Setmana Tràgica: The week Barcelona burned with revolution and became the 'Rose of Fire'
Conscription for 1909 imperial war sparked major uprising in Catalan capital which has had a lasting legacy
August 2, 2024 04:54 PM
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Catalonia's human towers tackle mental health as tradition professionalizes
Pioneering physiological program aims to help castellers cope with pressure, nerves and fear
June 29, 2024 09:41 AM
Lleida's Aplec del Caragol: the world's largest snail-eating festival
Thousands gather in western Catalan city every year to eat snails
June 1, 2024 12:26 PM
Inside Salvador Dalí's enigmatic home in Portlligat
Catalan surrealist genius created most of his masterpieces from his idyllic Costa Brava home
May 11, 2024 07:22 PM
Salvador Dalí: Catalonia's surrealist genius still inspires 120 years on
Painter's museum in hometown Figueres is one of Spain's most visited
May 11, 2024 02:15 PM
Artistry, craft and style at 080 Barcelona Fashion
Hindu festival of Holi and the art of braiding among inspirations for designers' latest looks
April 13, 2024 12:11 PM
Born fighting in middle of the pandemic
Pregnancy complications came at the same time as tight health restrictions, resulting in extra complications for Alex and Anna
March 31, 2024 05:19 PM
From Catholic re-education to overcrowded misery, the legacy of Barcelona's 'La Model' prison
The now-historic memory site is poised for yet another transition, this time towards a green future
March 30, 2024 03:52 PM
From molecules to worms: Catalan start-ups offer solutions to food sector challenges
Companies present solutions to tomorrow’s problems today through biotechnology at Alimentaria trade show
March 19, 2024 11:47 AM
16+ Catalan women you should know
From writers and activists to singers and athletes, celebrate International Women’s Day by getting to know 16 women who have changed Catalonia
March 8, 2024 12:07 PM
What is the Hard Rock casino complex? The controversial project stalling the 2024 budget
The leisure facility, blocked for years, has become the key to approving the €43bn accounts
March 1, 2024 12:40 PM
The farmers' revolt comes to Catalonia: Why are they protesting now?
End of demonstrations nowhere in sight despite government efforts to meet demands
February 24, 2024 10:43 AM
Gender bias and Eurocentrism - the blind spots of Wikipedia
Through edit-a-thons and collaborative efforts, activists are addressing the imperfections of the online encyclopedia
February 18, 2024 11:35 AM
Catalan Wikipedia – where activists meet to create change
Although Catalan is sometimes considered a minority language, Viquipèdia is the 19th largest Wikipedia site with 743,000 articles
February 17, 2024 02:15 PM
Salvadiscos - a place for sharing a love of music
The vinyl revival has taken over Barcelona, but there’s much more behind it than just records
February 10, 2024 03:44 PM
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