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Teaching the Catalan language abroad
Catalan is taught in over 100 universities around the world, including Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Cambridge
57 sea turtles born on Arenys de Mar beach
23 of the newborns entered the sea directly with the rest being taken care of by CRAM Foundation
Hydraulic tiles, once a staple of Modernist architecture, are having a comeback
A 108-year-old workshop in central Catalonia has kept the original manufacturing technique alive
Top Catalan influencer quits social media to prioritize mental health
Dulceida: "I feel lost and need to find my way back to happiness"
Straw maze built by teens hopes to attract visitors to small town
More than 400 people have already enjoyed the initiative in Sant Ramon
Barcelona gears up for Sants neighborhood festivities amid Covid-19 fears
Organizers confident safety measures will be heeded days after large crowds gather in Gràcia
Catalan beaches see record number of endangered loggerhead sea turtle nests
Phenomenon appears to be linked to climate change and the warming of traditional reproductive regions
Traditional dancing giants in rural Catalonia in line for €5,000 makeover
“Gegants” are an expression of identity in Catalonia often seen in local festivities
How Catalan gastronomy took over the world
Top chefs reflect on the gastronomical revolution that, coupled with a rich culinary tradition, catapulted Catalan restaurants to stardom
25th European Balloon Festival underway in Igualada
Over 30 hot air balloons participate in activities marked by health and safety measures
Limited return to nightlife on its first night after 15 months
Many nightclubs plan to reopen for Sant Joan or once current restrictions are further relaxed
Lloret de Mar: first to offer PCR tests to tourists returning home
People visiting the Costa Brava resort can be tested for Covid-19 for just €52
Barcelona area beaches to stay open for Sant Joan festivities
Safety measures proposed in Catalan capital but nearby Castelldefels, Gavà and Viladecans set to close
Sagrada Família opens its doors to the public once again
Weekend visits allowed after 7-month pandemic-related closure
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