Topic: Catalonia

As Barcelona bans bullfights, reeling Spain seeks its national soul

Spain's young democracy has experienced both economic boom and euro-crisis bust over the past decade, shaking its national psyche.  What will Spain's future look like?

Spain speaks: conservative opposition wins in landslide victory (video)

Spain overwhelmingly voted for new leadership to lead the climb out of economic crisis. Prime Minister-elect Mariano Rajoy has warned of more austerity measures. 

There Be Dragons: movie review

Plodding and stilted, 'There Be Dragons' tells the story of a Roman Catholic priest and his childhood friend and eventual enemy during the Spanish Civil War.

Europe makes room for Chinese investment, but not without concern

China has signed a number of trade deals throughout Europe that could boost struggling economies, but some Europeans have misgivings about the possibility of a financial lifeline from China.

Catalonia votes for less death in the afternoon with bullfighting ban

Catalonia, the Spanish region where independence sentiment runs strong, voted to ban bullfighting in a move that some said stressed its differences from the rest of Spain. But the old pastimes popularity is fading, and activists said it was simply the humane thing to do.

Bullfighting ban in Spain? Catalonia says no more; activists target Madrid

Bullfighting ban legislation was signed in Catalonia on Wednesday marking Spain's first major region to adopt a bullfighting ban. Activists are targeting Madrid next.

Catalonia outlaws bullfighting. What would Hemingway say?

Even as the tide turns against bullfighting, Ernest Hemingway is remembered as a champion of the sport.

Elves, sprites, and blue jets dance near the edge of space

Strange colored lights have been captured on high-speed video.

Frankfurt book fair's controversial guest of honor: China

Critics said choosing a guest of honor that jails writers is wrong, while others said the German fair's inclusion of China is a way to break down walls.

What I didn't like about "Julie and Julia"

Would you rather read a book by a journalist – or a writer?

Barcelona over Manchester United: a victory for Catalonia

The soccer team may reside in Spain, but it's raison d'etre is for regional autonomy.

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A sweet, Spanish Christmas

Traditional candies, cookies, and cakes are popular Christmas foods in Spain.

A Spanish classic evolves

In Spain, chefs and home cooks love to experiment with the country's favorite cold soup, gazpacho.

Reinventing rumba, Catalan style

Barcelona-based bands wrap the traditional Spanish gypsy music into urban rhythms in an ever-evolving new fusion.

Basque separatist arrested as Spain confronts region's future

The arrest of Francisco Javier Lopez Peña in France on Tuesday signals a wider crackdown against the ETA, which has waged a 40-year campaign of bombings.

In Spain's elections, Socialists win with liberal appeal

Prime Minister Zapatero's party is likely to build on the sweeping reforms of the last four years, which have riled conservatives and the Roman Catholic church.