Barcelona
-
Spain
Rally in Barcelona against plan to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty
Right-wing officials joined a mass rally in Barcelona on Sunday to protest plans to grant jailed Catalan separatists an amnesty.…
Read More » -
Travel
Spanish cruise outrage as ‘all-inclusive’ drinks come with a cost
Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘Free at Sea’ drinks deal comes with a catch in Spanish waters. A cruise ship holiday is…
Read More » -
Travel
After an autumn getaway? This travel tool tells you the cheapest dates
We tried a new travel tool to find out the best time to visit some of Europe’s most popular destinations.…
Read More » -
Spain
Meet the Spanish street artist telling Europe to love itself
Euronews Culture speaks to Jorge Villegas, the 28-year-old street artist peppering Europe’s streets with messages telling passers-by how they should…
Read More » -
Spain
This popular Ibiza beach joins Spain’s list of smoke-free zones
Beach-goers who break the rules face fines of up to €2,000. All across Spain, beaches are cracking down on visitors…
Read More » -
Europe
1992 Olympic Games in Spain transformed the city of Barcelona
Issued on: 26/07/2023 – 20:50Modified: 26/07/2023 – 21:04 02:02 The legacy left by the Olympics is one of the biggest questions for a host city. How will structures built for the Games be used after to the benefit of local residents? Paris has invested in sports venues, housing and transport, with the aim that they will give back to the city in the years to come. Let’s go back 30 years in time now to 1992 when Barcelona hosted the Games. FRANCE 2’s team and Antonia Kerrigan take a look at how hosting transformed the Spanish city. Read more on related topics: Source:…
Read More » -
Europe
Focus – Saving every drop: Drought forces Catalonia to diversify water sources
Focus Saving every drop: Drought forces Catalonia to diversify water sources Source: France24
Read More » -
Spain
Why are Barcelona’s rooftops being painted white?
Scientists have an ‘excellent’ idea for combating the capital of Catalonia’s heat island effect, as heatwaves intensify. The terracotta balconies…
Read More » -
Travel
Both men and women can swim topless in this part of Spain
The Catalan government has reminded public swimming pools that they can’t ban women from going topless. Public pools in Catalonia…
Read More » -
Travel
These European cities are cracking down on Airbnb-style rentals
Florence is the latest city to place restrictions on short-term holiday lets. Short-term holiday rentals are controversial in a lot…
Read More »