Barcelona Already Ahead in the Title Race After Santander Win

After scoring a sensational 34 goals in La Liga last season, it took Lionel Messi just three minutes to get off the mark this time around. The little Argentine – along with World Cup winners Andres Iniesta and David Villa – hit the back of...

Jose and Pep to Dominate in “Exhibition League”

Last Season in La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid bagged an incredible 195 points between them, out of a possible 228. You can see why some people claim Spain’s top division is an ‘exhibition league’, a league which will only be won...

“Illegal Acts” in Shakira’s Barcelona YouTube Video

A video posted on YouTube could cost Shakira a fine say sources at the Barcelona city council. Barcelona authorities are evaluating whether to fine Shakira for dancing with her fans in a fountain and driving a Harley Davidson without a helmet. Shakira...

Apple Store Location in Barcelona Confirmed

Apple Store Barcelona - Photo credits: movilzona.es After months of speculation and high hopes for Apple fans in Spain, the wait appears to be over. The first Apple store in Spain will open in September in Barcelona’s La Maquinista shopping mall...

Woman Arrested at Barcelona Airport with 3.7 Kilos of Cocaine

The Guardia Civil arrested a 42-year old woman Saturday at Barcelona airport, El Prat de Llobregat. The woman was trying to smuggle 3.7 kilos of cocaine into the country. The drugs had been hidden inside the seams of 10 jeans which the woman was carrying...

Barcelona Registers Over 1 Million Cruise Passengers

Barcelona port has registered 1.7 million passengers between January and July this year, of which 1.1 million were cruise passengers and the rest regular ferry passengers, which travel to and from the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Menora as...

1 Million Take To The Streets in Barcelona Mass Protest

Over 1 million catalans have taken to the streets in a mass protest aimed at pressuring the Spanish government for more regional autonomy in Catalonia. The march held in Barcelona city on Saturday was a direct answer to Spain’s consitutional court...

Catalonia Summer Shopping Frenzy Begins

Miguel Angel Fraile – Secretary General of the “Confederation of Commerce of Catalonia”, has been beaming happily over the number of shoppers who are up for summer sales. Out of numerous reasons, one reason for an increased amount of customers is...

Barcelona FC Needs Financial Aid

“What we need right now, is a financial aid to boost the amount of cash flow in our Club” – said FC Barcelona President – Sandro Rosell. Reports have confirmed that Barcelona is negotiating a loan of 150 million Euros because the club failed to...

The Brandery Expands towards International Horizons

With an eye on expanding towards the international horizons, the Brandery extended a warm welcome to the new customers. A slew of 215 exhibitors were at the third edition of The Brandery, while 99 were Spanish and the rest of them were Catalan. Also,...