Inclusive yogurts: How a Catalan brand redefined work for people with disabilities
La Fageda employs over 300 people in vulnerable situations, producing a popular yogurt that is now making international headlines
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Catalan yogurt eaten daily by 117-year-old Maria Branyas gains global attention
La Fageda sees sales and international interest rise after study links yogurt to Catalan supercentenarian's longevity
Wealthy tourists, underpaid staff: Can Barcelona's new tourism strategy fix precarious jobs?
Catalan capital aims to attract 'quality tourists' who spend more and stay longer, but workers in the sector remain underpaid and face deep wage inequalities
Will 'quality tourism' fix Barcelona's overtourism problem, or just rebrand it?
As Catalonia moves to attract higher-spending visitors, critics warn the strategy won't ease pressure on public services, local communities, or the environment
The Catalan who captured the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp
Francesc Boix, imprisoned in Mauthausen, risked his life to share evidence of atrocities
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
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