Leo Messi gets third FIFA Ballon D’OR

Messi gets his third FIFA Ballon D’OR in a row and thus joins an elite club of footballers. He was presented the trophy by Brazil legend Ronaldo.

Grec Festival Barcelona 2011

The Grec Festival Barcelona 2011 has already got underway and there is a wealth of culture to be enjoyed by everyone from music and dance to theatre and art.

If you haven’t seen Born Barcelona, you haven’t really seen anything at all

The Born district in Barcelona has to be one of the most enchanting of all. If you haven’t been to Born Barcelona you are missing out on a wonderful experience as there is so much to see and do in this trendy part of town.

Barcelona Tourism

Barcelona Tourism has got to be on just about everyone’s agenda when they first set foot in the catalan capital. There are so many things to see and do here the mind boggles.

Things to do in Barcelona Spain

Things to do in Barcelona Spain is a small guide that will get you up and running with the main things to do while you are on holiday in Barcelona whether it’s a few days or a week.

Spanish Wines And Wines From Catalonia

Some information about the labels on Spanish and Catalan wines. From young fruity wines to Crianzas right up to mature Reservas and Cavas.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.