World news about “Barcelona” published by euronews.
Spanish artist Antoni Tàpies dies aged 88 The avant-garde Spanish painter,Antoni Tàpies has died in Barcelona aged 88. Tàpies was hailed as one of the biggest names in European contemporary art for… 07/02/2012
Thousands protest against Catalonia’s austerity plan Tens of thousands of public sector workers have demonstrated in Barcelona against the regional Catalan government’s austerity measures. Protests have been… 29/01/2012
The Special One has nothing to prove Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho to reporters he has nothing more to prove ahead of his sides King’s Cup quarter-final first leg against arch rivals Barcelona… 18/01/2012
Mixed fortunes for London teams in Champions League Valencia striker Roberto Soldado scored a hat trick to hand his side an incredible 7-0 win over Racing Genk in the Champions League at the Mestalla. This… 24/11/2011
Catalonia: The effect of the cuts to the health system The Spanish region of Catalonia is making huge cuts to the budget of its healthcare system. Some say that the cuts are necessary, to balance the books of… 17/11/2011
Arsenal and Chelsea both drawSpanish side Valencia thumped Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in their Champions League group E clash while Chelsea missed the chance to extend their lead as they drew… 02/11/2011
Former Barca boss in court Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta appeared in court this week as part of an investigation into alleged financial irregularities in his dealing with… 11/10/2011
Barcelona airshow’s 20th anniversary – nocomment 2011 marks the 20 edition of the Barcelona International Airshow, called “Festa al Cel”. 03/10/2011
Spain: clashes at Catalonia’s last bullfight – nocomment Supporters and opponents of bullfighting clashed in Barcelona’s streets on Sunday during the last bullfight to take place in Catalonia. 26/09/2011
Last bullfight in CataloniaSpanish bullfighter Jose Tomas performs a pass to a bull during the last bullfight at the Monumental bullring in central Barcelona on Sunday. REUTERS/Gustau… 26/09/2011
Bullfighting’s last day in Catalonia Barcelona’s massive bullring will be the last in the Catalonian capital to close its doors this Sunday. It is the end of the bull-fighting season and that… 24/09/2011
Bullfighter’s homage and regret To ask what the definitive closing of arenas in Catalonia means for a master bullfighter, euronews spoke to Juan Mora in Madrid. Isidro Murga, euronews… 23/09/2011
Milan deny Barca winning start to European title defenceBarcelona began their Champions League title defence with a two all draw with seven-times winners AC Milan at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night. Alexandre Pato… 14/09/2011
Champions League battles commence Barcelona begin their champions league title defence on Tuesday night with a highly anticipated clash with Italian champions AC Milan in Group H. Boss Pep… 13/09/2011
Fabregas returns home Spanish International Cesc Fabregas has put the finishing touches on his switch to Barcelona after signing a five-year contract with the Catalans… 15/08/2011
Barca score a draw in Real’s heartlandArch-rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona took to the turf at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Supercup, the season’s curtain raiser in Spain. The… 15/08/2011
Real Madrid v Barcelona a spicy season starter After last season’s tetchy encounters Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare to meet in Spain’s season opener, the two-legged Supercup. The first match takes… 14/08/2011
Barcelona unveils new forward Chile’s Alexis Sanchez arrived in Barcelona on Monday to begin his career with the Spanish and European Champions. The 22 year old, who signed a five-year… 25/07/2011
Barcelona hopeful over Fabregas Reigning European champions Barcelona returned to preseason training on Monday and according to reports, the Catalans are ready to fight to bring Arsenal… 20/07/2011
Spaniards protest over unemployment and economy – nocomment Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Barcelona, capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, to drive home their anger over high unemployment, bleak economic… 21/06/2011
Valentino Rossi crash during MotoGP Grand PrixDucati MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy crashes during the third free practice of the Catalunya MotoGP Grand Prix in Montmelo, near Barcelona… 04/06/2011
Adoring fans greet returning FC Barcelona – nocomment An estimated one million fans lined the streets as FC Barcelona paraded the UEFA Champions League Trophy on an open-top bus journey from the city’s airport to… 30/05/2011
Pep Guardiola is thrown to the throne of EuropeBarcelona’s manager Pep Guardiola is thrown in the air by his players after their Champions League final soccer match against Manchester United at Wembley… 29/05/2011
Scuffles as curtain falls on Catalonian bullfightsThere were emotional scenes in Barcelona after Catalonia’s final bullfight took place before a ban comes into force in the autonomous Spanish region. Two… 26/09/2011
Catalonia prepares for controversial bullfighting ban The Spanish tradition of bullfighting is about to come to an end in the country’s autonomous Catalonia region. Barcelona’s last ‘corrida’ will take place… 22/09/2011
Spanish deputies battle to get into parliamentWhen the protesters stopped them from going to parliament, the politicians ended up arriving in police vans and even by helicopter. Demonstrators clashed… 15/06/2011
Catalan MPs forced to take chopper to workIn Barcelona attacks by protesters on Catalan MPs trying to reach parliament have resulted in senior politicians using police helicopters to get to… 15/06/2011
Ecstatic fans greet Barcelona heroesIt was one of the biggest parties the city had ever seen, Barcelona’s triumphant players brought European football’s most prized trophy home to their Nou Camp… 30/05/2011
European Champions arrive home in BarcelonaThey waived the restrictions on hand luggage for the European Cup. Led by coach Pep Guardiola, Barcelona’s triumphant players came down the plane steps… 29/05/2011
Clashes in Barcelona after Champions League winAs celebrations by Barcelona supporters drew to a close after the team’s Champions League victory, violence erupted on the streets of the city. Some fans… 29/05/2011
Barca crowned kings of EuropeBarcelona inflicted more Champions league misery on Manchester United on Saturday night after the Spaniards beat the Red Devils 3-1 in the final at… 29/05/2011
Barcelona hails Champions League winThe streets of Barcelona were painted claret and blue after the city’s title-winning football team beat Manchester United 3-1 in the Champions League final on… 29/05/2011
London hosts European football clashThe latest clash of footballing titans takes place on English soil. The players of the team that wins today’s final in London will be crowned European… 28/05/2011
Barca book place in final after Real’s Nou Camp flopBarcelona secured their place in the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the semi-final second leg at the Nou Camp. The game… 03/05/2011
Spanish giants set for Champions League crunch matchReal Madrid have a mountain to climb in tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg match against FC Barcelona in the Nou Camp. Not only will Madrid… 03/05/2011
Messi’s late brilliance downs Madrid in first legLionel Messi scored twice in the final 15 minutes to earn Barcelona a two nil win over arch rivals Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first… 28/04/2011
Holy smoke! Barcelona basilica burnedPart of the renowned Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has been damaged by fire. Police suspect the blaze in the sacristy was started… 19/04/2011
Barcelona votes for Catalan independence in unofficial referendumPeople in Barcelona have voted in favour of the idea of independence from Spain for the north-eastern region of Catalonia. The result prompted celebrations… 11/04/2011
Vote tests the independence water in BarcelonaResidents in Barcelona have been voting on whether the Catalonia region should break away from the rest of Spain. It is a non-binding referendum designed to… 10/04/2011
United and Barca put best Champions League foot forwardA Wayne Rooney first half goal handed Manchester United a 1-0 win over Chelsea in their Champions league quarter final first leg at Stamford bridge. Rooney… 06/04/2011
Barcelona knock Arsenal out of the Champions LeagueThe brilliance of Lionel Messi crushed Arsenal’s Champions League dreams for the second season in a row when the World Player of the Year netted twice to… 09/03/2011
Catalonia set to oust Socialists in key regional voteCatalan nationalists look set to oust the ruling Socialists in Sunday’s election for the regional parliament. Discontent is rife over high unemployment and… 27/11/2010
Pope consecrates Barcelona’s famous churchPope Benedict has consecrated Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia church. The fantastically embellished modernist structure, designed by Antoni Gaudi, has… 07/11/2010
Catalans out in force to defend self-ruleA human tide of more than a million people has swept the streets of Barcelona. Led by the present and two previous presidents of the region of Catalonia… 10/07/2010
Spain shocked by train crashSpain is in shock after a high-speed train killed 12 people crossing railway tracks on what was meant to be a night of celebration. At least 14 others were… 24/06/2010
Spanish train kills 12 crossing tracksAt least 12 people have been killed after a high-speed train slammed into them as they were crossing railway tracks in northeastern Spain. Most of the… 24/06/2010
High speed train runs down 12 in SpainAt least 12 people have been killed after a high-speed passenger train ran into a group of youths crossing railway tracks at a station in northeastern… 24/06/2010
Barcelona hosts contemporary art showBarcelona is playing host to an international contemporary art fair – the third edition of Swab. More than 100 artists from several countries have exhibited… 18/05/2010
Riots mar Barca football celebrationsThere have been heated scuffles in Barcelona as celebrations among football fans turned ugly. As FC Barcelona clinched their 20th domestic league title… 17/05/2010
The stars of this year’s 2010 Mobile World CongressMore than 49,000 visitors from 200 countries attended the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Held over three days, it is a chance for the… 23/02/2010
Where the virtual world and reality meetVirtual reality is entering a new era of touch-sensitive tiles and immersive animations. Researchers in Barcelona have created a unique space at the cutting… 07/11/2009
Pre-Copenhagen climate talks make little progressEnvironmental groups have scaled the heights of Barcelona’s Colombus Monument, hanging a banner ahead of the crucial Copenhagen climate summit. With just a… 06/11/2009
Climate’s towering agenda in BarcelonaA ‘Save the climate’ banner by Greenpeace towered above the spires of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church… At a nearby convention centre, preparations were… 02/11/2009
Where the virtual world and reality meetVirtual reality is entering a new era of touch-sensitive tiles and immersive animations. Researchers in Barcelona have created a unique space at the cutting… 23/10/2009
Barcelona basks in Champions League gloryThere will be plenty of sore heads in Catalonia today but plenty more happy hearts after Barcelona’s victory in the Champions League final over Manchester… 28/05/2009
Barcelona celebrates Champions League winThere has been dancing on the streets of Barcelona. While football fans paraded a model of the Champions League Trophy Barcelona’s players were lifting the… 28/05/2009
From plastic water bottle to mobile phoneEnvironmentally-friendly phones were all the rage at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. 25/02/2009
Storm kills Spanish childrenAt least seven people, three of them children, have been killed by a storm in Spain. The youngsters died when the roof of a sports centre near Barcelona… 24/01/2009
