Winning ticket in La Grossa New Year's Eve lotto bought in Reus
December 31, 2024 02:53 PM
Holders of winning ticket number 44748 will receive €200,000, with second prize-winning ticket bought in Borges Blanques and Seu d'Urgell
Christmas 2024
Drought and floods, presidents old and new, amnesty for some but not all: A look back on 2024
Extreme weather events, a new Socialist government, and Puigdemont's (brief) return were some of the top stories in the last 12 months
December 15, 2024 10:36 AM
Barcelona to welcome 2025 with drone and fireworks spectacle
New Year's Eve show will pay homage to Joan Miró with over 500 drones at foot of Montjuïc
December 27, 2024 12:49 PM
Hundreds of children implore 'longest ever Tió log' to dump various goodies
Initiative is open to everybody
December 26, 2024 08:47 PM
Red Cross distributes toys to over 3,400 vulnerable children in Girona
Packs include school supplies and games to promote family time
December 26, 2024 12:03 PM
Valencia floods, migration and global instability take center stage in King's Christmas address
Felipe VI urges unity across Europe against attacks on democracy, human rights abuses and violence
December 24, 2024 09:16 PM
Spain's Christmas lottery with coveted 'El Gordo' 72480 sold in La Rioja
Over 31 million euros in main prizes awarded throughout Catalonia
December 21, 2024 01:09 PM
Three Kings collect coal ahead of Christmas festivities
Their Majesties and families go to coal mines in Sant Corneli in northern Catalonia
December 22, 2024 02:31 PM
PODCAST: Beating the odds: Spain’s Christmas lottery tradition
We find out about the 200 year history of this iconic national lottery and how it continues to bring festive spirit to hopeful players
December 21, 2024 10:27 AM
The 'unlucky' Christmas lottery number that everyone buys but never wins
For 122 years, generations of locals in a small town in Lleida have played the 11457 without ever winning anything
December 22, 2024 09:33 AM
What to do this Christmas in Barcelona and Catalonia
Festive fairs, ice skating rinks, and merry markets are to be found up and down the country this holiday season
December 10, 2024 10:07 AM
Spain's Christmas lottery - How does it work?
El Gordo is the world's largest lottery, with a total prize pool of €2.7 billion and over 70% of Spaniards participating
December 19, 2024 05:14 PM
Catalan News Quiz: Did you pay attention to 2024?
Test your knowledge in our short end-of-year quiz
December 18, 2024 12:07 PM