The article discusses the impact of tourism on Barcelona's housing market, highlighting the lucrative nature of renting apartments to tourists as opposed to long-term tenants. It mentions the presence of both legal and illegal tourist apartments, with Airbnb being a major platform for such listings. The Barcelona city council is taking measures to combat illegal rentals, including imposing fines on Airbnb. Residents complain about the negative effects of mass tourism, such as bad behavior and noise. The article also addresses the rise in rental prices, which have increased significantly, contributing to a housing bubble and forcing long-time residents to leave their neighborhoods. Despite these concerns, some believe the impact of tourist apartments is exaggerated and note that rental prices have stabilized. The city council is investing in solutions to improve the housing situation, including purchasing buildings and constructing affordable flats for rent.

Carles Puigdemont, the pro-separatist Catalan president, has stated that an independent Catalonia would require a military, citing jihadist terrorism as a justification. Marc Gafarot, an international relations expert, supports this view, suggesting a defence force of 15,000 to 20,000 soldiers and a model similar to Denmark or Sweden. However, Jordi Armadans of Fundipau disagrees, pointing to examples like Costa Rica and Iceland that do not have standing armies. The separatist parties ERC and CUP have expressed skepticism about Puigdemont's stance, with CUP criticizing the use of terror attacks to justify militarism. Puigdemont has suggested the possibility of a non-conventional army and emphasized the importance of the discussion if the independence process progresses. Unionist groups have criticized the debate as a distraction from the upcoming independence referendum deemed illegal by the Spanish government.

The article by Anna Lladó Ferrer discusses the growing trend of using edible flowers in Spanish cuisine, focusing on the Szechuan button, which provides a unique electric-like sensation when eaten. Xavier Petràs, a grower of edible flowers, sells these at La Boqueria market in Barcelona and supplies them to over 200 chefs. The article highlights the use of edible flowers in dishes by various chefs, including Guillem Galera of Rasoterra, Xavier Morón of Hidden Factory Barcelona, Michelin-starred chef Carles Gaig, and Ferran Agüir of El Racó de l'Agüir. The piece emphasizes the multi-sensory experience and aesthetic value that edible flowers add to culinary creations, noting the sector's growth due to the rise of creative cuisine.

The article by Anna Lladó Ferrer for Euronews covers the Speed Skiing World Cup held in Andorra, where skiers compete to achieve the highest speeds possible, exceeding 200 km per hour. Italian skier Ivan Origone holds the world record at 254 km per hour, while his brother Simone Origone is the current world champion. Valentina Greggio, also from Italy, won her fourth consecutive World Cup trophy in the female category. The article features comments from participants like Jan Farrell, Celia Martinez, and Rauli Karjalainen, who express the thrill and freedom they experience in speed skiing. Technical aspects such as the importance of technique, ski preparation, and weather conditions are also discussed, with the latter affecting the competition's schedule.

The article by Anna Lladó Ferrer discusses the initiative by a group of citizens in Barcelona, who are working towards making Barcelona an autonomous community independent from Catalonia. The group, known as Barcelona Via Fora, is planning to become an association and will be officially presented by early 2018. The spokesperson, Carles Bruguera, cites the negative impact of the Catalan independence movement on Barcelona's economy and the city's fiscal deficit as reasons for seeking autonomy. The group aims to protect Barcelona's identity and values, and plans to gather signatures to gauge support for their proposal. The feasibility of the initiative is seen as dependent on the outcome of the upcoming elections. Bruguera differentiates their serious proposal from satirical social media campaigns and compares it to London's post-Brexit initiative.

Covering political events in Catalonia involves extreme emotions, from outright rejection to unconditional love for the deposed president, Carles Puigdemont. With the upcoming elections on December 21, sentiments are mixed, with some feeling resignation after the unmaterialized declaration of independence and others seeing it as a chance to defeat secessionism. The application of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution has led to strong emotions and uncertainty. Citizens and experts express a range of feelings and predictions for Catalonia's future, while life continues as usual for many. The political situation has raised questions among citizens about the status of Puigdemont and the presence of the Spanish flag in Catalan government buildings. The political series is expected to continue with symbolic actions, as analyzed by journalist Miquel Pellicer.