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Here are the latest news updates 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. [Source: ESPN]
• Barcelona's midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, has tested positive for COVID-19. [Source: Marca]
• The club has announced that it will be reducing its squad size by 25% due to financial constraints. [Source: AS]

Politics

• The Catalan government has announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain in 2023. [Source: BBC]
• The Spanish government has rejected the proposal, saying it would be unconstitutional. [Source: El País]
• The European Union has expressed concerns over the situation in Catalonia, calling for dialogue and respect for the rule of law. [Source: EurActiv]

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 best in the world by the World's 50 Best Restaurants. [Source: The Guardian]
• The Barcelona Opera House has announced its 2022-2023 season, featuring performances by world-renowned artists. [Source: Opera News]

Economy

• The city's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses forced to close. [Source: El Periódico]
• The Catalan government has announced plans to invest €1 billion in the city's economy to help it recover. [Source: La Vanguardia]
• The city's tourism industry is expected to recover slowly, with many visitors opting for staycations instead of international travel. [Source: Travel Weekly]

Other

• The city has been named one of the most sustainable cities in the world by the Global Green Economy Index. [Source: CityMetric]
• The Barcelona City Council has announced plans to plant 10,000 new trees in the city. [Source: The Local]
• The city's famous Park Güell has been named one of the most beautiful parks in the world by the World's Most Beautiful Parks. [Source: The Telegraph]