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Shakira, "star" in Hollywood and "caganer" in Catalonia
The Colombian singer Shakira, or for many known as the bride of a Barcelona Football Club player Gerard Pique, just end the year 2011 registering your name on the Walk of Fame Hollywood surrounded by his fans and family. And this year has been one of the most fruitful years... The dignity of Catalonia
This morning (Thursday, 26th November 2009) Twelve Catalan newspapers: (El Periódico, La Vanguardia, Avui, El Punt, Diari de Girona, Diari de Tarragona, Segre, La Mañana, Regió 7, El 9 Nou, Diari de Sabadell y Diari de Terrassa). Published the same editorial which I...
created by Estrella Esteve | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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229 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
U2 fined after their 360 degree concert in Barcelona
" It looks like the Irish superstars of U2 are being fined by Barcelona’s City Hall for being too noisy. Call me old fashioned but isn’t that what a rock concert is all about? Bono and the boys were able to organise a video conference at their first gig to the... Catalonia and FC Barcelona drop their trousers as it were
"Catalonia y FC Barcelona bajan los pantalones Yes it’s official, Catalonia and FC Barcelona have dropped their trousers when it comes to supporting their views on Catalonia as a nation, free Catalonia and Catalonia is a country blah blah blah regarding playing the final of... DIY Weather Balloon Snaps Stellar Photos of Earth
Using a $100 digital point-and-shoot camera and an $80 balloon, four Spanish students (aka "my new heroes") were able to send a DIY weather ballon 20 miles above the earth, taking atmospheric readings and...
created by Jordan Yerman | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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752 views | 10 recommendations | 0 comments
TMB Throws it's toys out of the pram by banning ads on buses
" TMB can only be described as pathetic for vetoing and advert for their buses which reminds the Catalan government that they should include a checkbox which says “Castellano” on the enrolement papers for schools here in Catalonia. This check box is for parents to tick so... Calçotada - Spring onion grilled - Catalan tradition
That name refers to a popular celebration about a special white onion, spring onion “the calçot”. Last week was the family calçot celebration and my house was full of people. Because the first ingredient of...
created by Estrella Esteve | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
1347 views | 7 recommendations | 1 comment
1347 views | 7 recommendations | 1 comment
Christopher Columbus was a Scot according to Spanish historian
" Christopher columbus wasn’t Italian or Catalan, he was Scottish!Most people like myself have gone through life thinking Christopher Columbus was Italian. It was taken for granted, especially when I was at school.Then we had a few cases that he may have been Catalan... Weekly thoughts from Catalonia Spain
" A few things this week to talk about, the first one being the tragedy in St Boi. I suppose I won’t be the first to criticize shoddy Spanish workmanship especially in the construction industry but questions should be asked as to how a ceiling collapses on young...Burberry axes 250 jobs in Barcelona Catalonia
A meeting took place on Saturday in Barcelona Spain between representatives of the UGT trades union and the directors of Burberry after the company revealed that it was axing 250 jobs in the region. However, the effects on Catalonia are said to be devastating, as companies...Weekly news roundup in Catalonia and the world
" Good news, the Israel - Palestine boxing match seems to be coming to an end with both sides announcing a cease-fire, not before Israel sending over one last rocket, though. Anyone said anything about having the last word? Real Madrid beat Osasuna last night 3-1- a rather...Some bizarre Christmas traditions from Catalonia
" These Catalan traditions usually come as quite a shock to the rest of mankind but are nonetheless quite fun although strange at the same time if you get my meaning. Ok so we know that Christmas has its roots in pagan celebrations, but where do these guys come from? This...Praise for Catalan Language Policies
" I read with interest Erik’s post from his blog at wirdheim in vilanova and I have to praise his unbiased views. I say this as quite a few people have just lately left a few less than savoury comments in their efforts to make their mark and force their opinions on others....Is it time for the Catalan media to go back to school?
"I’ve been reading with interest what’s been happening this week in Cataluña regarding the…ahem language spoken by the Catalan media. The Periódico de Cataluña gave us an insight this week into the right and wrong way of pronouncing certain Catalan expressions which...The Economist's Article Was Right On The Money About Catalonia
"I’ve got to take my hat off to The Economist for publishing an excellent article about Catalonia called “The party’s over” last week. It has caused great concern here in Catalonia and there’s been much calling for public apologies, articles being banned etc etc. In...NowPublic on Facebook
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