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Spanish golf course owned by Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien set to be named as host of 2031 Ryder Cup

Catalonia is set to host the Ryder Cup, extending England's wait into a third decade.

Housing Activists in Spain Occupy Vacant Bank-Owned Buildings and Halt Evictions

Ateneu La Sèquia exemplifies a successful reclaimed space that fosters community activism and solidarity against systemic issues in Manresa.
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Ranked! The 50 best Barcelona players ever

Barcelona is not just a football team; it represents a cultural institution with a rich legacy.
Evaluating the greatest players considers brilliance, legacy, and their influence on the club's identity.

Hansi Flick quietly getting everything right in perfect start at Barcelona

Hansi Flick is embracing Catalan culture as he begins his tenure as Barcelona's coach.
Flick's strong start has earned him early fan support amidst high expectations.

Open Doors for La Diada 2024

On Catalan National Day, many historic locations in Barcelona offer free admission, encouraging public engagement with cultural heritage.

Ranked! The 50 best Barcelona players ever

Barcelona is not just a football team; it represents a cultural institution with a rich legacy.
Evaluating the greatest players considers brilliance, legacy, and their influence on the club's identity.

Hansi Flick quietly getting everything right in perfect start at Barcelona

Hansi Flick is embracing Catalan culture as he begins his tenure as Barcelona's coach.
Flick's strong start has earned him early fan support amidst high expectations.

Open Doors for La Diada 2024

On Catalan National Day, many historic locations in Barcelona offer free admission, encouraging public engagement with cultural heritage.
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How Did a Chartreuse Slushy Become the Signature Drink of Tarragona, Spain?

The Santa Tecla festival in Tarragona blends tradition and celebration, showcasing unique customs like the Mamadeta drink that reflects the local culture.

Could Catalonia force foreigners to learn Catalan?

Catalan separatists want to create an independent immigration agency that may enforce Catalan language learning for immigrants.

World's oldest person Maria Branyas dies in Spain aged 117

Maria Branyas, the world's oldest living person, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 117 in a nursing home in Catalonia.

Police make three arrests after Lamine Yamal's father stabbed in Catalonia

A serious stabbing incident involving Mounir Nasraoui has led to multiple arrests in Catalonia, raising concerns about community tensions.

I've lived in Catalonia for 8 years. There are 5 things tourists should know before traveling to this part of Spain.

Catalonia has its own language, Catalan, as the main language outside Barcelona
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Catalan leader Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years as a fugitive

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after self-declared exile, challenging authorities and threatening tensions between separatists and Madrid.

Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont headed back to Spain despite fear of arrest

Arrest of separatist Carles Puigdemont on return from exile could destabilize Spain's governing coalition.

Carles Puigdemont vows to return to Spain in headache for ruling coalition

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont plans to return to Spain despite the risk of arrest, challenging the ruling coalition and highlighting democratic concerns.

Defying Spanish Arrest Warrant, Carles Puigdemont Returns to Catalonia

Carles Puigdemont, Catalonia's separatist leader-in-exile, returns to Barcelona amid potential arrest after seven years, symbolizing a pivotal moment in the region's political landscape.

Carles Puigdemont: Catalonia launches search-and-detain operation for former regional leader after return from years on the run

The Mossos d'Esquadra activated a search operation to locate Carles Puigdemont's vehicle, suspecting his escape after delivering a speech in Barcelona.

Catalan police hunt for Carlos Puigdemont as separatist leader returns to Spain

Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain, addresses supporters, and disappears again amid police search.

Catalan leader Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years as a fugitive

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after self-declared exile, challenging authorities and threatening tensions between separatists and Madrid.

Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont headed back to Spain despite fear of arrest

Arrest of separatist Carles Puigdemont on return from exile could destabilize Spain's governing coalition.

Carles Puigdemont vows to return to Spain in headache for ruling coalition

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont plans to return to Spain despite the risk of arrest, challenging the ruling coalition and highlighting democratic concerns.

Defying Spanish Arrest Warrant, Carles Puigdemont Returns to Catalonia

Carles Puigdemont, Catalonia's separatist leader-in-exile, returns to Barcelona amid potential arrest after seven years, symbolizing a pivotal moment in the region's political landscape.

Carles Puigdemont: Catalonia launches search-and-detain operation for former regional leader after return from years on the run

The Mossos d'Esquadra activated a search operation to locate Carles Puigdemont's vehicle, suspecting his escape after delivering a speech in Barcelona.

Catalan police hunt for Carlos Puigdemont as separatist leader returns to Spain

Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain, addresses supporters, and disappears again amid police search.
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Socialist Salvador Illa elected leader of Spain's Catalonia

An ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Salvador Illa, has been confirmed as the head of the Catalan government, marking the end of a decade of separatist rule.

Separatist parties set to lose power in Catalan regional election Europe live

Pro-union Socialist party poised to win in Catalonia, separatist parties at risk of losing power.

Socialist Salvador Illa elected leader of Spain's Catalonia

An ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Salvador Illa, has been confirmed as the head of the Catalan government, marking the end of a decade of separatist rule.

Separatist parties set to lose power in Catalan regional election Europe live

Pro-union Socialist party poised to win in Catalonia, separatist parties at risk of losing power.
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Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections

Socialist Party gains ground in Catalonia elections, posing a challenge to separatist parties.

Catalans vote in election to gauge force of separatist movement, degree of reconciliation with Spain

The regional election in Catalonia will impact Spain's national politics, testing both separatist strength and Prime Minister Sanchez's policies.

Catalonia president calls snap elections for May 12 after budget rejected

Catalonia's President Pere Aragones dissolved parliament and called early elections after budget rejection.
Aragones, a proponent of Catalonia's independence, accused opposition of irresponsibility leading to the dissolution.

Spain's Winter Bike Park Attracts World-Class Professional Riders

Winter bike park in Catalonia called Pure Riding is popular with downhill pros.
Bike Mag features amusing and engaging bike-related videos for professionals and amateurs.

EU investigates claims Catalan town council blocking immigrants' access to basic services

Claims are being investigated that a far-right town council in Catalonia is preventing immigrants from accessing basic public services by making it difficult for them to join the municipal register.
Immigrants have reported their empadronamiento applications being held up or queried since a far-right leader won the mayoral election in the town.
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