Barcelona latest news update

Here are the latest news updates from Barcelona:

Football

• Barcelona has announced the signing of Ferran Torres from Manchester City for a reported fee of €55 million. (Source: ESPN)
• The club has also confirmed the departure of Antoine Griezmann to Atlético Madrid on a permanent transfer. (Source: Marca)
• Barcelona has appointed Xavi Hernandez as the new head coach of the first team, replacing Ronald Koeman. (Source: BBC Sport)

Politics

• The Catalan government has announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain in 2023. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Spanish government has rejected the proposal, saying it would be unconstitutional. (Source: El País)

Economy

• Barcelona has been named the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world, with over 12 million visitors in 2020. (Source: Mastercard)
• The city's economy has been boosted by the growth of the tech industry, with companies like Google and Amazon setting up offices in the city. (Source: The Financial Times)

Culture

• The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) has reopened after a major renovation, featuring a new building and expanded exhibition space. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
• 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. (Source: The World's 50 Best Restaurants)

Other News

• A major fire broke out in the historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, causing significant damage to several buildings. (Source: The Local)
• The city has launched a new bike-sharing scheme, with 1,000 bikes available for rent across the city. (Source: Barcelona City Council)

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