Barcelona live news
Here are some of the latest news and updates from Barcelona, Spain:
Breaking News
- FC Barcelona: The club has announced that it will be playing a friendly match against Juventus in August as part of the Joan Gamper Trophy.
- Catalan Independence: The Spanish government has announced that it will be holding a referendum on the independence of Catalonia, which is expected to take place in September.
- Weather: A heatwave is expected to hit Barcelona this week, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C (95°F).
Sports
- FC Barcelona: The club has announced that it will be signing French midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Ajax for a reported fee of €75 million.
- Barcelona FC: The club has announced that it will be playing a friendly match against Manchester United in August as part of the International Champions Cup.
- Rugby: The Barcelona Dragons have announced that they will be playing a match against the French team, Toulouse, in September.
Politics
- Catalan Independence: The Spanish government has announced that it will be holding a referendum on the independence of Catalonia, which is expected to take place in September.
- Barcelona City Council: The council has announced that it will be increasing the minimum wage for city employees to €1,200 per month.
- Spanish Government: The government has announced that it will be increasing the minimum wage for all employees to €1,000 per month.
Culture
- La Sagrada Familia: The famous cathedral has announced that it will be opening a new museum in September, which will feature exhibits on the history and architecture of the building.
- Barcelona Festival: The city's annual festival has announced that it will be featuring performances by international artists such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.
- Museums: The city's museums have announced that they will be offering free admission to visitors on Sundays throughout the summer.
Business
- Economy: The city's economy has been growing steadily, with a GDP growth rate of 2.5% in the first quarter of the year.
- Tourism: The city has announced that it will be increasing its tourism budget to €10 million in order to attract more visitors to the city.
- Startups: The city has announced that it will be launching a new startup accelerator program, which will provide funding and support to entrepreneurs.