Housing prices drop moderately by 2.3% in Catalonia
The Housing Prices continue to decrease but in a smaller pace. Housing prices in Catalonia have dropped by 2.3% compared to last year. In the Spanish state, a drop of 3.6% was recorded.
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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.
Last Saturday's colossal demonstration in Barcelona is being reported on by media all over the world
Newspapers such as ?The Financial Times?, the ?Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung? and ?Le Monde?, online portals such as ?The New York Times?, ?The Washington Post? and the ?BBC World?, and TV News such as ?Euronews? and ?France 24? have all covered it
Researchers from the UAB affirm that predicting hurricane intensity will never be 100% reliable
A university study from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona concludes that the intensity of hurricanes will never be possible to predict with an accuracy of 100%. The study has been published in the prestigious journal ?Nature Physics?.
The Barcelona City Hall brings 10,000 new workers into the labour market in the last two years
The plan started 2 years ago to foster quality employment. More than 160,000 people have benefited from the programme, although only 10,000 found a quality job.
Custo presents his new collection in Berlin
The Catalan fashion designer has participated in ?Berlin Fashion Week?. Custo Dalmau has showcased his 2011 Spring-Summer collection of his brand Custo Barcelona. He states that having used the city?s name has helped him considerably.
Passengers at Barcelona airport grow while secondary airports in Reus and Girona suffer
The number of travellers at the Barcelona airport grew by 2.2% during the first semester of 2010, registering more than 13 million passengers despite the volcanic ash crisis.
Spain/FC Barcelona reaches semi-finals of the World Cup
Spanish team features no less than seven regulars from the Catalan champions. In a surprising week, Brazil and Argentina were sent home, while Spain reached semi-finals for the first time in its history.
Sting will play Barcelona in October with its tour ?Symphonicities?
On the 29th of October 2010, Sting fans have an appointment with their idol at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. The author of ?Roxanne? and ?Englishman in New York? will sing together with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
Former FC Barcelona President will run in next autumn?s Catalan elections
Joan Laporta ends his term as Barça?s president today. He has created a new political party called ?Democràcia Catalana? (Catalan Democracy) which has Catalonia?s independence from Spain as its main objective. This week he will announce that he is in the
The first two sections of the B-40 ringroad unveiled
The ringroad will eventually run between Barcelona, Granollers and Abrera via Terrassa
Fashion showcase 'The Brandery' kicks off in Barcelona
215 international brands will be presenting their designs, including world famous trademarks like Custo, Munich, Sita Murt and Armand Basi.
Air Berlin to stay in Mallorca
The German airline criticises current connections between Barcelona airport terminals and opts to stay in the Balearic Islands.
FC Barcelona new signing David Villa star of the show as Spain go through to last 16
FC Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola knew that by signing David Villa, the team would have a guarantee when it comes to scoring goals. The World Cup in South Africa is not proving them wrong.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona brings in the summer with new late night hours
The MACBA will open late for its summer season. Every Thursday and Friday from today to the 13th of September visitors can enjoy Barcelona?s Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) until midnight.