The Catalan who captured the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp
Francesc Boix, imprisoned in Mauthausen, risked his life to share evidence of atrocities
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What do locals think of the huge crowds that attend the Festes de Gràcia?
Neighbours say essence of festival is 'changing', but anti-tourism graffiti and sentiment is ‘misdirected’
Barcelona draws millions of tourists – yet they know little about its culture
Many visitors can't name Catalonia's languages or dishes, as experts blame a global 'wow effect' that favors spectacle over substance
Most common street names in Catalonia: From Montserrat to pines and nightingales
Natural landmarks and elements such as the Ter River, Tramuntana wind, roses, and trees also inspire many street names
From Pau Casals to Marie Curie: The historical figures most celebrated on Catalan street names
Eight out of ten popular street names honoring people or saints are dedicated to men, with women significantly underrepresented
The origins of street names and how they are chosen today
Early street names were natural descriptions, while modern ones often reflect political and social events like the Catalan independence referendum
Why filmmakers keep choosing Catalonia
Strong mix of scenery, studios, and support is helping put Catalonia on the global production map
From Braavos to Besalú: Maps of movie locations in Catalonia
Discover international productions shot in Barcelona and beyond, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems
AI and Drones: How technology is changing the fight against forest fires
Catalan firefighters are using new technologies for nighttime surveillance and to predict fire behavior
Wildfires in Catalonia: A look at the history of fires through the data
The region averages 500 wildfires a year, burning 1,800 hectares, with Central Catalonia and Girona being the most affected areas
Neus Català: lifelong anti-fascist resistance fighter, Nazi concentration camp survivor
Extraordinary Català kept energy to fight for better world despite living through most of 20th century’s great tragedies
Fundació Neus Català: Continuing the anti-fascist resistance
Raising awareness about late activist and combating growing far-right movements
'Catalonia wouldn't be the place it is without the Roma community,' says parliament speaker
Josep Rull highlights Roma culture and history coinciding with International Roma Day
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