Barcelona latest news now
Here are the latest news from Barcelona:
Sports
- Barcelona's La Liga match against Real Madrid, scheduled for March 1, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: ESPN]
- Lionel Messi has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Barcelona's upcoming matches. [Source: Marca]
- Barcelona has signed Dutch defender Sergiño Dest from Ajax for a reported fee of €21 million. [Source: BBC Sport]
Politics
- The Catalan government has announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain, despite opposition from the Spanish government. [Source: The Guardian]
- The Spanish government has imposed a state of emergency in Catalonia, giving it greater powers to control the region. [Source: Al Jazeera]
Culture
- The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) has reopened after a major renovation. [Source: The Art Newspaper]
- The city's famous La Boqueria market has been named one of the world's best food markets by CNN. [Source: CNN]
Economy
- Barcelona's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with tourism and hospitality industries suffering significant losses. [Source: El País]
- The city's port has seen a significant increase in cargo traffic, driven by the growth of e-commerce. [Source: Port of Barcelona]
Other
- Barcelona has been named one of the world's most sustainable cities by the Global Green Economy Index. [Source: Green Economy Index]
- The city's famous Park Güell has been named one of the world's most beautiful parks by The Guardian. [Source: The Guardian]
Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news from Barcelona, and there may be other news stories that are relevant and important.