Barcelona news now 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from Barcelona, Spain in 2018:
Politics
- February 2018: The Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain, leading to a constitutional crisis. The Spanish government responds by imposing direct rule over Catalonia and arresting several high-ranking officials.
- June 2018: The Spanish government holds a national election, in which the ruling Popular Party (PP) loses its majority. The election is seen as a response to the Catalan independence crisis.
- October 2018: The Catalan parliament elects Quim Torra as the new president of the region, despite opposition from the Spanish government.
Sports
- May 2018: Barcelona wins the La Liga title, its 25th league championship, after a thrilling 4-2 win over Deportivo La Coruña.
- June 2018: Barcelona defeats Juventus 3-1 in the Champions League final, winning its fifth European Cup title.
- August 2018: Barcelona signs French forward Antoine Griezmann from Atlético Madrid for a reported €120 million.
Culture
- March 2018: The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) reopens after a major renovation, featuring a new building and expanded exhibition spaces.
- June 2018: The city hosts the Barcelona Jazz Festival, featuring performances by international jazz musicians.
- September 2018: The Barcelona Fashion Week takes place, showcasing the latest designs from local and international fashion brands.
Economy
- January 2018: The Spanish economy grows by 2.5% in 2017, its fastest pace in four years, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
- March 2018: The city's tourism industry reports a record 18.1 million visitors in 2017, a 9.5% increase from the previous year.
- October 2018: The Barcelona Stock Exchange (BME) launches a new trading platform, allowing investors to buy and sell shares in real-time.
Other news
- February 2018: A fire breaks out at a high-rise building in the city's Poblenou neighborhood, injuring several people and displacing dozens of residents.
- June 2018: The city hosts the annual Barcelona Pride parade, with hundreds of thousands of people participating in the event.
- September 2018: The city's public transportation system, including buses and metro lines, is disrupted by a strike by transport workers demanding better wages and working conditions.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Barcelona in 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or event, feel free to ask!