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150th anniversary of cellist Pau Casals' birth to be marked with over 70 events
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (657+ words) The 150th anniversary of Catalan cellist and composer Pau Casals' birth will be commemorated with more than 70 events across 2026 and 2027 in a diverse program spanning Catalonia, Spain, and the international stage. Pau Casals, born in 1876, was a renowned cellist and composer…...
Spain says no EU country will veto'bid to make Catalan official
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (244+ words) Spain's foreign minister, Jos" Manuel Albares, has said that no European Union member state intends to veto the use of Catalan in EU institutions. "I cannot say the day it will become official, but I can guarantee that it will,…...
Port of Barcelona breaks ground on new vehicle terminal to attract Chinese cars
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (243+ words) The Port of Barcelona held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday for a new vehicle terminal that will be managed by Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) through its subsidiary ICO. The company plans to have the facilities fully…...
Barcelona to host 'largest ever' Seafood Expo, projected to generate "161 million
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (151+ words) Barcelona will welcome the "world's largest seafood trade fair" with organizers projecting a "161 million economic boost for the city. The 32nd edition of Seafood Expo will take place from April 21 to 23 at Fira Barcelona's Gran Via. Organizers say this year's event…...
Home sales in Catalonia post largest drop in two years
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (241+ words) The number of home sales in Catalonia recorded their sharpest decline in two years in January, dropping 10. 3% compared with the same month last year, according to figures released Thursday by the Notarial College of Catalonia." A total of 7, 743 transactions were…...
Barcelona hosts immersive experience to mark 25 years of 'The Shadow of the Wind"
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (528+ words) The universe of Carlos Ruiz Zaf'n arrived at Barcelona's Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, as a select group of fans, journalists and influencers gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the novel 'The Shadow of the Wind'. The book, the first…...
Catalonia pushes 'new international alliances' amid Middle East conflict
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (170+ words) The Catalan government is intensifying efforts to forge new international partnerships and "diversify" markets amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Against a backdrop of rising protectionism in the United States, Salvador Illa's administration is expanding Catalonia's "international presence…...
Train journeys between Barcelona and regional capitals now take longer than they did in 2000
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (604+ words) Latest update: April 7, 2026 01: 25 PM Journeys on commuter and regional trains between Barcelona and the 24 regional capitals are now longer than they were in 2000. According to an analysis by the Catalan News Agency (ACN) based on the official timetables of May…...
Pope's visit to Spain expected to cost "15 M, mostly covered by donations
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (437+ words) Latest update: April 7, 2026 01: 43 PM The Spanish Episcopal Conference expects Pope Leo XIV's visit to the country this summer to cost more than "15 million, a figure that they hope to cover mainly with private donations and patronage. The motto of the…...
Guide: How to file your 2025 tax return in Spain
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (973+ words) April 8 marks the start of Spain's 2025 tax filing season. Taxpayers have until June 30 to submit their annual return to the Tax Agency (Ag'ncia Tribut'ria). The process can be confusing, especially for newcomers or those facing a language barrier. To help,…...