final of the 22nd Catalan Cup will take place between Barça and Espanyol. FC Barcelona won Girona, with a team formed only by Barça B players and coached by Eusebio.
The forecasts predict that a total of 7,000 people will visit over the six sessions at the end of August
The three games played by Barça in the USA attracted a total of 212,694 people, an impressive figure that reflects the interest in the team in North America.
La Casa Amarilla organised the event to promote multiculturalism through the "universal language" of music
Organisers encourage the continued investment in the promotion of Catalan culture across Europe
The yields for Spanish 10 year bonds are well over 6% while economic growth remains slow
The CNA talks to the city's visitors to see what they really think of the tourist services. According to the Barcelona Tourism Statistics division, since 1990, visitors have increased from under 2 million to over 7 million and the number of those staying overnight has increased from 3 million to 14 million