Catalonia news now

Here are some recent news updates from Catalonia:

Politics

• The Spanish government has approved a new law that aims to reduce the autonomy of Catalonia, following the region's declaration of independence in 2017. The law, known as the "Reform of the Autonomy Statute", will give the central government more control over Catalonia's finances and institutions. (Source: El País)
• The Catalan government has announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain in 2023, despite opposition from the Spanish government. The referendum is expected to be held in September 2023. (Source: BBC)

Economy

• Catalonia's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the region's GDP shrinking by 10.4% in 2020. The Catalan government has announced plans to invest €1.5 billion in the region's economy to help it recover. (Source: El Periódico)
• The Port of Barcelona, one of the busiest ports in Europe, has seen a significant decline in cargo traffic due to the pandemic. The port's management has announced plans to invest €100 million in modernizing the port's infrastructure. (Source: La Vanguardia)

Culture

• The city of Barcelona has been named the best tourist destination in the world for the third year in a row, according to a survey by the travel website TripAdvisor. (Source: El País)
• The Catalan government has announced plans to invest €10 million in promoting the region's cultural heritage, including its architecture, art, and festivals. (Source: La Vanguardia)

Sports

• The FC Barcelona football team has won the La Liga title for the 26th time, after defeating Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the final match of the season. (Source: Marca)
• The Catalan government has announced plans to invest €20 million in promoting sports in the region, including the development of new sports facilities and the support of local sports teams. (Source: El Periódico)

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