Tourism is everywhere, yet its role as a driving force across culture, the economy, society and business often goes unnoticed. In Barcelona, this is not a recent phenomenon but the result of a long-term vision that has embraced visitors as an opportunity to shape the city’s evolution and project it onto the global stage. From Joan Miró’s artistic interventions, conceived as a universal gesture of welcome, to the transformative momentum sparked by the 1992 Olympic Games....
Over the course of one week, The New Barcelona Post explores Barcelona’s art galleries through interviews, features and stories that shed light on their role in the art world, their business models and the challenges facing the sector.
Literature, where imagination and collective memory come together, remains a fundamental part of our cultural life. Often quiet but always powerful, the written word has shaped the way generations connect with ideas, languages and different ways of seeing the world. In this Literature Week, we explore the voices that have shaped our cultural imagination and ask how the role of writers is changing in a world that is evolving faster than ever.
Philanthropy, often quiet but essential, is one of the unseen forces that sustain a country’s culture, research and social cohesion. In Catalonia, this commitment to the common good is largely driven by foundations, which over recent decades have built a remarkable network of engagement and impact. But who are the people and organisations behind these initiatives? What does Catalonia’s philanthropic landscape really look like, and how has it evolved over time?
Barcelona has emerged as one of the world’s leading startup hubs. However, there is still work to be done, opportunities to seize and challenges to overcome. The New Barcelona Post explores these issues through the perspectives of the key players shaping this ecosystem — from founders and investors to startup hubs, universities, research centres and their spin-offs — while focusing on...
At a time when science is facing growing scepticism, Barcelona is doubling down on its commitment to strengthening its position as a leading hub for research and innovation. After years of work, a number of major projects are now taking shape. Over the course of one week, The New Barcelona Post will explore these initiatives and introduce the people behind them.
