Tuesday news 🇪🇸
Residents of Barcelona face eviction as construction of the Sagrada Familia Basilica nears completion. Plans to build a huge staircase leading to the unfinished main entrance will involve the demolition of three city blocks, forcing about 1,000 families and businesses in the neighborhood to leave.
Within nine hours on Tuesday, Spain was able to fully power itself with renewable energy. All day long, wind, solar and water power powered mainland Spain. That's a record.
No more red price tags: Lidl is investing more than 50 million euros to introduce electronic price tags. This will save more than 2,900 tons of paper a year.
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Residents of Barcelona face eviction as construction of the Sagrada Familia Basilica nears completion. Plans to build a huge staircase leading to the unfinished main entrance will involve the demolition of three city blocks, forcing about 1,000 families and businesses in the neighborhood to leave.
Within nine hours on Tuesday, Spain was able to fully power itself with renewable energy. All day long, wind, solar and water power powered mainland Spain. That's a record.
No more red price tags: Lidl is investing more than 50 million euros to introduce electronic price tags. This will save more than 2,900 tons of paper a year.
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Continuing on the subject of dogs. How much would it cost not to clean up after your four-legged friend? 💩
Spoiler: a lot!
According to Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE), 40% of Spanish families have a dog. In fact, Spaniards have more dogs than children: while just over 6 million children under the age of 14 are registered in Spain, there are over 7 million dogs. And this is often noticeable on sidewalks and street spaces.
According to recent estimates, up to 675,000 tons of dog feces are cleaned up each year in Spain.
The most responsible dog owners carry a bottle of water mixed with detergent or vinegar and small plastic bags. But some turn a blind eye or leave what happened to their own devices.
🧬 Dog DNA
In some places, the problem has become so serious that regions have created dog DNA databases to find and fine the perpetrators hot on the trail. Forty-eight cities are doing so, here's a list of them.
And if you get caught letting a dog do its business on the street and not cleaning up after it, you can be fined 30€ or 1,500€ (for a repeat offense, in some cities). It happens rarely, but about that below.
There are 8 cities with large fines exceeding €500. They are Madrid, Albacete, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Badajoz, Cuenca, Huelva and Girona.
• In Madrid, fines for repeat offenders range from 751€ to 1,500€.
• In Barcelona, failure to clean up dog poop incurs a fine of 300€, which rises to 900€ if it happened, for example, in a playground.
• In Alicante the fines are up to €300.
• In Murcia from €30 to €300.
💶 Should you be afraid and save money for a fine?
In reality, few people actually write fines for dog feces. According to official municipal data for 2019, most provincial capitals (31) had no more than 10 fines during the year, and some cities had not fined a single person.
According to the newspaper El País, in Barcelona, a huge city with nearly 200,000 dogs, only 41 people were fined in the entire year 2022.
👮 Despite this, dog owners are obliged to clean up after their dogs. The penalty could be a fine or a sneaker accidentally stepped in by another owner's irresponsibility.
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Spoiler: a lot!
According to Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE), 40% of Spanish families have a dog. In fact, Spaniards have more dogs than children: while just over 6 million children under the age of 14 are registered in Spain, there are over 7 million dogs. And this is often noticeable on sidewalks and street spaces.
According to recent estimates, up to 675,000 tons of dog feces are cleaned up each year in Spain.
The most responsible dog owners carry a bottle of water mixed with detergent or vinegar and small plastic bags. But some turn a blind eye or leave what happened to their own devices.
🧬 Dog DNA
In some places, the problem has become so serious that regions have created dog DNA databases to find and fine the perpetrators hot on the trail. Forty-eight cities are doing so, here's a list of them.
And if you get caught letting a dog do its business on the street and not cleaning up after it, you can be fined 30€ or 1,500€ (for a repeat offense, in some cities). It happens rarely, but about that below.
There are 8 cities with large fines exceeding €500. They are Madrid, Albacete, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Badajoz, Cuenca, Huelva and Girona.
• In Madrid, fines for repeat offenders range from 751€ to 1,500€.
• In Barcelona, failure to clean up dog poop incurs a fine of 300€, which rises to 900€ if it happened, for example, in a playground.
• In Alicante the fines are up to €300.
• In Murcia from €30 to €300.
💶 Should you be afraid and save money for a fine?
In reality, few people actually write fines for dog feces. According to official municipal data for 2019, most provincial capitals (31) had no more than 10 fines during the year, and some cities had not fined a single person.
According to the newspaper El País, in Barcelona, a huge city with nearly 200,000 dogs, only 41 people were fined in the entire year 2022.
👮 Despite this, dog owners are obliged to clean up after their dogs. The penalty could be a fine or a sneaker accidentally stepped in by another owner's irresponsibility.
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Wednesday updates 🗓
Spanish airline Air Europa will cancel more than 100 flights due to pilot strikes scheduled for May 22 through June 2. The pilots are unhappy that management is making a profit by raising ticket prices by 54% while cutting wages.
The fines for driving without a valid ITV safety passport have doubled. What is the fine? From 200 to 500 euros.
This summer, high-speed trains on the Madrid-Malaga route will take longer because of extensive work on the modernization of the railway line. Travel time will be up to 3 hours and 20 minutes. Despite the work, Renfe said it will maintain its commitment to punctuality and will refund 50% of AVE and Avant tickets for delays longer than 15 minutes and 100% for delays longer than 30 minutes.
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Spanish airline Air Europa will cancel more than 100 flights due to pilot strikes scheduled for May 22 through June 2. The pilots are unhappy that management is making a profit by raising ticket prices by 54% while cutting wages.
The fines for driving without a valid ITV safety passport have doubled. What is the fine? From 200 to 500 euros.
This summer, high-speed trains on the Madrid-Malaga route will take longer because of extensive work on the modernization of the railway line. Travel time will be up to 3 hours and 20 minutes. Despite the work, Renfe said it will maintain its commitment to punctuality and will refund 50% of AVE and Avant tickets for delays longer than 15 minutes and 100% for delays longer than 30 minutes.
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Plans for this summer in Barcelona 🇪🇸
Summer is in town, which means warm weather, al fresco dinners, the beach and walks. Where to go and what to do? There are a few ideas.
🏖 Lying on the beach
The most popular is Barceloneta beach. It is known for its lively atmosphere, lots of bars, restaurants and street performers.
A little further north is Bogatell Beach. It's quieter and has all the amenities. When you get bored with swimming and sunbathing, you can play table tennis or volleyball.
Nova Icaria Beach. Another popular beach near the Olympic Village. The beach is 415 meters long, there is a place to eat and have fun.
🎸Go to a music festival
We have a #events tag for them.
This summer is rich in music and events. There will be Primavera, Sonar, Mad Cool.
😐 It's always a good idea to go out to dinner.
At Can Majó, located just off Barcelona. Paella, seafood and beautiful sea views.
At La Flauta, located in the Eixample neighborhood. If you want to sit on the outdoor terrace and enjoy Catalan cuisine.
😎 Take a walk down the Rambla
A popular pedestrian street in the city center. To immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city, listen to street musicians, watch street artists and buy some trinkets to take home.
Also check out the Boqueria Market. The Boqueria Market is one of the largest and most famous markets in Europe and is located near the Ramblas. A great place to try the local food and drink.
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Summer is in town, which means warm weather, al fresco dinners, the beach and walks. Where to go and what to do? There are a few ideas.
The most popular is Barceloneta beach. It is known for its lively atmosphere, lots of bars, restaurants and street performers.
A little further north is Bogatell Beach. It's quieter and has all the amenities. When you get bored with swimming and sunbathing, you can play table tennis or volleyball.
Nova Icaria Beach. Another popular beach near the Olympic Village. The beach is 415 meters long, there is a place to eat and have fun.
🎸Go to a music festival
We have a #events tag for them.
This summer is rich in music and events. There will be Primavera, Sonar, Mad Cool.
At Can Majó, located just off Barcelona. Paella, seafood and beautiful sea views.
At La Flauta, located in the Eixample neighborhood. If you want to sit on the outdoor terrace and enjoy Catalan cuisine.
A popular pedestrian street in the city center. To immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city, listen to street musicians, watch street artists and buy some trinkets to take home.
Also check out the Boqueria Market. The Boqueria Market is one of the largest and most famous markets in Europe and is located near the Ramblas. A great place to try the local food and drink.
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Take out the double worksheets!
Put a biro in your pocket, refresh your 6th grade knowledge and take the children by the hand.
We'll need all this at the 16th Science Festival on the Rambla de Prim on 10 and 11 June. 176 events, 25 venues, and more than 150 science and popular science-related organisations in the city.
Here's the programme and timetable; you can select an event by age filter, format and area of interest. There's robotics, maths, archaeology and artificial intelligence.
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Put a biro in your pocket, refresh your 6th grade knowledge and take the children by the hand.
We'll need all this at the 16th Science Festival on the Rambla de Prim on 10 and 11 June. 176 events, 25 venues, and more than 150 science and popular science-related organisations in the city.
Here's the programme and timetable; you can select an event by age filter, format and area of interest. There's robotics, maths, archaeology and artificial intelligence.
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#events
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Get the best tapas at Sant Antoni until June 5 🍱
In Sant Antoni Comerç restaurants feed tapas for 3,8€ (there is also an option for 12€). You can see and choose a dish or place in advance here. You can even win a €300 check if you vote for your favorite dish.
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#food #events
In Sant Antoni Comerç restaurants feed tapas for 3,8€ (there is also an option for 12€). You can see and choose a dish or place in advance here. You can even win a €300 check if you vote for your favorite dish.
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#food #events
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Spain remains one of the most favorite vacation destinations for tourists from all over the world
The fight against overtourism is only gaining momentum. Recently, some of the autonomous communities have introduced new rules for tourists.
Tourists are reminded that:
One must have enough money
And show that they can feed themselves for the entire trip before they can enter Spain.
Tourists will need to have at least 100€, for each day of vacation, and 900€ for any unexpected expenses that happen.
No smoking on the beach
Smoking is banned on all beaches in Barcelona in 2022. There is a fine for violation.
On the Balearic Islands, too, smoking is banned on most beaches. About the ban warns 4-meter banner. There are no fines yet, the authorities hope that for now there is enough sense of responsibility.
Quieter is better
Alicante has introduced regulations regarding noise pollution. Since 2019, visitors and establishments are fined between €600 and €30,000 for excessive noise, such as loud music and dancing.
This year, the rules were tightened: Now tourists can be fined for talking too loudly, turning up the music on the beach.
Restrictions on all-inclusive drinks
Drunk and noisy tourists are a big problem for the Spanish authorities and locals. That's why some cities (Magaluf, Sant Antonio and El Arenal, for example) have imposed drink restrictions in all-inclusive hotels.
What's the limit? 6 drinks: 3 at lunch and 3 at dinner.
The new dress code
Last year, several Mallorca bars and restaurants introduced new rules to make sure tourists dress appropriately.
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#tourists
The fight against overtourism is only gaining momentum. Recently, some of the autonomous communities have introduced new rules for tourists.
Tourists are reminded that:
One must have enough money
And show that they can feed themselves for the entire trip before they can enter Spain.
Tourists will need to have at least 100€, for each day of vacation, and 900€ for any unexpected expenses that happen.
No smoking on the beach
Smoking is banned on all beaches in Barcelona in 2022. There is a fine for violation.
On the Balearic Islands, too, smoking is banned on most beaches. About the ban warns 4-meter banner. There are no fines yet, the authorities hope that for now there is enough sense of responsibility.
Quieter is better
Alicante has introduced regulations regarding noise pollution. Since 2019, visitors and establishments are fined between €600 and €30,000 for excessive noise, such as loud music and dancing.
This year, the rules were tightened: Now tourists can be fined for talking too loudly, turning up the music on the beach.
Restrictions on all-inclusive drinks
Drunk and noisy tourists are a big problem for the Spanish authorities and locals. That's why some cities (Magaluf, Sant Antonio and El Arenal, for example) have imposed drink restrictions in all-inclusive hotels.
What's the limit? 6 drinks: 3 at lunch and 3 at dinner.
The new dress code
Last year, several Mallorca bars and restaurants introduced new rules to make sure tourists dress appropriately.
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#tourists
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Monday Brief News 📅
Are you punctual, pissed off about being late and fly often? Iberia has been voted the most punctual airline in the world. According to April, but they're smart the rest of the month too.
Only 10% of the apartments that rent in Barcelona cost less than 1100€. Half of the properties available cost more than 1,800€ a month.
A new initiative by Intermedia Locals will connect owners of empty spaces on the first floors with companies or entrepreneurs who need space for their project. At below-market prices.
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Are you punctual, pissed off about being late and fly often? Iberia has been voted the most punctual airline in the world. According to April, but they're smart the rest of the month too.
Only 10% of the apartments that rent in Barcelona cost less than 1100€. Half of the properties available cost more than 1,800€ a month.
A new initiative by Intermedia Locals will connect owners of empty spaces on the first floors with companies or entrepreneurs who need space for their project. At below-market prices.
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#news
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Breaking news on Tuesday 🍊
Residents of Málaga and the Costa del Sol are warned by meteorologists of variable weather. A yellow warning has been issued in some regions about the risk of rain and storms. Temperatures will range from 16 to 28 degrees from region to region.
On June 2, United Airlines will launch a flight from Malaga to New York City. The flights will be operated in summer only. Travel time: 8 hours and 35 minutes.
Last weekend began the bathing season. The beaches went into summer mode, with lifeguards and first aid stations until Sept. 11.
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Residents of Málaga and the Costa del Sol are warned by meteorologists of variable weather. A yellow warning has been issued in some regions about the risk of rain and storms. Temperatures will range from 16 to 28 degrees from region to region.
On June 2, United Airlines will launch a flight from Malaga to New York City. The flights will be operated in summer only. Travel time: 8 hours and 35 minutes.
Last weekend began the bathing season. The beaches went into summer mode, with lifeguards and first aid stations until Sept. 11.
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#news
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Four co-working spaces for productive days ⚡️
MOB -— Makers of Barcelona is a community of people who believe that it is possible to combine work, life and personal fulfillment. And they put this idea into co-working spaces. It is located in the building of a former textile factory. There are rooms for events, every day in May there was something going on. There are several subnoscription rates, and there is a free trial day.
The atmosphere at Cometa Coffee House will especially appeal to those who are immersed in a creative project and really want to finish it. Tasty coffee, bright interior with posters to distract you during breaks.
La Vaca is downtown. This is a dynamic and creative space and community. There are a bunch of different formats of events. You can come for yoga, a workshop, and just lunch. The most minimal pass is a weekly pass. It costs 80 euros excluding tax.
Kubik is located in the heart of the Gracia neighborhood. There are also activities, conferences and workshops. Open 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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MOB -— Makers of Barcelona is a community of people who believe that it is possible to combine work, life and personal fulfillment. And they put this idea into co-working spaces. It is located in the building of a former textile factory. There are rooms for events, every day in May there was something going on. There are several subnoscription rates, and there is a free trial day.
The atmosphere at Cometa Coffee House will especially appeal to those who are immersed in a creative project and really want to finish it. Tasty coffee, bright interior with posters to distract you during breaks.
La Vaca is downtown. This is a dynamic and creative space and community. There are a bunch of different formats of events. You can come for yoga, a workshop, and just lunch. The most minimal pass is a weekly pass. It costs 80 euros excluding tax.
Kubik is located in the heart of the Gracia neighborhood. There are also activities, conferences and workshops. Open 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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#places #work
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Wednesday News 🇪🇸
One of the hotels on the Costa del Sol was ranked among the 10 best hotels in the world by Tripadvisor. It is Ikos Andalusia, a five-star complex with 8 swimming pools, 411 rooms, 7 restaurants, sports facilities, theater and spa.
Residents of the Nou Barris neighborhood complain about the long wait for TMB buses. 20 minutes is the usual amount of time people spend at the bus stop. Most of the time it is an hour.
The 28 Old Town establishments will close at 11 p.m., under a new rule. Its purpose is to reduce noise levels at night. It affects places located on Carrer Miquel Pedrola i Alegre, Fonollar, Carders, Allada-Vermell and Tantarantana .
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One of the hotels on the Costa del Sol was ranked among the 10 best hotels in the world by Tripadvisor. It is Ikos Andalusia, a five-star complex with 8 swimming pools, 411 rooms, 7 restaurants, sports facilities, theater and spa.
Residents of the Nou Barris neighborhood complain about the long wait for TMB buses. 20 minutes is the usual amount of time people spend at the bus stop. Most of the time it is an hour.
The 28 Old Town establishments will close at 11 p.m., under a new rule. Its purpose is to reduce noise levels at night. It affects places located on Carrer Miquel Pedrola i Alegre, Fonollar, Carders, Allada-Vermell and Tantarantana .
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The euro, the moon, and embroidery have it. Yes, the downside 🙃
Barcelona has one, too. Today is about the facts that it's good to know before you move. Yes, it's sunny and delicious, beaches and sunshine, offices of international companies. But...
> High cost of living
It's higher here than in other parts of Spain. It's the most expensive city in Spain to live in, the cost of living here is 35.51% higher than the national average.
> High levels of petty crime
Although Barcelona's crime rate has decreased due to the absence of tourists in the pandemic, the city still has a very high level of petty crime compared to other cities. In 2019, there were 299 daily robberies in the city, that's 12 robberies every hour.
Pickpockets steal most often, and they especially like handbags, purses and phones. Despite this, overall, Barcelona is a relatively safe city. In 2021 it ranked 11th safest city by The Economist, ahead of Frankfurt, New York, London, Madrid and Paris.
> Rent fraud
In addition to petty crime, there are several types of fraud in the housing market in Barcelona. Be vigilant, especially if you're new to the city. Never sign a rental agreement without visiting the property in person, and don't hand over any money before you receive the keys. To avoid getting complacent, ask a real estate agent or lawyer to walk you through the contract.
> If you have long-term plans, you will have to learn 2 languages
Catalan is one of the two official languages of Barcelona, and many signs, official documents and menus are written in Catalan rather than Spanish.
This point is one of controversy. Some make do with just Spanish, but there are cases where Catalan proves useful. All public schools teach in Catalan, so families with school-age children will inevitably have to learn Catalan and Spanish as soon as they arrive. And it's probably important for those who want a career here. What do you think?
> It's not just the architectural heritage
There are also ugly and disadvantaged neighborhoods in the city, like Raval, or parts of the Gothic Quarter, Sant'Adria de Besos and La Mina. These neighborhoods also have the highest crime rate. Don't walk here at night.
> Overtourism
There's a shocking amount of tourists and it's not just the crowded sights and main streets, but also the piles of people in transport, the unnecessary noise, and the constant price increases.
🇪🇸 Despite this, Barcelona is still one of the best and most attractive cities in the world. What can't you get used to? What factor weighs so heavily that you should consider another city?
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Barcelona has one, too. Today is about the facts that it's good to know before you move. Yes, it's sunny and delicious, beaches and sunshine, offices of international companies. But...
> High cost of living
It's higher here than in other parts of Spain. It's the most expensive city in Spain to live in, the cost of living here is 35.51% higher than the national average.
> High levels of petty crime
Although Barcelona's crime rate has decreased due to the absence of tourists in the pandemic, the city still has a very high level of petty crime compared to other cities. In 2019, there were 299 daily robberies in the city, that's 12 robberies every hour.
Pickpockets steal most often, and they especially like handbags, purses and phones. Despite this, overall, Barcelona is a relatively safe city. In 2021 it ranked 11th safest city by The Economist, ahead of Frankfurt, New York, London, Madrid and Paris.
> Rent fraud
In addition to petty crime, there are several types of fraud in the housing market in Barcelona. Be vigilant, especially if you're new to the city. Never sign a rental agreement without visiting the property in person, and don't hand over any money before you receive the keys. To avoid getting complacent, ask a real estate agent or lawyer to walk you through the contract.
> If you have long-term plans, you will have to learn 2 languages
Catalan is one of the two official languages of Barcelona, and many signs, official documents and menus are written in Catalan rather than Spanish.
This point is one of controversy. Some make do with just Spanish, but there are cases where Catalan proves useful. All public schools teach in Catalan, so families with school-age children will inevitably have to learn Catalan and Spanish as soon as they arrive. And it's probably important for those who want a career here. What do you think?
> It's not just the architectural heritage
There are also ugly and disadvantaged neighborhoods in the city, like Raval, or parts of the Gothic Quarter, Sant'Adria de Besos and La Mina. These neighborhoods also have the highest crime rate. Don't walk here at night.
> Overtourism
There's a shocking amount of tourists and it's not just the crowded sights and main streets, but also the piles of people in transport, the unnecessary noise, and the constant price increases.
🇪🇸 Despite this, Barcelona is still one of the best and most attractive cities in the world. What can't you get used to? What factor weighs so heavily that you should consider another city?
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The first vegan festival, VegFest, comes to town
The idea is that life without meat is not inconsistent with fun and enjoyment. There will be food, lectures, concerts, tastings and other fun stuff.
Taking place at La Nau Bostik, June 3 and 4.
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The idea is that life without meat is not inconsistent with fun and enjoyment. There will be food, lectures, concerts, tastings and other fun stuff.
Taking place at La Nau Bostik, June 3 and 4.
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#food
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¡Hola! How are you, señoras and señoritas? 🤓
Do you read any Telegram channels in English or Spanish? About the country, city, maybe you watch memes or read the news? If yes, please share links.
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Do you read any Telegram channels in English or Spanish? About the country, city, maybe you watch memes or read the news? If yes, please share links.
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Brief Herald 🇪🇸
No more fast-fashion: this year Inditex will launch a secondhand platform with items from Zara. It has already been launched in the U.K., where you can donate, repair, or sell items.
12 Air Europa flights today (between Barcelona and Palma, Madrid and Palma, Rome, Milan, Lisbon, Paris and Malaga) have been cancelled because of the pilots' strike.
Spain expects more summer tourists than before the pandemic. Put a blue heart if you're already used to the number of people on the streets. Red if you've been wondering where to hide from people for a long time.
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No more fast-fashion: this year Inditex will launch a secondhand platform with items from Zara. It has already been launched in the U.K., where you can donate, repair, or sell items.
12 Air Europa flights today (between Barcelona and Palma, Madrid and Palma, Rome, Milan, Lisbon, Paris and Malaga) have been cancelled because of the pilots' strike.
Spain expects more summer tourists than before the pandemic. Put a blue heart if you're already used to the number of people on the streets. Red if you've been wondering where to hide from people for a long time.
@settleitbcn
#news
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You won't believe it! Another music festival 🪩
From July 5 to 8, the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona will host the Cruïlla Festival. Open air, seaside, food, comedy and art. And an awesome lineup! There will be Franz Ferdinand, Alt-J, Placebo and many cool artists.
Tickets at the official website.
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#events
From July 5 to 8, the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona will host the Cruïlla Festival. Open air, seaside, food, comedy and art. And an awesome lineup! There will be Franz Ferdinand, Alt-J, Placebo and many cool artists.
Tickets at the official website.
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#events
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