FEATURES
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Banksy on Brexit, mural detail.
Opinion｜Brexit: A Summer of Discontent
Parliament suspended, another election round the corner… It’s been another chaotic summer in the UK. Here’s a breakdown on what on earth has been going on. Read more
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Crowd in in front of the Supreme Court at the Gerrymandering Rally on October 3, 2017. Photo by Slowking (GFDL v1.2).
US Politics | Gerrymandering in the 21st Century
Gerrymandering is a scourge on US politics that sees both Republicans and Democrats redraw legislative districts to tip the scales in their favor. Here’s how and why the people at the top do it, and what you can do to lobby against it. Read more
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Boes e Merdules. Photo by Boa Campbell.
FiraMediterrània Manresa
The FiraMediterrània Manresa returns for its 22nd year celebrating Mediterranean performing arts. Local artists take to the stage with numerous artists from across Spain, as well as France, Italy and Macedonia to highlight Mediterranean creativity. Read more
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Platja San Sebastian, Sitges. Photo by Victor (CC BY NC ND 2).
Sitges: A Place to Call Home
There’s a reason why so many people choose to leave the bustle of Barcelona for the small town charm of Sitges. In fact, there are several… Read more
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Home, Near and Far
What, and where, is home for you? A seasoned expat herself, psychotherapist Isa Soler shares with us the the ways in which the concept of "home" has changed for her through the years. Read more
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Kickstarter, Copy of Arts. Photo courtesy of Sonar+D.
Four Favorites From Sonar+D 2019
Alongside the talks and the Sonar360 Dome, there were countless stands with world leading tech innovations on show at Sonar+D. Here’s a pick of our four favorites. Read more
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Photo courtesy of Sonar.
Sonar360º by MEDIAPRO
The audiovisual dome at Sonar 2019 was a bubble of sound and color, where short films were joined by blasting music for an hour long assault on the senses. Read more
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Reader Recommendations | Barcelona Pet Sitters
Where to get great care for your pet when you can’t be with them Read more
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Stevie Van Zandt interviewed by Héctor Cols at Hardrock Cafe Barcelona, June 2019. Photo by Victor Horcasitas.
Video | Interview with Little Steven
See Barcelona Metropolitan's interview with Stevie Van Zandt, founder of Disciples of Soul and former member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Read more
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European Parliament. Photo by Guilhem Vellut (Flickr).
European Union Election Results
The results from the recent elections to the European Parliament saw populists rise and the center just about hold: here’s what happened in Spain and the rest of the EU. Read more
