The mother who swopped her children for a place in the sun
October 9, 2006
Murilyn Hutchinson treasures her snapshots from this year’s summer holiday in Spain. They show her laughing on the beach with her children Chloe and Jay, splashing in the surf and tucking into paella at local restaurants. Read more
Top Tourist Attractions in Barcelona, Spain
October 9, 2006
Planning a trip to Barcelona? Don’t forget these popular attractions. Barcelona, located in Spain is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Make sure you see all it has to offer when you are there. From museums to popular beaches, and don’t forget the excellent restaurants, Barcelona promises to deliver excitement, enjoyment, and above all, a time you will never forget! Read more
Spain Finance & Business Review
October 9, 2006
The European Central Bank increased interest rates by a quarter point yesterday as expected, making it the fifth increase in under a year. Base rate now stands at 3.25%, and yet another increase is expected in forthcoming months. The current rate is the highest it has been for the past three and a half years. Read more
“Noisy” bars, restaurants and clubs
October 9, 2006
As Barcelona’s mainstream music concert and festival scene explodes with life, those small venues where at one time you could catch equally talented - but not-so-commercial- acts around the city are in fast decline, the result of a neighbour-led war against ‘noisy’ bars, restaurants and clubs. Read more
Closing time extension rejected by Barcelona government
October 6, 2006
The spokesperson of Barcelona City Council, Jordi Hereu, rejected the idea that music-playing bars and nightclubs could be allowed to close at later times in order to avoid conflicts between customers returning home in the early hours of the morning. The socialist confirmed that they will “not permit” the extension of opening hours of bars and nightclubs. Read more
