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Barcelona Bicing: Wheely popular
Bicing, the city’s plan to put more bicycles on the streets, was well-received at its inauguration. Almost too well
September 1, 2007 by Alice Ross in Living
Q&A: Bullfighting
Does Catalunya have an official stance on this national sport?
February 2, 2010 in Living
Stretching it
Thirty ways to make your money go further during these cash-strapped times in Barcelona
Q&A: Digital television
On April 3rd 2010, analogue television will be switched off once and for all in Spain and we'll only be able to watch digital - but what does that mean?
April 3, 2009 in Living
Missing marmite?
We hunt out where you can get your hands on your favourite food products from back home here in Barcelona
September 3, 2009 in Living
European Health Card
If you are an EU national and resident here rather than in your home country, you may need a European Health Card to claim free public health services when you are visiting friends and family
May 27, 2009 in Living
Bye-bye happy hour
Concerned about changing trends in drinking here, the Generalitat has outlawed promotional offers on alcohol
November 23, 2009 in Living
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Getting licensed
Sooner or later, most of us will need to get a licence for something
June 1, 2009 by Alex Phillips in Living
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