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The Brandery Barcelona 2010

Ever since the famous Bread and Butter urban clothes trade fair packed its bags and went back to its native Berlin, the city of Barcelona has been on the lookout for something similar. The Brandery Winter Edition 2010 is to be held in Barcelona from 27th to 29th January at the Fira de Montjuic. This [...]

Catalonia | January 18th, 2010 | Continued

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Marilyn Manson comes to Barcelona

Marilyn Manson’s in Barcelona on 4th December to present his new album The High End of Low at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic and he plans to show the Catalan city of Barcelona what a party really is. Learn Spanish Courses Online

Catalonia | December 2nd, 2009 | Continued

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Monster Jam Barcelona 2009

Monster Jam, the world’s largest monster truck show is currently on an international tour and comes to Barcelona on 24th October 2009 at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic.

Steve | October 18th, 2009 | Continued

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Red Bull Air Race Barcelona 2009

Come to Barcelona and enjoy the magnificent men in their flying machines as the Red Bull Air Race World Series 2009 takes to the skys.

Catalonia | September 30th, 2009 | Continued

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La Mercè 2009 Barcelona

Every September, Catalonia’s wonderful capital city Barcelona is turned into a dream world of fantasy. I hope you are ready because the Mercè 2009 has just got under way! Learn Spanish Online

Catalonia | September 23rd, 2009 | Continued

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Barcelona – The city of Counts

Barcelona is know to many Catalans as La Ciudad Condal and the Count of Barcelona was the major ruler in Catalonia from the 9th until the 17th century.

15Mar2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Heavy Snow Wreaks Havoc in Barcelona and Catalonia

Roads, schools and airports were closed on Monday due to the heavy snowfall in Barcelona and Catalonia. Thousands of school children were left without school on Tuesday and it was chaos everywhere.

10Mar2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Sitges Vintage Car Rally

Sitges is holding its annual Sitges Vintage Car Rally on 20th 21st and 22nd of March 2010 and is a fun filled event to enjoy with all the family. The cars start out in Barcelona and travel for 45km to Sitges where they will receive a warm welcome from the thousands gathered at the Port d’Aiguadolç in Sitges.

7Mar2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Mariano Fortuny in La Pedrera, Barcelona

Around 300 works which aim to show off the many facets of Mariano Fortuny Madrazo are on exhibit at La Pedrera in Barcelona. Among Fortuny’s gifts were his ability to paint, invent and make fine dresses.

3Mar2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Burberry to dismiss 300 workers in Barcelona

Burberry announces an ERE to dismiss 300 workers in Barcelona.

22Feb2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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The Sitges Carnival 2010

The Sitges Carnival 2010 has already got under way but theres still two more whole days left to enjoy the fantastic carnival atmosphere this lovely little town is offering just to the South of the Catalan city of Barcelona.

15Feb2010 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued
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Cesc Fabregas denies Barça move

Cesc Fabregas denies Barça move and then his dad says there is some interest in a move to the Catalan giants and the Camp Nou.

11Feb2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Only 4 Out of 10 Youngsters in Catalonia Habitually Speak Catalan

According to a new study only 4 out of 10 young people in Catalonia use the Catalan language habitually while 12 percent do not even speak or understand it.

10Feb2010 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued
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Manuel Outumuro photography exhibition in Barcelona

Outumuro LOOKS. Twenty Years Photographing Fashion will be on show until 25th April at the Disseny Hub Barcelona. Great photography from one of Galicia’s finest photographers.

5Feb2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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74 Cinemas in Barcelona and Catalonia Closing Today in Protest

Around 74 cinemas across Catalonia and Barcelona – a total of 528 screens are closing their doors today in protest against the new Film Act promoted by the Jackboot wearing Generalitat.

1Feb2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Barça Midget Xavi Hernández Should Shut Up and Just Play Football

Mighty midget from Barcelona FC Xavi Hernández should stop waxing his eyebrows and grow up a bit. His statements about Cristiano Ronaldo were quite stupid coming from someone that is a captain.

28Jan2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Michelin Restaurant Guide 2010 – Catalonia has some of the best

Catalonia has been put firmly on the map regarding the new 2010 edition of the Michelin Restaurant guide. With 3 star restaurants such as Celler de Can Roca and El Bulli featuring highly.

26Jan2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010 Barcelona

Get ready for one of the most eagerly awaited trade fairs next month in Barcelona. The GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010 comes to the city of Barcelona with a host of surprises including awards and even a performance by Duran Duran.

22Jan2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Auguste Rodin on the streets of Barcelona

The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, has been installed on the Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona where it is displayed along with six other pieces by the French sculptor and you can see them until 6th February 2010.

13Jan2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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