Doctor Pla i Armengol Gardens: A Green Island in Horta-Guinardó
Horta-Guinardó is proudly the greenest district in the city; it boasts more public parks and gardens than any other. The Jardins del Doctor Pla i Armengol is one of these spaces, and one with some of...
View ArticleSaint Stephen’s Day in Catalunya
Saint Stephen’s Day is not a holiday in most of Spain, but it is in Catalunya and the Balearic Islands; in both areas, it is just as important as Christmas Day when it comes to family time.
View ArticleWhat's on in Barcelona, December 12-18, 2024
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View ArticlePoliovirus Found in Wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland
In recent months, poliovirus has been detected in wastewater in Germany, Spain and Poland. This discovery is a wake-up call for Europe, which was declared polio free in 2002. Any gaps in vaccination...
View ArticleWhy “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Almost Didn’t Air
Back in the 1960s, commercial realities almost derailed Schulz’s special, yet those same forces ultimately ensured its broadcast. The result is a lasting touchstone of innocence, hope and belief.
View ArticleDía de los Santos Inocentes
While the concept behind the Day of the Innocents celebration dates back to Biblical times, today the holiday is mostly known for giving and receiving harmless pranks and practical jokes amongst family...
View ArticleThree Kings’ Day in Spain
In Spain, the holiday season isn’t just gearing up for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and then New Year’s. It includes Saint Stephen’s Day on December 26th and Three Kings’ Eve and Three Kings’ Day on...
View ArticleTortell de Reis A.K.A. "Kings' Cake"
Commonly believed to have originated in Old World France and Spain, the "tortell de Reis" (kings’ cake) is a much-loved holiday tradition in Catalunya and beyond.
View ArticleWhat's on in Barcelona, December 19-25, 2024
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View ArticleHow Europe Can Prepare for Trump 2.0
After an unprecedented political comeback and sweeping victory, Donald Trump will soon be the 47th US president. What does this mean for Europe, and how can EU countries prepare for four more years of...
View ArticleWomen Are at a Higher Risk of Dying from Heart Disease
Too often, women with symptoms of cardiovascular disease are sent away from doctor’s offices because of gender biases that “women don’t get heart disease.”
View ArticleYour Guide to Festa Major de Sant Antoni 2025
The vibrant central Sant Antoni "barri" plays host to the city’s first major neighborhood festival of the year, with events happening over several days. We round up some of the “must-sees” of the...
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