Barcelona news tonight
Here are some of the latest news stories from Barcelona, Spain:
Top Stories
- FC Barcelona's Champions League Match Postponed: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA has postponed FC Barcelona's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, which was scheduled to take place on December 8.
- Barcelona's COVID-19 Cases Rise: The city of Barcelona has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. The Catalan government has implemented new measures to try to slow the spread of the virus.
- Protests Continue in Barcelona: Protests have continued in Barcelona for a second day, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand greater autonomy for Catalonia and to protest against the Spanish government's handling of the region's independence movement.
Sports
- FC Barcelona's La Liga Match Postponed: FC Barcelona's La Liga match against Real Valladolid has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Barcelona's Gerard Piqué Tests Positive for COVID-19: FC Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the team's upcoming matches.
- Barcelona's Ansu Fati Suffers Injury: FC Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has suffered a serious injury and will be out of action for several weeks.
Politics
- Catalan Government Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19: The Catalan government has announced new measures to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of non-essential businesses and the implementation of a curfew.
- Spanish Government Criticizes Catalan Government's Handling of COVID-19: The Spanish government has criticized the Catalan government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that it is not doing enough to slow the spread of the virus.
- Barcelona's Mayor Calls for Greater Autonomy for Catalonia: The mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, has called for greater autonomy for Catalonia, saying that the region needs more control over its own affairs to address its unique challenges.
Other News
- Barcelona's Beaches Closed Due to COVID-19: The beaches in Barcelona have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.
- Barcelona's Museums and Galleries Reopen: Many of Barcelona's museums and galleries have reopened after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Barcelona's Christmas Market Opens: The Christmas market in Barcelona has opened, featuring traditional Catalan food, drinks, and crafts.