25th European Balloon Festival underway in Igualada
Over 30 hot air balloons participate in activities marked by health and safety measures
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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
Temps de Flors brings colour and life back to Girona
City officials hope the flower festival can help reactivate the local economy after a difficult year
‘Vermut’: More than just a drink in Catalonia
The whole early afternoon is dedicated to enjoying the beverage and its accompaniments
Gaudí's La Pedrera setting for new digital edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion Show
Running from April 26 to April 29, the annual event features 22 designers from Catalonia and the world
150,000 tulips planted in rural northern Catalonia
Three local and Dutch entrepreneurs build a large flower park for visits, events and harvesting
Lidl returns to market with new product after losing food processor legal battle
Supermarket chain was forced to withdraw their Monsieur Cuisine cooking assistant, but now returns with similar Prospero
Blanes postpones 50th edition of iconic firework contest due to pandemic
The committee makes the decision "reluctantly" to delay the internationally renowned event for the second time
Bookings for this weekend and Easter skyrocket due to end of county-level lockdown
Inland cottages and accommodation in Pyrenees among most popular destinations
Bunyols de vent: the quintessential puffy Catalan desserts to eat during lent
Airy and sweet pastries double in size when they are fried and are often filled with cream, custard or chocolate
‘Viquipèdia’ 20 years on - Catalan language Wikipedia celebrates two decades of activity
Catalan version of the free online encyclopedia boasts the first article written not in English
Support network for older and more vulnerable English speakers extends services to Catalonia
Project run by non-profit and British Embassy lists local resources for those in need
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