Greenpeace alerts that 89% of non-protected seashores in Catalonia have buildings
According to a Greenpeace study, the situation of the Catalan coast is delicate. Not considering the already protected shores, 89% have the presence of buildings.
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The Catalan Museum of Art Nouveau, a jewel to discover
Catalan Modernism (Art Nouveau) is famous for its architecture, with Antoni Gaudí?s work as its main exponent. However, other expressions of art should be recognised. The recently opened museum in Barcelona shows furniture, painting and sculpture.
Mortality drops in Catalonia despite a population increase
There has been a drop in mortality in Catalonia despite a growing population. The Minister for Health, Marina Geli, says this might be an effect of speedier emergency services.
Small and Medium-sized companies, the key assets for economic recovery
Catalonia will be the first European region to implement the Small Business Act 2010-2013, a common strategy to strengthen small and medium-sized companies. These businesses are at the core of the European economy and therefore are a key asset
Miquel Barceló?s retrospective presented in Barcelona
Two exhibitions of the internationally recognised artist Miquel Barceló begins today and tomorrow at the Santa Mònica Museum of Art and the CaixaForum. The exhibition is a retrospective of the artist?s trajectory from his beginnings in 1973 until today.
11,000 companies in Catalonia with potential to export are not doing so
A study from Barcelona?s Chamber of Commerce has detected 11,000 companies that could export their products and services but have not done so yet. In addition, 8,000 companies already do it but are not in a consolidated position.
An increase in exports will push Catalan economy up, with a growth of 0.9% in 2011
The Catalan GDP is expected to fall 0.3% in 2010 but grow 0.9% in 2011, according to a study from the savings bank Caixa de Catalunya, Tarragona i Manresa. Exportation, especially in the industry sector, will be the key factor behind the recovery.
The Barcelona 080 Fashion Fair, bigger than ever in its 6th edition
Independent and avant-garde fashion designs are currently being showcased at the 6th edition of Barcelona?s 080 Fashion Fair. 2010?s fair brings 10% more exhibitors than last year.
Catalan cellar becomes a ?vineyard of artists?
The wine cellar ?Mas Blanch i Jové? is obtaining worldwide recognition for both its quality products and innovative projects. The cellar has recently begun a project entitled ?The Vineyard of Artists,? for artists to pay homage to the world of wine.
Catalan President will meet with Spanish PM to discuss Catalonia?s Autonomy
The meeting will be held next week. Both politicians will discuss the recent sentence of the Spanish Constitutional Court, which has trimmed the Catalan Statute of Autonomy. Saturday?s demonstration will be on the table.
Catalonia answers back through a colossal demonstration: 'We are a nation'
More than a million people have protested against the Spanish Constitutional Court¡s decision to trim Catalonia?s Autonomy. Today's demonstration is the largest in the history for greater self-government and against Spanish centralism.
The Academy of Catalan Cinema pays homage to prized films
The 2nd summer festival for Catalan cinema has just wrapped. The festival is organised by the Academy of Catalan Cinema with the aim of paying homage to the Catalan films that have won awards in international film festivals.
New parking gadget to find available spaces in the works
A group of investigators at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have created a device that sends information about the nearest available parking space through the Internet.
Catalan politicians get agitated while the rest of Spain remains indifferent on the Catalan Statute?s sentence
The political unity against the Spanish Constitutional Court?s sentence on the Catalan Statute of Autonomy seems on the edge of being jeopardised by discussions about how to proceed and the organisation of the citizen demonstration on the 10th of July.
Greater security in highway rest areas around Barcelona
This summer, cameras and patrolling guards will be emplaced in rest areas of the Barcelona metropolitan region?s highways to prevent robberies.