The failed 1981 coup: the foundational myth of Spain’s democracy, increasingly under scrutiny
Forty years on, with the Franco dictatorship still fresh on the memory, a failed coup attempt served to strengthen the democratization process
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Major seaside towns to shut beaches for Sant Joan to avoid crowds
Barcelona, Badalona, Tarragona, Sitges, Mataró, or Castelldefels ban June 23 festivities by the sea
Sant Jordi: a unique celebration of love and culture
With roses and books the main stars of the feast day, Catalonia pays tribute to its patron saint like nowhere else
7 million roses expected to be sold on Sant Jordi's Day
Flower vendors gear up for April 23, when Catalonia celebrates its patron saint in its own unique way