PODCAST: Christmas in Catalonia
Festive feasts, plenty of presents and a surprising amount of traditions involving poo
Festive feasts, plenty of presents and a surprising amount of traditions involving poo
Traditional “poopers” in nativity scenes now also feature Catalan farmer waving Ukrainian flag
Most councils opt to bring back January 5 parades this year but with safety measures in place
Citizens urged to "continue doing everything possible" to tackle pandemic in annual Christmas Eve speech
Capacity limits in restaurants, curfew, and 10-person gatherings among new measures
Friends of the Elderly postpone traditional Christmas lunches due to worsening pandemic
Holiday activities return after forced cancellations due to Covid-19 last year
Restaurants expect just 60% of reservations this year compared to the 2019 Christmas season, but vaccines mean improvement on 2020
Government intends to oblige public to show ID along with Covid passport in establishments where certificates are necessary
Advanced planning means six-week delay for container ship deliveries will not lead to empty shelves
Pass would be required to enter bars, cafes, restaurants, gyms and care homes up until December 24
Vaccine skeptics should "not fear side effects, but rather getting Covid," says Dr. Magda Campins
For the second year in a row, the city will not ring in the new year with a large public celebration
Tourism Office launches new campaign aimed at attracting visitors from Spain and across Europe
Sector confident of meeting demand despite concerns over supply chain issues prompting early spending