Ahead of Easter rush, officials say drought must not put off Barcelona tourists
Barcelona, Spain Reuters Tourists arriving at Barcelona’s airport or gazing at its iconic Sagrada Familia basilica will this Easter holiday be met with large signs in English that read: “Drought alert. During your stay, save water”. As the impact of climate change intensifies across southern Europe, Spain’s Mediterranean region of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is […]
Catalans face carwash bans, swimming pool restrictions over record drought
Barcelona, Spain Reuters Residents of the eastern Spanish region of Catalonia will be banned from washing their cars and filling up empty swimming pools under measures announced on Thursday to alleviate the region’s worst drought on record. The measures, which will come into force on Friday, will affect around six million people in 200 villages, […]
Spain’s Sanchez wins support for PM bid amid anger over Catalan amnesty vow
Madrid, SpainReuters Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looked assured of another term in office on Friday after securing the backing of two more regional parties, but it comes amid widespread anger over his pledge of amnesty for Catalan separatists. The confirmed support of the National Basque Party (PNV) and the Canaries’ Coalition, along with […]
With COVID rules eased, Barcelona embraces return of Saint Eulàlia festivities
Barcelona, Spain AP Crowds gathered in Barcelona’s historic downtown to watch in awe and snap cellphone photos as teams of people in colourful garb formed human towers rising into the air like the spires on the nearby medieval cathedral. A giant figure in bright blue dress and a floral crown paraded through the streets in […]
WOW!: THE SPANISH YOGHURT FARM THAT CULTIVATES BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
SOPHIE DAVIS, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how Spanish dairy business La Fageda employs people with mental health conditions, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, to help them find purpose in life…