28/01/2012Public workers stage mass protest in Barcelona Expatica Spain - ‎Jan 28, 2012‎ Thousands of police, teachers and hospital staff staged a mass protest march in Barcelona on Saturday in growing anger at spending cuts hitting key services in Spain's Catalonia region. See all 8 sources »

CaixaBank closes 2011 with a net profit of €1.185 billion Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 28, 2012‎ Barcelona (ACN).- Barcelona-based CaixaBank obtained a recurring net profit of €1.185 billion in 2011, 12.8% lower than its figures from 2010.

The unemployment rate in Catalonia reaches 20.5% at the end of 2011 Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 28, 2012‎ Madrid (ACN).- Catalonia ended 2011 with an unemployment rate of 20.5% and 775400 people registered as unemployed, according to the Active Population Survey (EPA) released on Friday by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE).

New talents and world renowned designers in the 9th edition of the 080 ... Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 24, 2012‎ Barcelona (ACN).- As from January 25 th the 9 th Edition of the independent fashion show 080 will kick off in Barcelona. The show will run until the 28 th and throughout these four days the audience will see the fall-winter 2012/2013 collections of ...

Barcelona Port increases container traffic by 4% and the number of passengers ... Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 26, 2012‎ Barcelona (ACN).- Container traffic through Barcelona Port in 2011 has exceeded 2 million TEU, equivalent to twenty-foot long containers, according to data released by the Port Authority.

Wind power production in Catalonia reaches 1000 megawatts Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 25, 2012‎ Barcelona (ACN).- Wind farms installed throughout Catalonia can produce up to 1000 megawatts of electricity at full capacity, according to information provided by EolicCat, the Catalan employers' association of the sector.

Prices in Catalonia rose by 2.5% in 2011 Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 21, 2012‎ Madrid (ACN).- Prices rose 0.2 points during the month of December in Catalonia and 2011 ended with an annual inflation rate of 2.5%, according to figures from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).

Euroleague

View from the bench: Top 16, Week 2 Euroleague - ‎Jan 27, 2012‎ World-renowned as a master teacher of basketball, Aito Garcia Reneses holds a place as one of the most prestigious coaches in Europe.

Caja Laboral matched with Lagun Aro GBC for ACB Cup EITB - ‎Jan 23, 2012‎ Caja Laboral and Lagun Aro GBC were matched together when the draw for quarterfinals of the ACB Cup was made in Barcelona on Monday (January 23rd).

USA TODAY

FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Sweat, draw and to the semifinals! (2-2) Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 25, 2012‎ Barcelona (FCB).- Barça are in the semifinals of the Spanish Cup after eliminating Real Madrid. The second leg of the quarter final was brutal, with a first phase with the away team on top, a second with Barça in charge, and a third of heart attack ...

Straits Times

18/01/2012Thousands march in Barcelona against spending cuts Expatica Spain - ‎Jan 18, 2012‎ Thousands of police, firefighters, teachers and other civil servants marched through Barcelona Wednesday to protest against spending cuts made by the regional government of Catalonia.

Catalonia had 23.5 million tourists in 2011 Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 20, 2012‎ Madrid (ACN).- 2011 has been a very good year for the tourism sector in Catalonia, both in terms of the number of visitors and the revenue that it has generated.

Fine way to treat the Barcelona homeless Euro Weekly News - ‎Jan 27, 2012‎ IT seems bizarre to be handing fines out to the homeless for sleeping on the streets, but this is what Barcelona police do with monotonous regularity.

The Guardian

Espanyol vs FC Barcelona: the woodwork made the Catalan derby end in a draw (1-1) Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 9, 2012‎ Barcelona (FCB).- Sometimes it just seems like the ball just doesn't want to go in and Sunday evening was one of those games for Barça, who ended up taking just a point from the Espanyol's Stadium.

The Guardian

FC Barcelona vs Osasuna: The Three Kings arrive early (4-0) Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 5, 2012‎ Barcelona (FCB).- 2012 has started and FC Barcelona are still hungry. Up against a brave Osasuna side in the first leg of the last 16 of the Spanish Cup, Guardiola's team won comfortably, 4-0, at the Camp Nou.

Kilkenny People

Dempsey goes distance as marathon fund-raiser Kilkenny People - ‎7 hours ago‎ For Paul Dempsey, the goal is to turn miles into money, as he will run a marathon in a major European city for a good cause. “I'm raising money for Croi, a group who are fighting against heart disease and stroke,” the Thomastown native told the 'People ...

Unemployment in Catalonia falls in December, but increased by 9.17% in 2011 Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 4, 2012‎ Madrid (ACN).- According to data released on Tuesday by the Spanish Ministry for Employment and Social Security, 2011 ended with 614244 people registered as unemployed in Catalonia.

Car registrations in Catalonia fell by 18.3% in 2011 Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 3, 2012‎ Madrid (ACN).- Car registrations in Catalonia decreased by 18.3% last year compared to 2011 according to data released on Monday by the Spanish Association of Car and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC).

The Guardian

FC Barcelona vs Betis: Three vital points (4-2) Catalan News Agency - ‎Jan 16, 2012‎ Barcelona (FCB).- In a hard fought game, won with two late goals, Barça took three important points from their clash with Betis. After taking an early lead through Xavi and Messi in the first quarter of an hour, Barça saw Betis fight back with a goal...

Gerard Pique set to make hundredth league appearance bettor.com (blog) - ‎13 hours ago‎ The Spanish international will make his 100 th performance for Barcelona in their next La Liga match against Villarreal at El Madrigal.