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End of the matadors in Catalonia

End of the matadors in Catalonia might just be a reality if a certain group of people have their own way.

7Oct2009 | Catalonia | 3 comments | 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.

30Sep2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Hamilton sails home in Singapore

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton sailed home to his second win of the season with a fine victory in the Singapore Grand Prix toda

27Sep2009 | Steve | 2 comments | Continued
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Trip Advisor, Catalan and xenophobia

I was reading El Periódico newspaper this morning and a letter caught my eye which I thought would be good to relate. Apparently this Catalan guy called Joan M. Serch wrote some kind of review on Trip Advisor about his stay in La Seu d’Urgell, Catalonia.

24Sep2009 | Catalonia | 7 comments | 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

23Sep2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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The Sitges film festival 2009

The Sitges film festival is the number one fantasy film festival in the world and represents, at the same time, the cultural expression with the most media impact in Catalonia. Sitges film festival 09.

15Sep2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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The Ice Bar in Barcelona

The Ice Bar in Barcelona is a great place to go and and even greater one to escape the humid Barcelona heat. Fortunately you are provided with warm clothing, hats and gloves to withstand the freezing temperatures inside and enjoy an ice cold Mojito.

12Sep2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Rubens Barichello wins the European GP at Valencia

It’s certainly been a long time coming, 5 years to be exact and Barichello and his Brawn capitalized on a Mclaren pitstop error and handed Rubens the victory. Learn Spanish Online

23Aug2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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The Fiestas de Gracia in Barcelona

Barcelona is currently celebrating its famous and important Fiestas de Gracia. Gracia has always been considered one of Barcelona’s beautiful districts and it’s hard not to tell why.

17Aug2009 | Catalonia | 4 comments | Continued
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The Latin Kings in Barcelona and Catalonia

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city and open minded when it comes to embracing new cultures and it’s hardly surprising that in 2003 Barcelona city hall legalized the Latin Kings who are now known as The Cultural Association of Latin Kings and Queens of Catalonia.

10Aug2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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The Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia

The Grand Prix of Europe which takes place on 23rd August 2009 in Valencia, Spain looks set to be a thrilling race.Schumacher looks set to take over Massa’s drive for Ferrari and Button is fired up in his Brawn.
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7Aug2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Busker’s Festival Barcelona

It’s the fifth edition of the Busker’s Festival Barcelona and although it’s already started you can still enjoy 3 more days of this wonderful street festival down in Barceloneta, near the port.

31Jul2009 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued
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Hamilton wins at last in Hungary

Lewis Hamilton has finally scored his first grand prix victory of the 2009 season following a flawless performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix.

27Jul2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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Spain in rare talks on Gibraltar

The disputed territory of Gibraltar has been a great source of tension between the nations since Britain captured it in 1704.

24Jul2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued
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FOUR Firemen Die Tackling Blaze in Tarragona Catalonia

FOUR firemen have died whilst tackling a blaze in Horta de Sant Joan in Tarragona after becoming trapped by a circle of flames.
Strong winds meant that although the fire was nearly under control by 17.00hrs yesterday, half an hour later it had multiplied in strength and threatened to engulf nearby residential areas.
A total of 200 [...]

23Jul2009 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued