100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's week-long visit to Catalonia
Nobel Prize winner for Physics and author of theory of relativity went on trip to promote scientific community
February 24, 2023 09:21 AM
Life & Style
Life & style stories and news
Rebuilding a business in a new country after fleeing war
Fashion designer Kensia Karpenko lost her home and studio after the invasion of Ukraine, but not her talent or passion
February 26, 2023 10:22 AM
PODCAST: Stories of Ukrainian refugees and Russian dissidents in Catalonia – one year on
A fashion designer tries to keep her brand going plus work in one Costa Brava hotel provides a lifeline for three Ukrainian women
February 25, 2023 10:59 AM
Vilanova and Sitges bid farewell to Carnival after seven days of debauchery
Seaside towns celebrate Ash Wednesday with thousands mourning death of King Carnestoltes
February 22, 2023 08:31 PM
PODCAST: Carnival time! – food (and food fights), parades and parties
Filling the Sink travels to two coastal towns famous for their carnival shenanigans – Vilanova i la Geltrú and Sitges
February 18, 2023 10:18 AM
Food fights and town takeovers as Fat Thursday gets Carnival going
Move over Mardi Gras, celebrations in Catalonia kicks off with 'Dijous Gras'
February 16, 2023 06:23 PM
PortAventura amusement park opens its doors earlier than ever
Theme park expects to welcome over 5.3 million visitors in year marked by opening of new ride
February 17, 2023 02:24 PM
Amazon confirms: Alexa will not speak Catalan, yet
Voice assistant records 745 million interactions with Catalan users in 2022
February 15, 2023 06:38 PM
2023 guide to Carnival in Catalonia: parades, meringue fights, sardine burials and more
Candy, costumes, and indulgent foods from (at least!) February 16 to 22
February 14, 2023 04:09 PM
All you need to know before going skiing in Catalonia’s Pyrenees
Ten alpine resorts with 466 km of ski runs, some as close as a 2-hour drive from Barcelona
February 11, 2023 11:20 AM
Sustainability practices of high-end restaurants in Catalonia
Michelin Stars highlight quality, but Green Stars laud environmentally friendly practices
February 7, 2023 04:31 PM
Llum BCN 2023 festival illuminates city with playful installations
Poblenou neighborhood sees almost 30 light displays made by professionals and students
February 3, 2023 05:35 PM
Calçot-eating champion secures 12th title after devouring 3.135kg of traditional onions
Adrià Wegrzyn devoured 221 calçots in 45 minutes to regain title in Valls
January 29, 2023 04:53 PM
13-time Valls calçot-eating contest winner hungry for another victory
Adrià Wegrzyn, who holds record for devouring 5.8kg of onions: "You have some gas, but it's ok"
January 27, 2023 12:08 PM
Pianist's brain waves paint 360-degree projections in Dalí-inspired concert
IDEAL Barcelona display mixes technology, art, and science
January 25, 2023 05:40 PM
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