Remembering Belgian PM flight from Barcelona's most luxurious hotel during WWII
PM Pierlot and EU's founding father Spaak took refuge from the Nazis in the Catalan capital
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The Catalan biochemist who expanded our understanding of the origins of life
2023 marks centenary of birth of Joan Oró, who worked with NASA and set up foundations in Catalonia
Barcelona’s ‘must see’ places: Is social media redefining how we make plans?
Businesses report an increase in clients as content creators share city's "secret spots"
Social media transforms Barcelona local spots into tourist magnets
The search for a unique and authentic experience through social media when traveling is putting pressure on the city’s local spots
Crims - the Catalan true crime megahit
Captivating narration, serenity and little blood are key aspects of show's success
Preparing to play a real-life murderer in a new Netflix show
Catalan actors Úrsula Corberó and Quim Gutiérrez star in 'El cuerpo en llamas'
Salvador Seguí: the trade union leader killed in class war who achieved the 8-hour work day
2023 marks the centenary of the death of the larger-than-life voice of the working class who strived for rights, dignity, and education
From riots to a thaw: how Catalonia shaped the past four years in Spanish politics
First coalition cabinet in Spain faced Covid and inflation this term, and held talks on political conflict but without outcome
Cruise industry in Catalonia: vital economic benefit or harmful social nuisance?
Sector worth over €1bn and provides 9,000 jobs, but locals and activists raise environmental and social concerns
Negreira case Q&A: FC Barcelona referee payments scandal explained
What are the allegations, what does the club say and what could the fallout be?
PODCAST: Libraries of Catalonia – architectural wonders and hidden gems
Filling the Sink explores the treasures within Catalonia's 'Library of Alexandria' and Barcelona’s oldest public library
Sketching and creating stop-motion award-winning motion pictures from Barcelona
Grangel Studio designs movie characters for Tim Burton, Guillermo del Toro, and Steven Spielberg
PODCAST: Major cyberattacks in Catalonia – how, why, and what happens next
Cybersecurity experts on ransomware attacks that crippled Hospital Clínic and Autonomous University of Barcelona
Election year, economic woes, new scenario for 2017 leaders, drought: a look ahead to 2023
Shakira trial, end of face masks on public transport, monumental gigs, Picasso anniversary, and big change for Barça
Rebuilding a business in a new country after fleeing war
Fashion designer Kensia Karpenko lost her home and studio after the invasion of Ukraine, but not her talent or passion
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