Spain among European countries with lowest VAT on books, as Slovakia u-turns on raising tax
Super-reduced tax of 4% has been in place since 1995
October 13, 2024 10:14 AM
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The deadly 1971 strike at one of Franco’s biggest corporate institutions
Violent repressive response from state shows rights must always be defended, activists say
October 12, 2024 10:57 AM
Barcelona is 'a paradise,' but newcomers affected by housing and safety issues
A master's degree, inspiration from a novel, work, or family are among the reasons why people moved into the city
October 5, 2024 11:11 AM
A very different version of Barcelona shines through in 'El 47'
New film directed by Marcel Barrena tells the story of how the Torre Baró neighborhood came into being
September 21, 2024 01:08 PM
Summer 2024 catch-up: What happened in Catalonia and Barcelona
A new president, Puigdemont's return, and record high temperatures during this busy season
September 2, 2024 06:14 PM
Why Barcelona is one of the world's most revolutionary cities
Two centuries of activism have shaped the Catalan capital's modern protest culture
August 4, 2024 10:00 AM
Setmana Tràgica: The week Barcelona burned with revolution and became the 'Rose of Fire'
Conscription for 1909 imperial war sparked major uprising in Catalan capital which has had a lasting legacy
August 2, 2024 04:54 PM
Catalonia's human towers tackle mental health as tradition professionalizes
Pioneering physiological program aims to help castellers cope with pressure, nerves and fear
June 29, 2024 09:41 AM
Lleida's Aplec del Caragol: the world's largest snail-eating festival
Thousands gather in western Catalan city every year to eat snails
June 1, 2024 12:26 PM
Inside Salvador Dalí's enigmatic home in Portlligat
Catalan surrealist genius created most of his masterpieces from his idyllic Costa Brava home
May 11, 2024 07:22 PM
Salvador Dalí: Catalonia's surrealist genius still inspires 120 years on
Painter's museum in hometown Figueres is one of Spain's most visited
May 11, 2024 02:15 PM
Artistry, craft and style at 080 Barcelona Fashion
Hindu festival of Holi and the art of braiding among inspirations for designers' latest looks
April 13, 2024 12:11 PM
Born fighting in middle of the pandemic
Pregnancy complications came at the same time as tight health restrictions, resulting in extra complications for Alex and Anna
March 31, 2024 05:19 PM
From Catholic re-education to overcrowded misery, the legacy of Barcelona's 'La Model' prison
The now-historic memory site is poised for yet another transition, this time towards a green future
March 30, 2024 03:52 PM
From molecules to worms: Catalan start-ups offer solutions to food sector challenges
Companies present solutions to tomorrow’s problems today through biotechnology at Alimentaria trade show
March 19, 2024 11:47 AM
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