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March in Barcelona for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, November 25, 2018. Photo by Marc Gómez courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
The Controversy around Spain’s “Only Yes Means Yes” Law
When expats move to Spain, they may be surprised by certain differences in the way the legal system works versus in their home country. One of the most important laws is that governing consent, sexual assault and rape. Read more
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Gender Violence: Getting Help in Spain
Estimates published by WHO indicate that about one in three women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. Help is out there. Find out who to call if it happens to you or someone you know. Read more
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Wolf Protection in Europe Has Become Deeply Political—Spain’s Experience Tells Us Why
Wolves are staging a comeback in many areas of Europe after centuries of persecution. Over the past decade alone, they have expanded their range on the continent by more than 25%. Read more
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La Castanyada, an All Saints' Day Tradition
In Catalunya, a number of special sweets are typical of the castanyada: chestnuts and "panellets" are the most iconic, followed by roasted sweet potatoes, candied fruit, quince or quince jelly and "ossos de sant" all washed down with moscatell wine. Read more
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Statue of Christopher Columbus near the port of Barcelona. Photo courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
What Is Día de la Hispanidad & Why Is It a Holiday?
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 oppression of Spain’s colonial past? Read more
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A "correfoc" (fire run) on the streets of Barcelona. Photo by Xavi Torrent courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Catalunya’s Correfocs, Dracs, Diables and Fire Beasts
The tradition of wedding fire to public celebration isn’t unique to Barcelona or Cataluyna, of course; however, the specific way in which Catalans celebrate with fire tends to be both unique and entertaining. Read more
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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Complete Guide to Barcelona's Free Museum Days
Many of Barcelona's fabulous museums open their doors for free on certain days, so we put together an interactive map with the details of all the incredible places you can visit for free. Check it out! Read more
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Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress and ISE 2023 Takeaways
There is a long road ahead of us in the task of making ours a safer digital world. From the development of new technologies to the adoption of basic cybersecurity practices by all the participants in the digital world. Read more
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How Pink Became Fashion’s Color of Controversy
From the blush pink of royal mistresses to the hot pink of tabloid party girls, pink has gained a reputation for being a provocative color for those who dare to wear it. Read more
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Dancing the sardana at a traditional dance festival at Castell de Montjuïc, photo courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Catalan Folk Dances: History and Identity
While the sardana is without question the most well-known and arguably most important Catalan traditional dance, there are many other folkloric dances that have either retained or recovered their historical significance. Read more