"Little Nicolás" is making the news

It is not the Goscinny/Sempé character but a megalomaniac young Spaniard. More information from El País in English here.

Germany's "Der Spiegel" on EU subsidies for Andalucía (in English)

The article, entitled "Bridge to Nowhere: Are EU Subsidies for Andalusia Well Spent?" and dated 1 Oct 2014, is here.

Spanish stamps for letters to Europe

An effective way of marketing dated classic Spanish cinema abroad?

Coming soon to NYC's Central Park: Catalan pop music

More information on the website of the Ramon Llull Institute for Catalan language and culture. A recent music video by Txarango can be watched here, courtesy of La Vanguardia newspaper.

July 26, 2014: 1st Barcelona Beach Festival

More information here; tickets on presale from May 23.

Today in History: April 7, 1614 - Dies "El Greco", Painter, Sculptor, Architect

More information by the Wikipedia here, and the official website on the El Greco year.

Videos from Barcelona

Just added a new link to the list; a stunning presenter and some of Barcelona's nicest places to visit.