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Catalonia loses out as Agustí Centelles’ legacy goes to Salamanca

Catalonia has lost out on one of the most extensive archives ever. The legacy of photojournalist Agustí Centelles has been sold to the Ministry of Culture and will reside in The Centre of Historical Memory in Salamanca.

29Dec2009 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

The unofficial Catalan referendum turns out a ridiculous 30 percent of voters

The unofficial Catalan referendum with voting taking place in 166 municipalities yesterday is one of the highlights of today’s Spanish press, Monday 14th December 2009.

14Dec2009 | Catalonia | 15 comments | Continued

World Press Photo 2009 Exhibition in Barcelona

“Photography is a small voice, at best, but sometimes one photograph, or a group of them, can lure our sense of awareness”. That quotation by American photojournalist, war photographer and artist [1918 – 1978] highlights some of the forces of reportage photography: its value as a historical document for information and power to change the [...]

10Dec2009 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park in Olot – Photos

The Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park is a protected natural area covering a Holocene volcanic field (also known as the Olot volcanic field) in Catalonia, northeastern Spain. The volcanos, of which there are about forty within the park, are no longer active, with the last eruption (Croscat) occuring about 11,000 years ago.The region however, is [...]

29Nov2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued

Punto y Raya Festival Barcelona

Punto y Raya or Dots and Lines in English is an abstract art festival in Barcelona which will take place on 25th – 29th of November. This wonderful event will help you discover the creative possibilities of dots and lines in different areas of science, art and communication. The exhibition has more than 76 pieces [...]

24Nov2009 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

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

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

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 [...]

23Jul2009 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

Mark Cavendish Accused of Racism by French

Britain’s Mark Cavendish has laughed off accusations by an unnamed rival he is racist and anti-French.

16Jul2009 | Steve | 1 comment | Continued

A rather austere Laporta offers 50M for Valencia’s David Villa

Barcelona’s Joan laporta should really take lessons in life and not resort to austerity.He should forget what Real Madrid does and rid himself of his nasty little inferiority complex that is leaving both himself and the great club that employs him in a ridiculed state.

15Jun2009 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued