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Spanair workers gather to protest against the sacking of 4000

More than 600 Spanair workers gathered in front of the Catalan Government to protest against the loss of more than 4000 jobs as the 4th largest...

by Pau Barrena in Spain on 09/02/2012

Sports

Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0

FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks to goals from Cesc and Xavi, one early on and the other late in the game, in a match that could have been all...

by ODS - in Spain on 08/02/2012

Society

Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona

The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died today, many people have showed up to the Tapies' Foundation in Barcelona to leave their last message in...

by Lino De Vallier in Spain on 07/02/2012

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09/02/2012 - Spanair workers gather to protest against the sacking of 4000 - Spain - More than 600 Spanair workers gathered...
09/02/2012 - Spanair workers gather to protest against the sacking of 4000 - Spain - More than 600 Spanair workers gathered...
08/02/2012 - Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0 - Spain - FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks...
08/02/2012 - Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0 - Spain - FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks...
07/02/2012 - Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona - Spain - The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died...
07/02/2012 - Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona - Spain - The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died...
07/02/2012 - Jake Arnott comes to the 'BCN Negra' in Barcelona - Spain - Jake Arnott comes to the "BCN...
07/02/2012 - Jake Arnott comes to the 'BCN Negra' in Barcelona - Spain - Jake Arnott comes to the "BCN...
07/02/2012 - Hundreds say goodbye to Antoni Tapies at museum - Barcelona - Spain - Antoni Tàpies, a Catalan painter and...
05/02/2012 - El Colmillo de Morsa at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid - Spain - Jordi Espino and Elisabeth Vallecillo...

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Spanair workers gather to protest against the sacking of 4000
More than 600 Spanair workers gathered in front of the Catalan Government to protest against the loss of more than 4000 jobs as the 4th largest airline collapsed due to infringements of...
Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0
FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks to goals from Cesc and Xavi, one early on and the other late in the game, in a match that could have been all over before half-time. Barcelona, Cat...
Jake Arnott comes to the 'BCN Negra' in Barcelona
Jake Arnott comes to the "BCN Negra" week in Barcelona and joins Javier Calvo and Andreu Martin in a round table. Jake Arnott is a British novelist, author of The Long Firm an...
Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona
The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died today, many people have showed up to the Tapies' Foundation in Barcelona to leave their last message in the Artist's memory book. Spain. ...
Hundreds say goodbye to Antoni Tapies at museum - Barcelona
Antoni Tàpies, a Catalan painter and sculptor, died yesterday at his home in Barcelona at the age of 88. His family asked for a private funeral, but today and tomororow his museum is op...
 El Colmillo de Morsa at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid
Jordi Espino and Elisabeth Vallecillo, 'El Colmillo de Morsa', presented their collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th...
Shen Lin at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid
Shen Lin presented his collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The 55th edition of the fashion show has finished. Spain. 5th February 2012
Devils and demons festival - Barcelona
Participants dressed as devils and demons, dancing and running around fireworks seen at a traditional celebration very popular in some parts of Spain, but which European directive 2007/...
Protest over Education and Health budget cuts - Barcelona
A protest was held against budget cuts that the Catalan government is proposing for Education and Health services. Police estimated 50,000 people joined in the demonstration. Spain. 28t...
Spanish Football League: FC Barcelona 2 - Real Sociedad 1
Barça prevailed over the difficulties that the weather and the Donosti team set them thanks to goals from Tello and Messi in each half, in front of a crowd who braved the Siberian tempe...
Catalan police break up gathering of trade unions in Barcelona
Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan police, remove members of the trade unions UGT, CCOO, IAC and CATAC who have been tried to negotiate with representatives of the Public Administratio...
Ailanto at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid
Twin brothers Iñaki and Aitor Muñoz, Ailanto present their Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid. Spain, Madrid. 2nd February 2012
More than 150 people claim a free public transport ride in Barcelona
More than 150 people are gathered in the underground of Barcelona before public transportation tickets rise in cost. People protest and enjoy a free ride before the price hike. Spain. 1...
'We Don't Pay' protest in Barcelona's tube station
Single bus and tube fairs have increased 38 percent this year. As a result, hundreds of people are invited to Pl. Catalonia Station to ride for free. Spain. 1st February 2012
Valencia and Barcelona face off in the Copa del Rey - Valencia
Copa del Rey match between Valencia and Barcelona at Mestalla Stadium ends in a 1-1 tie. Spain. 1st February 2012
Pensioners block entry to the city of Barcelona
Pensioners block an entry to the city of Barcelona due to austerity cuts, they also are occupying the CAP of LA Marina-Bellvitge for three months to avoid closing. Barcelona, Spain. 1st...
Ryanair, EasyJet and Vueling gain passengers as Spanair ceases
Spanair airlines suspends its operations without warning, leaving 23,000 passengers stranded to reschedule flights. Other low-cost companies are gaining from the situation. Barcelona, S...
The Brandery Winter Edition
The Brandery, an international epicentre of fashion, urban art and trends. Brands such as Replay, Custo Barcelona, Laga, Superdry and Slazenger have chosen The Brandery to present their...
The Brandery Winter Edition
The Brandery, an international epicentre of fashion, urban art and trends. Brands such as Replay, Custo Barcelona, Laga, Superdry and Slazenger have chosen The Brandery to present their...
Spaniards protest financial dictatorship austerity measures
Spaniards protest the financial dictatorship of forced austerity measures and cuts to public education. Barcelona, Spain. 28th January 2012