Spain's most coveted Christmas lottery prize, 'El Gordo,' was the 72480, completely sold in Spain's La Rioja The biggest prize in the raffle is 'The Fat One' in English and all 193 series (of 10 decimos each) were sold in just one lottery administration But how does Spain's Christmas lottery work with a total prize pool of €2.7 billion and over 70% of Spaniards participating It is also the second longest-running lottery in the world even surviving the Spanish Civil War and the Covid-19 pandemic including Catalonia's Sant Boi de Llobregat with 5.8 series Catalonia saw €31,253,000 of the main prizes Catalan lottery players may have been lucky if they had bought the 11840 Most of the décimos were sold outside of Catalonia but the lottery administration sold 200 décimos in northern Catalonia's La Pobla de Segur Many workers at the Blancafort Hotel in La Garriga were among the lucky winners of the third prize "A worker said we could look for the ticket numbered 1840 and that's what we decided to do," one of the lucky lottery buyers told the Catalan News Agency (ACN) surrounded by friends and family members who shouted with joy "I am very happy because not only have we won the prize many people have tickets and many of them have bought winning numbers for their relatives," said Eva León Alella and Montgat were also among the lucky cities that sold the 77768 The lucky winners will receive €20,000 per décimo Some series were sold in Sant Boi de Llobregat About 20 minutes after the start of the lottery at 9 am the students of San Ildefonso sang the number 37876 as the first big prize of the day The first of the five prizes is a €6,000 décimo While most tickets were sold in Valencia and the Canary Islands some lucky buyers in the northern city of Girona and the inland town of Sort also bought 37876 74778, was sold in many places across Spain some tickets were also sold in Catalonia in more than a dozen towns from the north to the south of the territory was also sold all over Spain but not in Catalonia Barcelona residents could have been lucky if they bought the fourth-fifth prize, 45456 there were no lucky tickets for the fifth-fifth prize and 450 décimos (45 series) were sold in Barcelona Tickets can be redeemed from December 23 to March 24 Can Mariano de Baró had bought several series of the 11840 number with several regular customers among the ticket holders Bar owners were serving breakfast when the number was prized "Celebrations will have to wait," Maria Pilar Devissa as many customers were still having breakfast Loteria Merche is a small family owned lottery administration in Girona currently managed by Carlos and Andreu she sold some awards for the Christmas lottery the two siblings sold tickets for the 37876 "It is very emotional," Carlos Voz told ACN on Sunday they sold some tickets for the 'El Niño' lottery's first prize but never a winning ticket for the December 22 drawing but we learned it was us when they called from the radio," Carlos and Andreu Voz said All the winning tickets of the 37876 were mainly sold in person "between different customers" at the Loteria Merche in Girona minutes after the 'El Gordo' was announced one of the San Ildefonso school students sang a second time because "a boy asked me to do it," she said The 43226 was the second "El Gordo" to sing which sang earlier in the morning at 11:27 am The event takes place every December 22 Only in Catalonia residents bought tickets worth €423,498,540 an increase of 3.64% compared to the last edition people have spent the most on average, €108.44 per person and each number is printed on 1,930 décimos which means "a tenth of a ticket," is the most common ticket people buy a cashback prize where you receive your €20 back if your ticket’s last digit matches the last digit of the winning number Catalan News' podcast Filling the Sink explores the history of this festive prize draw and discovers how it is celebrated We visit some of Barcelona’s most iconic ticket outlets to meet lottery vendors and discuss the odds of winning ‘El Gordo,’ as well as the controversy surrounding state taxation of winnings We also chatted with some of the players about their lucky numbers and how they hope to beat the odds this year Listen below to the Christmas lottery episode of Filling the Sink. 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Barcelona Granollers and La RocaWe will see the important heritage of the region and experience the passion for motor racing The trip we now begin in Vallès Oriental is focused on three towns close to each other as well as the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya we will discover interesting sites from Roman times Later we'll go to Granollers to walk through the squares in the town centre in La Roca del Vallès we will follow a prehistoric route but we will quickly return to the present to explore the shops of La Roca Village IN COLLABORATION WITH BARCELONA ÉS MOLT MÉS AND THE DIPUTACIÓ DE BARCELONA We start in Montmeló a town that will delight lovers of archaeological sites There are two important sites: Can Tacó is a unique political-military Roman enclave dated between the late 2nd century BC and early 1st century BC It stands out for its perimeter wall with two large cisterns to collect rainwater and extensive remains of wall decorations in a fine state of conservation It is listed as a Cultural Asset of National Interest by the Government of Catalonia a Roman villa whose most notable element is a room that preserves the threshold of the front door decorated with an exceptional piece of blue marble or limestone with white streaks and doorjamb holes A journey to the past of the splendid Roman Empire to begin our exploration of the Vallès region We have a radical change of theme but not of town. It is time for the smell of tarmac and to visit the famous Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya The venue offers the opportunity to explore the facilities from inside on a tour of areas normally only frequented by drivers or mechanics and other parts that you may have seen on television but you can now discover for yourself You will learn a little more about how a motorbike or Formula 1 race is organised how the mechanics work or how the competition is supervised Check the days when the guided tour is available This afternoon we suggest a walk through the centre of the region's capital, Granollers Plaça de la Porxada is the most photographed and renowned when the Council of the town of Granollers commissioned a corn exchange from the Barcelona housemaster Bartolomé Brufalt Plaça de la Porxada has witnessed the passage of thousands and thousands of locals and strangers and many important events and the latter to Plaça de les Olles Today the commercial spirit of the whole area is alive and looking above the shops we will find very beautiful Gothic bay windows or in some cases if we look at the front doors we will see old porches or arcades Plaça de Perpinyà (also known as Plaça dels Porcs) Plaça de Maluquer i Salvador (also known as Plaça del Bestiar or de can Sínia) and Plaça de la Corona are other squares you must discover on this walk through Granollers Very close to Granollers is La Roca del Vallès One of the most outstanding and emblematic buildings in the town is the castle on top a hill that still has the appearance of a fortress We have references to it dating back to the 10th century although it is known that it was extensively rebuilt in the late 15th century and restored in 1952 As it is a private castle and inhabited we cannot go inside but it is worth looking up and taking some photos and given that we are in front of the gateways to the Serralada Litoral Park we can take the Prehistoric Route of Céllecs on foot or by bike by following the signs of the PR C-36 which will take you to megalithic monuments such as the covered gallery of Can Gol the dolmens of Céllecs and Can Planes Constructions that show us that those ancestors already felt very much at home in this part of Vallès © La Roca VillageDid you begin this trip on a Friday afternoon and so today is Sunday? You can still go shopping if that's what you want! La Roca Village is open every Sunday throughout the year and if you don't know this place on the outskirts of La Roca del Vallès we recommend a visit. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebooktwitterspotifytiktokAbout us Contact us Time Out Worldwide Catalonia's main highway, crossing the territory from north to south, the AP-7, is recording traffic jams of up to 20 kilometers due to several accidents between Santa Perpètua and Papiol heading south on Monday morning. Authorities registered 11 kilometers during the early hours of Monday heading to Tarragona due to a clash between two cars. While heading to Girona, the fire on a truck blocked two lines and caused four kilometers of congestion. Later in the morning, another clash between three cars in the area near La Roca del Vallès, caused several blocks heading to Barcelona, and a fourth clash, this one in Sant Cugat del Vallès, saw a truck derail while heading south. The truck occupied three lines of the road, and the driver was injured, according to the Catalan firefighters. Around 10:30 in the morning in the AP-7, there were 20 kilometers between Santa Perpètua i el Papiol heading south, and four between Papiol and Sant Cugat heading north. The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. and to coincide with International Women's Day on 8 March FC Barcelona has implemented a number of actions regarding equality and the importance of raising awareness about women in society and sport The 'Equality is in our colours' slogan first came to the fore a year ago and is here to stay It arose as the Club's original blue and maroon colours were blended to produce the 'Lila Barça' colour That colour is now part of the blaugrana DNA as a symbol of equality and forms the inspiration for the International Women's Day campaign which this year focuses specifically on future generations and the slogan has been adapted to become ‘Equality is in our colours With the aim of connecting with the younger generation to raise awareness about equality the Club has collaborated with notable Catalan designer and blaugrana fan Empowering future generations' concept materialising in an exclusive unisex T-shirt The T-shirt has a young and daring lifestyle design with Escoté - whose designs have been worn by international artists such as Beyonce and Rosalía - bringing her own special touch to it with a combination of different techniques used The T-shirt will not go on sale to the public but it will be a protagonist during the key FC Barcelona online and in-person initiatives during March to coincide with International Women's Day to spread the message to millions of people about supporting equality the T-shirt's style will form the basis for other merchandising items that will go on sale Empowering future generations' will feature at a number of games in March both at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and Estadi Johan Cruyff The initiative will premiere on Friday at Montjuïc when the men's football first team host Mallorca for the LaLiga matchday 28 fixture It will again feature on 9 March at the Palau Blaugrana for the Liga Plenitude matchday 21 handball game against Ángel Ximénez - PG and the LNFS matchday 23 futsal fixture against Mallorca Palma Futsal before again on 14 March for the EuroLeague matchday 29 fixture against Partizan Mozzart Bet The final date will be 14 March at Estadi Johan Cruyff when Barça Women take on Athletic Club in the Copa de la Reina semifinal return leg The campaign will also be in force on 10 March for the LF Endesa game that sees Barça CBS play Movistar Estudiantes at the Palau Municipal d'Esports Juan Carlos Navarro The Club's partners will also join the initiative to raise awareness about women in football Daka and GLS will all include the colour in their advertising on the LED pitch side boards during games This campaign will also have a social impact via the FC Barcelona Foundation The commemorative T-shirt for this year's 8 March event will be given to the players and administrators of CF Tramontana La Mina as recognition for their work to promote women's sport and raise awareness about the women's football team that was created in the La Mina neighbourhood The team are a true example of overcoming adversity and they aim to do away with all social all profits from the sales of the tote bag designed by Maria Escoté will go to CF Tramontana La Mina in order to continue promoting neighbourhood girls participating in sports The tote bag will retail for €6.99 at the Barça Stores at Spotify Camp Nou The FC Barcelona Players Group women's team took part in a very special session called One Team on 5 March as part of the programme for young people in young offenders' institutes organised by the FC Barcelona Foundation at the Quatre Camins young offenders' institute (La Roca del Vallès) 10 former Barça Women players and a dozen inmates participated in the programme who themselves had requested to play a game against the blaugrana veterans This aspiring campaign for International Women's Day is not just a one-off action but rather part of a set of initiatives promoted by different areas of the Club that aim to reach different audiences One of the core events will be the participatory session which under the slogan "Equality is in our colours and Vice president for the Institutional area The event will take place at 6.30pm CET on 11 March in Auditori 1899 will see a session of inclusive football for women at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper - one of the events organised by the FC Barcelona Diversity The event will see the Fundació Barça Genuine team play two friendly matches at the same time against the Futsal Vic-Calldetenes and OAR Vic women's senior sides FC Barcelona is a pioneering club when it comes promoting women in sport with efforts focused on progressing equality and driving women's participation in sport alongside the commitment to women's sport that goes back over 50 years In addition to the everyday activities run by the different departments Equality and Inclusivity department three years ago which ensures that these values form part of the Club's general strategy The department organises sessions to educate about unconscious biases and gender equality is involved when new additions are welcomed and coordinates awareness activities for the Club's workers in order to promote respect for diversity and equality They also created the FC Barcelona guideline to inclusive and non-sexist communication which is constantly updated with new information this season has seen the Club introduce the new Protocol for preventing and tackling sexual harassment based on gender sexual orientation and gender identity or expression and numerous in-person educational sessions are being held to inform the Club's entire workforce Colossal Morocco-born, Barcelona-based artist Mohamed L’Ghacham paints large figurative murals based on scenes from vintage family photos and everyday objects. 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See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy The story of Lamine Yamal and his rapid rise to Barcelona’s first team He has spent nine of those years playing for Barça the club where he will soon begin his tenth season The great pearl of La Masia can already sign his first professional contract and although he is still a teenager Lamine faces his first year as a youth player with a background unbefitting of his age His surname is Nasaraoui Ebana and not Yamal With a Moroccan father and a mother from Equatorial Guinea Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues but his family moved first to Mataró and then to Granollers He has lived his last years in Sant Joan Despí Lamine is a much loved boy thanks to his very good behaviour although he is also known for his jokes and gets on well with the other residents Pasta is his favourite dish and he has a weakness for sweets he follows the advice of director Mike Puig to the letter Lamine Yamal began his football training at Barça manages to put together a group of boys from 2007 who look very good a very skilful left-footed striker who arrives from La Torreta Some people have never heard of this modest club from La Roca del Vallés but the club's observers don't let any team in Catalonia go unwatched a word that defines Lamine from his first training session and his first match Lamine Yamal stands out for his technical quality dribbling and passing with surgical precision although in Barça's 1-3-2-1 formation The leap to 11-a-side football is not easy but for little Lamine football has no secrets Lamine Yamal continues to rack up huge numbers of goals and assists But the most remarkable thing about his football is that he lacks the selfishness typical of some technically gifted players When you are better than your team-mates and opponents you run the risk of wanting to play alone but Lamine never succumbed to that temptation His football is explosive but at the same time generous his plays are brilliant but he never loses sight of the fact that the goal is to win Playing well and beautifully is not about showing off a fireworks technique His dribbles or his brilliant touches are to break lines His football is very aesthetic but always very practical too the pandemic slowed down his projection -- in March 2020 he finished his first year at that level and the second resumed from the first weeks of 2021 having to play a compressed league schedule Although he had played few matches in 11-a-side football due to the pandemic the management of the youth team decided that he had to move directly to Iván Carrasco's Cadete A It was a risky decision that worked out well If in the two years at Infantil level Lamine alternated between the position of the No 9 with No 7 in the season 2021/22 Lamine consolidated himself as a brilliant false nine Lamine was able to be a creator and a scorer to participate a lot in the game and at the same time to step into the box to finish the job His last game with the Cadete A in the final of the Catalan Championship against Sant Andreu was remarkable The comments from the fans who came to Martorell agreed The footballing display they had witnessed was of another level Everything seemed to suggest that in his second year as a Cadet the club would decide to take him up a step and promote him to the Juvenil B They opted for another unprecedented leap in the history of La Masia a Cadet was to start the season for all intents and purposes with the Juvenil A team Not even with Leo Messi was such a brave decision taken Under the orders of Óscar López Lamine Yamal once again surprised everyone with another extraordinary leap in quality his position has changed again and he has consolidated himself during the whole season as a right winger one of those who wait for the ball and try to unbalance defences and cross He has made the team look for him in such a way that the game has pivoted towards a sector of the pitch that is normally only occasionally activated Lamine made the right wing a starting position from which he has been able to link up with the full-back and the interior midfielder of his flank and in turn with the No 9 and the left winger in a very natural way His symphony of passes sounded like heavenly music but this past season he has managed to stand out with his pinpoint His magical football made exclaim during a Barça TV commentary: "It's not Lamine Yamal with whom you have to be daring but also patient A 100 percent La Masia super-talent who Xavi will know how to mould and develop so that Cules can enjoy him for a long time to come Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d'Or award Barca midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins the Ballon d'Or Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d'Or ceremony Alexander-Arnold's confession: 'My other favourite team is Barça' TV Channel and How to Watch the Champions League Quarterfinal Live in the USA Inter Milan superstar seen in Inzaghi’s training routine ahead of Barcelona clash Dumfries ahead of Inter Milan vs 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Madrid’s Galactico attack Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona’s ageless goal machine leading the title charge Beyond transfers: Deco’s blueprint for Barcelona’s long-term success Back at the top: Pedri reclaims his throne as the best midfielder in the world Marc Casado: Barcelona’s next great pivot Ranking all 15 La Masia talents that made their Barcelona debut under Xavi Barcelona talented La Masia graduate’s market value rises to €75 million Barcelona delighted with the progress of 15-year-old La Masia talent – report ‘La Masia is the essence of Barça’ – Barcelona academy gem reacts after La Liga debut Deco wants to build Barcelona’s future with La Masia a seven-year-old boy was making waves at CF La Torreta his talent on the pitch was already impossible to ignore attracting attention from some of the biggest youth academies in Catalonia Coaches and scouts had started taking notice recognising that this young footballer had exceptional potential Among those closely following his progress was Oscar Hernandez who at the time was working as the coordinator of FC Barcelona’s under-10 team He had been keeping tabs on this promising young player convinced that he had come across a special talent he learned that CF La Torreta was on the verge of finalising a collaboration agreement with Espanyol urging him to arrange a trial for the youngster as soon as possible 📸 IMAGEN EXCLUSIVA @JijantesFC Este es el correo que envió Oscar Hernández (coordinador de prebenjamines del Barça) a Marc Serra (ex coordinador de fútbol 7) epara solicitar que Lamine Yamal fuera a probar con el Barça.El Espanyol iba tras él y el Barça actuó a tiempo. pic.twitter.com/KWb0oWlSsY He knew that if Barcelona did not move fast the player could slip through their fingers and end up joining Espanyol instead he is 17 years old and regarded as one of the best footballers in the world Recently Jijantes revealed the email Hernandez had sent shedding light on how Barcelona secured one of their most prized talents The message made it clear that there was a small window of opportunity to bring Lamine Yamal to La Masia before Espanyol formalised their agreement with CF La Torreta “We want him to come and try the child born in 2007 LAMINE YAMAL NASRAQUI EBANA (Prebenjamín “A”) At most in two weeks he would be here,” read the email They arranged for Lamine Yamal to take part in trial matches ensuring that they got ahead of Espanyol in the race for his signature “We must do this management during this week since this club during the month of February will sign a contract of collaboration with Espanyol he had already made his first-team debut for Barcelona under Xavi Hernandez has since moved on from Barça’s youth setup AchievementsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyLicensed ImagesCopyright © 2017 - 2024 Barca Universal - info@barcauniversal.com The FC Barcelona supporters group association, the Agrupació de Clubs i Penyes, organised the finals of its tournament on July 7 at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Some twenty teams in the Under-10, Under-12 and Under-14 categories closed the season amidst a great atmosphere. Starting off the day was Under-10s competition, with games involving the PB Vallirana, PB Sant Vicenç Horts, APB Anguera, CB Terlenka, PB Castellbisbal, PB Ramón Llorens, PB Cervelló, PB Sant Cugat del Vallès, PB Trinitat Vella, PB Cinc Copes, PB St. Feliu de Llobregat, PB Villaverde, PB Sant Just Trajana and PB La Roca del Vallès supporters groups. The final of this category was won by UB Catalonia against ADB Collblanc. At midday, the two winners of the Under-12s competition were decided. CB Terlenka were the victors in Group 1 and PB Sant Just Trajana in Group 2. Finally, the winners’ trophy in the Under-14s category went to APB Anguera, who beat PB Cinc Copes. The trophies were presented by Agrupació de Penyes president Lluís Monràs, FC Barcelona Social Commission head of supporters groups, Daniel Sala, and former player Paco Clos. FC Barcelona board member Pau Vilanova also attended the finals. Improvements on AP-7 and AP-2 roads to avoid 6.3 million hours of traffic jams each year ACN | Barcelona will receive an economic boost from the Spanish government during the next seven years as the country’s transport minister Raquel Sánchez announced on Friday morning during a visit to Barcelona Both roads are managed by the executive and the investment would allow users to save €750 million but also time "We expect to reduce traffic jams suffered by AP-7 and AP-2 highway users by 6.3 million hours of queues each year," Sánchez said Improvements would open 42 different public contracts across 224 kilometers with the goal to offer new connectivity options and increase the capacity of the highways The first investment of €52.6 million will go towards enhancing already existing connections between roads The government will place €75.9 million more to build new ones It will be the capacity and functionality of the improvements in the different highways that will take the vast majority of the funding as the cabinet expects to use €687 million The goal is to change the general functioning of both main Catalan roads as they are currently at their "maximum capacity," Xavier Flores the ministry’s infrastructure secretary general.  Since tolls were lifted on August 31, 2021, almost one year ago traffic congestion in the AP-2 has doubled while trucks’ have increased their presence by three AP-7 has seen a 40% increase in traffic and 80% more trucks "What we want to do is to transform AP-7 and AP-2 to make them more resilient and secure," Flores said.  "It cannot be the case that when we have an accident or a truck has a tire puncture everything collapses and we have traffic jams of dozens of kilometers we have to have a road able to surpass all these issues," he added v1.1.0. Copyright © 2025. Powered by EBANTIC. All rights reserved. Socialist leader Salvador Illa has been elected as the 133rd Catalan president during an eventful Thursday.  The investiture debate got underway amid huge uncertainty surrounding the whereabouts of former president Carles Puigdemont, who returned to Barcelona in the morning and quickly fled the scene again instead of trying to enter the parliament or being arrested The former Catalan president appeared in Barcelona for the first time in seven years just one hour before the debate started and it was expected the Junts leader would try to enter the parliament and be arrested while two Catalan police officers have been arrested for allegedly collaborating with his escape During his investiture speech in parliament Salvador Illa called for the amnesty law to be applied "quickly and without deceit" in order to "fully achieve normalization in Catalonia."  The candidate acknowledged that he leads a minority group in the chamber as the Socialists have only 42 MPs with 68 needed for a majority.  The investiture debate was carried out with complete normality until lunch time when pro-independence party Junts requested the debate be suspended The Parliament bureau had a long meeting to discuss what steps to take Junts asked for the session to be suspended after learning that their general secretary was summoned by police to testify over Puigdemont's whereabouts the request to suspend the session was rejected and the debate continued.   Illa's investiture marks a significant turning point for Catalan politics The Socialist is the first president in favor of Spanish unity since 2010 while the chamber no longer has a pro-independence majority as it has for many years Illa intends to "move forward and leave the past behind" from these years of pro-independence governments.  The Socialist started to lead the Catalan branch of the party in 2021, when he announced he would be the party's candidate for the February 14 election, in which he won most votes, but without options to form a majority.   Before that point, Salvador Illa had been the Spanish health minister from 2020 to 2021 under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in his first cabinet, and during the Covid-19 pandemic.   During the last term, Illa led the opposition but supported Esquerra's minority government on several occasions. Salvador Illa was born in La Roca del Vallès, outside of Barcelona, on May 5, 1966.  He has a degree in philosophy from Universitat de Barcelona.  His political career began as a councilor in La Roca del Vallès in 1987. He became mayor of the town in 1999 and stepped down in 2005.   He also worked at the Department of Justice of the Catalan government and on the Economic Office of Barcelona's city council.   For a period, he also worked outside of politics at an audiovisual production company. Protesting prison workers have lifted all remaining blockades of Catalan prisons after two days of demonstrations sparked by the death of a cook at the hands of an inmate. On Friday night, most blockades were removed but remained in place at the Quatre Camins and Joves prisons in La Roca del Vallès, near Barcelona, and at the Wad Ras women's prison in Barcelona. On Saturday night, the workers announced that they would lift all blockades, allowing normal operations to resume in all facilities as a gesture of goodwill. Protesters emphasized that the protest was not against the prisoners, but against the Catalan government for leaving them unprotected.  Despite the temporary halt in demonstrations, they are expected to continue their protests next week.  Over 1,200 prisoners were kept in their cells in three Catalan prisons on Saturday as hundreds of prison staff blocked access to these facilities.  The Catalan government said it was particularly concerned about a hundred female inmates in Wad Ras who have remained in their cells since Thursday night.  Only essential services, such as food and medical care, were assured, with no visits, outings, or workshops permitted. On Saturday morning, tension escalated when relatives arrived at the Quatre Camins prison to visit the inmates, especially since weekends are when families typically visit their loved ones.  Although the protesting workers allowed the relatives to enter the facilities, the visits were not guaranteed due to the lack of staff at the facility.  The director of Quatre Camins appeared to address the situation, but the protesters turned their backs on him and demanded his resignation. The protesters are demanding the resignation of the director of Quatre Camins, claiming that he is implementing a protocol that endangers them, citing very serious assaults that have occurred at the prison, including one earlier in the same week.  Relatives visiting inmates confronted the director, claiming that it was illegal to deny them visits and threatening to take legal action.  The woman who was killed on Wednesday died from stab wounds caused by the prisoner, who also worked in the jail's kitchen.  Sources from the prison workers’ union told ACN that the prisoner had recently been removed from kitchen duty because of aggression but had been allowed to return.  Other sources told ACN that the inmate was an authoritarian and that he shouldn’t have been allowed back in the kitchen.  The inmate was serving an eleven-year sentence, due to end in April 2027, for stabbing a woman to death in 2016.   Catalan Justice Minister, Gemma Ubasart, went to Mas d'Enric prison on Thursday where a five-minute silence was observed in memory of the victim. Prison unions decided not to attend a meeting called by the Catalan justice department on Friday at 2pm, because they believe that the minister, Gemma Ubasart, and the Secretary of Penal Measures, Amand Calderó, are no longer "valid interlocutors."  They will not meet with the government until Ubasart and Calderó resign or are dismissed, representatives told the Catalan News Agency (ACN). In addition, they said they will maintain the ongoing blockade of prisons until Ubasart and Calderó step down.  On Friday afternoon, the justice minister ruled out resigning from her position or sacking Calderó. Ubasart said that quitting "would certainly be the easiest decision, but not the most correct."  Justice department leaders and the prison services have the "responsibility and obligation" to manage the crisis, she said. The minister once again asked the unions to enter into dialogue to put an end to the "complicated" situation ongoing outside various prisons.  After three days of blockades of Catalan jails by workers prisons resumed normal operations on Tuesday morning according to sources from the Catalan Justice Department.  The protests broke out on Friday after a prison cook was killed by an inmate in Mas d’Enric prison on Wednesday prison workers will gather in front of the office of the Presidency of the Catalan Government on Plaça Sant Jaume to pressure the Catalan Minister of Justice and the Secretary of penal measures “We don’t want outstretched bloodstained hands,” said the prison workers’ spokespeople during a press conference on Tuesday “The killing is the result of this administration’s politics,” said Sandra a lawyer and criminologist at the Llendoners prison Last week's tragic incident sparked protests across Catalan prisons as workers blocked the entrances to several Catalan prisons on Friday and Saturday leaving thousands of inmates confined to their cells due to understaffing prisoners were unable to leave their cells or receive visits from their families and lawyers Although protesters lifted the blockades on Saturday night and operations returned to normal on Sunday, workers launched a new wave of protests on Monday. Over 1,200 prisoners were kept in their cells in three Catalan prisons on Saturday as hundreds of prison staff blocked access to these facilities. The Catalan government said it was particularly concerned about a hundred female inmates in Wad Ras who remained in their cells for more than 24 hours. On Saturday morning, tension escalated when relatives arrived at the Quatre Camins prison to visit the inmates, especially since weekends are when families typically visit their loved ones. Although the protesting workers allowed the relatives to enter the facilities, the visits were not guaranteed due to the lack of staff at the facility. The director of Quatre Camins appeared to address the situation, but the protesters turned their backs on him and demanded his resignation. On Wednesday, a woman who worked as a cook at the Mas d'Enric prison in the Tarragona region was fatally stabbed by an inmate, who later died by suicide. Sources from the prison workers’ union told the Catalan News Agency (ACN) that the prisoner had recently been removed from kitchen duty because of aggression but had been allowed to return. Other sources told ACN that the inmate was an authoritarian and that he shouldn’t have been allowed back in the kitchen. The inmate was serving an eleven-year sentence, due to end in April 2027, for stabbing a woman to death in 2016. Starting on June 25 and all throughout July trucks will be not allowed on the AP-7 on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm and Sundays from 5 pm to 10 pm in an effort to reduce traffic congestion on the highway as was announced by Catalan interior minister Joan Ignasi Elena on Tuesday Trucks will only be able to drive in the right lane and at a maximum speed of 80 km/h on Fridays and days before a public holiday Bumper-to-bumper traffic has become a fixture on the highway when thousands upon thousands of vehicles leave and then return to the Barcelona area.  Additional lanes will also be opened at certain points over the same period and tow trucks will be positioned in strategic areas in order to quickly remove vehicles that have been in accidents and prevent further traffic jams Catalan authorities will also ask the Spanish government for permission to bring the speed limit down from 120 km/h to 110 km/h or even 100 km/h at certain points along the highway as more than half of all accidents are caused by not keeping safe separation distances between cars There has been a 40% increase in traffic on the AP-7 since tolls were lifted almost a year ago and while there are still somewhat fewer vehicles on the road now than in 2019 Elena acknowledged the highway was "at capacity." Elena was also quick to blast the Spanish government, which he accused of "systematically failing" to invest in infrastructure in Catalonia, both in terms of roadwork and improving the Rodalies Renfe commuter train network.  "Public transport needs to be a real alternative to driving," he said.  The dog beach will be open from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm. It has adapted furniture with drinking facilities and a monitoring area to check that the animals have identification chips. Occupancy levels can be found on the beaches website The beach will be open for guide dogs to make use of on three days this summer on 17 June Beach outings for animals at the Barcelona Pet Shelter (CAACB) will continue this year on Wednesdays with twenty dogs also getting time at the Can Jané swimming pool in La Roca del Vallès on 14 July A model that has maintained its appeal during unprecedented times the outlet market continues to thrive and it has a bright future ahead RLI provides an overview of the sector before experts in the field offer their views on the industry Due to their nature of being largely out of town and open-air outlet centres and destinations have become more attractive shopping destinations for the general public during the last couple of years and this seems to be continuing as Covid-19 begins to dissipate in certain countries According to the most recent Outlet Centre Performance Report (OCPRE) by ecostra GmbH in partnership with the French research institute Magdus which is considered to be the ‘benchmark’ for the European outlet industry the outlet operator Value Retail has achieved something truly unique by taking first Gold went to “La Roca Village” in La Roca del Vallés Silver went to “Kildare Village” in the north of Ireland and bronze to the previous serial winner “Bicester Village” in the British county of Oxfordshire All three centres were developed and operated by Value Retail “This is indeed a very special achievement which should not be underestimated,” Dr Joachim Will “It is well known in the market that Value Retail charges by far the highest rents in the outlet sector the brand manufacturers surveyed now confirm to us that their outlet stores also achieve the best returns there it is worthwhile to operate shops in Value Retail centres despite the high rents.” The report continues by saying that outlet stores continue to be significantly more profitable for brand manufacturers than their own brand stores in the cities high streets the survey results of OCPRE have never shown a different picture over the past 14 years the future for the outlet industry appears bright and while it has not been dampened by the pandemic its next steps will be on more-assuredly stronger ground than that of traditional retail and over the next few pages industry experts offer us their thoughts on the outlet sector The outlet sector continues to perform robustly through 2022 despite initial concerns around the Omicron variant the wider political instability from Ukraine general rises in inflation and of course petrol price rises Whilst we are seeing signs of these sensitivities in the same way as all retail markets the sector remains more attractive than full price retail for those shoppers seeking best value for money without compromising on shopper experience or brand choice the outlet channel remains an ideal solution for brands and shoppers alike Health and safety continues to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds in 2022 and therefore outlet centres – because their predominately open-air design – are in an increasingly good position to attract visitors for days out We see the outlet industry being further boosted by the arrival of digitally-native brands – those which have traditionally never had an offline presence and are now using fashion outlets to test a bricks-and-mortar concept They want to access and engage with a new type of customer in a physical way and this industry is especially useful for them with the flexible leases we offer A trend we see bigger than ever in 2022 is the omni-channel mindset After various periods of confinement over the past two years many consumers have become routinely familiar with online shopping whilst simultaneously desiring ‘real’ in-person experiences Not only do they now expect the best of both worlds but they switch quickly and effortlessly between online and offline – which means brands and landlords need to join them in becoming channel agnostic the pandemic has brought about new ways of shopping such as virtual personal shopping via WhatsApp and live-stream shopping and the personalisation that these channels have offered will need to be translated into shopping in the physical world by utilising data in better and more meaningful ways the S in ESG – Sustainability will grow further as a key differentiator to create an even more positive and regenerative approach to outlet shopping – not just when developing or redeveloping centres but as an integral part of any retail experience We see an increased engagement with brand partners on sustainability issues will be needed whether it be shop-fits or brand partners’ own responsible initiatives – as well as the implementation of the CRREM tool to set targets for the reduction of energy consumption and GHG emissions – all in line with what is required from the commercial real estate industry to limit the effects of climate change Despite it being hard to gauge a clear outlook in the midst of international conflicts ongoing supply-chain issues and diminished purchasing power caused by inflation we remain optimistic about outlet sector performance Last year we saw a general rebound in retail and shoppers coming back into stores across our outlet portfolio drawn by the lure of the outlet proposition and our ability to respond quickly to changes our outlet business recovered steadily over the course of 2021 and despite the significant challenges we face in 2022 we do not expect momentum in the sector to wane rising prices mean that consumers are more value-conscious than ever and are now driven by both price particularly on the back of an extended period of restrictions The outlet business provides just what the consumer is looking for: an enticing combination of product Outlet leasing terms and conditions are particularly relevant in the current retail climate and we expect our centres’ commercial offer to remain dynamic creating an additional incentive for customers Even as we see some firms becoming more cautious when it comes to their expansion plans continue to open in dominant outlet centres and new brands are using the outlet channel to make their debut in bricks-and-mortar we are also seeing a greater number of younger-focused brands opening across our portfolio with some of our schemes increasingly targeting younger shoppers than they used to several years ago Covid-19 exacerbated the need for easy access to products and services and up-to-the-minute information and tech tools will therefore continue to play a defining role in the sector with digital services and tools such as virtual shopping and loyalty programmes helping centres to adapt to ever more digitally savvy shoppers While invisible smart tech solutions such as geolocation systems and tracking tools will continue to help analyse consumer behaviour and adapt aspects such as marketing there will be plenty of opportunity for value creation in the outlet sector as schemes adapt to the evolving ESG scenario keeping ahead of the new sustainability regulations and requirements whilst also responding to consumer expectations for sustainable and socially conscious shopping experiences Hopefully the situation in Ukraine will be resolved soon but the effects of the conflict will be felt for years Outlets have proven to be very resilient when it comes to the pandemic: domestic tourism has turned them into destinations where thanks to the easy introduction of social distancing measures But the situation in Ukraine and the growing spectre of inflation A rise in the cost of fuel and raw materials as a result of the current conflict will have an impact on any future developments and although increased inflation tends to have a positive impact Sustainability is increasingly important for investors and brands sustainable options are often not the cheapest so any increase in fuel will see sustainable alternatives come under the spotlight even more and brands should also remember that sustainability is becoming more and more important to consumers so my advice to them would be that they resist the temptation to value engineer these options out of any future schemes At Rioja Estates’ new Malmö Designer Village project we are also developing one of the first ground source heat pump systems with solar panelling as well as providing power direct to each unit Attention needs to be given to operational costs too we are looking at water efficient products across the scheme along with a wide range of sustainable facilities management initiatives such as EV fast charging points My feeling is that going forward visits to outlets are going to become increasingly experiential and this will need to be reflected in every aspect of customer service including accessibility and public transport (especially with rising fuel costs in mind) It is important to create excitement AND experiences for the consumer potentially through higher prices and increased rental revenue as a result of greater sales density Visitor numbers have been on the up and there is more and more product going into outlets there is an increasing number of investors looking at outlets and more brands coming into the market then I believe the future looks very bright for outlets outlet centres have far outperformed the wider retail sector – and there is nothing to suggest this upward trajectory is set to falter any time soon Even with inflation on the rise – coupled with the cost-of-living crisis – world-renowned flagship brands continue to signal a strong vote of confidence in the outlet model and Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger have all significantly expanded their store footprints in recent months This is evidence of the growing awareness among retailers that the shoppers who frequent outlets spend more than they would at a full-price store to take advantage of the greater value And while many outlet regulars will sadly see their disposable income ebb over the coming months an increasingly frugal consumer base will also see an influx of shoppers who ordinarily shop at full-price stores turn to outlets Our own continued success also suggests a growing preference by brands to take up space in outlet centres that are strategically located in urban centres close to public transport connections and residential areas Though travel is no longer restricted as it was during the pandemic Covid-19 has almost certainly left a long-lasting impact on consumer behaviour highlighting the obvious merits of there being a range of stores and other amenities on your doorstep the virtues of localism are only set to gain further traction – with concepts like the 15-minute city we are pioneering at Wembley Park negating the need to travel long distances to visit restaurants The use of turnover-based rent structures by outlet destinations is appealing to retailers too This shared risk inspires greater confidence in brands which appreciate the fact that the landlord has as much of a vested interest in ensuring solid sales performance as they do The driving force behind the continued success of the outlet sector will be three-pronged Not only will it be spurred on by consumers honing in on better value for money but also brands investing in their stores via upsizes and other enhancements as well as the growing appeal of turnover-based rent structures to retailers themselves A turbulent couple of years have meant that the retail industry has undergone multiple changes in a very short space of time the outlet sector has shown incredible resilience during difficult times with its fresh approaches and innovative tenants RLI takes a closer look at a selection of projects that highlight why the sector continues to be a beacon of hope for the wider market China’s leading brand of luxury designer outlets under the Italian real estate development group RDM the second Florentia Village in Southwest China after Chengdu back in February last year Florentia Village Chongqing is the first international outlet brand in the city and the seventh Florentia Village outlet location following the brand’s counterparts in Tianjin The total construction area is over 60,000sq m and accommodates more than 100 brand stores operated by Italian real estate entity RDM is set to open its first property in Vietnam this year as part of its Southeast Asian expansion plan The move comes following Florentia Village’s expansion into China over the past year with the opening of Florentia Village Chongqing The group is also looking at expanding into Indonesia with the country acting as the second location for Florentia Village in Southeast Asia TORG International has added another project to its outlet portfolio The 15,300sq m outlet will be part of a major mixed use new neighbourhood development the so-called “Confluents” including residential Located on a former industrial site of over 80ha TOM will benefit from one of the most densely populated catchments in Europe with over seven million people living within an hour as well as an above average purchasing power TOM is being created as a convivial and sustainable living space It will not only include a major leisure attraction on 6,000sq m but it will also showcase the largest urban green roof in Europe with over 8,000sq m dedicated to gardening Shoppers will simply need to walk onto the TOM roof TOM is qualifying for the BREEAM certificate of excellence for sustainably built environments Strategically located near the E19 motorway to Antwerp and Mons TOM is also at the crossroads of Belgian cities like Namur Ghant or Ostende or Lille and Roubaix in Northern France Construction of the entire project is well advanced with an opening planned for late 2023 and it is being developed by Start Concept this 27th project of McArthurGlen will be the first and only luxury Designer Outlet to the west of Paris one of the most prestigious cultural and tourist sites in France and just 45 minutes by car from the French capital their newest Designer Outlet is set to become a key attraction for its fashionable local population and for the 40 million tourists who visit Paris every year With 20,000sq m of contemporary retail space the new centre is already attracting interest from brands with 70 per cent of the 100 available units either leased or in advancec negotiations and the upcoming centre has been thoughtfully designed to bring together international fashion The centre will also be home to an artisan village an immersive destination dedicated to promoting and showcasing the very best of Norman and French craftsmanship McArthurGlen has partnered with celebrated designer to create the architectural concept for the space The Maison des Métiers d’Art has been developed in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (The CCI) and the Chamber of Crafts and Artisanship of the Eure (The CMA) Construction of the 12,500sq m first phase of Tbilisi Outlet Village situated 30 minutes outside of the Georgian capital has progressed well since the project celebrated groundbreaking in September 2021 Being developed by Georgian Outlets & Resort Group (GORG) in close collaboration with TORG International Tbilisi Outlet Village is aiming to become the number one outlet in Central and Eastern Europe Sixty per cent of the space is already leased and these include the signings of many top brands The first phase will feature 70 units with a second phase planned in the following three years that will mean the outlet will reach a total of 20,000sq m and 110 units Tbilisi Outlet Village is expected to attract more than seven million visitors in its first three years alone including a significant number of cross-border travellers from Azerbaijan The outlet’s location is particularly well suited – south-east of the capital It benefits from a strong catchment made up of Tbilisi’s 1.4 million people in a country of close to four million people Financed by the Domus Group with the support of TBC Bank it is a strategically important project for Georgia’s national economy the leading outlet operator in Spain and Poland and the second-largest operator in Europe has announced a steady recovery at its outlet business in 2021 particularly during the second half of the year as restrictions began to ease The company recorded over €909M in brand sales across its 17-centre outlet portfolio a 24 per cent like-for-like increase on 2020 and welcomed more than 35 million visitors over the course of the year Amsterdam The Style Outlets is a scheme from NEINVER and Nuveen Real Estate that features 115 units and is home to such top international brands as adidas Salomon and The Kooples and it is set across 19,000sq m the outlet centre has complied with the ‘Shop Safe Stay Safe’ guidelines drawn up in collaboration with the inspection and certification organisation SGS to ensure the safest measures against the spread of the Covid-19 virus Fashion Outlet Slovenia is being developed by HG Invest in cooperation with FOC Retail Service GmbH and Outlet Evolution Services 70 shops and several hundred new jobs will be created in two phases The first phase will be opened in 2023 with phase two scheduled for 2026 The upcoming outlet is set to be positioned directly next to the motorway exit for Šentilj on the Austrian border in the north-east of Slovenia The development will only be a half hour drive south of Graz The village atmosphere that will be created will incorporate modern and typical regional elements of Slovenia construction style and architecture The tenant mix is targeting an international feel that focuses predominantly on fashion brands This will then be backed up by offerings in market sectors covering outdoor Head of Center Management and Managing Director FOC Retail Service said: “In combination with up to 20,000sq m of rental space 1,500 parking lots and up to 70 sports and fashion brands as well as a specially-configured gastronomy concept the development will be an attractive and unique shopping destination for a full-day or weekend excursion.” VIA Outlets – Europe’s fastest growing owner-operator of premium fashion outlet destinations – is investing €17.5M in Sevilla Fashion Outlet The outlet will enjoy an extension of 2,680sq m which will create space for 17 major brands to be added to the existing roster of more than 70 stores VIA Outlets has invested a total €30M in the centre since acquiring it in 2016 The extension will include the creation of an experiential multipurpose space designed to host meetings as well as serve to give the entire commercial area a more sophisticated appearance – highlighting the beauty of the local Andalusian architecture and making reference to some of the most iconic elements and characteristic materials from the city of Seville One of the most striking aesthetic features of the project will be an innovative ventilated façade made from ceramic slats which utilises a passive natural lighting design to create feelings of spaciousness and comfort The extension to Sevilla Fashion Outlets has been designed by internationally renowned architects L35 which previously worked amomg others on the remodelling of VIA Outlets’ Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet Scandinavia’s largest professional outlet centre specialising in designer brands The first phase of Malmö Designer Village will open in the summer of 2025 while the second phase will be completed by the fall of 2027 The outlet will bring together premium fashion brands and iconic restaurants and “multi-sensory experiences,” reflecting new trends in the retail market The outlet is being built by international company Rioja Estates which opened the new McArthurGlen West Midlands Designer Outlet centre in the UK last year The total area of the first phase of the new outlet in Malmö will be 18,000sq m It will include international and unique to the market premium brands After completing the project’s second phase To ensure that the completed project represents the pinnacle of contemporary outlet retail design it has chosen to partner with experienced outlet architects HMA and award-winning Swedish architects Krook & Tjäder to ensure that Malmö Designer Village pays maximum attention to key design considerations and always remains sympathetic to its surroundings Rioja Estates is investing €120M into the project as it works towards completion Grantham Designer Outlet Village will be a state-of-the-art retail destination that will transform visitors’ shopping and leisure experience It will be the UK’s only premium outlet with a visible frontage and direct access from the UK’s 3rd busiest highway (A1) its buildings are conceived as traditional forms with contemporary finishes and high-quality shop fronts the outlet will offer a uniquely stylish retail and leisure experience for shoppers and tourists alike Phase one will consist of 89 units with an area of 193,680sq ft; phase two will add a further 94,809sq ft and 48 units A choice of dine-in or grab and go eateries combined with an array of premium fashion and lifestyle brands along with landscaped areas for relaxation and children’s play make Grantham Designer Outlet Village the ideal day out destination Easily accessible by car and public transport the scheme will also boast a VIP shopping lounge and relaxation areas to offer a premium shopping experience to guests who are members of its loyalty scheme Scotch Corner Designer Village is set to be the leading outlet and leisure destination in the north of England and it will serve an affluent shopper profile with a high volume of residents and tourists in a very accessible location in the UK’s number one tourist region outside London Being developed by Scotch Corner Richmond LLP and set to open in autumn 2023 the scheme comprises 150,000sq ft of retail space and will feature 80 boutiques the site will be home to the UK’s largest Blue Diamond lifestyle which is already fully let and will encompass 160,000sq ft The scheme is also a leisure destination with extensive landscaping The investment in Scotch Corner Designer Village is £100M for the first phase and will feature premium brands and restaurants including adidas Springfields Outlet and Leisure goes from strength to strength enjoying 16 years of growth 2021 weekly sales have consistently delivered double-digit growth up on 2019 culminating in the final week with sales up 19 per cent leisure and 25 acres of award-winning gardens is the winning formula for retail destinations today developed and asset managed by SLR Outlets for the UBS Triton Property Fund LP this combination is exactly what guests are looking for Giving everyone what they want with a perfect shopping experience set in an uplifting healthy green environment A great mix of sensory experiences coming together to deliver positivity and enhancing visitors’ mental health The latest offerings include the launch of The Parlour a superb-quality upmarket restaurant capturing the popular Afternoon Teas market and we are looking forward to even more growth in 2022 as we get ready to open phase three in spring 2024 We had a vision when we designed Springfields to combine outlet and outdoor family leisure and have improved it every year,” said Ian Sanderson Director of Springfields Outlet and Leisure and SLR Outlets The Boulevard is Northern Ireland’s only premier outlet shopping destination Situated close to the Republic of Ireland border it benefits from shopper footfall from Northern Irish capital Belfast and one of Europe’s most exciting and affluent cities The Boulevard recently welcomed global fashion brand to its impressive roster of tenants as it opened its first ever outlet store Home to more than 50 other brands including Joules as well as an Omniplex and several eateries The Boulevard is the perfect option for fashionistas and families alike and has cemented its position as one of Ireland’s fastest growing retail destinations since landlords Lotus Property bought it in 2016 In 2022 The Boulevard reached international audiences with the launch of the hotly anticipated HBO Game of Thrones Studio Tour with the attraction’s Park and Ride facility situated adjacent to the scheme Attracting upwards of 600,000 visitors per annum the Game of Thrones attraction has already made a positive impact since launch with a reported sales increase of 25.9 per cent and Average Transaction Value up 37 per cent compared to the same period in 2020 The Boulevard reported its highest month of sales on record in December 2021 as well as an annual growth in sales of 23 per cent last year The Boulevard’s already strong roster of retail brands will soon be further bolstered by the arrival of a 3,000sq m M&S Simply Food and a 4,518sq m The Range which will open on Outlet Park summer 2022 The Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall in Kuwait is set to meet heightened shopper expectations by offering a combination of high value and dynamic experiences through a mix of premium outlet shopping large format events & exhibitions and recreational leisure experiences when it opens this year The project area is spread over 350,000sq m the total GLA of the upcoming outlet is 70,000sq m and it will be home to 300 retail stores Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall is being developed by the Tamdeen Group which has consistently delivered exceptional real estate including the award winning 360 Kuwait and Al Kout with a single-minded purpose; To Build Great Places In addition to being the first hybrid outlet in the region the Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall will be the first outlet mall in Kuwait serving a catchment area of 4 million people in addition to the 2.5 million tourists that will be coming by road from Saudi Al Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall will soon be the main commercial centre in the South of Kuwait serving as the Central Business District of the area Contact us: info@rli.uk.com The Catalan capital offers a unique experience for dog lovers and their faithful companions Canine Aquapark in Barcelona: the only water park for dogs in Europe Located less than half an hour from Barcelona in an idyllic setting between La Roca del Vallés and Granollers Can Jané has become the epicenter of dog entertainment in the region This dog water park not only provides fun for the furry ones but also offers their owners a memorable and refreshing experience Aqua Park Canino is an aquatic paradise specially designed for dogs and their unique needs Its facilities include an expansive 1,000-square-meter artificial lake swim and dive in cool waters during the hot summer months windsurfing boards and boats add an exciting touch to the experience ensuring that dogs and their owners never run out of adventures The park also offers world-class land-based facilities learn and stay active in a safe and stimulating environment The Aqua Park Canino is not only about fun for dogs but also provides a complete relaxation and entertainment space for their owners While the dogs have fun in the water and in the play areas owners can relax in the Chill Out area with umbrellas and sun loungers The park also has a restaurant that offers a variety of gastronomic options and even sweet and savory crepes for dessert lovers the park’s bar offers refreshing beverages and snacks so that both the furry ones and their owners can stay hydrated and satisfied The canine Aquapark is concerned about the safety and well-being of all visitors Rules and recommendations have been established to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe experience in the park These include restrictions on the number of dogs per owner the prohibition of swimming in human pools and the recommendation to limit play time in the water to protect dogs’ pads the park offers grooming and changing facilities to keep dogs clean and comfortable after a day of water fun The water park is a refreshing oasis where dogs can release their energy and enjoy a unique experience in the company of their 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Created by JEZZ Media You can read this article in 3 minutesTrans.INFO Vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes will today be subject to various restrictions on two stretches of Spain's AP-7 motorway while similar restrictions will apply on the C-32 and B-23 this Sunday Photo: Jorge Franganillo / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 The information regarding the restrictions was published by Belgium’s road transport association (Febetra) among others vehicles weighing more than 7.5 tonnes must travel in the right lane The measure will come into force today as follows: Photo: Jorge Franganillo / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Sabina Koll Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 GXO to manage Northern Italy transport operations for PRG retail groupPölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 The Ecostra/Magdus Factory Outlet Centre Performance Report is based on the results of the brands present in at least three European outlet centres focusing on the performances of diverse locations Some 85 names are thus taken into account in this ranking the youth coach of Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal believes that Yamal is already a better player than Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe and he confidently predicts that the forward will win the Ballon d’Or award within the next six years Yamal’s journey at Barcelona began at the tender age of seven which is the entry-level for young footballers Yamal played for a club named CF La Torreta balancing his time between school and junior football teams he visited La Torreta in La Roca del Valles to participate in social events and despite his decade-long tenure at Barcelona The club officials were deeply touched by his connection with the club and its young players they presented him with a shirt and a shield from the club Diaz, who is also the coordinator at CF La Torreta, shared his thoughts in an interview with SPORT He expressed immense pride and joy about Yamal’s progress it is a huge satisfaction to have Lamine here “He has always been a very respectful and formal boy and he is still the same he knows where he is and what he wants,” said Diaz Díaz beamed with pride as he reflected on Yamal’s journey from a small club to becoming one of the brightest stars at Barcelona and in the national team He possesses a unique blend of physical attributes reminiscent of both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Achieving what he has at just 16 years old is extraordinary “This current Barcelona team is different from previous years When asked if Lamine Yamal is already at the level of Mbappe the Frenchman has a lot of publicity because he will sign for Madrid but the future goes through Lamine Yamal.” Yamal’s story is not just about his impressive skills and potential but also about his humble beginnings and the support he received along the way His commitment to his roots and the high praise from his former coach paint a picture of a young footballer destined for greatness Lamine Yamal seems poised to make a significant impact on the world of football The plague of the tick Hyalomma lusitanicum is worrying for its rapid expansion and already affects a good part of the metropolitan area of Barcelona A pandemic… of ticks. The plague of Hyalomma lusitanicum has awakened alerts due to the speed with which it is spreading in Catalonia Unknown until a few years ago in the territory its growth has skyrocketed in recent times and could threaten to become a public health issue This parasite feeds on the blood of its victim and although its bite does not cause acute pain it is worrying because it can transmit serious diseases such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever tick-borne encephalitis or relapsing fever The reasons for its expansion are, on the one hand, the favorable climatic conditions whose populations are out of control in towns like Gavà or the whole Collserola mountain range lusitanicum was limited to 31 municipalities a recent study published in the Butlletí de la Institució Catalana d’Història Natural reveals that in December 2024 the tick had already been detected in 81 municipalities: 55 in the province of Barcelona (28 of them in its metropolitan area) and 26 in Tarragona individuals of this species have been detected in the following municipalities of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona: s: Badalona Ticks usually hide in natural areas among tall bushes it is recommended to avoid areas with abundant undergrowth during excursions apply mosquito repellent and perform thorough body checks after outdoor activities It is also advisable to keep an eye on pets such as dogs when we go for a walk with them in areas potentially infected by this tick the Generalitat de Catalunya recommends to remove it quickly and go to a health professional to avoid complications denies that ticks represent a public health problem at the moment for Catalonia has explained that it is “rare” that ticks bite people and that they transmit some disease and has invited the Catalans to continue walking in the mountains and carrying out activities in the forests Online Magazine of the International Habitat Portal Magazine Our products Legal Notice Data Protection Cookie Policy Taking a dip after a meal is one of life's pleasures and we bring it to you with this list of restaurants with swimming pools Stay out of the water or you’ll get a digestion attack One of the quintessential maternal phrases is the symbol of a childhood where eating and bathing went hand in hand in summer and finding oneself freshly eaten in front of the water is no longer so common View this post on Instagram We may never have the opportunity to stay at one of the luxurious Hilton hotels but we may be able to enjoy lunch or dinner at one of their restaurants View this post on Instagram We have already told you about La Roca Village and you probably already know this great outlet on the outskirts of Barcelona is that its interior also houses a restaurant with pool and embers that will turn your afternoon at La Roca in a round (and cool) plan The menu has a very high level, with many grilled meat dishes josper’s where there is also a swimming pool where you can swim while waiting for your dishes to arrive If you also want to accompany your meal with a swim in the pool, you will have to pay an extra (15 euros for adults, 11 euros for children) to access the swimming pool of the club, a few meters from the restaurant and, in this way, happiness will be complete. Sandwiches, daily menus at 9,20 or 7,20 and a paella menu for 15 euros. With that, plus the ticket to the pool complex if you are not a member, you have enough to spend the day eating, as they say, with your feet in the water. 📍Avinguda de L’Estadi 30-38 Barcelona Restaurant a piscines Bernat Picornell View this post on Instagram Half an hour’s drive is enough to get to a restaurant complex with swimming pools where you can have a great time on Sundays. In Martorell, the Aqqua restaurant is part of the municipal swimming pools of Martorell, with a terrace right in front of the water. At lunch, again, daily and weekend menus with Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine to spend a great weekend eating and bathing. View this post on Instagram Wet deck, and sunny deck. The two decks of the Wela Hotel give you the opportunity to take a dip and have a bite to eat while feeling, for a moment, like the wealthy tourists who overlook the city from this hotel built over the sea, and not, as usual, like the locals who look down on them from below. Of course, you will have to pay for it. The ticket costs about 50 euros (food apart), which includes access, sun lounger, towel and a drink and, of course, great views over the Barcelona coastline.