Catalan poet shortlisted for prestigious Canadian poetry prize
Gemma Gorga one of seven nominees for generous international award
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Meet the Barcelona bookshops taking on online shopping giants
Stores both old and new offer services and atmosphere absent from book purchasing websites
Bookstores celebrate ‘good Sant Jordi’, reaching pre-pandemic sales levels
Bad weather in Barcelona is only negative factor after a long journey with journalists reaching most sold book rankings
Thousands take to the streets of Barcelona to celebrate Sant Jordi
Literary superblock in city center features stands selling books and roses for loved ones to exchange
Barcelona bookstore offers Sant Jordi-themed visit for international journalists
Seven countries from Europe and Africa were represented at event on Friday
International authors signing books in Barcelona this Sant Jordi
Jo Nesbø, Monika Zgustová, Xuan Lan, and Theodor Kallifatides are just some of the writers meeting fans and readers on Saturday
Crime novelist Jo Nesbø presents latest book in Barcelona ahead of Sant Jordi
‘The Jealousy Man’ is a dark collection of stories about infidelity and desire
Barcelona’s Liceu opera house launches streaming service to watch live opera in 4K
Catalan cinema school and Netflix create scholarship to make sector more diverse and inclusive
BCN Film Fest kicks off for a week of cinema, literature, and history
Festival coincides with Sant Jordi celebrations and offers tickets for as low as €3.90
Interactive map to discover all of Barcelona’s bookstores, including international ones
Catalan capital has over 320 stores bringing local and overseas cultures to residents
Ten out of the 12 poorest neighborhoods in Barcelona do not have any book shops
Richest areas have 61% of establishments despite only one-third of population living there
'Llim' by Lara Fluxà opens at Catalan pavilion at Venice Biennale
Installation represents "international leap" for Mallorcan artist and success for Catalan culture, says minister
Kyiv to be guest city at Barcelona’s 2023 La Mercè festival
Deputy Mayor for Culture of Ukrainian capital spoke in committee to accept invitation
Price of Sant Jordi roses increases due to rising transport and energy costs
Flowers brought from South America are 50% more expensive, but shops will assume the extra amount
Rosalía announces ‘Motomami World Tour’ with two concerts in Barcelona
Catalan singer will also visit the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, and France to present her latest album
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