Barcelona simulates London and Paris by filling bar terraces with gas heaters
Gas heater sales have increased by 200% reaching record figures. The new smoking ban has increased the number of bars and restaurants interested in out-door heaters.
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Abidal plays like a king (1-1)
During 90 passionate minutes at the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao, Abidal scored his first ever goal for FC Barcelonaqualifying the team for the quarter finals of the King Cup. FC Barcelona will meet either Getafe Football Club or Betis in the next round.
The Three Wise Men arrive in Catalonia
Wondering why all the children are excited and happy? The Three Kings have already arrived in Catalonia. Their presence has already created a magical atmosphere and on Wednesday night they will deliver gifts to every single house in the country.
Catalans get ready to consume over 850,000 special King cakes
The crisis will not stop Catalans from enjoying their traditional King cake on the 6th of January. The most important thing about this special King cake is not the taste, but rather the excitement of the treats that come with it.
A Social media expert is the new director for the governments’ Communication Strategy
Jordi Cuminal will have the task of communicating the government's activities to Catalan citizens. Communications is one of the most challenging departments, and was a serious test for his predecessor
Masterplan to reduce the size of the government
Artur Mas, the newly elected Catalan president has a new plan up his sleeve. He will cut 23% of the high-ranking positions and reduce the number of political advisers. Public organisations and quangos will also be affected by this austerity measure. The government is forecasting a deficit of 7.800 million euros.
Unemployment remains the biggest fear of Catalans
Although the unemployment figure dropped 1.868 people in December, the year still ended with 912 more unemployed people than in 2009. The figure of jobless people in Catalonia on 31st December 2010 is 562,673. The annual assessment shows a slight increase of 0.16% in the figure in comparison to the end of 2009.
Pep Guardiola to reach 150 games
The FC Barcelona manager, Pep Guardiola, will take on his 150th game at San Mamés stadium in the Copa del Rey. The Catalan manager will become one of the six managers to have been on the bench the most times at the club.
Ten magical moments from 2010
As the year comes to an end, CNA takes a look back at the last 12 months and brings you the top ten most magical moments from all the Clubs’ activities.From the vast presence of Barças’ boys on the winning World Cup team to the historical 5-0 thrasing of Madrid, 2010 was a thrilling year for Barça fans.
Pedro provides hard-fought win (2-1)
Barça started 2011 with a harder win than expected against Levante. Pedro’s second half brace took some of the limelight away from Xavi, who equalled Migueli’s record for appearances.
The Three Wise Men get ready to arrive in Catalonia by land, sea and air
Barcelona (ACN).- The main parade will distribute over 40 tonnes of sweets that are suitable for celiacs. It is not Santa who comes to Catalonia bearing gifts, but the Three Wise Men. That is why the 6th January, known as the Day of the Three Magic Kings is celebrated like Christmas in Catalonia
Total smoking ban comes to Catalonia
Smoking is banned in all restaurants and clubs in Spain from the 2nd January 2011. The new law aims to put the state on the same level as other European countries such as the UK
Descendants of exiled republicans of the Civil War recover their own past
Up to 1.000 French have applied for dual citizenship in a move to 'honour' their relatives, who suffered the consequences of the war and were sent into exile
Catalan Christmas abroad
How do Catalans abroad celebrate Christmas? The CNA has met four Catalan and foreign families to discover how they spend Christmas
First challenge of 2011
Barça will start 2011 without Messi, Puyol or Piqué against Levante, three of the most regular members of the first team.