Barcelona news today 2020
Here are some of the latest news from Barcelona, Spain as of 2020:
Coronavirus Updates
- Barcelona has seen a significant decrease in new COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with the city's health department reporting a 25% drop in infections over the past 14 days. (Source: El Periódico de Catalunya)
- The city's beaches are set to reopen on June 22nd, with social distancing measures in place to prevent the spread of the virus. (Source: La Vanguardia)
Politics
- The Catalan government has announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain, despite opposition from the Spanish government. (Source: BBC News)
- The leader of the Catalan separatist movement, Quim Torra, has been arrested and charged with sedition and rebellion for his role in the 2017 independence referendum. (Source: The New York Times)
Sports
- FC Barcelona has announced that it will not be able to hold its annual summer tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Marca)
- The club has also announced that it will be reducing its squad size and cutting costs due to the financial impact of the pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
Culture
- The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) has reopened its doors after a two-year renovation. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
- The city's famous La Boqueria market has reopened, with new safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the virus. (Source: The Guardian)
Economy
- The city's economy has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses forced to close or reduce their operations. (Source: El País)
- The Catalan government has announced plans to invest €1.5 billion in the city's economy to help it recover from the pandemic. (Source: La Vanguardia)
Other News
- A major fire broke out in the city's historic Gothic Quarter, with several buildings damaged or destroyed. (Source: The Local)
- The city's famous Sagrada Família cathedral has reopened its doors after a two-year renovation. (Source: CNN)
Please note that these are just a few examples of the latest news from Barcelona, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.