Barcelona cancels public New Year’s event but prepares alternative
For the second year in a row, the city will not ring in the new year with a large public celebration
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Barcelona aims to become southern Europe’s top Christmas destination
Tourism Office launches new campaign aimed at attracting visitors from Spain and across Europe
Christmas lights switched on in Barcelona
Festive display lights up after two-hour rain delay, with new designs at Plaça Catalunya, Aragó and Gran Via
Barcelona's nativity scene to stretch upwards and outwards from Sant Jaume home
More traditional nativity scenes can be seen at the Frederic Marès Museum and Pedralbes Monastery
Barcelona Christmas lights to switch on November 24
Extended festive illumination to surpass 100km, with Plaça Catalunya, Aragó and Gran Via streets featuring new designs
Lleida congress hall to host three-in-one antiques, vinyl, and vintage car markets
The events will all be held at Fira de Lleida congress hall on the weekend of November 27
Squid Game, Baby Yoda, Catalan and Madrid presidents: new caganer figurines
Traditional poopers placed in nativity scenes will also include Messi in PSG shirt, Kamala Harris and Andy Warhol
New 'Filling the Sink' social media profiles launched
Twitter and Facebook accounts of Catalan News podcast coincide with its first anniversary
Barcelona Zoo releases endangered turtles and newts to wild
The animals, numbering over 100, were raised at the zoo
Mushroom season could last weeks longer with ‘generous’ rainfall
Ecology researchers say that 20-30 litres per m2 would be needed to compensate for October drought
Barcelona International Community Day 'exceeds expectations' with 3,600 attendees
Some 70 exhibitors, including Catalan News, were present at the event for foreigners living in the Catalan capital
Barcelona International Community Day opens at Maritime Museum
Some 70 exhibitors, including Catalan News, are present at the event for foreigners living in the Catalan capital
Finding your feet or looking to network at the Barcelona International Community Day
Prizes awarded to the earliest arrivers at the Maritime Museum on Saturday, October 23
‘Exciting’ hugs with family and friends return to Barcelona airport
Loosened pandemic restrictions allow for non-passengers to enter the facility for the first time in more than a year
Catalan Wine Week returns October 18-24 with 130 events across Catalonia
Guide to the literary, musical and gastronomic highlights of the second annual celebration of Catalan wine
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