The Catalan donkey: a national symbol, and endangered breed
Image of native animal exploded in popularity in 2000s as counterpoint to Spanish bull
January 20, 2025 06:59 PM
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Adopt a Catalan donkey: A new initiative to promote preservation of endangered species
Animal breeders call for looser legislation
December 23, 2024 01:17 PM
Barcelona celebrates 200 years of Tres Tombs
Horses, donkeys, and mules parade vintage carriages through city center
January 18, 2025 10:32 AM
Lleida-Alguaire airport receives first ski travellers in two years
Polish operator Itaka operating flights every Friday until March 21 on organized trips to the slopes of Andorra
January 17, 2025 01:05 PM
Tour guides offer trips in Catalan from New York to New Zealand
Global Association of Catalan Guides is active in 25 destinations across five continents
January 15, 2025 01:37 PM
Dalí, Duchamp, Pla: Historic shore bar in Cadaqués closes after 79 years
Famous artists are among the usual customers at Boia bar in Costa Brava
January 9, 2025 12:43 PM
Barcelona sets up 226 Christmas tree collection points
People will be able to dispose of festive trees between January 7-17
January 7, 2025 10:10 AM
Three Kings parades fill Catalan streets with magic, diversity, and candy
750,000 people take to the streets in Barcelona to see Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthasar
January 6, 2025 10:38 AM
Over 1 million traditional Kings' Day cakes to be sold
Marzipan dessert remains favourite among consumers, with prices ranging from €20-50
January 4, 2025 09:42 AM
68 more video games added to Catalan database in 2024
VDJOC playform aims to showcase and promote titles available in Catalan
January 4, 2025 09:44 AM
A guide to the 2025 Three Kings' Parades in Catalonia
Their Majesties will be welcomed in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Reus, and many more towns
January 3, 2025 04:53 PM
Winning ticket in La Grossa New Year's Eve lotto bought in Reus
Holders of winning ticket number 44748 will receive €200,000, with second prize-winning ticket bought in Borges Blanques and Seu d'Urgell
December 31, 2024 02:53 PM
Oldest elephant on Earth, Yoyo, dies in Barcelona zoo at 54
Animal arrived in center 15 years ago after being seized from amusement park
December 29, 2024 08:52 AM
Origins of peculiar metro station names in Barcelona
Honey holes, 13th-century knights, a valley in Palestine, and the Suez Canal have all played roles in naming metro stations
December 29, 2024 12:04 PM
Barcelona to welcome 2025 with drone and fireworks spectacle
New Year's Eve show will pay homage to Joan Miró with over 500 drones at foot of Montjuïc
December 27, 2024 12:49 PM
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