Nuria Martínez Ribot He is dedicated to the world of journalism. He has worked in ‘The newspaper of Catalonia’, in the newspaper ‘Ara’ and in the newspaper ‘Public’. In addition, he participates in the gathering of ‘The supplement’, 3CAT, and has won the Mojo de Efe and the UOC award and the INJUVE award for the coverage of a mission in the Open Arms. She is also the author of the book ‘she revolved to Les AULES’, Editorial Column.
In it ‘The New Barcelona Post’which is “The good news newspaper from Barcelona” and in which she writes, considers that “Barcelona is the best city in the world”. He was even living in Madrid for six years and has revealed that he has felt at home, but this has not modified his idea. Is considered itself as a “Lover of cities and asphalt”and proof of this was the publication he made about his experience in the capital of Spain.
“I have returned to Barcelona and I am very surprised”
This testimony, which was published at the beginning of last year, begins as follows: “After living six years in Madrid, I have lived again in Barcelona. I have become very surprised”he explains. The reason for this has to do with the self -esteem of the Madrid and the Barcelona. “The self -esteem of much of Madrid is through the clouds and that of much of Barcelona and is on the floor”specify.
On the one hand, according to Nuria, in Madrid an environment is breathed in which there is that “Perception that your city lives its best at all levels”. And on the other, in the city there is a climate of “A certain decay”and all this is something that this journalist does not agree at all. Throughout the entire period of time that was housed in Madrid, Something different happened with the Catalan territory.
“Every time I have come to Barcelona I have seen her changed
“Every time I have come to Barcelona I have seen it changed. I have found it more European, international and modern, a city that was transformed and looked towards the future, which was inspired by the big world cities “he says. This not only surprised her at great levels, but the same also happened with her Madrid friends, who “They didn’t give credit”.
What seemed practically impossible was that “A big city was pedestrianizing so many streets, that it had supermanzanas or had so many bike lanes everywhere”it contributes. For its part, it is true that “Most indicators do not point to a decline in the Catalan capital”but there is a story that is manipulating the formation of public opinion, since it seems that those indicators “They have not penetrated”in his words.
“Barcelona, like all the big cities, has a lot to correct”
“A mantra has been installed throughout the state on the alleged downturn of Barcelona that has deeply harmed its image”it contributes. In fact, these speeches are so harmful that even the residents of Barcelona themselves “They believe that it has been left behind several cities of the State such as Madrid, Malaga or Valencia”. Following this, Nuria has also done some self -criticism.
“Barcelona, like all the big cities, has a lot to correct”writes while lists that what most harms society are gentrification, pollution, prices and inequalities. This, which points out that it is most worrying, continues to maintain this faithful journalist in his idea. “Reader or reader, believe me: in no big city you live as you live in Barcelona”announces.
“The Olympic Games are already far away”
The qualities with which he defines the Catalan capital will be presented below: “It is a modern city, which has overcome many debates, which cares about social rights, which looks forward, which is constantly evolving, which has people from everywhere, where creativity is breathed, with an enviable associative fabric and with an incomparable quality of life”.
Therefore, Nuria shows that Barcelona must put the batteries, with the aim of improving the self -esteem of the Barcelona and convincing them, “Through facts, that The city is still a lead at all levels. The Olympic Games are already far away “. After this, the article by this Catalan origin journalist comes to an end.