Support network for older and more vulnerable English speakers extends services to Catalonia
Project run by non-profit and British Embassy lists local resources for those in need
March 10, 2021 04:20 PM
Life & Style
Life & style stories and news
The Pyreneean cow shed that became a bookshop
NaturaLlibres offers more than 1,000 books to town with only 80 inhabitants
January 31, 2021 05:53 PM
Four Catalan monuments in the running for Global Remarkable Venue Award
Sagrada Família, Dalí Museum, Camp Nou, and Casa Vicens vie for Tiqets prize
January 17, 2021 11:51 AM
€200,000-winning 'La Grossa' lottery tickets sold in Barcelona and La Roca del Vallès
35,208 is number awarded with top New Year's prize
December 31, 2020 02:24 PM
Catalonia celebrates Christmas, with caution
Covid-19 restrictions eased slightly as authorities continue to advise against large gatherings
December 25, 2020 11:08 AM
Reus wins big share of Spain's top Christmas lotto number, 72897
€240 million spread among 600 tickets in southern Catalan city
December 22, 2020 02:58 PM
Two Catalan restaurants earn second star in Michelin Guide 2021
Three more dining establishments earn their first star, while the guide introduces new sustainability distinction
December 14, 2020 09:16 PM
In Catalonia over Christmas? Find out how to survive this atypical holiday season
Have a look at our guide to restrictions and a few local traditions to get by
December 7, 2020 03:39 PM
Santa Llúcia Christmas fair returns with fewer stalls and capacity control
The most unique edition of the historic festive market is underway until December 23
November 27, 2020 02:45 PM
Company dinners ‘in slippers’ and baskets of traditional dishes: restaurants looking to save the Christmas season
Restaurants are searching for alternative ways to offer festive dinner experiences to customers
November 19, 2020 04:01 PM
‘When you go to the forest, nobody should notice you were there’
As the mushroom-picking season draws crowds to the Pyrenees, a mountain guide reflects on its environmental impact
November 15, 2020 10:52 AM
How will Christmas and New Year’s celebrations look in Barcelona?
Lights to be turned on November 26, but the Plaça Espanya NYE fireworks display won’t go ahead
November 5, 2020 08:17 PM
Barcelona ranked eighth in latest World's Best Cities report
Catalan capital is "poster child" of solutions to global overtourism, according to firm behind rankings
November 2, 2020 05:53 PM
La Castanyada, a dying tradition?
Catalonia’s fall tradition faces competition from imported Halloween celebrations
October 31, 2020 01:24 PM
Sustainable fashion brands in Catalonia grow by 23% in past year
Catalan Government stresses the importance of sustainability and digitization to bring local labels to global attention
October 20, 2020 05:00 PM
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