Barcelona’s city government announced on Friday a revised timeline and resources for a long-delayed public tower project in the Glòries district, marking a pivotal step in the area’s 25-year urban transformation. The initiative, first proposed in the 1990s, involves constructing a 60-meter tower near the Torre Glòries, a landmark skyscraper on the opposite side of … Read more
Julia Benedetti: How Spain’s Skateboarding Star Became the Face of a Generation By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport August 12, 2024 Julia Benedetti, 19, is the only Spanish skateboarder to compete in both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, and her Olympic journey mirrors the explosive growth of skateboarding in Spain—a country that went from zero … Read more
Fernando Alonso Faces Emotional Milestone as F1 Prepares for Future at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Formula 1 veteran Fernando Alonso has signaled that the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix may mark his final competitive appearance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. As the sport evaluates its long-term calendar, the two-time world champion acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the venue’s … Read more
The Architect of God: Gaudí’s Legacy and the Papal Blessing of the Sagrada Família Antoni Gaudí, the visionary architect known as “God’s Architect,” remains a central figure in the cultural history of Barcelona, with his masterwork, the Sagrada Família, serving as a global landmark of ecclesiastical architecture. While Gaudí died in 1926, his influence continues … Read more
The BlackGarete sailing team has been crowned the Spanish J70 national champion following a dramatic final day of competition in Barcelona. The crew, led by skipper Carlos Bermúdez de Castro, secured the title by a one-point margin over the HSN Sailing Team after a high-stakes comeback during the concluding race of the series. A Dramatic … Read more
Barcelona Shooting: Man Killed in Marina de Port Execution-Linked Incident By Daniel Richardson | June 7, 2026 | Updated 19:45 UTC A man was killed after being shot multiple times in Barcelona’s Marina de Port district on Sunday evening, with authorities describing the incident as an execution-style killing that may be connected to drug-related conflicts … Read more
El Irudek Bidasoa Irun Subcampeón Tras Ser Arrollado por el Barcelona (17-37) El Irudek Bidasoa Irun Subcampeón Tras Ser Arrollado por el Barcelona (17-37) El partido entre El Irudek Bidasoa Irun y el Barcelona, que terminó con un marcador de 17-37, marcó un momento crucial en la temporada de la liga española de rugby. Según … Read more
Cycling Advocacy and the Intersection of Sport and Social Movement In the world of professional and recreational cycling, the bicycle often serves as more than just a piece of sporting equipment—It’s a vehicle for community engagement and collective action. Recent reports have highlighted a significant grassroots movement involving Docents de Mataró en la marxa ciclista … Read more
From Niche to Global: How Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya Is Reshaping Climbing’s Olympic Legacy By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, ArchySport July 16, 2024 | Updated 14:30 UTC The newly revamped Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, host to the IFSC World Cup Boulder (July 17–19). Photo: IFSC Media Barcelona’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya—home to MotoGP’s legendary Spanish Grand Prix—will … Read more
Ewa Pajor: How Barcelona Transformed Her Career and Life Daniel Richardson May 15, 2025 Pajor during a training session at FC Barcelona’s La Masia facility in Sant Joan Despí, Spain. The 28-year-old has become a symbol of the club’s women’s section revival. Ewa Pajor arrived in Barcelona in 2022 as an unknown quantity in European … Read more