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Barca suffer at hands of Villareal
Barcelona FCcame away from the Madrigal with just a point last night after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Villareal. Molina’s men took the game to Barcelona and played their hearts out. Barcelona now find themselves 7 points behind the leaders Real Madrid.
Oscar Nominations 2012
Sadly, the Catalan film Pa negre hasn’t been nominated for this year’s Oscars but the animated film called Chico & Rita by Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal has been nominated for the best animated feature film category.
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.
The Spanish Economy is Taking a Siesta
Spain has been hit quite hard with the current economic crisis that is blighting Europe and the world and coupled with soaring unemployment, this puts Spain in a very precarious position indeed.
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.
Spain Postpones Privatisation of its National Lottery
The Spanish government has pulled out of privatising the spanish lottery after the banks told them that the deal could yield far less than the book price of 20.8 Billion Euros
Amy Winehouse found dead at her flat in Camden Town London
Singer amy Winehouse has been found dead at her london flat in Camden town at the age of 27. She joins a long list of pop and rock stars who all died at this young age including Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.
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.
Muggings in Barcelona can be reported at your hotel
Any tourist who happens to be mugged in Barcelona can now report it from the comfort of their hotel without the hassle of going to see the Mossos at the local Police station.
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.
Spanish angry at E.coli cucumber claims
Germany is feeling the wrath of Spain’s agriculture minister after German authorities initially pointed to organic cucumbers from Spain as being the source of the E.coli outbreak that has killed 16 people.
Primavera Sound 2011 Live Broadcast
Check out the Primavera Sound 2011 Live Broadcast right here on Life in Catalonia. You can catch some of the most up to date and innovative bands around. Will you miss this opportunity to catch some Primavera Sound?
