For European coffee drinkers, the new EU rules promise more sustainable coffee. But they may also mean higher prices if compliance costs are passed down the supply chain to consumers.

Barcelona International Community Day is the meeting point for Barcelona's foreign residents.

When you enter the gardens there is a sense of peace and seclusion, thanks to the stone and wrought-iron walls that surround them. Originally built to keep intruders out, today the walls help shelter ...

Kennedy has launched a sweeping assault on the US vaccine infrastructure: gutting oversight committees, sowing doubt about settled science, politicizing ingredient safety, limiting access to vaccines ...

Is it a holiday celebrating a shared history and language that binds together millions upon millions of people across the planet, or an anachronistic and insensitive veneration of the violence and opp...

This ornate greenhouse in Barcelona's Parc de la Ciutadella was designed as a grand reception hall for the 1888 Universal Exposition. By the 20th century it had fallen into disrepair, but renovations ...

After a mysterious death, Kaujak and Sapa are separated, even though they were promised to each other at birth. Spirit helpers intervene to make things right again in this arctic fairy tale set in an ...

The quiet, artfully arranged green space with a bird’s-eye view of the city offers a welcome relief from the urban crush of the city center. Its design contains a distinctly Hispano-Arabic influence w...

As Spain faces a growing housing affordability crisis, the government has proposed new measures aimed at foreign buyers, though experts suggest these may not effectively address the shortage or reduce...

These days the news is increasingly filled with articles about the rising cost of living, and the fluctuating price of eggs in particular seems to be a flashpoint. But in 18th-century Barcelona, it wa...

Over the last decade, European governments have invested heavily to militarize their sea borders and outsource control responsibilities to partners in Africa and the Middle East.

October’s calendar is packed with an impressive list of film festivals in and around the city. You’ll find gritty investigative documentaries, hair-raising fantasy and horror flicks and everything in ...

Showcasing both short and feature length indie films from around the world, Love and Hope International Film Festival (L’HIFF) is a recent addition to Barcelona's film festival scene.

Enjoy music, food and drink in a conscientious way, with quality offerings that contribute to caring for the planet with sustainable practice.

The fire run is one of the most anticipated celebrations of La Mercè, when the devils and a host of fire beasts emerge from the underworld and make their way along Passeig de Gràcia, turning it into a...

After nearly three years marked by drought and restoration efforts, Barcelona’s iconic Magic Fountain is ready to dazzle again, showcasing significant technological upgrades and a renewed schedule of ...

The diada castellera is filled with spirit and local color—an unmissable event in the La Mercè festivities.

With the opening ceremony, Barcelona dives into La Mercè in all its splendor. When the bells toll seven, the opening speech takes place and then the real festival begins with the opening procession.

Although the task of interpreting the original document is not easy, what is certain is that the Middle Ages are far from the dark, backwards and savage era that some continue to imagine.

La Mercè is here! Check out our interactive map with a comprehensive list of the Barcelona museums and institutions that observe the holiday by throwing open their doors for free.

The French "train jaune" (yellow train) provides a different way to the see the Pyrenees, and is not too far from Barcelona

Gourmands around the world are discovering the pleasures of Catalan salt

One of the main attractions of "la Diada" is the "portes obertes" in celebration of Catalan National Day on September 11. On this day a number of museums and historical buildings throughout the region...

Spain, Romania, France, Portugal and Italy are the five EU countries with the highest combined (solar, wind and hydropower) untapped potential: together, they account for 67% of the EU’s potential.

Sant Andreu is today a peaceful area of Barcelona, but its past is filled with conflict and rebellion.

As summer draws to a close, September eases us into autumn with some of region's most interesting and eclectic film festivals.

The 1992 Olympics had a lasting impact on the city, from infrastructure to its status as a top destination for tourists.

Gavà Mar is a beautiful town with plenty of things to keep you occupied on a weekend away: beautiful beaches, a fascinating promenade and amazing restaurants serving delicious local cuisine.

Languages don’t just allow us to communicate—they also shape our perception of what surrounds us, and ourselves.

La Garrotxa is arguably one of the most beautiful regions in Catalunya. Located among the foothills of the Pyrenees in the province of Girona, this sparsely populated, fertile land is filled with high...

The oldest and most important prison in Catalunya is getting a makeover. In its place, Barcelona can expect to see an island of services designed to serve the local community, without forgetting the i...

Digging holes in sand might seem innocent, but if the hole is deep enough and collapses on a person, it is extremely difficult to escape.

If you’re looking for a shady spot to let your kids splash about a bit, Barcelona has nine play areas with fun water features.

The courage and tenacity of women like Dolors Aleu in the face of overwhelming odds would help spark what historians now refer to as “first-wave” feminism in 19th-century Europe.

Pets are woven into our routines, our emotional lives and our identities. Recent research shows that the quality of the human-pet bond matters deeply—not just for well-being, but for how we grieve whe...

For Spain, which currently spends just under 1.3% of GDP on defense (the lowest in the NATO alliance), a leap to 5% is not only financially untenable, but also politically toxic.

This park is probably the most famous one in Barcelona, arguably the most famous park in all of Spain. However, one of Barcelona’s greatest tourist attractions was originally supposed to be a housing ...

Studies have found sleep disturbances are linked to reduced relationship satisfaction. So sleeping apart could actually mean happier couples.

The Costa Brava is home to seven main golf courses and with the addition of a sprinkling of pitch and putt courses, there is something for everybody, from those who have never teed off to handicap pla...