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Here are the latest news from Barcelona, Spain:

Top Stories

  1. FC Barcelona News: Barça's La Liga match against Real Madrid has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two teams were set to face off on December 18, but the Spanish government has banned all sporting events until further notice. [Source: Marca]
  2. Catalan Independence: The Spanish government has announced plans to hold a referendum on the future of Catalonia, which could potentially lead to the region's independence from Spain. The move has been met with opposition from many in Catalonia, who are seeking greater autonomy. [Source: El País]
  3. Tourism: Barcelona's tourism industry is struggling due to the pandemic, with many hotels and restaurants forced to close. The city's mayor has announced plans to launch a new tourism campaign to attract visitors back to the city. [Source: The Local]

Sports

  1. FC Barcelona: Barça's star player, Lionel Messi, has been ruled out of the team's next match due to a knee injury. [Source: ESPN]
  2. RCD Espanyol: Espanyol's midfielder, Marc Riquelme, has been suspended for three matches after receiving a red card in the team's last match. [Source: AS]
  3. Barcelona Basketball: The city's basketball team, FC Barcelona Lassa, has won its 25th Spanish league title. [Source: Sport]

Politics

  1. Catalan Government: The Catalan government has announced plans to hold a new election in March 2021, following the resignation of the region's president, Quim Torra. [Source: El Periódico]
  2. Spanish Government: The Spanish government has announced plans to increase funding for the region of Catalonia, in an effort to reduce tensions between the two governments. [Source: El País]
  3. European Union: The European Union has announced plans to provide financial support to the region of Catalonia, following the pandemic. [Source: The Local]

Weather

  1. Forecast: The weather in Barcelona is expected to be sunny and mild, with temperatures reaching up to 18°C (64°F) today. [Source: AccuWeather]
  2. Storm Alert: A storm warning has been issued for the region, with strong winds and heavy rain expected to hit the city tonight. [Source: El Periódico]