Catalan schools integrate newcomers
President Montilla visited a new centre for foreign children?s´ educational integration. These centres are the first step for integration when a student coming from abroad joins a school in Catalonia.
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Clean Catalan beaches awarded 85 blue flags
Catalan coast maintains high levels of quality according to the Foundation for Environmental Education, which each year recognise the cleanness, safety and equipment of beaches and harbours.
Lleida City Council bans burqa in municipal buildings
Lleida becomes the first city in Spain to prohibit full-face veils
Barcelona unveils new tapas route around the city
Restaurant industry association fights crisis with tapas + beer formula
European Solar Rally 2010 kick starts in Catalan coastal town
Caldes d?Estrac hosts event to promote electric vehicles
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