All Entries Tagged With: "catalonia"
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.
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.
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.
Bullfighter’s face skewered by half ton bull
This was the horrific moment when Juan José Padilla slipped and was skewered by a bull weighing half a ton in Zaragoza.
Spanish or Catalan? A non academic controversy
Education experts fear that students will suffer as long as sterile arguments over outdated linguistic immersion approach in Catalonia get pulled through the courts.
Spain To Axe Controversial 110km Per Hour Speed Limit
Spain has given up the ghost and is set to axe the current 110km per hour speed limit introduced on motorways earlier this year which was originally introduced to cut fuel consumption although many Spaniards thought the plan was a ruse to raise money through speeding fines.
Catalan independence and the rest of Spain
Catalan independence has been an issue for some years now and it’s an issue that is raised and fought over by Catalans and Spanish alike. Is Spain heading for another civil war because of it and why can’t Spain seem to get along with all regions united are two questions posed.
Primavera Sound 2011 Barcelona
Get your dancing shoes on because next week is the start of the long awaited Primavera Sound 2011 Barcelona festival.With bands coming from all over the place to share their Trance, Hip-Hop, Dance and other styles, we are in for a treat.
Most Catalans Feel Safe In Their Municipality
According to a report presented by Joan Saura, six out of ten Catalans feel safe in their municipalities, despite a slight increase in reported crimes.
Did Messi Deserve The FIFA Ballon D’OR 2010
The big question on everyone’s lips is did Leo Messi deserve a second FIFA Ballon D’OR ahead of the likes of Xavi and Iniesta? No one was more shocked than young Messi himself on being presented with the award by Pep Guardiola.
Lose Yourself in Catalonia
Why not lose yourself in Catalonia for a weekend break for shopping or to take in the many cultural offers the wonderful capital of Catalonia Barcelona has on show. Cheap air tickets and cheap fights to Spain are the norm now so don’t delay and book now.
Spain And Its Submerged Economy
Spain has had two economies ever since I can remember. It made no sense that the typical Spaniard could afford housing which was way out of his/her league. Spain’s Black Money economy and the toll it is paying.
