Barcelona news 2020
Here are some of the top news stories from Barcelona in 2020:
Politics
- February 2020: The Catalan government, led by Quim Torra, was dissolved by the Spanish government after it failed to comply with a court order to remove pro-independence symbols from public buildings.
- March 2020: The Spanish government appointed a new president of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès, to replace Quim Torra.
- June 2020: The Catalan parliament elected Aragonès as the new president of the Generalitat, with the support of the Together for Catalonia and the Republican Left of Catalonia parties.
Economy
- January 2020: The Port of Barcelona reported a 10% increase in container traffic in 2019, making it one of the busiest ports in Europe.
- March 2020: The city's tourism industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many hotels and tourist attractions forced to close.
- June 2020: The city's economy began to recover, with many businesses reopening and tourism numbers slowly increasing.
Sports
- February 2020: FC Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, defeating Valencia CF 2-1 in the final.
- March 2020: The Spanish football league, La Liga, was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- August 2020: FC Barcelona signed a new contract with Lionel Messi, keeping him at the club until 2023.
Culture
- January 2020: The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) reopened after a major renovation.
- March 2020: The city's famous La Boqueria market was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- June 2020: The city's beaches reopened after being closed for several months due to the pandemic.
Other news
- January 2020: A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Poblenou neighborhood, causing significant damage and displacing several families.
- March 2020: The city's public transportation system was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many buses and trains forced to reduce services.
- June 2020: The city's famous La Rambla street was reopened after being closed for several months due to the pandemic.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Barcelona in 2020. If you're looking for more information, I'd be happy to help!