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Barcelona-Based Openchip Receives €115 Million in Government Funding to Boost Chip Design

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Spanish Government Invests 115 Million Euros in Catalan Microchip Firm Openchip The Spanish government has injected 115 million euros into Barcelona-based Openchip through the Societat Espanyola per a la Transformació Tecnològica (SETT), according to a statement released Monday. The funding, part of the government’s broader strategy to bolster technological innovation, aims to accelerate Openchip’s development … Read more

The Gentrification of Poblenou: How English is Replacing Catalan in Barcelona’s Tech Hub

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From Industrial Hub to Tech District: Gentrification Reshapes Poblenou’s Identity Barcelona’s Poblenou neighborhood, once the heart of Catalan industry, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past three decades. What was once a working-class district dominated by factories and warehouses is now a vibrant hub of technology, design, and international culture. Yet this evolution has … Read more

How Juanma Moreno Turned a 1995 Dream Into Andalusia’s First Non-Socialist President: The Rise of a Political Comeback

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The Andalusian Leader Who Would Share ‘Three Beers’ With the Opposition: Juanma Moreno’s Political Playbook By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 18, 2026 • Updated: 14:30 UTC Seville, Spain — When Juanma Moreno took office as President of Andalusia in January 2019, he became the first non-socialist leader in the region’s history. Seven years … Read more

Undercover Police in Schools: Catalan Student Protests “Racist” Pilot Program

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L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain – A pilot program introducing plainclothes police officers into Catalan schools to improve coexistence has already drawn scrutiny, with a recent visit to the Eugeni d’Ors secondary school sparking debate and protest. The incident, covered by the Spanish television program Espejo Público (Public Mirror) on April 29, 2026, highlights the complexities … Read more

"Yo Siempre a Veces: The Award-Winning Spanish Dramedy on Motherhood & Love in Barcelona"

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‘Yo Siempre A Veces’ Wins Best Screenplay at Canneseries: A Catalan Story of Motherhood and Precarious Reality By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief Barcelona — In a triumph for Catalan storytelling, the Movistar Plus+ original series Yo Siempre A Veces has won the Best Screenplay award at the Canneseries festival, which concluded Tuesday. The six-episode dramedy, created … Read more

Junts to Challenge Spain’s Migrant Regularization in EU Over Catalan Language Requirements

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Catalan nationalist party Junts has announced it will file a formal complaint with European institutions over Spain’s migrant regularization process, arguing the measure excludes Catalan language requirements despite prior government promises to include them. The party, led by Carles Puigdemont, stated it has instructed its legal services to prepare a denunciation before European institutions, claiming … Read more

CB Prat and Torelló Triumph at CBGB26 Tournament: U16 & U14 Champions Crowned | Girona Basketball News

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Girona, Spain – The Costa Brava Girona Basket tournament concluded this week with strong performances from Catalan basketball clubs, showcasing the depth of talent within the region. CB Prat secured the U16 women’s title, whereas Torelló dominated the U14 competition, leaving a significant mark on this year’s event. The tournament, held across multiple venues in … Read more

Míchel & Moncho Fernández: The Inspiring Girona Coaches on Sport, City & Integration

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Girona, Spain – The success stories of Girona FC and Bàsquet Girona extend beyond the pitch and the court, deeply rooted in the leadership and cultural integration of their respective head coaches, Míchel Sánchez and Moncho Fernández. The pair, representing the pinnacle of football and basketball in the city, have develop into symbols of adaptation … Read more