Oscar Nominations 2012
Sadly, the Catalan film Pa negre hasn’t been nominated for this year’s Oscars but the animated film called Chico & Rita by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal has been nominated for the best animated feature film category.
Barcelona in great position to snatch title
Real Madrid have it all to do in the second leg of their Copa del Rey clash next week. Barca beat them last night at the Santiago Bernabéu to set up a thrilling match at the Nou Camp. Will you miss it?
Guardiola is not throwing in the towel
Barcelona FC and Pep Guardiola are not throwing in the towel regarding the Spanish league. Barca beat Betis last night at the Camp Nou and sets up the Catalans nicely when they face Real Madrid on Wednesday in La Copa del Rey.
Catalonia reconsidering holding Spanish Grand Prix
It will be a sad day for Motorsport in Spain if two of the most watched sports are scrapped by Catalonia minister Andreu Mas-Colell. Apparently he is considering scrapping both F1 and Moto Gp from the Circuit de Catalunya as fees are too high.
Google Maps offending Catalan street names with Spanish versions
Google has made a faux pas regarding Catalan street names on its Google Maps it appears. Many Catalans feel mistreated by the Spanish government over language issues and it looks like google are adding a few more nails in the coffin!
David Villa returns to Catalonia for operation on leg break
Barcelona striker David Villa has just flown back to Catalonia to undergo an operation on his fractured left tibia bone. The striker looks set to be out of action for at least 5 months and may even miss the Euro 2012.
Anoushka Shankar Traveller Tour Comes To Barcelona
Join us on December 14th in Barcelona when the beautiful Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Sitar legend Ravi Shankar takes us to wonderful places with her Anoushka Shankar Traveller Tour.
Catalan cinema on right track to world recognition
It looks like Catalan cinema is at last on the road to international recognition with the delightful Pa Negre or Black Bread in English. It will be Spain’s entry for the coveted Best Foreign Language Film Award at the upcoming 2012 Oscars.
Catalan Christmas Traditions
Catalan Christmas Traditions include the famous Catalan log and the very famous Caganer which is a tiny figurine of a famous person, actor or politician in a squatting pose doing a poo!
Are Spanish election results market friendly?
Mariano Rajoy’s PP or people’s party party won last Sunday’s election by a majority vote. Spaniards are now asking what is going to happen regarding Spain’s debt as a lot of it will be refinanced in 2012. Catalonia will not escape Rajoy’s wrath as cuts are heading here, too.
The Spanish Economy is Taking a Siesta
Spain has been hit quite hard with the current economic crisis that is blighting Europe and the world and coupled with soaring unemployment, this puts Spain in a very precarious position indeed.
