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...

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...

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...

3 Red Wines that Don't Break the Bank (Spain, France, Italy)

Even with the rise in prices due to a weak dollar, one can still find European red wines that do not break the bank.What I would call table wine?Over the past few weeks, I found 3 new options. First Clua (El Sola d'en Pol, 2006) from producer Xavier Clua, in the 'Terra Alta'...