The private Christmas street of Premià de Mar does not stop growing and already has five houses 300,000 LEDs and an electric train to go through it That is the case of the house of Francisco García,a neighbor of Premià de Mar who has converted the facade of his home (and that of his neighbors) with 300,000 LED bulbs making it a Christmas attraction in its own right in the municipality neighbors and visitors to this quiet town in the Maresme region a neighbor passionate about Christmas decorations decided to transform his house with lights and decorations Inspired by the light shows in Plaça Catalunya and the windows of the Corte Inglés he saw when he arrived in Barcelona at the age of 14 Garcia not only turned his home into an attraction but also spread his enthusiasm to other neighbors and Francisco hopes to add two more next year visitors can also enjoy an electric train that runs down the street This detail adds a touch of nostalgia and fun for the little ones who can’t help but marvel at the Christmas atmosphere The success of this fantasy has grown so much that the Local Police is already forced to close the traffic to ensure the safety of the attendees which have been installing their own Christmas lights for some years There are several ways to get to this Christmas street from Barcelona with Line R1 of Rodalies (Renfe) to Premià de Mar station which leaves us a few minutes walk from the street leaves from the intersection of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Passeig de Gràcia and takes half an hour to get there take the C-31 or N-II towards Mataró and exit at Premià de Mar Italy and Spain join cold-case initiative after launch last year of Operation Identify Me Police have expanded a cold-case campaign aimed at identifying dozens of women who were murdered or who died in suspicious circumstances across Europe taking in three new countries and more than doubling the number of cases The international policing organisation Interpol said on Tuesday that forces from France, Italy and Spain had joined those in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, which last year launched Operation Identify Me to help name 22 female victims The appeal has so far elicited more than 1,800 tips from the public, Interpol said, and led last November to the identification of the body of Rita Roberts a British woman with a distinctive flower tattoo whose remains were found in Antwerp in 1992 The inclusion of cold cases from the operation’s three new participating countries and the addition of several more from its founding members brought the number of victims whose identities were being actively sought to 46 “Our goal is simple,” said Interpol’s secretary general That is why we are appealing to the public.” The Identify Me website includes details of each case and facial reconstructions of some of the women as well as images of individual items including jewellery and clothing discovered at the sites where the women’s remains were found Details include information from so-called black notices including location; biometric data such as DNA fingerprints and facial images; dental charts; physical descriptions Each case has a distinctive name chosen by police. One of the oldest is “the girl with the 10-pence coin” whose body was found in November 1982 in Le Cellier Believed to be about 16 years old at the time of her death she carried a British 10-pence coin and a metal keyring in the shape of Napoleon Free newsletterA digest of the morning's main headlines from the Europe edition emailed direct to you every week day Interpol said the six countries were also sharing analytical capabilities and advanced forensic methods which could help uncover clues about the victims’ origins “Even the smallest piece of information can be vital,” Stock said or a shared story – the smallest detail could help uncover the truth The public could be the key to unlocking a name Interpol is launching a public campaign on Tuesday to try to identify 46 women whose bodies were found in six European countries years ago in suspicious circumstances that lead one to believe that many could have been killed. One of them is a young woman between 25 and 30 years old whose body was located on July 9, 2019 off the coast of Santa Eulària, in Ibiza. The woman was one meter sixty, with white skin, brown hair and blue eyes, without tattoos or scars, as detailed in her Interpol file. Likewise, it is specified that she was not wearing jewelry, only a black swimsuit in two parts with white paisley print. According to Interpol, the woman was found by the occupants of a boat that was anchored 150 meters off the coast of Santa Eulària. Apparently, she had recently drowned. None of the boats that were anchored in the area alerted of her absence and no report of her disappearance was filed in the following days. It is believed that on the day of his death he had left in a black van to work on a boat for wealthy Middle Eastern clients. An investigation by the Balearic Homicide Unit in 2022-2023 established that she was a sex worker in the Platja d’en Bossa area, presumably of Romanian nationality, but of Hungarian origin. She frequented some nightclubs in the area. She was considered introverted (this is the name she receives in the file) because she hardly spoke with others, Interpol states in the file of the young woman posted on its website. Her acquaintances did not know her name. She was usually accompanied by a slim blonde transvestite who also frequented the area. This operation that seeks to obtain results through citizen collaboration is a new stage of the ‘Identify Me’ initiative that the international police agency itself launched in May 2023 with the aim of naming 22 deceased women. At the time, the response of some 1,800 people led to the identification of Rita Roberts, a British woman who had disappeared in the city of Cardiff and whose family had not heard from her since May 1992. Her body was discovered in Antwerpin Belgium, on June 3 of that year. Interpol sources have explained to EFE that the operation, which in its initial stage involved Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, has been extended to France, Italy and Spain due to the interest of the member countries. For each of the 46 unsolved cases, certain information about the women is published, including images of objects such as jewelry and clothing found at the sites where the bodies were found, and for some, facial reconstructions have been made. Of the six bodies found in Spain, one is of a woman found on February 6, 2009 near a forest road on Mount Archanda, near Bilbao; another of one wearing an owl-shaped ring who was on the M-127 road, north of Madrid, when she was found on March 26, 2007. Three of the bodies were found in the province of Barcelona: one of a 23-25 year old woman on January 27, 1999 in a hotel room in Premià de Mar; another of a 25-30 year old woman found on the side of a rural road in Malgrat de Mar on November 3, 2003; and the third also of a 20-25 year old woman wearing pink on July 2, 2005 at kilometer 84 of the Vila road in Viladecans. For each of the 46 women in this operation Interpol has issued what is called a “black notice”, addressed to police in other member states, in an attempt to gather information about the bodies and determine the circumstances of the death. These notices usually contain information about the location where the body was found, biometric data (such as profiles, DNA, fingerprints or facial images), dental examinations, physical descriptions of clothing or other items. With ‘Identify Me’, some of this information from the notices is made public with a clear objective, according to Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock: “To identify the deceased women, to provide answers to the families and to enable the victims to obtain justice.” Stock stressed in a statement that, as police work has so far failed to solve these cases, “we call on the public to join us in this work. Your help can change everything. “Even the smallest piece of information – he adds – can be essential to solve these cases in suspense. Whether it is a memory, a clue or an anecdote, the smallest detail can help uncover the truth. Citizenship can be the key to finding out a name or a past event and to obtaining justice after a long time.” Interpol has posted information about each of the women on its website (www.interpol.int/IM) and is asking anyone with information to contact police. Waking up to pick up your mail in The Hague and learning about a 25% discount at the newest Zeeman store is quite normal with advertising brochures The problem is that the new store opening is located a mere 1,500 kilometers away The Dutch chain will open its new store in Premià de Mar The text, written fully in Catalan, reads 'Benvinguts al nou Zeeman de Premià de Mar' (Welcome to Premià de Mar's new Zeeman) and offers a 25% "descompte d'obertura" (opening discount). After receiving the brochure in their mailbox, a social media user shared a picture, saying he "would prefer a Dutch brochure." A spokesperson said to Catalan News there had been a mistake, as the "two leaflets had been exchanged between Spain and the Netherlands." "It was a mistake of the printing company, as they accidentally mixed the leaflets of Premià de Mar with ones from a new opening in the Netherlands," these sources said. "Luckily, it was a small quantity," they said before adding that residents in The Netherlands will receive the correct brochure during the week. Meanwhile, residents in Premià de Mar were left empty-handed, as the Dutch leaflet was not delivered to the Catalan municipality. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone the Social Action Fund (SAF) held an event presenting the resolution of its second call promoted by the Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família Foundation The event featured Ex-officio President Cardinal Joan Josep Omella i Omella who led the event and gave the closing remarks; Mr Esteve Camps Mr Jaume Solé and Mr Guillem López Casanovas members of the Social Action Fund Committee and Junta Constructora de la Sagrada Família trustees; Mr Xavier Martínez director of Culture and Social/Educational Actions They were accompanied by the grant recipients A total of 94 organisations from the third sector The SAF aims to jointly fund social projects and initiatives promoted by non-profit organisations that strive to cover the needs and demands of society today Interest in this programme continues to grow: this time 530 projects registered and 269 of those were considered eligible A total of 94 organisations have been awarded grants 27.66% of the jointly funded projects are working to fight poverty and social exclusion 26.60% in the field of health and personal autonomy An impact of €3.5 million in 26 towns in the Archdiocese of Barcelona The amount awarded in this second call went to organisations in 26 cities Funding for the Social Action Fund comes in part from the Foundation’s surplus so the consolidation of economic recovery in recent years is allowing the Junta Constructora de la Sagrada Família to continue this initiative A total of €3.5 million was allocated for this second call and as Sagrada Família General Director Xavier Martínez announced today nearly €5 million has been allocated for the 2025 call 40% more than the second call and twice as much as the first call “This second call has gone very well and has encouraged us to continue the initiative with the same enthusiasm as the first year There will be nearly €5 million for the 2025 call And the big news is that we’ve expanded the geographic scope of the SAF programme including the dioceses of Terrassa and Sant Feliu which are suffragan sees of the Archdiocese of Barcelona covering an area that is home to five million people SAF continues to grow and have a positive impact on our communities.” The committee is drawing up the calendar and working so projects can submit applications before the end of the year the Cardinal encouraged the organisations to continue working to help the poor and build a fairer All the details of this call are available HERE.  We use our own and third-party cookies to improve this website as well as collect and analyze access data By clicking on 'OK' you accept the use of your data for these purposes You can modify this consent whenever you wish Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The future of the beaches of Barcelona and Tarragona is uncertain and some Catalan municipalities remain divided over the contribution of sand as a measure to recover them has invested 5.3 million euros in the last three years to recover the beaches All in response to the Gloria storm in 2020 and the subsequent torrential rains that also affected the coast much of the added sand has been engulfed by the sea In fact, the Director General of Climate Change of the Generalitat, Mireia Boya, believes that the loss of sand will be the natural dynamic in many places and some beaches will disappear Boya considers that adding sand is “throwing money away” and that the inevitable process of sand loss should be assumed since the sea level will continue to rise and beaches will become shorter and shorter the Ministry admits that the contribution of sand is a temporary and momentary measure but maintains it because several municipalities request it It is also more environmentally friendly than some construction sites The contribution of sand to recover the beaches divides the Catalan municipalities Some mayors are calling for it as a measure to save the summer season Boya also criticizes the “economic interest” that focuses this strategy on avoiding the natural process of sand loss Storms and coastal erosion are a problem that worries the inhabitants of the Catalan coast significant state investments have been made to protect the beaches the effects of storms are a source of concern especially due to the proximity between the beach and the train tracks Although more durable and ecological possibilities are being studied the towns most affected by coastal erosion Coastal erosion is a complex and delicate problem that requires the collaboration of different agencies and the implementation of appropriate and environmentally friendly measures The contribution of sand is a measure that can be effective in the short term It is therefore necessary to continue working on the search for more durable and sustainable solutions that will ensure the long-term protection of beaches and the environment It appears that extra sand is the most feasible and effective measure at this time 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Over 200 singers perform in Barcelona's L'Auditori classical music venue ahead of shows in Lloret de Mar, Castelló d’Empuries, and Premià de Dalt ACN | Barcelona One of the UK's largest ‘Classical Chorus’ is touring around Catalonia the Hertfordshire group performed on Saturday evening in Barcelona’s L’Auditori classical music venue.  Their repertoire included classics from Vivaldi which they sang in the first half-time of the show.  the Chorus sang soundtracks from movies such as La La Land Organizers of L’Auditori’s performance sum the experience as a "musical path" across some of the most renowned melodies.  Hertfordshire's classical chorus has around 180 amateur members under Abigail Harris’ direction Having a previous experience in singing is not required to be part of the group and they rehearse twice a month to learn technical concepts and diverse coral arrangements.  over 800 spectators enjoyed the show of a group that has performed in Harrow Boarding School the choir sang in Venice’s Saint Mark’s Basilica mass and improvised a concert in Garda’s lake in Italy After the group’s performance on Saturday in Barcelona the chorus will do free shows until Monday night in the seaside towns of Castelló d’Empúries and Lloret de Mar v1.1.0. 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All rights reserved. saw a total of 130 million passengers use its services in 2023 a rise of 19.5% compared to the year before.  This rise is equivalent to 21 million more passengers using the service in the entire year compared with 2022.  The vast majority of these commuters used to service linking Barcelona with 120 million in total - the highest such figure for the Catalan capital since 2006 when 122.8 million used the service.  The data also means that passenger figures exceed those recorded before the pandemic by 1.35 million 9.8 million passengers used the regional services last year the last full year before the pandemic hit The regional record high figure is from 2011 As a means to temper soaring inflation in mid-2022 the Spanish government made all commuter and medium-range trains free for users.  In addition to helping ease the cost-of-living crisis authorities also wanted to promote the use of public transport The measure is still in effect for the full year 2024 and anyone who wants a free ticket can obtain the pass at Rodalies machines in train stations.  but this will automatically be refunded into the same account as the card used to purchase it or else exchanged for €10 cash at certain train stations if paid for in cash.  Catalans can travel across the territory using up to 15 different routes operated by Renfe several beach towns, mountainous areas or even travel to some of the other cities in Catalonia or in the neighboring regions of Aragon and Valencia Rodalies has nine different train lines that can bring users to places such as the southern beaches of Castelldefels It does not matter how long the journey takes as all trips will be free of charge.  Gerard Escaich Folch | Barcelona Connecting north to south and east to west Catalonia’s Rodalies train lines move millions of passengers every month travelers will enjoy free trips as the tickets will be fully subsidized by the Spanish government.  Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez made tickets for short and medium-distance trains run by state-owned operator Renfe free for four months.  Passengers will have to pay a €10 deposit for short-distance tickets and €20 for medium-distance ones These fees will be returned automatically four months later if tickets are used at least 16 times.  Catalans can travel across the territory using up to 15 different routes operated by Renfe All of them will be free allowing people to visit Barcelona or even travel to some of the other cities in Catalonia or in the neighboring regions of Aragon and Valencia Rodalies has nine different train lines that can bring users to places such as the southern beaches of Castelldefels To the north, beaches accessible by train include but are not limited to Sant Adrià de Besos, Badalona, Masnou, Premià de Mar, Arenys de Mar, Canet de Mar, and Blanes. Travelers will have to take the R1 train line in this case, the oldest one built in Catalonia that is currently in danger due to climate change.  But trains were not only built to go to the beach but also to stop in some of the biggest cities around the territory the R2N line also stops in El Prat de Llobregat another city south of the Catalan capital.  While the R2S has stations in Castelldefels Other big cities reachable by train include Ripoll and Puigcerdà (R3) in the northern mountains; as well as Vic (R3) Students going to the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) by Rodalies R7 will also benefit from the free ride The other six Renfe-operated train lines in Catalonia are named ‘Regionals’ and are medium-distance covering several important destinations in the territory from the northern town of Portbou on the coast right before the French border These lines are all those named ‘R’ and followed by a double-digit as opposed to the Rodalies ones that only have one number With these train lines, travelers will even be able to cross the French border and visit Cerbère for free with the R11 line those going by train can stop in some Costa Brava areas such as Figueres Other interesting spots include the largest amusement park in Catalonia and other major cities such as Tarragona (R14 Regional lines also have a Regional Express option reducing the number of stations the train stops at Renfe’s high-speed trains are not included in the subsidized tickets as some areas in Spain do have a price reduction in these services AVEs in Catalonia go from Figueres-Vilafant before crossing to the neighboring region of Aragon.  Despite the speed and making it possible to travel around the territory easily there are only five stations across Catalonia: aside from the northern one and the one in Lleida All public transport in Barcelona’s metropolitan area is combined, meaning one traveler can use the same ticket for bus This will complicate things for those who desire to travel for free during the last months of 2022 and live in Barcelona Rodalies will be the only transport service free of charge users taking the metro or the bus will still have to pay depending on the ticket they acquire.  It will only be possible to travel for free if you only ride Rodalies and then finish your commute by walking But if you need to take the metro or the bus you will still end up having to use a ticket not necessary to get a free ticket for half of your journey as the already reduced one will also be usable in Rodalies.  non-Barcelona residents will see a huge change in their travel expenses from September to December.  Rodalies will be free whether you use them for five minutes or for over two hours people living outside the first zone of the metropolitan area ticket fares will have cheaper journeys The Fire Department responded to 46 calls about the storm that descended upon Catalonia overnight.  Most of the incidents came from the metropolitan area and coastal region around Barcelona.  The most notable incident was the flooding of the N-2 highway in Santa Susanna. Emergency services received warning at 3.46 am and activated four crews as the road was completely flooded.  Civil Protection reported that due to the flood, the road was closed and a detour was been activated, while other roads were cut for a brief period because of landslides, but the situations have since been solved. Most of the calls to firefighters were because of flooding in homes or leaks.  According to the Fire Department, homes in Arenys de Mar, Premià de Mar, Cornellà, El Masnou, and Cabrera were attended to, but no injuries were reported.  The 112 emergency telephone has received a total of 75 calls, with the majority in the Barcelonès county.  The bulk of this morning's intense rains passed without any major incidents.  Some trees in the Catalan capital also fell, while there were reports of power outages in the city also.  During the night several storms hit the central coast and the Maresme county saw the most intense extreme weather.  According to data from Meteocat and Civil Protection, in Teià, 88.7 mm of rainfall was recorded.  Between 8 pm on Tuesday and the early hours of Wednesday, the Cabrils station accumulated 73.7 mm, the Prat de Llobregat station saw 58.1 mm, Barcelona's port station saw 42.2 mm, while Barcelona's Raval station recorded 33.4 mm.  On the contrary, there are stations, such as the Fabra Observatory in Barcelona, which did not record any rain. Failed traffic lights, stopped trains and an interrupted tennis tournament: a massive power blackout hit the Iberian Peninsula on Monday afternoon. Millions of people were affected by the blackout in large parts of Spain and Portugal on the mainland. The good news: the supply has now been restored in several areas in the north, south and west of the peninsula, reported the Spanish electricity grid operator Red Eléctrica on the X platform. Regions such as Catalonia, Aragon, the Basque Country, Galicia, Asturias, Navarre and Castile are now supplied again. There are also other areas in Madrid and Valencia, among others. More than 20 percent of the electricity demand on the peninsula has already been restored. However, the complete restoration could still take some time. "Until the power supply is restored, we will experience a few critical hours", said Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a televised address following a meeting of the National Security Council. According to the Federal Network Agency, there is no reason to fear a large-scale power outage in Germany as there was in Spain and Portugal. "A large-scale, long-lasting blackout is unlikely in Germany," the authority in Bonn told the German Press Agency in response to an inquiry. The German power grid is designed to be redundant. In concrete terms, this means that one line could always fail and another line would take over. EU Council President: No evidence of cyber attack According to a dpa reporter, most stores and restaurants in Premià de Mar near Barcelona and other places in Spain have closed. Stores selling perishable goods and ice cream parlors in particular were waiting for the power supply to be restored. "We can hold out for a few more hours, then the ice cream will be liquid," said a saleswoman in an ice cream parlor in Premià de Mar. The word "Luz", Spanish for electricity, is part of almost every conversation between people on the street. Neighbors shout the latest news and rumors to each other from balcony to balcony. "And how am I supposed to cook now?" asks a housewife in Premià de Mar. Although she and her husband have solar panels on their roof, this is of no use to them, as the system only works when the grid is in operation. A neighbor invites everyone to cook at her place - on her gas stove. The Masters 1000 tennis tournament in Madrid had to be interrupted due to the power cut. Trains at a standstill, traffic lights down Traffic and transportation on the southern European peninsula was disrupted in large parts. According to the Spanish railroad company Renfe, the "entire national electricity network" was down at 12.30 p.m. (local time) - trains at all stations were at a standstill and did not depart. A resumption of medium and long-distance services is currently not foreseeable, Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente announced on Platform X. Spain's airport operator Aena also reported "incidents" due to the blackout. Emergency generators are active. Passengers should contact their respective airline with any questions, as there may be problems with onward travel on the ground. Television images from the country's major airports broadcast by RTVE showed stranded passengers, stationary escalators and moving walkways as well as lowered roller shutters. According to the Spanish newspaper "El País", the massive blackout was limited to the mainland. Reporters reported that the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands, which belong to the country, were not affected. Neighboring Portugal also experienced a widespread blackout, from the north to the south of the country, reported the broadcaster RTP. Portugal's Defense Minister Nuno Melo called on the population to remain calm. The blackout in Portugal was caused by a fault in the Spanish power grid, which was due to a "rare atmospheric phenomenon", reported the Portuguese broadcaster RTP and the British broadcaster Sky News, among others, citing the Portuguese power grid operator REN. Operations are being gradually restored, with priority being given to the safety and stability of the grid. The complete normalization of the grid could take up to a week "due to the complexity of the phenomenon". In the small state of Andorra, located in the Pyrenees, the power outage lasted only a few seconds, reported its energy supplier FEDA on X. The outage was caused on the Spanish side and electricity was restored immediately thanks to the "automatic reconnection with the line coming from France". France was also affected by the blackout in the meantime. The electricity grid operator RTE wrote that households in the French part of the Basque Country were without power for a few minutes. However, the supply was restored. Parece que tuviste problemas para darte de alta como socio/a en elDiario.es. Termina el proceso en solo unos minutos. Te necesitamos más que nunca. Tus datos de pago son erróneos o incompletos. Actualiza tus datos para renovar la cuota y no causar baja como socio/a de elDiario.es Source: Ministry of Ecological Transition, Cadaster Source: official videos from emergency services, Europa Press, EFE Source: Ministry of Ecological Transition, Cadaster, Murcia Local Police, Europa Press Source: Ministry of Ecological Transition, Cadaster, Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar Source: Ministry of Ecological Transition, Copernicus, EFE photo (Javier Cebollada) Check if your house or building is located within a flood risk area Necesitamos tu apoyo económico para hacer un periodismo riguroso y con valores sociales Deferr considers himself to be an ordinary person and enjoys going to the beach, fishing and surfing, among other things. Regarding the countries he has visited, he cannot choose a favourite among them. There are a lot of beautiful places to visit and Deferr does not like borders, “they are something that humans invented in order to separate us and I do not like that”, he says. You have competed since you were a child, have you ever thought having a career in any other sport? It has been a fast progression since I was five. I had never thought about doing anything else until I was ten, when I had some problems with a coach and I considered quitting. But then he was replaced and I decided to come back. I have always had it pretty clear that I wanted to be a gymnast. What did you feel when competing as a child? I felt like I could do things that others could not. I could control my body and I knew that I wouldn’t get hurt because, for example, I could do a double somersault. It also gave me confidence; jumping gave me a lot of confidence. Did you have any kind of ritual before doing a programme? I have always slept, even in competitions. When I used to wake up, I would have a cold shower for twenty minutes and then I started to feel the energy. I have always done this in the important moments of my life, even this year when I participated in the TV programme Splash. It has always helped me to concentrate and to prepare myself for the competition. Firstly, jumping from a diving board was a new experience, and then there was the money: it was perfect. There also were the people I met. They are incredible and it was a surprise to keep in touch with them after finishing the program. How has your life changed since you have retired? Initially, it was difficult. It was strange because I had many hours of free time and I did not know what to do with myself, but then I found my place. Before announcing my retirement, I spent two years sitting on my sofa thinking of what to do. Finally I retired, and now I believe I chose the right option. Even though I think that I could have fought for the medal in the London Olympic Games, I had already done so three times and it was not worth the effort; the motivation was different too. What does training give you that competition does not? Less pain, my body doesn’t hurt now. Basically, it provides me with the same as when I competed but without pain. If I injure myself I don’t need time to recover because I don’t have to compete. Do you now intend not to be strict like your previous coaches? I hadn’t thought about that but I have always believed that it’s not necessary to be very strict or dictatorial. This is not a dictatorship. Children and adolescents are training for many hours every day and they do it because they want to. We must do our job as well we possibly can. It’s great. I have learnt a lot and I continue learning today. At the moment I am learning to teach and I see that children make progress because the teaching techniques I use are the right ones. Emergency services confirm that one woman died after suspected gas explosion in a block of flats near Barcelona Local Saturnino Martin said: “It was like something out of a film a huge noise and then a shower of glass.” 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 to ride donkeys and to discover the legacy of the Indianos Here's a 48-hour trip to Maresme that's ideal if you're going with kids you'll still have a great time with this itinerary Whether you want to ride a donkey or discover the Roman or Indiano past of the area you won't be hearing anyone complaining of being bored IN COLLABORATION WITH BARCELONA ÉS MOLT MÉS AND THE DIPUTACIÓ DE BARCELONA © Manel CuestaYour adventure begins by finding the road connecting Dosrius with Canyamars. There, inside the boundaries of the Montnegre-Corredor Natural Park, a side road will lead you to Rukimon a park that's home to all the donkey breeds found on the Iberian Peninsula you'll see how easy it is to make friends with this docile animal capable of carrying heavy loads with ease The company organises donkey rides for the whole family A great place to spend a pleasant afternoon and to start the getaway off on the right foot (or should we say hoof) The only port in Maresme county is in Arenys de Mar and it's a pleasure to stroll among the boats and the nets bundled up on the docks to watch the vessels coming and going followed by flocks of seagulls the harbour also offers nautical activities scuba-diving courses for beginners and rentals of captained boats A fun and original option for a family outing is a fishing trip which takes about four hours and even includes the chance to swim in the open sea the port has many excellent restaurants to choose from; as you might imagine they specialise in seafood dishes with the fresh catches of the day Staying in Arenys de Mar, you move back onto terra firma. The town forms part of the Network of 'Indiano' Municipalities, and it's easy to see why as you walk down from the top of Arenys, following the course of the famous water channel in order to discover the legacy of the Indianos from one end of the town to the other Arenys was the point of departure for many Indianos the adventurers who voyaged across the Atlantic in the 18th and 19th centuries to seek their fortune and some of which are still inhabited while others form part of the municipal heritage.Perhaps Arenys’ most famous Indiano was Josep Xifré the very same who gave his name to the Porxos d’en Xifré in Barcelona (Passeig d'Isabel II In his hometown of Arenys Xifré funded a hospital for the poor a large building in which his mausoleum was also built Although this is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular constructions on this route Don’t forget to take a look at the Sinera Cemetery either a lovely site immortalised in the verses of Salvador Espriu and closely linked to this afternoon’s walk as some of its majestic vaults are the final resting places for the Indianos of Arenys During the same period when some of Arenys citizens were embarking for America, other locals stayed in the port town to earn a living in the textile industry, one of the region’s great economic engines for decades. Proof of this can be found in the former gas factory in Premià de Mar, home to the Printing Museum Spain’s only museum specialising in textile printing This morning's itinerary will give you a fascinating insight into the history of the technique the chemistry of the trade and the art of manual fabric printing It also explains how the printing process became industrialised completing a very educational visit which begins with the clothes of the ladies returning to Catalonia in the 18th century They were actually the trigger for the Industrial Revolution here moulds and original tools from each stage of the sector’s evolution When you leave the museum, we recommend taking a stroll around the town so you can look at the Sant Cristòfol Church, the Neoclassical buildings such as the Masia Ribas or the Noucentist constructions like Can Roure. What's more, in 2015 Premià de Mar opened its very own Roman Museum to exhibit the unearthed part of a singular octagonal building situated in a Roman villa Originally this would have served as a reception pavilion for someone high up on the social scale but later on it became a centre for wine production Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebooktwitterspotifytiktokAbout us Contact us Time Out Worldwide wearing the shirt Cristiano Ronaldo wore for eight of the nine years he spent at Real Madrid until his departure this summer that Raúl González Blanco wore for the 16 years before that and Emilio Butragueño wore for the 12 years before that “I told him to stick it in the top corner,” the manager said jokingly In the dying minutes against Roma on Wednesday Mariano smashed a shot that tore past Robin Olsen and Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto’o when he was growing up He joined Real from third-tier Badalona in 2011 playing for Real C and then their second team His manager there was Zinedine Zidane – and it was Zidane who intervened when his contract was running down with only six months left and little sign that he would continue having played only 115 minutes in the league he was sold to Lyon at the end of the season for €8m I would have listened for sure,” he said – but Madrid convinced him Reports suggested the striker had turned Real down but Mariano publicly announced: “You can’t say no to Real Madrid.” Furious Sevilla saw him slip through their fingers Real forfeited the share they would have received and paid the remaining 65% presenting him with his new shirt at the end of August “The kit man asked which shirt I wanted and I said seven,” he said scored for their national team against Haiti in March 2013 but has decided not to continue in the hope of playing for Spain “I’d love to play for Spain; I’m going to work so that one day Lopetegui calls me,” he told El País in November last year Lopetegui was then Spain’s manager; by the time the call came this summer “I was super-nervous when he rang,” Mariano said but the conversation was convincing; Lopetegui told Mariano that despite the players ahead of him and there was a touch of impatience from some Real’s play had improved but some felt they lacked a predator to make it pay when Mariano went to warm up there was a huge cheer and another accompanied him on to the pitch a bluntness about his response to the shirt that fits the way he plays – even if of respect for Ronaldo and everything he has done and for all those who have worn this shirt.” Raúl and Butragueno have been the previous occupants but if there is a Real player that comes to mind watching him the forward who one season scored 38 league goals Mariano had taken eight shots as a Real player and scored from five according to Opta; it is six from nine now There is something about him that recalls Bill Shankly’s remark to Ian St John: “If you’re not sure what to do with the ball just pop it in the net and we’ll discuss your options afterwards.” Only Mariano is not likely to “pop” the ball anywhere; he is more likely to bludgeon it “I’m going to keep this shirt for ever,” he said Different kinds of meat are cooked with hot coal at El Paller restaurant in Premia de Mar According to county public health officers over 100 people are hospitalized in county government hospitals and others in private hospitals at Kagio and Kerugoya who is recuperating at Kiaga health centre recounted  how they slaughtered a bull on Sunday for celebrations and some worshippers started seeking medical attention on Monday "I have brought my wife and my two grandchildren here to seek medical attention as we are not feeling well," Mutemi noted Saran Njiraini added that she suffered a severe headache while all her children started diarrhea and took them to hospital where they are in stable condition Moses Nyaga said he could not understand what went wrong as the meat was inspected by the local veterinary officer "We are being informed by the public health officers  to inform all those people who feasted on the cow meat to visit the nearest health centre  and that is why I'm here at Kagio Nursing Home.' Nyaga said.  Over 40 worshippers of Mukanduini ACK flocked Kiaga Health Centre on Tuesday evening seeking medical attention as some were writhing in pain Public health officers intervened and called for an ambulance where three were rushed to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital others suspect that the maize they used to cook ugali had aflatoxin "We took the maize from the church to the local maize mill and used the flour to cook the ugali I wonder whether the maize was affected by aflatoxin," Phillis Nyaga said Kirinyaga's deputy Public Health Officer Peter Irungu has noted that public health officers will ensure all people believed to have consumed the meat seek medical attention Barcelona : One person died and 14 people were injured in an explosion in a block of flats in a Spanish seaside resort near Barcelona early Sunday It was not immediately clear what caused the blast which took place in the residential building in Premia de Mar a resort town some 25 kilometres (15 miles) north of Barcelona.  "The explosion happened at 8:25 am (0625 GMT) and affected 15 people 14 of whom were injured and one who died," a spokeswoman for Barcelona's emergency services told AFP.  Two of the injured were in serious condition Local media reports showed images of a fire burning in a seven-storey building saying the building had been evacuated while investigators tried to determine what caused the blast A Muslim Group Opposes the Relocation of the Mosque | AIN POLITICS Muslim Group Challenges City Council Over Mosque in Premià de MarThe city council wants to relocate the prayer site to convert the building into a preschool05/05/2025 12:15:00h by Redacción The relocation of a mosque to convert the building into a nursery school has sparked a conflict with a Moroccan community in Premià de Mar The Attawba group had called for a protest against the decision made by a majority of the town council's parties The mayor accused them of being "irresponsible" and acting out of "personal animosity" against him This contributes to increasing tension between locals and the Moroccan community which is particularly large in some cities in Catalonia Parties like Vox and Aliança Catalana denounce the Islamization of Catalonia with the complicity of the government and administrations They also criticize the pressure these groups can exert The Attawba community that manages the mosque in Premià de Mar has protested against the decision to convert the building into a nursery school They initially called for a gathering this Sunday But they eventually canceled it after the town council offered them several alternatives It all started with the agreement of the town council's parties to convert the mosque building into a nursery school The Muslim group believes that the town council has broken the commitment it had with them They also say they have invested a lot of money in its renovation and the relocation will be an emotional blow to the community He criticized them for acting out of animosity toward him and warned that the protest would not bring any solution it seems that the situation has calmed down The town council announced in the fall of last year its intention to open a nursery school in the place where the mosque is now This measure replied to the increase in educational demand in the town supported by several local political groups aims to create 80 new places for early childhood education which is seen as an urgent need by municipal authorities the Attawba community has been reluctant to relocate They claim there was an agreement to build a new Islamic cultural center on a nearby plot the Town Council would acquire a piece of land that the community owns on Joan Prim Street the town council keeps that this agreement expired in mid-2023 This left the community without the possibility of continuing to use the space in Voramar The Town Council has proposed various alternatives to the Attawba group such as purchasing the property on Joan Prim Street for a value above the market to facilitate their access to a new location for religious activities these options have been flatly rejected by the group which insists that the only viable option is to keep their presence in Voramar some members of the community have opted to open a new prayer room in the Malet stream but the Ifkiran group continues to reject any solution outside the old school building the Town Council and Attawba began new negotiations although the town council remains firm in its decision that the mosque must leave the building Conversations between both parties continue but the conflict doesn't seem to have reached its end and doubts still persist about how this dispute Written By: The Planet D Spain you should still invest in one of the many day trips from Barcelona and the surrounding landscape is beautiful to explore by public transport or rental car Below are some of the top day trip tours from Barcelona Don’t forget to plan ahead when visiting Spain You can venture out to villages with Roman and ancient Greek villages Or you can take boat trips to spots like the Medes archipelago Costa Brava is best day-tripped by rental car on a road trip from Barcelona You can drive to the edge of Costa Brava (the resort town of Blanes) in under an hour Road-tripping the Costa Brava as a day trip from Barcelona is hugely rewarding and you are always close to a delicious dish or a beautiful beach We had to add it as a day trip because of how liberating road trips are and how well-suited the Costa Brava is to day trippers with town after town of coastal destinations to enjoy We’ll cover lots of attractions along the Costa Brava coastline as day trips in their own right Tossa de Mar is one of Barcelona’s most drop-dead gorgeous day tour options The little cliffside village has an Old Town declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument and its ruins are right into the Mediterranean Sea you can walk the village and take in its historical sights before heading to Gran Beach – which has old wall ruins spilling onto the sands You’ll spend the morning with culture and history and the afternoon in the water or on the beach Tossa de Mar has lots of scuba diving and paddle boarding opportunities if you fancy something a little more adventurous than an afternoon of sunbathing or swimming Tossa de Mar is an hour and 15-minute drive from Barcelona it isn’t accessible by public transport easily you can always book a shuttle service or guided tour if you don’t drive It is one of the most famous Barcelona day trips so you should be able to find guided tours easily Wine-tasting tours are brilliant if you want minimal traveling but love tasting new wines It combines a bit of countryside sightseeing as you’ll be venturing to some seriously picturesque wineries The tiny village teeters on the narrow ridge of a basalt clifftop overlooking the confluence of two rivers below – surrounded by forest and wildlife Only around 1,000 residents live in Castellfollit de la Roca it is easily one of the most photographed places in Catalonia and one of the top day trips from Barcelona if you want a wow factor Visitors can walk the Old Town and check out some really niche little attractions including a 150-year-old charcuterie business that is now a museum preserving Catalonia’s charcuterie history for a more unique vantage point over Castellfollit de la Roca’s stunning layout Castellfollit de la Roca is a 1.5-hour drive from Barcelona and is otherwise not accessible by public transport an incredibly scenic drive and bypasses or cuts through numerous natural parks It even passes through Vic (a medieval town that will feature later in our guide) as the halfway point If you are debating driving to Castellfollit de la Roca know that renting a car is definitely well worth it you’ll definitely have the monastery on your itinerary and it looks as if the old stone buildings have erupted up from the rocks of the mountains themselves Montserrat is like something out of a film set You can book a Montserrat tour with hotel pick-up – making it one of the easiest day trips from Barcelona just catch the train from Barcelona-Sants Station and there’s no need to book train tickets in advance Montserrat is one of the most classic day trip experiences; don’t miss this one if you want dramatic scenery and a pilgrim experience The Pyrenees Mountains make a fabulous day trip from Barcelona The mountain range is beautiful and full of ski slopes in winter and hiking trails in summer For either a hiking day trip or a ski day trip the Pyrenees Mountains are your best shout from these day trips from Barcelona A word of warning; the Pyrenees Mountains are the tallest mountain range in Europe – so expect steep slopes and challenging hikes The mountains cover a vast 270-mile stretch with the highest of all the peaks being the 3,404-meter-tall Pico de Aneto The Pyrenees Mountains are an absolute beast of an area to explore the Pyrenees Mountains are fantastic for skiers and hikers You can easily take a day trip to ski resorts like Arinsal Ski Resort and Grandvalira and then head back for an evening in Barcelona While hiking trails like the Ayous Lakes Circuit or Carros de Foc are also incredible in spring and summer Gala Dalí Castle Museum-House is a rags-to-riches story The now-turned-Dali Museum was once a forgotten castle stumbled across by the Dali couple Salvador Dali bought the 11th-century Pubol Castle in 1969 rescuing it from a complete state of despair and there were cracks in the walls – essentially a ruin of what was previously medieval grandeur Salvador built the rooms around the ‘new’ layout that the collapsed structures created Dali Castle was transformed into a romantic Salvador dedicated the entire project to his wife Now you can visit this castle on a day tour from Barcelona The castle is now a museum dedicated to preserving the Dali history and story as well as showcasing the castle’s architectural beauty you can independently walk through the castle at leisure book one guided tour and explore with an experienced guide it is overflowing with medieval architecture and ancient Roman fortifications Girona’s network of manicured gardens and narrow streets date back to the middle ages and its Jewish Quarter is full of characteristic arches Even just from looking at pictures of the city it is easy to see why it was chosen as a filming location for Game of Thrones It is one of the top day trips from Barcelona when it comes to architecture and chasing day trips that leave ‘big impressions.’ You can take a guided walking tour of the city or visit independently Girona has many attractions besides its good looks Girona is just 40 minutes from Barcelona by train It is incredible that you have a different city experience less than one hour away Girona is a fantastic candidate for day trips from Barcelona if you don’t drive consider adding Girona to your Barca itinerary Ready for one of the most ambitious day trips from Barcelona you could ever take? One option is to get the ferry to Mallorca overnight, enjoy a morning on the Balearic Islands, and then catch a ferry back for the evening in Barcelona. This is ideal for those wanting to maximize their time in Spain And it requires minimal effort in terms of transportation – you can enjoy a night on the water and access entertainment like film screenings And you’ll catch the sunset at sea at least once on this trip Ferries from Barcelona leave in the evening and arrive early in the morning in Mallorca – often around 5:30 am giving you time to explore these little port towns before catching the ferry back But those bold enough to try it will be rewarded by an entirely different atmosphere in Mallorca Palma has a huge circular castle that dates back to the 14th century and a real huddle of aesthetic museums in different plazas Alcudia has medieval walls and fascinating Roman ruins sites it is much more laidback than hectic Barcelona It is an expedition-style trip from Barcelona and is perfect for anyone wanting an adventure Calella de Palafrugell is a sweet coastal town in the municipality of Palafrugell traditional buildings and plenty of sandy beaches It is a beach day trip with the oomph to make wandering around the town worthwhile when visiting For beach lovers looking to venture into a bit of sightseeing You can check out the Cami de Ronda Calella-Golfet observation deck and hike the Cami de Ronda de Calella a Llafranc Or just pick a cafe and try some local cuisine before kicking it on the beach Calella de Palafrugell is nice because it has attractions to entertain you if you get bored sunbathing and the potential for a relaxing beach day It is ideal for those planning day trips from Barcelona with a group of different traveling styles Calella de Palafrugell is a top recommendation Sitges is a fun seaside town and one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly day trips from Barcelona The town is renowned for its LGBTQ community and has an outgoing nightlife and party scene just 35 minutes from Barcelona’s city center you can enjoy the beach and then indulge in some nightlife before returning to Barcelona – making Sitges a full-day trip to consider Sitges is far more than just the beach and partying You can enjoy modernist art at the Museu Cau Ferrat admire white and blue fishermen’s houses in the Old Town and visit abandoned villages in the nearby Garraf Natural Park It is less than one hour from Barcelona yet offers a different vibe Small but mighty Sitges is a creative hub of culture and community worth visiting And the frequent trains just make this even more tempting but this is the top day trip for history lovers Tarragona is an ancient Roman city with ruins scattered throughout its streets – making it one of Barcelona’s most interesting archeological day trips this city is considered one of the best places to learn about the Romans in Spain Its most famous (and arguably impressive) ruins are the enormous remains of the ancient Roman amphitheater The port city is just one hour from Barcelona by a scenic train ride hugging the coastline with beautiful ad hoc views of the Mediterranean Sea and its prettiest coastal towns it is one of the best Barcelona day trip options Heading inland should not be overlooked when planning day trips from Barcelona Vic is a significant city set one hour inland from Barcelona by car While it may not look ‘major’ in size it is the capital of the comarca of Osona and a real cultural hotspot We vote that you add it to your list immediately It has an impressive neoclassical cathedral a December medieval fair on cobbled streets and niche attractions like the Episcopal Museum of Vic a Vic day trip is a culture-satisfying guarantee Its architecture alone is fascinating; the Queralt Bridge an 11th-century Romanesque bridge (reconstructed many times) and 2nd century Roman Temple of Vic are city highlights Vic is easily reached by car in less than an hour but you could also take a bus in 1 hour and 20 minutes if driving isn’t an option cutting through agricultural landscapes and countryside that drastically contrasts the scenes in busy Barcelona It is also just a short amount of travel time – perfect for maximizing your time in Vic or squeezing the day trip into half a day if necessary You’ll drive up towards the French border pass Girona (a brilliant halfway rest point) It is ideal for combining a visit to Girona with a visit to a quieter less-visited coastal town – one of the most unique day trips from Barcelona The fishermen’s town sits on a rocky coastline with stunning beaches enveloped by the Cap de Creus Natural Park You can check out the handful of museums; otherwise It is a glimpse into a totally different lifestyle in Catalonia the out-of-the-way element is what gives Cadaques its allure And the fact that it combines so well with Girona is another huge bonus meaning that despite its ‘inaccessibility,’ it actually makes practical sense Cadaques is well worth the extra effort if you feel confident with a slightly longer drive Cardona is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Catalonia This day trip will be the most memorable if you like atmospheric Cardona is a little village consisting mainly of a medieval walled fortress and medieval castle The buildings in Cardona date back to the 8th century and include Romanesque and Gothic structures While Cardona itself is set traditionally on a hill next to the Cardoner River – a traditional tactical location allow time to visit the Museu de la Sal de Cardona which is particularly beautiful and sunrise and sunset You can also venture out to the nearby salt mines to tour the underground remains of a once-thriving industry Sustainability lovers note that Cardona was formally recognized for its sustainability efforts as part of the European Commission’s EDEN program It is a remarkable village that takes pride in its history and heritage and walking through its narrow streets and along its fortress walls feels like stepping back in time due to these preservation efforts Fancy adding another country to your list while visiting Barcelona Andorra is one of the top day trips from Barcelona Despite being located smack bang between France and Spain Andorra is a tiny independent country surrounded by the Pyrenees mountains Andorra is all ski slopes and natural parks – plus it has a somewhat incongruous duty-free shopping scene we’d recommend it for hitting the slopes Andorra is a top hiking destination and great for shopping You can reach Andorra from Barcelona in 3 hours and 15 minutes by direct bus you can rent a car and drive there in 2.5 hours with the option of driving via Vic and directly through Parc Natural del Cadi-Moixero it isn’t even one of the longest day trips from Barcelona Castelldefels is a beautiful spot on the Mediterranean Sea – heavenly-looking and perfect for a quick day trip from Barcelona The town has a stunning coastline with a long sandy beach But it isn’t just a beach getaway; Castelldefels has history and culture with its Castell de Fels and Gava Mines Pick a couple of its prime attractions and hop around the city center in the morning heading to the beach after for a relaxed afternoon You won’t have any issues squeezing a full-day tour of Castelldefels in Castelldefels caught our eye for its good looks as a beach destination its proximity to Barcelona is another huge plus You can quickly jump on the train from Barcelona Sants Station if you fancy a quick beach trip While if you want something more substantial with plenty of history thanks to its castle and archaeological mines Premia de Mar is so small that calling it a seaside town is likely an overstatement its small size makes it one of the most relaxing beach day trips from Barcelona you can’t go wrong with Premia de Mar’s sandy beaches and then grab food from a local cafe or restaurant Premia de Mar is where to go to keep things simple and have a wholesome day on the sands It isn’t intense like a full-day tour of historical monuments or UNESCO sites It is just somewhere to relax and escape Barcelona’s crowds Another huge bonus of visiting Premia de Mar is that it is accessible by train and car You can hop on a train straight from central Barcelona and be on the beach in less than an hour Or you can drive if you already have a rental car Not everyone feels like venturing up to Costa Brava in search of quiet sandy beaches and Premia de Mar is a much closer compromise Forget heaving Park Guell; Colonia Guell is a Gaudi-built neighborhood with almost identical stories It is one of the lesser-chosen day trips from Barcelona because it is so similar to the much closer Park Guell But for those wanting a quieter experience Add it to your itinerary and travel the simple 45 minutes by public transport or grab a 20-minute Uber Gaudi built Colonia Guell in the town of Santa Coloma de Cervello Gaudi’s original idea was to create exclusive neighborhoods where Barcelona locals could purchase properties and live in a modernist-designed community Gaudi was commissioned by Eusebi Guell to add houses Gaudi’s church crypt has even been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status And it is widely whispered about as Gaudi’s best-kept secret so we had to add it as one of the off-the-beaten-track day trips from Barcelona Barcelona’s ‘day trip radius’ has cultural and natural attractions Any of these day trips from Barcelona are worth enticing yourself away from the city center for a single day Barcelona day trips are a must addition to any itinerary and we’d suggest scheduling at least a couple Note that if you are flying into the (more budget-friendly) Girona International Airport you should combine this with a visit to the Game of Thrones filming location and medieval city Adding Girona as a day trip from the airport is a brilliant way to maximize your Barcelona day trips Looking for more inspiration about visiting Barcelona? 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Make sure to check out our Resources Page where we highlight all the great companies that we trust when we are traveling 17 Best Cities in Spain To Visit Right Now 8 Life Lessons from the Camino de Santiago Your Essential Guide: How to Rent a Car in Spain with Confidence Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ab03dc7a6f01528a49503360e2e3818c" );document.getElementById("bb6e812255").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Montserrat’s beauty and Girona’s history intrigue me About Dave and Deb Contact Us Privacy Policy Work With Us Press and Media Best Travel Tips How to Save Money for Travel The Ultimate Travel Packing List Travel Safety Tips How to Travel on a Budget View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Mister RNB España (@rnbespana) Controversial 8-M Poster in Lérida | Ajuntament de Lleida POLITICS Controversy Over an 8-M Poster in Lérida Featuring a Woman With an Islamic VeilOther posters in Premià Sant Andreu or Altafulla also include women with the headscarf03/03/2025 09:57:00h by Redacción Controversy erupts on March 8's eve over the official Women's Day poster released by the Lleida city council featuring representations of various women's faces of all ages the illustration also includes a woman covered with the Islamic veil an Iranian-origin Islamic veil that covers the head and part of the face It is an intermediate step between the hijab where women are persecuted and even killed for not wearing it it is conceived as religious resistance against Westernization a type of Islamic veil | dreamsnmotion.comThis is why the inclusion of a woman with a chador in a poster supposedly meant to advocate feminism has caused outrage mayor of Ripoll and leader of Aliança Catalana She asks the Lleida city council "if it believes that the humiliation of women is less so if practiced by the Muslim community." She labels the poster a "shame." the Junts deputy who reported harassment in her own parliamentary group She said that feminism "must reject any representation that imposes patriarchal norms on women under the pretext of their culture." Casol accuses the Lleida city council of "promoting a false diversity" with the "excuse" of "respect for foreign cultures." In her same publication they share an interesting reflection by writer Najat El Hachmi "You can pass the scarf through all the filters you want But that won't stop it from being what it has always been: the symbol of an entire system of discrimination and oppression that is the tip of the iceberg." Najat El Hachmi has been the subject of a campaign by the left accusing her of being racist and Islamophobic warns that "they have normalized the chador" and that "the next step is to cover the entire face." They also warn that March 8 "has been taken over by organizations that have usurped true feminism with symbols of oppression and woke ideology." The Lleida poster once again portrays the contradiction of a certain left toward feminism and cultural relativism The Lleida poster is joined by others from various localities where the Islamic veil is also represented Posters in Premià de Sant Andreu and Cubelles | percepcions.catThe Altafulla poster for this year's March 8 includes not one In 2024 the Ripoll city council censored a major festival poster featuring a girl covered with the Islamic veil and Orriols was labeled "racist." The controversy is once again served A massive power outage has hit Spain and Portugal causing chaos across the Iberian Peninsula as authorities raced to restore electricity Spanish electricity grid operator Red Eléctrica said on Monday that “plans to restore the power supply” were being implemented across the mainland Spanish railway company Renfe reported that the entire national power grid had failed at 12:30 pm (1030 GMT) The cause of the outage has not been announced the INCIBE cybersecurity authority is investigating the incident and has not ruled out a cyberattack Reporters from dpa in Madrid and Barcelona confirmed the outage across both cities with the Madrid Open tennis tournament also suspended The Canary and Balearic Islands were not affected while a power outage in Andorra lasted only a few seconds before the grid was automatically reconnected to the French grid Julia and her dog Lassie have been waiting for around two hours for their train to continue its journey from Premia de Mar in the province of Barcelona after a widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal CHICAGO — Former President Joe Biden ripped the Trump administration’s efforts to slash Social Security spending in his first major public speech since leaving the […] The strikes in eastern Ukraine follow an attack in Sumy that killed more than 30 people Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine have killed […] All cardinals who are eligible to elect the next head of the Catholic Church have arrived in Rome two days before the conclave begins and website in this browser for the next time I comment.