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Chess for inclusion: A powerful educational transformation in Catalonia

Chessbase 25 Apr 2026
In Barcelona and across Catalonia, chess is being integrated into public education as a tool for ...
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Alex Eala takes act to WTA 125 Catalonia Open after Madrid exit

The Manila Times 25 Apr 2026
MANILA, Philippines — After a second round exit at the WTA 1000 Madrid Open singles tournament, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will take her act to the 125 Catalonia Open in La Bisbal d'Empordà, Spain.
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Eala takes act to Catalonia Open after Madrid exit

The Manila Times 25 Apr 2026
AFTER a second round exit at the WTA 1000 Madrid Open singles tournament, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will take her act to the 125 Catalonia Open in La Bisbal d'Empordà, Spain.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Best images of Sant Jordi 2026 from around Catalonia

Catalan News 23 Apr 2026
Sant Jordi is always one of the most magical days of the year in Catalonia. .
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Record off-season hail in Catalonia, Spain on April 20

Sott 22 Apr 2026
... 2 centimeters - since records began in Catalonia.
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Romantic springtime spirit: Catalonia gears up for Sant Jordi 2026

Catalan News 21 Apr 2026
April 23 is always one of the most keenly anticipated days of the year in Catalonia ... April 23 is also World Book Day and Catalonia does it like nowhere else, combining it with a celebration of love to become the most romantic day of the year here.
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Catalonia grants highest heritage status to Civil War archive rescue diary

Catalan News 21 Apr 2026
The Catalan government has declared the 112-page diary documenting the rescue of Catalonia's archives during the Spanish Civil War as a Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN), the highest level of heritage protection in the region. .
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Lionel Messi buys fifth-tier soccer team in Catalonia

Henry Herald 17 Apr 2026
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has purchased UE Cornella, a soccer team in Spain's fifth-highest division ... .
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Messi buys fifth-tier soccer team in Catalonia

Oman Observer 17 Apr 2026
Inter Miami superstar Lionel ⁠Messi has purchased UE Cornella, a soccer ​team in Spain's ​fifth-highest division.The Catalonia-based club announced the news on Thursday but no fina ....
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The University of Barcelona, cradle of modern architecture in Catalonia (Universitat de Barcelona)

Public Technologies 15 Apr 2026
) The University of Barcelona, cradle of modern architecture in Catalonia ... The Cradle of Modern Architecture in Catalonia (1872-1962)" will open to the public free of charge until the end of 2026 ... National Archive of Catalonia.
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Home sales in Catalonia post largest drop in two years

Catalan News 09 Apr 2026
The number of home sales in Catalonia recorded their sharpest decline in two years in January, dropping 10.3% compared with the same month last year, according to figures released Thursday by the Notarial College of Catalonia. .
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Diego Simeone finally breached Barcelona’s defences for the first time in his managerial career, and in doing so Atlético Madrid brought a 20-year wait for victory at Camp Nou to an end. The Argentine coach, renowned for his pragmatic, defence-first approach, masterminded a tactically disciplined performance that not only silenced the home crowd but also sent shockwaves through La Liga.\nFor two decades, Atlético had travelled to Catalonia with a mix of trepidation and hope, only to return empty-handed time and again. Yet this time, Simeone’s game plan-focused on compact defending, aggressive pressing, and clinical counter-attacks-paid off. The visitors absorbed early pressure, weathered a series of dangerous set pieces, and gradually imposed their own rhythm on the contest.\nThe breakthrough arrived midway through the second half when a swift break ended with a thunderous finish from Atlético’s star forward. The goal sent the small contingent of travelling supporters into raptures and visibly deflated Barcelona, who, despite throwing bodies forward in search of an equaliser, could not find a way through the visitors’ resolute rearguard.\nSimeone’s post-match celebration-a fierce punch of the air followed by a lap of honour with his jubilant players-spoke volumes about the significance of the moment. He had not merely won a game; he had shattered a psychological barrier that had loomed over Atlético for generations. For the players, it was a validation of their belief in his methods; for the fans, it was a long-awaited moment of triumph.\nAs the final whistle blew, it was clear that more than three points had been won. Atlético had reclaimed their status as genuine title contenders, while Barcelona were left to reflect on a rare home defeat that exposed vulnerabilities even their formidable reputation could not mask. For Simeone, the victory was a personal landmark, but for Atlético Madrid, it marked the end of two decades of frustration and the start of a new era of hope

Goal 08 Apr 2026
He arrived on Saturday evening with a game plan built on disciplined pressing, patient counter-attacking, and a clear mandate for his players to believe that history could be rewritten. From the first whistle, Atlético’s execution was near-perfect ... .
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