Barcelona news today 2021
Here are some of the latest news stories from Barcelona, Spain as of 2021:
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 Spanish government has imposed direct rule on Catalonia, dissolving the regional parliament and sacking the government. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- FC Barcelona has appointed Ronald Koeman as their new coach, replacing Quique Setién. (Source: ESPN)
- Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with FC Barcelona, keeping him at the club until 2025. (Source: Marca)
- The 2021 Copa del Rey final between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak among the Bilbao players. (Source: AS English)
Economy
- The city of Barcelona has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable tourism, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of tourism in the city. (Source: El País)
- The Spanish government has announced plans to invest €1.5 billion in the Barcelona-El Prat airport, including the construction of a new terminal. (Source: El Periódico)
Culture
- The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) has reopened after a major renovation, featuring a new building and expanded exhibition spaces. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
- The city of Barcelona has launched a new cultural festival, "Barcelona Festival", featuring music, dance, and theater performances. (Source: La Vanguardia)
Health
- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Barcelona, with the city reporting a high number of cases and hospitalizations. (Source: El Periódico)
- The Catalan government has announced plans to vaccinate all residents of Barcelona against COVID-19 by the end of 2021. (Source: El País)
Other news
- A major fire has broken out in the historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, with several buildings damaged and many people evacuated. (Source: The Guardian)
- The city of Barcelona has launched a new bike-sharing system, "Bicing", with 1,000 bikes available for rent. (Source: El País)
Please note that these are just a few examples of news stories from Barcelona, and there may be other important news stories that are not included here.