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Economist Fabián Estapé Dies

Professor of economy Fabián Estapé has died. Estapé, who was rector of the University of Barcelona and collaborator for 50 years of ‘La Vanguardia’ died on Wednesday in Leon, northern Spain.

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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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Catalan Figurative Contemporary Art in Barcelona

The European Modern Art Museum has opened its doors with a mission in mind: Creating a space for modern contemporary artists that make figurative art.

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Spanish government passes wealth tax to cut deficit

The Spanish government has passed a wealth tax to cut Spain’s deficit amidst much criticism by the opposition parties who view it as a desperate measure by the beleaguered ruling Socialists.

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Director of empty airport earns more than Zapatero

It has come to light that the director of the empty airport in Castellón, Juan García Salas, apparently earns more than the Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

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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Education experts fear that students will suffer as long as sterile arguments over outdated linguistic immersion approach in Catalonia get pulled through the courts.

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LKXA Barcelona Extreme 2011

Hang on because from tomorrow Saturday 4th June till Sunday 5th June you have the chance to see the best in Skateboard, Scooter, BMX, FMX, Inline and Longboard in Barcelona. Get ready for LKXA Barcelona Extreme 2011.

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Swab Barcelona at the Fira

Hurry up because Swab Barcelona is on for a few days more! It’s a chance to see some exciting new talent in the world of contemporary art at the Fira of Barcelona

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If you are planning on Barcelona Shopping then hot excitement awaits you

Barcelona shopping offers excitement and appeal to everyone who wants to take a short break to the Catalan city of Barcelona. With so much on offer it’s hard not to find something that is just for you.

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Comic Fair Barcelona

Comic Fair Barcelona is once again here and it’s in its 29th edition. It’s the most important Comic Fair in Spain. Will you miss out?

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.

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Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore found Dead in Estepona Hotel Room

Ex Thin Lizzy Guitarist was found dead on sunday in a hotel room in Estepona Spain. Spanish Police are not treating the death as suspicious as all points to a heart attack while the singer and guitarist slept.