An agreement between the city council and traders allows shopping centers to open 10 Sundays in summer but for some time now the large supermarkets have been fighting to skip it which cannot compete against such long opening hours by the agreement reached in 2022 between traders and the City Council that allows shopping centers and shopping streets to open some holidays of the year These Sundays are in addition to the 10 public holidays a year and the days around Christmas when stores can open This 2025 the agreement will be applied for the fourth time from which traders will be able to open almost every public holiday until December 31 The centers or shopping streets in Barcelona that can open are those included in the tourist zone drawn by the agreement Santa Caterina i la Ribera and la Barceloneta Eixample: La Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample l’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample Les Corts and Sarrià-Sant Gervasi: Les Corts Sant Gervasi-Galvany and specific areas of Putxet and Farró Vallcarca i els Penitents and part of the Salut neighborhood Sant Martí and Horta-Guinardó: Vila Olímpica del Poblenou Fòrum Marítim del Poblenou and part of Baix Guinardó The permitted opening hours are from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m 31 and 15 August (Assumption of the Virgin Mary) The list may vary depending on the stores and shopping centers but the following shopping centers will be open on Sundays on the dates indicated Maremagnum (Port Vell): the only one that opens every Sunday of the year This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelThese 6 Barcelona Pools Are Offering Day Passes For Summer 2024ByIsabelle Kliger, Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Isabelle Kliger is a Barcelona-based writer who covers travel.Follow AuthorJul 18, 2024, 05:09am EDTShareSaveCommentIt is an all-too familiar scenario: You are on the European vacation of your dreams but after three days of gazing at Gaudí, eating all the tapas, and pounding the pavements in the blazing heat, you are ready for a break. Read on to discover six dreamy Barcelona swimming pools offering day passes to non-hotel guests this summer. The pool at Gran Hotel La Florida with its panoramic views of Barcelona. There are pools with views and then there’s the panoramic vista from Gran Hotel La Florida, set high up on Tibidabo mountain. Opened in 1925, this moderniste gem remains one of Barcelona’s most elegant, under-the-radar hideaways. Disconnect from the buzz of the city with a pool pass that includes a sun bed, access to the pool, jacuzzi and sauna, water, a fruit platter, and the option to add on a bottle of Louis Roederer Champagne. Beso Pedralbes at Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel. Newly opened Beso Pedralbes is a beach club set at the new Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel in uptown Barcelona. Despite being five miles from the seaside, the hip, laid-back vibe—combined with plentiful tropical greenery, palm trees and even a sandy beach section—will have you thinking you’re in Mykonos, Ibiza or Formentera in no time. The admission fee includes a free drink and the credit can be used to cover food and beverage orders throughout the day. W Barcelona is where the party’s at and if you enjoy an upbeat poolside experience complete with all-day DJs and breathtaking views of both the Mediterranean and the city, look no further than the Wet Deck. An exclusive day pass here includes access to the hotel’s outdoor areas, including the pools and sun loungers, with a welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Those seeking greater privacy may opt to book a VIP Cabana, or an Extreme Wow Cabana, ideal for groups of up to 20 people. The infinity pool overlooking Golden Fish by Frank Gehry at Hotel Arts Barcelona Purobeach at Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona Set on the second floor of the Hilton Diagonal Mar hotel in Poble Nou Purobeach is one of Barcelona’s most expansive pool clubs with designated spaces for kids and adults There is also a bar offering classic and signature cocktails Purobeach offers a range of different day passes for non-hotel guests to a complete experience with a Balinese bed or a cabana and drinks included This public pool in Barcelona doubles as the setting for music videos as well as diving and swimming .. This public pool built to host the diving competitions at the 1992 Olympic Games is not set in a five-star hotel and comes with no amenities whatsoever Yet it will take only one glimpse of the views to understand why both Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue have recorded music videos here Admission is less than $10 and buys you the right to use the pool Bring your own towel and don’t expect anyone to serve you lunch or drinks Archive Architecture Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Barcelona After a time sharing a kitchen with the family chicken roasting outfit, Artur Martínez explains he’s moved up to sharing space with a 400-room hotel. How did that come about? Martínez wanted to move his El Capritx (which was the smallest Michelin star restaurant in Europe, seating just 12 diners at a time) from Terrassa into Barcelona, and ended up opening Aürt in the Diagonal Mar Hotel which was awarded its first Michelin star in November 2019 if you’re curious: a sudden hit or blow And it seems to describing what Martínez and Aürt have done create a concept that didn’t exist on the local gastronomic scene with one swipe changing definitions with the ironic label of ‘posh street food’ or ‘lobby food’ Integrated into the hotel lobby – you’re practically hit with the restaurant when you walk into the hotel another nod to the name – Aürt is a space that seats 17 guests and one smaller round table for anyone who wants a bit more privacy And all the cooking is done before your eyes as each table or bar area features an induction cooker and the ‘office’ is equipped with a griddle ‘The physical separation with the diner dilutes conversation so you miss out on information.’ Since 2017 the chef has been creating a theory and he started his new stage with what he describes as a continuing of a Capritx tasting menu that’s been made more radical and deeper now that they have done away with logistical limitations Martínez uses the term ‘local exoticism’ to define his cuisine The tasting menu comes in at 14 dishes for at €95 following the apparent obviousness of items such as bonito with vinaigrette or prawn ‘salmorejo’ Martínez and his team put their food in and out of context and reinvent it into comprehensive marvels that open up new worlds for all the senses Another surprise is what’s on offer in the Ma’i lobby where Martínez has reinvented the concept of the hotel bar/restaurant with signature tapas and a drinks menu light-years from the dull and just plain poor execution you often find in hotel bars (even luxury ones) Here local products shine in all areas: ‘If I didn’t prepare my work here as a showcase for local products,’ says Martínez ‘my being here wouldn’t even make sense.’ Thanks for subscribing! 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Read our policy Deutsche Bank is reportedly leading the race to acquire the Diagonal Mar shopping centre in Barcelona after having made a €500 mln bid on the asset Deutsche Bank has emerged ahead of several other bidders including ECE CBRE GI and TH Real Estate in the bid to acquire the asset from Northwood Investors in what could become the largest single real estate asset deal of the year The transaction is expected to be signed by the end of the month Northwood bought Diagonal Mar in 2014 for a bargain price believed to be around €250 mln from a group of investors represented by Avestus Capital Partners and including Ireland's bad bank NAMA The US investor bought 60,000 m2 of the 87,500 m2 mall which was developed by Hines in 2001 and designed by shopping centre expert Jean-Louis Solal and architect Robert A.M Stern.The remaining 27,000 m2 of the mall is owned by Spanish anchor tenant Alcampo.Quinlan Private bought the mall from Deka in 2006 for some €300 mln Deka had bought the asset for €240 mln in 2002.The centre - the second largest in Barcelona - is situated on a prime freehold site located three miles northeast of Barcelona’s city centre in the 22@ district It is nearly fully let to 190 tenants including Media Markt and H&M and includes 5,000 parking spaces Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud SpainChevron CataloniaChevron BarcelonaChevron ChevronChevronPhotosSave this storySaveSave this storySavecuisine What is the crowd like? Laid-back foodies with laid-back afternoon schedules; after all, it takes a while to get through 15 courses. “When Ferran Adrià comes—you know Ferran Adrià?” Martínez says, casually name-dropping the famed Michelin-starred chef, who loves this place. What's the drink situation? A long, elegant, and accessible wine list comes courtesy of sommelier Xavi Jimenez, who is eager to guide your choice—whether it be a glass or several bottles. Thoughts on the service? You’re so close to the kitchen that the young team starts feeling more like colleagues than chefs. They're warm and chatty, and quick to step up for conversation if your lunch date nips to the loo. What’s the bottom line? Aürt is a good choice for a business lunch if a communal table isn’t going to risk exposing corporate secrets. Otherwise, it’s perfect for couples, catching up with a friend when bog-standard grub won’t cut it, or an impress-the-folks feast. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) and DTS, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc. announced Monday a strategic partnership agreement to launch DTS Surround which will be offered to exhibitors worldwide exclusively through GDC “With audio technology playing an increasingly critical role in the moviegoing experience we partnered with DTS to ensure we remain on the competitive vanguard GDC first partnered with DTS to introduce DTS:X which replicates a real-world sound environment that transports the audience into a new dimension of sound immersion by delivering truly captivating entertainment experiences in the cinema,” GDC Technology Limited’s founder and CEO Man-Nang Chong said in a press release the DTS Surround licensing program for cinema will offer theatre owners the opportunity to provide their audience the most compelling we rely on trusted partners to bring our technologies to life on billions of devices and in homes the GDC and DTS partnership is a powerful combination GDC has been a trusted partner since we introduced DTS:X immersive audio in 2015,” Xperi’s vice president content and strategy Loren Nielsen added in the same press release “We worked closely together to launch DTS:X for IAB and now we are pleased GDC will bring an entirely new surround sound solution to the cinema industry for audiences to enjoy the filmmaker’s true intent.” Fandango and Imax have announced a partnership with Blast which creates live and digital esports experiences to bring the Fortnite Championship Pro-Am 2025 to select Imax screens at AMC Theatres across the United States on May 10 Pictures’ critical and commercial hit Sinners will be re-released in nine select IMAX 70mm theaters across North America Tickets are on sale now for screenings taking place from Thursday Tickets are on sale now for Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service—the beloved coming-of-age story of a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service The film returns to theaters this May for five.. Following its February kickoff in Seoul and spanning across North America and Asia has entertained audiences in 15 regions with 31 concerts The grand finale of the tour will be broadcast.. The popular sportswear retailer has opened a new 2,500sq m store in Barcelona’s Diagonal Mar The new store has created 85 new job roles for expert collaborators who are passionate about sports and can offer customers advice on more than 150 sports disciplines that are available both in store and via Decathlon’s online offering To ensure a well-rounded experience for visitors the store will offer a number of after-sales services including a workshop for bikes kayaks and paddle boards; stamping service and stringing machine Customers will also be able to take advantage of the number of different exhibition areas for tents and electronics as well as the Decathlon Ocasión and the Bicycle Renove Plan comments that: “The incorporation of Decathlon allows us to continue offering a unique and complete shopping experience to our customers. In Diagonal Mar we have the most varied commercial offer in the city thanks to operators who have trusted us for years and to the new additions this year that allow us to make first-rate firms available to our clients that differentiate us from the competition.” Contact us: info@rli.uk.com From going down a giant slide to jumping until you're exhausted these nostalgic plans will make you feel like a little kid again Being an adult isn’t as cool as you thought it was when you were a kid it is not strange that there are moments when you miss your childhood that time of peace and fun (in the best of cases) where obligations were conspicuous by their absence we all have one of those silly days when we wish we could be a kid again But who says we can’t go back to the days of Lizzie McQuire The city of Barcelona offers a huge list of plans for the most nostalgic that will help you awaken your childhood memories and become a child again for a while Nostalgia can come to us in many ways and not only takes us back to our childhood Nevermind is one of the most geeky bars in Barcelona but not for having arcade games or any niche theme but because they have put a half skate tube inside a bar a small park where you can practice skateboarding The whole aesthetic reminds us of the Tony Hawk era even if we were not practitioners of the urban sport of skateboarding Entering Retro Toys Store is like stepping into another era Their merchandising products and collector’s dolls and figures are so well made that you’ll want to fill your house with huge display cases to put them all in From Gremlins to Ninja Turtles to Garfield or Yoda in this store near the Sagrada Familia you can find all your favorite characters from childhood the Teaming Labs team and The City Scape have created a place that transports players to the world of video games and arcade machines This space has 3 rooms where you can face the great arcade classics of the 80’s as a team and digitally immersed With the possibility of choosing the difficulty of the game from 1 to 3 the goal is to overcome the challenges and score as many points as possible The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce that the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference & Awards 2025 will be held at The Hilton Diagonal Mar in Barcelona the highly anticipated event will culminate in the FAB Awards Ceremony during the Gala Dinner on 26 June with the FAB Superstars winners unveiled during the conference Owned and managed by The Moodie Davitt Report the world’s only global airport food & beverage and hospitality event will bring together senior executives from airports food & beverage concessionaires and hospitality service providers as well as business partners from around the world The Hilton Diagonal Mar offers convenient access to the Barcelona International Convention Centre and the Diagonal Mar Shopping Centre the hotel offers an ideal setting for both business and leisure FAB delegates can book preferential room rates until 10 May via this link Additional social events locations will be announced in the coming weeks As reported, registration for the Airport FAB + Hospitality Conference & Awards is now open via the official portal An Early Bird delegate pass is available for US$1,500 until 30 April after which the standard registration fee is US$1,700 As part of our commitment to industry engagement airport delegates are eligible for an attractive -50% discount on both the Early Bird and regular registration fees Non-airport delegates can benefit from a -20% group discount when three or more delegates from the same company register together. Email Events@MoodieDavittReport.com for a discount code For general enquiries on FAB, please contact Vincci Chung, Associate Director, Events at Vincci@moodiedavittreport.com Note: The Moodie Davitt Report publishes the FAB Newsletter events and campaigns from around the world of airport and travel dining Please email Kristyn@MoodieDavittReport.com for your complimentary subscription Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox As part of the £25 million investment in a terminal extension a new 1,600sq m duty-free store combines duty free food & beverage and travel essentials under one roof Qatar Duty Free has recognised eight team members who have been with the business since its inception reflecting on its growth from a modest retail operation to an enterprise with over 4,000 staff and 200+ retail and dining outlets HMSHost will debut six new restaurants spanning over 725sq m Hudson separately captured a seven-year contract to launch a 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journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times An undisclosed Canary Islands-based family office has acquired the four-star 409-room Labranda Suites Costa Adeje on Tenerife Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and the property is situated on the south side of the island 500 metres from the sea and 20 kms from Tenerife’s main airport The property features nine F&B outlets a wellness centre and a multi-sports court Following Atom Hotels' acquisition of the property in 2019 it was renovated and repositioned as a four-star superior hotel The new owners also own and operate other hotels in the same area A Spanish investment group has acquired the four-star from Spanish real estate developer Grupo Rosales Inmobiliario for approximately €60 million (€339,000 per room) The property is situated in the Diagonal Mar area within the 22@ district The hotel opened in 2012 and includes a rooftop pool Vincci Hotels currently operates the hotel under a lease agreement A group of private investors has acquired the five-star owned by Marc Rahola Matutes who developed and opened the hotel in 2016 The property is situated on the coast three kms north-east of Ibiza Town and some 13 kms from Ibiza Airport OD Hotels will continue to manage the hotel under the Ocean Drive brand for the next 25 years 98-room Ocean Drive Barcelona for €50 million (€510,200 per room) Travelodge acquires Barcelona Cornellà Fira hotel from Louvre British owner operator Travelodge has completed the acquisition of a three-star from French owner operator Louvre Hotels Group acquired on a long-leasehold basis and now known as Travelodge Barcelona Cornellà Fira It is the final hotel of a six-hotel portfolio which Travelodge agreed to acquire from Louvre in April 2024 with the other five properties having been acquired on a freehold basis Travelodge intends to further expand its portfolio in Spain including three new-build hotels in San Sebastian that are due to commence construction this year Atlantic Ocean Hotel Investors' Summit (AOHIS) 20th - 21st January Editorial Team Feel free to reach us out and submit your design and inspiration we are always looking for interesting design ideas THDP THDP – The Hickson Design Partnership – is an architecture and interior design firm focusing on hospitality THDP brings together talented creatives to produce incredible projects for diverse and prestigious international clients As a multi-award-winning practice with a multidisciplinary approach THDP provides customized solutions to their clients and works comfortably in the planning and execution process to create the beautiful designs they are known for Their progressive point of view and inherent talent allows them to be flexible and innovate while delivering exceptional projects in the ever-changing hospitality industry DesignWanted had the opportunity to interview THDP and found out more about their practice “Nick and Manuela met in London in 2000 The turning point of their career was a phone call to get invited to be part of the site team of the main ski resort for the Turin 2006 winter Olympic games Together they left London to set sails for Turin, hometown of Manuela, where they ended up designing the interiors for the resort and having the best time ever living in the mountains for one and a half years during the construction phase of the resort “We soon realized that hospitality had a buzz like nothing we did before and we enjoyed so much the different layers of hotel design from creating a concept narrative to fine-tuning details for the opening Product design is part of every project and now it is the right time for us to focus on developing the products we design for each hotel in a new collection of small series so that every project has a sort of legacy every product is meaningful in the sense that it is created to last and to be of great artisan quality restless curiosity is inside every designer and doing the job is a way to express part of what it is in our minds Right now our goal is to increase in ourselves and clients a strong mindfulness of ethics and to be very aware that every decision that we take every day in any project has a consequence for the environment.” [ Read also Interior design for luxury hôtellerie – The word goes to Tony Chi ] “We start from the location and we build from that in favour of a more subtle way of finding little details to discover Like a film that you have to watch a few times to find new discoveries on each screening.” “It was impossible to be in Verona and avoid Shakespeare so we wanted to talk about love as an absolute timeless moment in life like the second act of Romeo and Juliet’s play The two lovers meet at night on Juliet’s balcony in her garden We designed the reception like a theatre stage with the reception pods inspired by Juliet’s balcony shape The carpet with a rose design is a reference to the famous caption “what’s in a name There are also references to birds in the artworks and an artwork of Juliet with sunglasses to represent her rebellion to her strict family rules we wanted to celebrate love and the arts as the hotel is formerly called Hotel Des Arts for the big art collection of the building owner which we curated to follow our narrative and that we arranged in a new thematic way.” “Sant’Elena is very close to the Giardini of the Biennale, there is a Mediterranean tree park on the way to the hotel, originally a convent, which also has an internal courtyard garden. We wanted to create a visual memory of the trees starting from the Vaporetto journey and ending in the bedrooms, where we used foliage and tree wallpaper for the walls As you enter the hotel before you could not read that it was a church because some partitions were built transversally to the long nave We demolished the walls and united the space by also opening a tall french window at the end of the apse which opens up to the internal garden We found some old photos of the church with the help of the research by local architect Diego Giallombardo who went to the Historic Archive to find the original photos and drawings of the church We then revealed part of the original brick walls and we decorated the space with shelves and hanging planting The concept narrative was created along the legend of Sant’Elena the mother of Emperor Constantine and we introduce references to the Byzantine palette of deep oranges and gold and decorative objects like Les Ottoman’s plates or the Alberto Valese marbleized papers in the Ebru technique.” “This project started with the refurbishment of the rooms The views are amazing and there is this speechless feeling of wonder when you look out at the night skyline We played with the idea that Frankfurt is becoming a new European business hub and to celebrate this new beginning we took inspiration from the new fervent mix used in the district of Hudson Yards We then created a completely new “American bar” with a generous counter with stools around so the bar is now giving a new gravitas to the whole space which is quite tall as all the room floors corridors overlook the lobby space at ground level.” wanted to create a look which could express his confidence and determination cut through by all visible kitchen equipment for the chef’s table preparations So we needed contrast and we found some beautiful Gervasoni polished brass suspensions looking like umbrellas which were perfect to create a more intimate ambiance and facilitate the unique experience that is dining at Aurt (Aurt in Catalan means a fist on the table).” “We are working on short term residential luxury rental in three Italian cities such as Venice We need time to re-center and we see this strange 2020 as an opportunity to find new challenges and to do them with joy and with a new sense of responsibility for the new generations.” [ Read also Throwing the status quo out the window with DesignAgency ] get to know the most interesting Design trends & innovations (Innovative StartUp) Registered office: Via Aurelio Saffi 29 20123 Milan (Italy)  |  VAT no.: 10565330965  |  ROC no.: 36152  |  REA no.: MI-2541466  |  Share capital: 12.540€ a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions announced today that they will showcase eight new products at CineEurope 2023 the official convention of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) an international trade association representing cinema exhibitors and their national associations across 39 European territories CineEurope will take place from June 19 to 22 at the Barcelona International Conventions Center (CCIB) GDC has partnered with DTS to demonstrate DTS Surround at the Cinesa Diagonal Mar in Screen 8 on Wednesday The cinema is located inside the Diagonal Mar Center across from CCIB GDC will showcase a complete product line of SR Series media servers including SR-1000 IMB with the audio capability of rendering up to 32-channels of DTS:X for IAB immersive audio that supports SMPTE’s ST 2098-2 immersive audio bitstream (IAB) standard two types of FAST media servers will be displayed including the SR-5400C IMB which can play 4K 3D at 96 frames per second in 3D; and the SRC-7500 media player designed for the Unilumin LED cinema screen and can also support 4K at 96 frames per second (fps) in 3D AIB-3000 Audio Interface Box is designed for media blocks with built-in cinema audio processor or operates independently as a DTS Surround cinema audio processor with a software license AE-6703 AES67/AES3 32×32-channel bidirectional converter bridges the Worlds of AES3 and AES67 Espedeo™ DAC Series digital-to-analog audio converter is available in five models 8/12/16/24 and 32-channel DAC PSD-4000-SSD portable storage is available in three RAID storage options 3TB DIVE™ Dynamic Lighting System is a programmable custom light show to highlight the auditorium configuration and match the preshow content SATO Series high-performance cinema speakers Two fader control devices (FC-1000 and FR-1000) designed for SR-1000 built-in cinema audio processor GDC will showcase recent developments to enhance its enterprise software solutions: · TMS-2000 Theatre Management System and TmsAware™ App · CMS-3000 Web-based Central Management System Be Amazed by the Live DTS Surround Demonstration Live demonstrations of DTS Surround will take place at Cinesa Diagonal Mar Screen 8 located inside the Diagonal Mar Center (across from CCIB) on June 21 at 1:00 To reserve a seat to hear this amazing new sound format GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) is a leading digital cinema solutions provider with its manufacturing facility certified with ISO 9001:2015 by SGS and sells media servers for both projector and LED cinema display cinema enterprise software including theatre management system and advanced cinema automation system for the global cinema industry GDC is a licensee of DTS Surround and DTS:X object-based immersive sound technology from DTS GDC also provides a suite of digital cinema products and services a GDC Technology company is a global digital cinema display equipment and solutions provider offering premium commercial and home cinema display solutions cinema 3D system equipment and after-sales support service and TmsAware are trademarks of GDC Technology Limited All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners Celluloid Junkie is the leading online resource dedicated to the global film and cinema business Join a growing community of film and cinema industry professionals from around the world who rely on CJ to provide the latest news and research on the motion picture industry Fatal clashes between Turkish criminals in the heroin trade are spreading in Europe He made it 80 metres along the road before five gunshots pierced the din of the traffic with four ­bullets striking him in the head Three weeks later, on 29 May, three men sat outside another busy metropolitan restaurant, this time on Hackney’s Kingsland High Street in north-east London At 9.20pm a motorcycle stopped outside the Evin Cafe. Five shots were fired towards the men, all of whom were injured but survived. One of the bullets hit a nine-year-old girl waiting for ice-cream with her ­family On the terrace sat a ­middle-aged man wearingin shorts CCTV documents a figure in a motorcycle helmet approaching him and firing seven times into his head and back Brazenness is not the only connection between the apparently professional shootings Pan-European police investigators believe they are all linked to a violent schism in the Turkish underworld were high up in some of Europe’s most feared drug gangs director of the UK’s National Centre for Gangs Research British and Moldovan shootings were “clearly linked” officers are investigating a festering feud between two of the capital’s longstanding drug syndicates over the “botched” Hackney shooting Detectives are focusing on a sliver of north-east London, backdrop to a decades-old dispute between two rival Turkish and Kurdish gangs: the Hackney-based Bombacilar and the Tottenham Turks They are locked in a spiral of tit-for-tat brutality for control of Britain’s heroin trade But in an investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Observer experts and police sources say that the bloodshed of the past few months marks a fresh chapter in the Turkish heroin trade A new era of gangland violence across Europe is unfolding characterised by audacious killings in public places confirmed it is supporting countries investigating incidents involving Turkish organised crime and said the recent shootings came amid growing violence among criminal groups that was spilling into public places “There is a lot of competition at the moment for market and for geographical locations,” said Claire Georges the violence was more limited to transit points or transport hubs and this is why law enforcement is taking it very seriously.” Those officers have the unenviable task of second-guessing the next assassination’s location and target They need answers that even the highest ranks of the Hackney Bombacilar and the Tottenham Turks might not know Afghan farmers in a poppy field in Helmand province in 2009. Photograph: STR New/ReutersThe fields of Afghanistan’s Helmand ­province used to shimmer with poppies in spring it produced more than half the opium in a country that was the world’s largest producer Then in April 2022 the Taliban prohibited poppy growing Satellite analysis reveals a resulting 99% fall in Helmand’s production The collapse of the raw material that powered the heroin trade has had profound repercussions for the rival gangs This sudden shortage is propelling this summer’s wave of violence a former detective with London’s Metropolitan police and an expert on UK drugs gangs they will likely be fighting for control of the heroin that remains,” he said “It’s a perfect scenario for the violence to escalate Harding added: “It’s no different to what might happen during a blockade of the Suez canal, squeezing their supply chain. Organised crime is just big business.” A Spanish police investigator who has specialised for two decades in fighting heroin trafficking described what was happening as a “war between clans” and confirmed Turkish gangs were the “masters of heroin in Europe” In May Europol announced that Italian police had led an investigation resulting in the arrest of 17 Turkish nationals involved in murders across Europe Last year six members of an Istanbul-based Turkish gang were found dead in Greece reportedly in revenge for the killing of a rival gang boss in Paris Mahmut Cengiz, a Turkish associate professor with the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center dominance in crime sectors and extensive global networks I anticipate more assassinations as these groups compete for larger shares of the lucrative drug-trafficking ­market,” he said Cengiz confirmed Turkish gangs have already expanded their operations, diversifying from heroin to cocaine trafficking “Recently, significant amounts of cocaine have been imported into Turkey from Latin America facilitated by collaborations between Turkish criminal groups in Europe and within Turkey itself,” he said The nine-year-old girl who was shot at the Evin Cafe in Hackney Photograph: Maciej Dakowicz/AlamyThe bloodied body on the Barcelona ­pavement on 4 May was that of Ilmettin Aytekin a Turkish ­citizen also known as Tekin Kartal The Spanish police source said they suspect Kartal was a major Turkish mafia boss OCCRP could find no record of any convictions but the officer described him as “a big player” Police are exploring a variety of theories about the motive for the murder: a settling of scores between gangs or a falling out with criminal associates One of the diners at the Diagonal Mar restaurant was an elderly man in a wheelchair – a figure known instantly to anyone who has investigated the Turkish mafia Two Spanish law enforcement sources told OCCRP that Kartal was lunching with notorious gangland figure Abdullah Baybasin The notorious Abdullah Baybasin Photograph: Hurriyet newspaperThe 64-year-old Turkish citizen who uses a wheelchair after being shot by a rival in the 1980s regarded as the founder of the Hackney Bombacilar One of those brothers, Huseyin, known as “Europe’s Pablo Escobar” is serving a life sentence in the Netherlands for drug smuggling Baybasin was convicted in a British court in 2006 for conspiracy to supply heroin with the Hackney outfit then said to be responsible for 90% of UK heroin However, in 2010 he was acquitted of the drugs charge and returned to Turkey A few months later he was again arrested and sentenced to 40 years in prison over a drugs shipment In 2017 he was released after the supreme court overturned his convictions It is unclear what relationship Kartal had with the Baybasin clan CCTV from another Barcelona restaurant reveals he dined with Baybasin the night before his death In a video shared across various TikTok accounts Abdullah Baybasin has denied involvement in Kartal’s death or the subsequent London shooting Huseyin Baybasin, in a website apparently updated by others said the family found out about Kartal’s death days later but he had never heard of him Kartal’s murder generated a huge social media response in Turkey with many commenters praising him for helping people But his death is likely to have deadly implications Investigating the area the day after the Hackney shooting Photograph: James Manning/PAThe three men targeted in the Hackney drive-by shooting have all since been released from hospital All are believed to have ties to Baybasin’s Bombacilar An obvious line of police investigation is that the shootings were carried out – or ordered – by the Tottenham Turks it would be latest of more than 35 major incidents including three murders and 20 shootings between the gangs Cengiz confirmed tensions between the two gangs are rising the Tottenham Turks muscling in on a market where there is less product to share “Recently conflicts have arisen between these groups due to the Tottenham Turks’ increasing involvement in heroin trafficking,” he said The target of the third shooting – outside a cafe in Moldova – was Izzet Eren Tottenham Turks leader Izzet Eren Photograph: Metropolitan PoliceMoldovan police described his murder as a settling of accounts between groups revealed multiple lines of inquiry including “conflicts between rival criminal groups” But another possibility would have been trying to prevent Eren from testifying in a UK court He had been the subject of an extradition request from the UK over drug-trafficking allegations and was arrested by Scotland Yard in Moldova two years ago after an international manhunt tracked him to Ukraine “He came with the wave of refugees from Ukraine who were fleeing the war,” said Lilian Carp president of the national security committee in Moldova’s parliament Although extradition proceedings were under way, Eren was apparently released and believed to have continued orchestrating his gang’s UK operations while on the run. Despite a series of interlinking European police investigations, none of the hitmen has been caught. Eren’s killer, say Moldovan politicians, appears to have fled the country on the day of the shooting, crossing into Romania by minibus. “It was clear it was a contract killing and that the killer deliberately chose to shoot him in public at a cafe, not at his home,” said a Moldovan police source. Read moreKartal’s murder has led to no arrests Numerous appeals to Turkish and Kurdish communities in London have yielded no breakthrough Harding, who advises the Home Office and UK’s National Crime Agency is not surprised at an apparent lack of progress “We’re talking about high-level people that keep business well hidden – unless you are in their inner circle,” he said the Metropolitan police said that a man had been charged in connection with the Hackney shooting was arrested on Friday following a vehicle stop in Chelsea Embankment Det Chief Supt James Conway said the charges were “a significant development in what has been a painstaking and meticulous investigation” “Our thoughts remain with our young victim and her family as they continue to confront the devastating effects of gun crime.” This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media by HOTELS Editors April 4, 2023 - Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News, The Beverly Hilton has appointed David Ecija as general manager of the 566-room hotel in Beverly Hills Ecija joins The Beverly Hilton from Hilton West Palm Beach and The Ray Hotel where he served as cluster general manager Ecija brings over 20 years of industry experience to this new role including international management and hotel operations positions with Hilton at Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok and Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi he will oversee the myriad of upscale events in the hotel’s renowned International Ballroom Pre-GRAMMYs Gala and the Milken Institute’s Global Conference “We are thrilled to welcome David Ecija to The Beverly Hilton and look forward to seeing his incredible leadership capabilities invigorate this iconic property for years to come,” said Todd Arviso senior area vice president “David brings a wealth of global experience to his role having previously served as general manager for some of our most important Hilton properties We are confident David will continue to honor the hotel’s timeless legacy set the benchmark for the brand’s incredible hospitality and seamlessly deliver both excellent and innovative guest experiences for which this property is renowned for.” Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes Konrad Gstrein as the new regional vice president and general manager Gstrein brings 27 years of hospitality experience including a 22-year tenure at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts properties globally to the Las Vegas Strip in a momentous year of transformation for the property and destination Gstrein joins the Las Vegas team from his most recent role as general manager for Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco where he led the hotel through its post-pandemic reopening and 20th anniversary Robby Delaney has been appointed general manager of the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Delaney brings a wealth of hospitality management experience from his most recent position at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea to properties in Denver as well as a 16-year legacy at Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts the hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels has appointed Erik Eveleigh as vice president of development (Americas) Eveleigh will spearhead new business opportunities for the company’s portfolio of hotel brands and oversee development projects as the company expands throughout the region Marcel Eichenberger has recently been appointed resort general manager at CordeValle the Northern California luxury retreat located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains Eichenberger first joined the CordeValle team in 2014 as resort manager; during his nine-year tenure he has been instrumental in upholding the property’s standards and preparing it for its recent multi-million dollar renovation Accor has announced the appointment of William J Haandrikman as managing director of Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford Haandrikman steps into his new role to lead these two properties in the Lion City With more than 30 years of international hospitality experience in senior management roles across Europe Haandrikman was most recently the general manager of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi as well as area general manager for Accor North Vietnam You must be logged in to post a comment Get the scoop on the latest news in the hospitality industry Username can contain any letters or numbers A number of municipalities engaged in greening trajectories have created new inequities or even exacerbated old ones How can the unwanted and unequal impacts of green planning be addressed one of the green zones newly created in an urban and economic development area of post-Olympic Barcelona.Photo: Vicente Zambrano It is well known that green spaces contribute to improved physical health by encouraging active lifestyles and creating conditions that reduce disease associated with air pollution and noise Residents exposed to green space have also a lower likelihood of being in poor mental health and higher opportunities for building social connections and personal ties urban forests remove over 300 tons of air pollutants every year and prevent 5,000 tons of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere the public and private investors that promote the environmental socio-economic and health benefits of urban greening projects often hide the highly inequitable outcomes of these initiatives which often include gentrification and displacement of residents a number of municipalities engaged in greening trajectories have created new inequities or even exacerbated old ones In a recent article citing New York’s High Line a former elevated railroad transformed into a large urban areal park now visited by 5 million people each year as the most famous example of this phenomenon project director of Washington D.C.’s 11th Street Bridge Park expressed concerns early on over the social impacts of the new highway-bridge-cum-park Who are the real targets and beneficiaries of new or restored green amenities in cities As exemplified by the aforementioned High Line many new parks have ultimately catered to white and socially-privileged residents and tourists This green transformation has been followed by spikes in local property values and by the displacement of nearby businesses and working-class-residents property values near the High Line went up by 103% and  penthouses designed by Zaha Hadid’s studio currently go for $50 million greenways and ecological corridors have been promoted as motors of beautification We can think here of projects such as the Emerald Necklace in Boston or the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona Yet we can observe a significant shift in green urban planning –from the original socially-oriented goals of the XIXth and early XXth century to community-oriented greening of the 1970s and 1980s aimed at reclaiming neighborhoods a development-oriented greening aimed at attracting high-end amenities that cater to service industries Recent research at the Barcelona Lab for Urban Environmental Justice and Sustainability(Laboratori de Barcelona sobre Justícia i Sostenibilitat Ambiental Urbana – BCNUEJ) has found evidence of this in various cities across the globe one study finds clear green gentrification trends in several historically underserved areas the percentage of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher increased by nearly 28% on average around a new local park versus only a 7.6% increase for the district as a whole over a period of 10 years Several parks in the Sant Martí and Ciutat Vella districts including the Poblenou and the Port Olímpic parks experienced strong environmental gentrification The Príncep de Girona Gardens in the southern area of the Horta-Guinardó district and the Diagonal Mar park in Sant Marti also experienced rather strong environmental gentrification There is here a clear relationship between new green space and attraction of higher-educated residents Such far-reaching dynamics raise questions when it comes to creating livable and civil society work to improve urban environmental quality for socially-vulnerable residents they are increasingly faced with the possible inequitable outcomes associated with greening projects The land revaluation and displacement that often results from greening has been defined as ‘green gentrification’ or ‘ecological gentrification,’ in which gentrification is characterized by the social erasure of residential practices as well as by real physical displacement sustainable mobility projects such as the Superilles (super-blocks) have already raised concerns over the mid- and long-term impacts of the new project on housing and commercial affordability although gentrification there is also fueled by the new market inauguration In sum: To what extent do different green planning interventions translate into a green space paradox in different cities and what are their implications for long-term marginalized urban residents I do not argue that planners intentionally target low-income neighborhoods and communities of color in order to profit developers and exclude vulnerable residents from the benefits of green projects Research points to the fact that planners are more likely to neglect the impacts of their plans on the exchange values of real estate and that they are often imprisoned in a logic of competitive urbanism and city rebranding even if they are becoming increasingly aware of the inequitable impacts of green planning the government of Ada Colau is well aware of possible negative impacts of gentrification of new livability interventions and is working in a cross-sectoral way to evaluate the scope gentrification might take and to create new tools and regulations to protect residents the answer does not lie in avoiding low-income neighborhoods or communities of color as places for urban greening projects Such decisions would further exclude historically marginalized groups from the benefits of greening and concentrate green or sustainability investment in richer neighborhoods The question and challenge thus becomes: How can cities craft regulations and partnerships –and at which levels– that can address the unwanted and unequal impacts of green planning Many believe that lasting solutions to address urban green inequities and green gentrification reside in changing the ownership of land in cities so that its speculative and market function gets taken out of the picture This means developing tools such as Community Land Trusts or Mutual Housing Associations which are increasingly relevant policy tools used to address gentrification Protecting and further developing social housing and public housing is also an obvious commitment needed to mitigate the risks of displacement increasingly associated with large scale urban greening projects such as greenways Zooming in on the greening projects themselves smaller-scale projects focused on the needs and multiple uses of local residents also have the potential to help ensure community ownership and stewardship –rather than appropriation by visitors and tourists and website in this browser for the next time I comment is subject to intense gentrification pressures in some of its most emblematic neighbourhoods with the help of leading specialists in urban issues we review the particularities of this phenomenon Neoliberal policies have transformed traditional urban spaces for socialising which have been taken over by mercantilism is in fact a process that is defined in terms of class and therefore of conflict To prevent residents being driven out of their neighbourhoods Barcelona must follow three courses of action: civilise the property market build up public housing stock with a well-balanced geographic distribution and turn to social co-production of mixed residential solutions of eight cities that are standing up to the phenomenon of gentrification Gentrified neighbourhoods are an object of desire for many tourists and the presence of tourism reinforces gentrification processes Far from being a seasonal phenomenon located in specific spaces tourism competes for resources with the other citizens leading to the displacement of the resident population Women in particular suffer the real-estate violence generated by gentrification Public regulation of the property market ought to incorporate gender as an indicator of vulnerability labour legislation should be changed to protect reproductive and care work Sant Antoni and the area around the Rambla del Poblenou are the most gentrified areas in Barcelona according to the results of a pioneering study that will help develop preventive policies There are laws guaranteeing access to housing as an essential right over any other right and that give the public administration ample means to intervene in its defence The Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona once again repeated first place at the final gala of the World Travel Awards being elected “Best Business Hotel Europe 2022” Madrid once again won as the best destination for meetings tourism in the world the Spanish capital received the “World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2022” award maintaining its leadership in this category for the fourth consecutive year The Barcelona hotel was chosen by an evaluation committee made up of renowned professionals from the sector Some of them are travel and tourism experts as well as business and leisure travelers from different parts of the world The city competed with other major destinations participating in the competition The hotel is located in one of the most renowned urban districts of Barcelona it is only a 10-minute walk from the beach The Hilton offers a spectacular view of the coast and the city It is also only 25 minutes from the airport close to downtown and in front of the Diagonal Mar shopping center It is a place with an exquisite and modern decoration inspired by the culture of Barcelona and the Mediterranean It is catalogued as a true contemporary paradise The hotel offers one of the best views of the Mediterranean and is located very close to the famous beaches of Barcelona It has 433 comfortable and spacious rooms that reflect the Mediterranean lifestyle It also has an executive lounge on the 15th floor with a panoramic view of the city and the sea It features 22 renovated meeting spaces including the Social Hub and two boardrooms as well as a 1,000-person party room that can be divided into seven parts The hotel’s restaurants and bars offer a wide variety of innovative Mediterranean dishes and different wine options One of its attractions is the Purobeach terrace For a reason it was awarded as the Best Business Hotel in Europe 2022 for its wide range of events and in the realization of business events with unconventional and innovative assemblies The Hotel is located near the International Convention Center of Barcelona CCIB; the Diagonal Mar shopping center; the Rambla del Poblenou business sites or tourist 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Created by JEZZ Media The Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona Hotel has once again been recognized at the World Travel Awards 2023 as the "Best Business Hotel in Europe" for the fifth consecutive time The news of the winners was announced during a gala event held on Batumi Boulevard This prestigious award was given by an evaluation committee composed of renowned industry experts as well as leisure and business travelers from around the world Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona stood out as the leader in the "Europe's Leading Business Hotel 2023" category Booking at Hilton Diagonal Mar This award adds to the growing list of accolades bestowed upon Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona by the World Travel Awards in recent years It reinforces the hotel's commitment to remain at the forefront of the business travel industry and its ability to offer the best propositions including innovative initiatives in corporate meetings and events the hotel had been awarded "Best Business Hotel in the World" and "Best Business Hotel in Europe" in 2019 as well as "Best Business Hotel in Spain" in 2018 and 2019 "Business tourism is fundamental to Barcelona's tourism model we are constantly working to contribute to this in an innovative We are committed to our city and aspire to make it a benchmark destination in the business world as evidenced by this award that we have been honored to receive for five consecutive editions." Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona is part of Hilton's global Meet with Purpose program which enables business clients to incorporate social and environmental considerations into their meetings and events guests can neutralize CO2 emissions from their events opt for sustainable food and beverage options include food donations in their program and generate a positive impact on the meeting destination by collaborating with local communities Book at Hilton Diagonal Mar is of good size for a city hotel with a nice sized bath Considering the Hilton can be known as a reliable business Hotel the Barcelona Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona manages to retain its functionality whilst also offering the chance to let your hair loose – it’s not stuffy and pretentious and filled with suits Purobeach Barcelona is a beach club concept – a supremely chic and sophisticated venue which oozes relaxed beach vibes and offers a destination to let all your stress ebb away with sleek white furniture and a smooth wooden floor leading to the main pool with chilled house music pumping in the background and the gentle waft of fresh fruit cocktails in the air The pool itself is surrounded by plush white loungers and a few super luxurious cabanas finished with floating white linen covers to shield you from the sun The pool water is crystal clear and the area drenched in warm Mediterranean sunlight Waiters and waitresses are constantly attentive bringing fresh fruit platters and delicious smoothies straight to your lounger We indulged in a couple of their frozen cocktails which were not only the best frozen daiquiri’s I had ever tasted As soon as you enter Purobeach you leave behind the dusty grind of city life and are transported to the throes of utter tranquillity Check out what’s on when you go as they often have live DJs too Dinner at the Hilton Diagonal Mar is also an experience unto itself The relaxed vibes continue through into the evening and as we took our seats at the terrace on Purobeach Barcelona Dinner takes place either in the main hotel restaurant we (of course) opted for a tapas menu and sipped on their house red wine overlooking the bustling city below The food was cooked to perfection – quesadillas fresh fish… each dish was teeming with flavours and piping hot There is also an a la carte menu available for those who fancy something a little different Following this we continued to the Purobeach Barcelona bar area where we ordered a couple more cocktails and relaxed on the plush sofas Rugs and blankets are available for if the evening’s turn a little chilly and the music continues to play quality of drinks and great music choices negate the need to leave the hotel you could happily while away the hours without a care in the world Breakfast at Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona takes place in their main restaurant with everything from pancakes and waffles to a full English fresh fruit and more to enjoy and fill up on Hilton del Mar is an ideal vacation destination to be within the city without being in the thick of it It offers a welcome respite and utter luxury ambience and design of the Hotel is the perfect mix of contemporary and cosy We were hosted for one night at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona in one of their Guest Rooms. Book for yourself here leisure and restaurants: these 8 shopping malls in Barcelona have it all (plus parking) for an afternoon of shopping In the following lines you will find the answer because in Barcelona there are many shopping malls and spaces where we can shop go to the movies or end the day dining at our favorite chain we have compiled the 7 best shopping centers in Barcelona for its range of services parking and other extras that make the shopping experience more comfortable and enjoyable With 33 brands and 14 restaurants it is one of the best shopping centers in Barcelona it is a perfect option because it is 5 minutes away from Las Ramblas it is open every day of the year and throughout this 2024 it is planned that a large gastronomic market with a dozen stalls will be installed on its terrace It has parking and services such as breastfeeding room La Maquinista is one of the 2 shopping centers in Barcelona that belong to the multinational Westfield In addition to an endless number of stores to make your purchases this mall has its own cinema and a restaurant area that opens every day but you can come to relax watching a movie Its free parking lot has 4,800 spaces and an area dedicated exclusively to bicycle parking gift-wrapping point and charging area for electronic devices ⌚ Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm Diagonal Mar is one of the largest shopping centers in Barcelona with more than 200 stores and even a leisure area with a bowling alley With more than 5,000 parking spaces for cars and motorcycles and an area reserved for bicycles it offers up to 3 hours of free parking for your purchases in case you stay for dinner after the stores close We move a few more meters down Diagonal to reach Westfield Glòries the second shopping center of this commercial real estate investment giant more than a hundred stores and restaurants make up the offer of this space where we also find a cinema that opens every day of the year Its parking lot is open until midnight and is free for the first 2 hours It has a recharging area for electric vehicles It is also pet-friendly and offers Wi-Fi service ⌚ Shops Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (October to May) / 10:00 am to 10:00 pm (June to September) Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 h to 01:00 h and Friday Saturday and holiday vigil from 10:00 h to 3:00 h 📍 Plaza España / Gran Vía Corts Catalanes 4DX cinema and bowling alley make up the offer of this shopping center in L’Hospitalet with a slight retro style It has the only sensory cinema in Barcelona where you can experience all the sensations that the film transmits in first person you can complete the day with shopping in a hundred stores and dinner in one of its restaurants Free parking for 3 hours and all day Sundays The parking lot opens until after midnight catering and cinemas from Monday to Sunday 📍 Avinguda de la Gran Via de l’Hospitalet A Barcelona classic with the stores you’re always looking for restaurant area and extra services such as car wash while shopping this shopping center was inaugurated in 1993 in what was the first major shopping center project in Barcelona in the 90s L’illa Diagonal today has on its premises two four-star hotels and a parking lot with capacity for more than 2,400 cars ⌚ Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 9 pm but quickly became a benchmark for shopping centers in the metropolitan area with 159 stores including brands such as H&M and Fnac making it an ideal place to enjoy a full day out ⌚ Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm 📍 Av. del Baix Llobregat, s/n, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona. Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article La Mina had becomes a ‘sink estate:’ a fortress-like setting with enclosed streets high crime and social fracturing – a spiral of decline that had to be broken as a consequence of social pressure and the major projects of Diagonal Mar and the Cultural Forum over $50 million Euros became available; the money would be spent according to the “La Mina Transformation Plan” – social and physical interventions that aimed to lead to “complete normality.” There are two goals: the first is to change the image of La Mina from the inside and the second is to change the image from the outside Social inclusion strategies were mainly labour-market integration programs effective so long as there was a good economy The physical interventions were more specific: cycling around La Mina during the day (with little sense of threat or discomfort) Some of the blocks-long housing projects of Mina Nueva are refurbished: The design and quality of the infill projects Likewise the provision of social and public services: The inclusion of public and park spaces that Barcelona is really good at – a new Rambla in particular (map here): to connect La Mina with the rest of the city an extension of the tram line through the community  The La Mina plan is considered to be an expression of the Barcelona Model depending on how you define it: ‘Change the area My sense is that the location of La Mina is one of its greatest assets now that the city has come out to it and made an effort to integrate the people and connect the neighbourhood Yet it still does not feel a part of Diagonal Mar the beachfront and the rest of Poblenou as it goes through its transformation as part of 22@Barcelona ” introducing private housing” isn’it the opposite direction Vancouver is taking for the DTES You will find copycat of District like la Mina all over Europe and it sounds like the sun or good location make them worst to stand see for example the history of the Grenoble Olympic village utopia (serviced by tr tramway) what is missing in your laundry list is jobs… you show a picture of a 200 meters long building probably housing 1000 people- but how many jobs opportunity you can picture those building forms (we call it “barre architecture” in french and that means the worst of the worst – here they block the view to the sea/mountain, Corviale in Roma is the epitome of i t- interestingly enough there is no wiki english page for it -… want to visit a friend do you remember the number of the entrance staircase … ) need to disappear…plainly and simply…and the higher visible structure shouldn’t be a waste management plant then let discuss…all the rest will stay blahblah… seems to have had a big influence over this kind of slabophilia public housing His concepts for Chicago were equally monstrous in their soul-destroying placelessness Check our Patreon page for stylish coffee mugs Thank you for helping shape this place we love The famous burritos are a typical Mexican dish made with wheat flour The dough is rolled into a cylinder shape and then filled with different rich ingredients Eating burritos in Barcelona is a great experience The term “burrito” became official in 1895 as part of the dictionary of Mexicanisms The term is native to the Chihuahua region and is defined as “Tortilla rolled and stuffed with meat or other food inside” Some say the name derives from the resemblance of the rolled tortilla to a donkey’s ear or from the rolled-up packages and blankets that donkeys carried on their backs But regardless of the region they come from or the name they have The best thing to do is to try different combinations This renowned restaurant has two locations in Barna It is considered to be the one that most preserves the dynamics presentation and aesthetics of the great American burrito chains It is distinguished by the excellent quality and above all the freshness of the burrito ingredients It has two places where you won’t be able to resist eating burritos in Barcelona burritos and other delicacies such as carnitas quesadillota La Rosa Negra’s burritos have the flavor of grandma’s recipes A good wheat tortilla filled with chicken stew is simply delicious In the menu you can also find other flavors and delicious combinations one of the most touristic places in Barcelona Carabela Café offers you the classic burrito that you can’t miss to taste The Internet has also popularized its preparation and the variety of filling ingredients In most places where this delicacy is sold, guacamole is sold separately. But it is an excellent accompaniment to a good and refreshing drink. A good burrito is a quick meal that gives you energy to get through the day Eating burritos in the city has become an occasion to share and taste good Mexican food in Barcelona There was only one hitch: The space was carved up into tiny rooms that felt closed in and weren’t conducive to Navarro’s penchant for low-key entertaining Beat pendants by Tom Dixon hang above midcentury-style furnishings in the dining room Adjacent to the living area, the kitchen begins in an interior hallway and features custom-made cabinetry, an oak backsplash, and graphite-hued open shelving. The island conceals a state-of-the-art sound system with white acoustic-fabric doors that seamlessly blend into the space. The master bedroom reflects the soothing palette, which is based on warm, subdued colors and natural materials. The store looks to open its doors in early 2023 according to Spanish newspaper El Economista which added that the store will be located in a building developed by the Mexican Díaz-Estrada family The complex has a total surface area of 15,000 square meters and connects the buildings located at numbers 25-27 and 29-31 of the aforementioned Montera street.The store opening is part of the Inditex group's retail reorganization plan announced in 2020 which involves reducing its number of stores and opting to open large flagship stores instead sorry we didn’t let you access Primark.com today The new edition of the Cruïlla music festival at the Forum of Barcelona It was inaugurated with high expectations after two years of inactivity for which the presence of more than 25,000 people per day (90% local public) is estimated emphasized that the objective is for the public to dance and participate in the best and biggest festival in the city the event will feature a varied line-up of great artists and performances it will feature the presence of the incomparable Rubén Blades and Juan Luis Guerra for attendees to dance and enjoy to the fullest the day scheduled for Saturday They will also be there during these days: Cruïlla is characterized for being a sustainable festival that avoids air travel uses non-plastic cups and different strategies to solve environmental problems that may arise has taken a significant step in its expansion by opening a new optical store in Catalonia specifically in the popular Diagonal Mar shopping center in Barcelona This new opening marks an important milestone for the brand providing Catalan customers with the opportunity to access quality products at competitive prices Hawkers offered customers who purchase an eyewear during the hours of 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm a personalized eyewear case has expressed the importance of this opening highlighting that it is the first optical that the brand opens in Catalonia which represents a new service for customers in the region Hawkers seeks to meet the growing demand for quality products in the Catalan market while maintaining its commitment to excellence and accessibility located on the main floor of the Diagonal Mar shopping center designed to provide a unique shopping experience Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with some Sundays and holidays depending on the mall’s schedule the store is available to meet customers’ needs on flexible schedules This opening is part of Hawkers’ ambitious roadmap which includes the opening of 20 opticians and 15 sunglasses stores in Spain and Portugal between 2023 and 2024 With a presence in more than 80 countries through its online platform and more than 70 physical stores in Spain Hawkers is consolidating its position as a leading brand in the global eyewear market has expressed her enthusiasm for the arrival of Hawkers’ first optical store in Catalonia highlighting the added value that this opening represents for the shopping center In addition to offering fashion and visual health the new store provides a complete experience for visitors complementing the mall’s existing offerings Hawkers has stood out in the market for offering quality products at affordable prices with innovative designs and a wide variety of styles are known for their excellent quality and attractive design the brand has collaborated with various artists such as singer Tini and composer Manuel Turizo The opening of Hawkers opticians in Barcelona represents an exciting step forward for the brand and excellent news for fashion and eye health enthusiasts in Catalonia Benedetta Tagliabue was born in Milan (June 24 1963) and graduated from the University of Venice in 1989 In 1991 she joined Enric Miralles’ studio eventually becoming a partner includes several high-profile buildings and projects in Barcelona: Parque Diagonal Mar (1997-2002) Head Office Gas Natural (1999-2006) and the Market and Quarter Santa Caterina (1996-2005) including the School of Music in Hamburg (1997-2000) and the City Hall in Utrecht (1996-2000).In 1998 the partnership won the competition to design the new Scottish Parliament building Tagliabue took leadership of the team as joint Project Director and the Parliament was completed in 2004 winning several awards.She won the competition for the new design of Hafencity Harbor in Hamburg and the Spanish Pavilion for Expo Shanghai 2010 among others.Today under the direction of Benedetta Tagliabue the Miralles-Tagliabue-EMBT studio works with architectural projects trying to conserve the spirit of the Spanish and Italian artisan architectural studio tradition which espouses collaboration rather than specialization.Their architectural philosophy is dedicating special attention to context.Benedetta has written for several architectural magazines and has taught at the University of Architecture ETSAB in Barcelona She has lectured at many international architectural Forums as the Architectural Association and Bartlett School in Archive Prizes Finding a place to eat during the festival can be a headache odds are you'll want to have something in your stomach to soak up the beers Here is our selection of restaurants and bars that you'll find near the Parc del Fòrum as well as some of what the festival itself has on offer Joy for the vegetarians this year as BoomBoomRest serves up various veggie burger options and even Indian dishes.Xurreria La SelvaYou don't want to miss the action saves the day with its festival sandwiches blood sausage and paper cones of chips with ketchup Urban Planning and Mobility Area is responsible for providing municipal services linked to the public areas and city services which make life easier for people who live and work in the city.  The City Council seeks to ensure a quality public space a green and biodiverse city that is productive and resilient a city committed to active and sustainable mobility with public involvement and commitment Urban Planning and Mobility Area has different instruments as well as advisory and participatory bodies for effective involvement and collaboration in municipal projects with the general public The Council sees to the smooth running of the city services to ensure the daily wellbeing of the public and contribute towards the city's development well-connected and adapted to climate change The new green promenade at the Mar Bella will connect the Diagonal Mar area and the seafront in the neighbourhoods of Poblenou and El Besòs i el Maresme with the rest of the seafront fulfilling the long-standing need to renew the last stretch of the city coastline still to be remodelled The project stretches from the Mar Bella sports complex to Plaça de Llevant and will complete the Barcelona seafront connecting the city’s coastline from one end to the other The idea is to put people’s needs at the heart of urban planning and regain everyday public uses in this part of the city The project ensures the continuity of the promenade along its entire path The passage will be designed to resist the impact of climate change and rising sea levels offering sports uses and spaces to play in too Its location on the boundary with Sant Adrià de Besòs will also have a positive impact for the metropolitan area the municipal government organised a participatory process to bring together the demands and requirements of local people for this space in the future Eight sessions have been held since last October exploratory walks and workshops to identify shortcomings and find solutions One of the main things agreed on was the need to turn what has so far been a deserted area into a new passage a draft project has been created and was presented today to those involved in the participatory process One of the characteristics of the new promenade is the fact it will be built taking into account the climate emergency the project will adapt to possible rises in sea levels doing away with the current two levels separating the promenade and the sand and creating wide slopes with accessible ramps and embankments with vegetation and places for people to sit The plan is to build a pedestrian passage at least 12 metres wide plant over 800 trees and create 25,000 m2 of green spaces to ease the intensity of activities and organise them better a second strip of beach is being considered with recreational spaces The future green promenade will be complemented with a project to link it to Rambla de Prim and the bathing area at the Fòrum This will lengthen a section which currently ends next to C/ Bac de Roda The work will finalise the process to open the city up to the sea the next stage is to draft the final projects and tender the work This means the transformation of the space may get under way between the end of 2023 and the early in 2024 The total investment is expected to be around 44.3 million euros By 2013-10-14T07:00:00 the UK hypermarket’s best days may be behind it with the general mantra seemingly being that smaller is 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Sign in here Barcelona and gastronomy are the best duo that has brought great recognition to the city Barcelona is home to the best hotel restaurant in Spain chosen at the World Culinary Awards 2022 gala At an event held in Dubai, the award was presented to the Aürt restaurant at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Hotel in Barcelona which won the award for the second consecutive year The restaurant is headed by chef Artur Martínez who already has a Michelin star and two Repsol Suns Aürt is also part of the top 10 restaurants in Barcelona in the recently announced Macarfi Guide 2023 What is most recognized and highlighted is how chef Martínez managed to go from a small family restaurant in a small premises in Terrassa to occupy the imposing hall of the Hilton Diagonal hotel with the Aürt restaurant The chef was making a name for himself starting on the periphery of the Barcelona gastro scene with the preparation of very personal dishes in a kitchen of just a few meters The hall of the Hilton is adorned with the transparent kitchen style in the Aürt It is an entire scenography where rehearsal and performance take place in the lobby of the Hilton Diagonal Mar Most of the dishes are cooked at the same two tables that have the capacity to seat 15 diners Chef Artur Martínez’s family ran a simple bar which was founded by his grandparents in 1952 on the outskirts of Terrassa (Barcelona) As time went by and in the early 70’s his parents decided to take over the business and expanded the menu to include simple tapas and sandwiches They are also opening a rotisserie chicken and take-out store He decides to study cooking and work in different areas they decide to transform the old bar into a small gastronomic restaurant called Capritx Such was their success that in 2010 they achieved their first Michelin star The menu offered at Aürt stays true to the cooking roots Martinez grew up with To the point that the restaurant has only two tables for 15 diners only chefs and customers live together while tasting and interacting while tasting a Mediterranean cuisine with deep Japanese inspiration For these reasons he received this great award The esteemed architect and judge of this year’s AR Emerging Architecture awards On Monday 26 September Tagliabue will give an exclusive lecture at The Art Workers’ Guild. Benedetta is in London to judge the AR Emerging Architecture awards with Charles Holland and Valerio Oligiati Tagliabue is co-founder of Barcelonan practice Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Among her most notable urban scale projects are Santa Caterina Market in Barcelona the public spaces of the large area of revitalisation of HafenCity in the Port of Hamburg the Park of Colours in Mollet del Vallès and the Gas Natural Building in Barcelona Her first project in Asia was the Spanish Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China which was awarded the RIBA International Best International Building of 2011 award Tags Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA chatted to the… Skyscraper expert SimpsonHaugh has submitted plans for a 50-storey and a 25-storey… MVRDV and Mecanoo are among five finalists vying to design… Squire & Partners has finally won planning Oviedo and Vitoria are the five most expensive cities in Spain to go to the movies during the weekend if their price is taken into account without applying any kind of offer or discount It’s one of the conclusions of a study carried out by FACUA-Consumers i a French company specializing in footwear and sportswear takes a step forward in Spanish retail and takes its stores to the street The brand will soon open the doors of three stores in the main commercial streets of Barcelona was only present in the shopping centers La Gavia and Plaza Norte 2 in Madrid and Gran V\u00eda 2 and Diagonal Mar in Barcelona the brand will be located at street level at number 80 Rambla Catalunya (Barcelona) It will also occupy the number 1 of Avenida Maisonnave in Alicante a local of 240 sqm; and will be installed at 23 which has been advised in the operations of search and rental of spaces by Cushman & Wakefield Courir has 188 stores in France and is immersed in an international expansion plan that involves opening new stores in Spain in 2019