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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Image courtesy of Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress.
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.
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Madame Gely Frederick by Frederick Carl Frieseke, 1907c, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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.
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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.
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Learn to Make Paella Like a Pro: Cooking Workshops in Barcelona
Not sure what to do with the exotic vegetables on show at the market? Want to know the secret of a good escalivada? Tie your apron on and take a journey through the world of Mediterranean gastronomy with a hands-on cooking workshop.
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Casa de les Punxes, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Josep Puig i Cadafalch: An Architect’s Vision
Josep Puig i Cadafalch is one of the city's most important, but often overlooked, architects.
