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| Els Temps | |
|---|---|
| Name | Els Temps |
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
| Format | Tabloid |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Language | Catalan |
| Headquarters | Barcelona, Catalonia |
| Political | Catalanist, left-wing |
| Circulation | approx. 10,000 (peak) |
| Website | (defunct/print) |
Els Temps is a Catalan-language weekly magazine founded in 1980 in Barcelona, Catalonia. It emerged during Spain's post-Franco transition alongside publications such as La Vanguardia, El País, AVUI, El Periódico de Catalunya, and Diari de Barcelona. The magazine focused on Catalan identity, contemporary politics, and culture, positioning itself amid debates involving Convergència i Unió, Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya, Partit Socialista Català, and broader European currents from France to Italy.
Founded in 1980 by a group of journalists and intellectuals linked to the Catalan cultural movement, the magazine’s early years intersected with events such as the consolidation of the Spanish Constitution of 1978, the first Catalan Parliament under Jordi Pujol, and Spain’s accession to the European Economic Community. Editorial contributors often engaged with issues raised by figures like Jordi Pujol, Pasqual Maragall, Felip Puig, and intellectuals associated with Institut d'Estudis Catalans and Òmnium Cultural. The publication operated alongside Catalan media experiments like Avui and Catalan editions of El País. Financial pressures and changing media markets in the 1990s and 2000s mirrored challenges faced by El Mundo and ABC, influencing editorial decisions and staffing. During the 2010s, the magazine covered developments related to the Catalan independence referendum, 2017, the Spanish Constitutional Court (Tribunal Constitucional), and the imprisonment and exile of prominent Catalan leaders such as Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras.
The magazine cultivated an editorial profile combining political analysis, cultural criticism, and long-form journalism, in the tradition of weeklies like Alternativas and El Temps (Catalonia). Coverage ranged from regional politics involving Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya and Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya to international affairs involving European Union institutions, NATO, and relations with neighboring states such as France and Andorra. Cultural pages featured reviews and essays on literature by authors like Mercè Rodoreda and Jaume Cabré, theater associated with Sala Beckett, cinema influenced by figures like Bigas Luna, and music tied to artists such as Lluís Llach and Serrat. The magazine also published investigative pieces examining municipal administrations in Barcelona under mayors like Pasqual Maragall and Jordi Hereu, economic shifts tied to policies of José María Aznar and Pedro Sánchez, and social movements connected to Indignados (15-M movement) and ANC (Catalan National Assembly).
Distribution relied on regional kiosks in Catalonia, subscriptions in the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands, and sales among the Catalan diaspora in cities like Paris, London, and Buenos Aires. Circulation figures fluctuated with competition from national titles such as El País, digital transformation led by outlets like eldiario.es and Público (Spain), and readership changes following political mobilizations around the Catalan independence movement. At its peak, the magazine reached several thousand readers, comparable to other niche regional weeklies and cultural journals published by entities including Editorial Proa and EDT (publisher).
The magazine exerted influence within Catalan public debate, contributing to discussions around autonomy statutes, linguistic policies overseen by Institut d'Estudis Catalans, and cultural funding involving institutions such as the Generalitat de Catalunya and Ajuntament de Barcelona. Its commentary was often cited in debates with national actors including PP (Partido Popular), PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español), and lawmakers in the Cortes Generales. Cultural editors engaged with festivals such as Festival Grec and institutions like Palau de la Música Catalana, shaping critical reception for visual artists, playwrights, and filmmakers. The magazine served as a platform for pro-independence and federalist viewpoints, interacting with civic organizations like Òmnium Cultural and Assemblea Nacional Catalana.
Contributors included journalists, novelists, and academics tied to Catalan letters and public life. Notable names who wrote for or were associated with the magazine at various times include writers and intellectuals such as Ramon Bagó, Quim Monzó, Terenci Moix, Carme Riera, and public intellectuals linked to Universitat de Barcelona and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Columnists often overlapped with contributors to La Vanguardia and El País and collaborated with cultural institutions like Fundació Joan Miró and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
The magazine faced controversies typical of politically engaged regional weeklies, including libel complaints from politicians associated with Convergència i Unió and legal scrutiny during periods of heightened tension around the Catalan independence referendum, 2017. Debates over journalistic standards paralleled disputes involving other Spanish outlets like El Mundo and ABC, and the publication navigated accusations of partisan bias from both pro-independence activists and unionist critics linked to Ciudadanos (Cs). Financial disputes and contractual litigation occasionally involved regional printing houses and distributors operating in Barcelona and the wider Catalonia region.
Category:Catalan-language magazines Category:Publications established in 1980