Symbolism of colors

Western Europe, North America and Oceania: Influence of classical culture and Catholicism

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"Barcelona is the twelfth most hot “Of the planet.” This was the headline that journalist Adaia Teruel (Barcelona, ​​1978) read one night in 2022 while lying in bed, looking at her phone. This statement prompted her to begin fieldwork in the Catalan capital, visiting swingers' clubs, fetish gatherings, sex worker demonstrations, and other experiences of people who live sex very differently from the majority. This research is compiled in the book Sex in my city (KO Books), a collection of chronicles and testimonies about a Barcelona often unknown to many of its own residents.

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Some hotels invite you to relax, while others can have the opposite effect. If you're the kind of guest who enjoys the idea of spending the night in a room with a spine-tingling history, these are some of the most... terrifying of Europe where you can stay 365 days a year.

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The looks White, black, and colors that combine these two have been among the most popular trends at the 080. Gau, the brand by Uruguayan designer Sergio Gau; Natalie Chandler, a Belgian designer based in Barcelona; designers Zoe Oms and Carlota Barrera; and the brands Acceptance Letter and Doblas have all opted for black and white in their collections. These basic colors, synonymous with elegance and sobriety, have been seen on the catwalk in unstructured suits, sheer garments, with fabrics like leather, and garments with oversize and others that highlight the silhouettes.

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While the day-long strike in solidarity with Palestine has affected some access points in several parts of the Catalan capital, normality has returned to the Sant Pau Art Nouveau complex since early morning. This Wednesday marked the second day of the Barcelona catwalk, which showcased emerging talents who promote values such as diversity and sustainability with designs that rival established brands.

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Article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes that everyone has the right to rest. Even royals, who although unlike the rest of us mortals do not have a period closed by calendar or working days, in summer they also take advantage to disappear for several days.

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There's no more summery job than the one Julia Roberts had before becoming one of Hollywood's most charismatic actresses. The star of Pretty Woman He worked in an ice cream parlor in Georgia, where his parents ran an acting school. He also sold ice cream for Tom Cruise, who combined this with jobs as a street sweeper and gardener. Shortly after finishing his studies, he left his hometown in upstate New York to try his luck as an actor in Los Angeles.

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On average, a plastic bag is used for only 12 minutes, but it can take more than 300 years to fully decompose. According to the OECD's Global Plastics Outlook, in just two decades, annual plastic waste production worldwide has doubled, from 180 million tonnes to over 350 million. Plastic waste is projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2060: half of all this waste will still be landfilled, and less than a fifth will be recycled.

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It's official. According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, we have experienced the warmest June on record in our house since records began. And these first few days of July haven't been short either. All of this has boosted sales of all kinds of fans.

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Rumors that 17-year-old Lamine Yamal might be dating a 30-year-old content creator, and Alejandro Sanz's confession that he had a relationship with a fan 30 years younger than him, have brought the topic of relationships with large age gaps back to the forefront. This issue frequently returns to public debate, where the question arises as to whether two people at different stages of their lives and with very different personal backgrounds can have a functional relationship. And in the case of minors, like the Barça player, it raises even more questions. In this regard, Spanish law is clear and sets the age of sexual consent at 16. Even if people younger than that age agree to have sex with an adult, this consent has no legal validity. And not only are sexual relations legislated in this regard, but other types of actions with clear sexual content are also included, such as conversations, recording images, or videos.

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Opening night and nerves—the good kind—on Montjuïc mountain. "Anything can go wrong at any moment," warned acrobat and stage designer Yoann Bourgeois at the presentation of The Little Circus, the contemporary circus offering that opened the 49th edition of the Grec Festival this Thursday at the Teatre Grec. Once the show premiered, it was clear that the French artist's caution was not false modesty. The stage design had to work like clockwork so as not to detract from the show's impossible acrobatics. Nothing could go wrong. And it didn't. Created by six artists: Yoann Bourgeois, French singer-songwriter Pomme, and dancer Marie Bourgeois, The little cirque has successfully overcome the challenge of kicking off the Catalan capital's grand showcase of the performing arts.

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To replace the sound of guns with the sound of music and give a voice to the people of Gaza in the form of dance, theater, and poetry. This is how Palestinian culture manifested itself tonight at a sold-out event at the Palau de la Música. "I'm proud of my city. To see us all here for Gaza and for Palestine," said a visibly moved poet Mohamed Bitari before calling for a moment of silence for all the victims who have lost their lives since the start of the Israeli offensive.

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In 1963, the Barcelona Provincial Women's Prison opened in the Trinidad neighborhood. More than 7,000 women passed through it during the dictatorship, accused of crimes against property or morality, or for being part of opposition movements and groups. Carlota Falgueras (Barcelona, ​​1950) was one of them. It was closed when she was eighteen years old for participating in a demonstration. Together with historian César Lorenzo, they have just published the book Trinidad: The Ignored Women's Prison 1963-1983, published by Memorial Democràtic, an investigation that gathers the testimonies of nearly forty women who experienced and knew prison from different contexts.

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Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, held this week in the Catalan capital, brought together designs from 44 bridal fashion brands that maintain their traditions while also adapting to the demands of fashion. Yolancris, Isabel Sanchis, Atelier by Jimmy Choo, Wang Feng Couture, and the French Cymbeline, among others, presented their 2026 bridal collections; these offerings filled the Barcelona runway with craftsmanship and romanticism.

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Two decades ago, a new platform emerged on the internet with the goal of allowing anyone to share home videos. Its creators had no idea what a transformation it would bring to both the audiovisual and entertainment sectors.

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With more than 129,000 followers on InstagramGádor Muntaner (Barcelona, ​​​​1991) combines her work as a marine scientist with that of outreach. She is an ambassador for the National Geographic and exposes the true nature of sharks because she wants to raise awareness about the need for their preservation. We spoke with her shortly after returning from an expedition to the Philippines funded by Tropicfeel.

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A manager enters a meeting room, and everyone stands up to greet her. The man next to her shakes her hand. The woman on her other side kisses her twice. Two of the older attendees greet her from a distance and sit back down. The man in front of her approaches and hugs her briefly: "Was your vacation good?" he asks. At the back of the room, the young intern looks down at the notebook on his knees. He hasn't stood up or said anything. What was he supposed to do?

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According to a recent study on urban accessibility, Europe dominates the world ranking of the most walkable cities, with 45 of the top 50 positions. This analysis, based on data from The Economist and Visual Capitalist on cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants, measures how long it takes a resident to walk to schools, hospitals, or supermarkets. The conclusion is clear: the Old Continent remains a pedestrian paradise. Accessible green spaces, pedestrian-friendly streets, and efficient public transportation make walking the most logical option for getting around.

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Catalan Fashion Week confirmed that tulle and sheer fabrics will continue to be a trend. And not only for evening wear—in darker colors—but also in pastel shades, white, or nude for looks More informal. Brands like Simorra, Cuenta Spain, 404 Studio, Custo, and Eiko Ai have taken this to the next level with suits, skirts, pants, jackets, and even a nearly invisible organza trench coat.

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Changes to the Catalan catwalk. The mayor of Barcelona, ​​Jaume Collboni, and the regional minister for Business and Employment, Miquel Sàmper, announced this afternoon the city council's entry for the first time into 080 Barcelona Fashion, the fashion event promoted and funded by the Generalitat (Catalan government) for the past 35 editions. "The idea is to expand 080. To make it stand out from the world's great catwalks," Collboni stated about the collaboration, which will begin this year.

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