Curtain Calling ?

In 2002 the country’s first fringe theatre lowered its curtains for the last time. From that moment on, fringe theatres have been fading from existence, leaving the city’s playwrights...

Firing-Up Foundation Fashion

Empowering people to take action, get involved and make a difference, the ‘Charity Fashion’ concept is spreading fast and is raising questions for us all...

The Art of Displacement

Scaling heights and jumping from them, despite being incredibly spectacular and seriously dangerous, is considered by devotees a 21st century philosophical discipline for modern living...

The Last Reservation

Rising sea levels and floods, jellyfish instead of tuna and turtles. Residents of the Mediterranean are concerned, and even El Bulli's famed chef Ferran Adrià is raising his voice...

Hot City Vibes

With line-ups that welcome hundreds of the biggest names in world music hotly pursued by thousands of sun-seeking adoring fans, this summer Barcelona hosts four of the biggest and best European music festivals...

Moto City

Traffic and gridlock getting you down? Wish you could zip around the city waving "Ciao"! at everyone you leave in your tracks? Perhaps it's time you thought about getting a scooter; but be prepared for a potentially bumpy ride.

The World is Waiting

With so many people around the world seeking out an American dream, Americans are left to dream of somewhere else. Those who come to Spain learn what the flip side of the immigration process is all about.

The Pay Off

Are you aware of your own darkest fantasies? Do you secretly dream of submitting to the will of a merciless lady? There are people who enjoy those kind of games. They have fun with it; they love living their lives as a never ending movie show.

Noise Wars

Barcelona’s small venues around the city are in fast decline, the result of a neighbour-led war against ‘noisy’ bars, restaurants and clubs....

Sexing up the Singles

In Spain today, eight million single people are waiting to be seduced. And the business sector is eager to get in bed with them - a relationship of benefit to everyone.

The Dream is over

The Spanish government intend to put paid to long work days by shortening lunch hours and encouraging people to finish earlier.

Machine Gun Reforms

The streets may be full of fun and life, but there is new legislation coming to stop the party in its stride.

Our Kind of People

Barcelona aims to polish her image as a destination for upscale visitors. Dress codes are popping up across the city.