Barcelona latest news news
Here are the latest news from Barcelona:
Sports
- FC Barcelona's La Liga match against Real Madrid has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The match was scheduled to take place on December 18.
- Barcelona's midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the team's upcoming matches.
- The club has announced that it will be reducing its squad size by releasing several players, including midfielder, Rafinha Alcântara.
Politics
- The city of Barcelona has announced plans to increase its minimum wage to €1,200 per month, making it one of the highest minimum wages in Europe.
- The Catalan government has approved a new law that allows for the creation of a new autonomous region within the province of Barcelona.
- The Spanish government has announced plans to increase funding for the city of Barcelona, with a focus on improving public transportation and infrastructure.
Culture
- The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) has announced a new exhibition featuring the works of Spanish artist, Joan Miró.
- The city's famous La Boqueria market has been named one of the best markets in the world by the World's 50 Best Restaurants.
- The Barcelona Opera House has announced a new season of performances, featuring works by Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini.
Economy
- The city of Barcelona has announced plans to create a new business district, with a focus on attracting startups and entrepreneurs.
- The Catalan government has announced plans to increase funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region.
- The Spanish government has announced plans to increase funding for the city of Barcelona's tourism industry, with a focus on promoting sustainable tourism.
Other
- The city of Barcelona has announced plans to increase its recycling rate, with a goal of recycling 70% of its waste by 2025.
- The city's famous Park Güell has been named one of the most beautiful parks in the world by the World's 50 Best Parks.
- The Barcelona City Council has announced plans to create a new bike-sharing system, with a focus on promoting sustainable transportation.