Politics
Catalan government condemns Iran drone attack on Israel
El Al Airlines first announced cancelation of Tel Aviv – Barcelona flight but in the end only delayed
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Politics
Tel Aviv mayor asks new Barcelona leader to resume twin city agreement
Ron Huldai sends letter asking to 'strengthen ties' after predecessor Colau halted relationship over human rights concerns
Politics
Barcelona City Council 'temporarily suspends' ties with Israel
Mayor announces twin town relationship with Tel Aviv also affected
Politics
Israel and Catalonia strengthen their business, scientific and political relations
Sports
Barça’s football for peace in Tel Aviv
Sports
FC Barcelona to hold pre-season tour in China, Thailand and Malaysia in August
The Blaugrana will play exhibition matches in Shanghai on the 4th of August, Bangkok on the 7th of August and Kuala Lumpur on the 10th of August. However, the names of the teams facing Barça have not been revealed yet. It will be the second FC Barcelona’s Asia Tour after that of summer 2010. Barça will firstly play against Guardiola’s Bayern Munich on the 24th of July, for charity purposes. Furthermore, the Catalan team might play on Tel Aviv on the 31st of July with a Israel and Palestine side in order to support peace and understanding, although this has not been confirmed yet.
Sports
Barcelona hosts the basketball’s Euroleague Final Four 2011
The Panathinaikos, Montepaschi Siena, Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Real Madrid are playing to become the European champions. The winner will be known on Sunday afternoon. Last year, FC Barcelona won the competition in Paris, but this year Barça will have to look the games from the sidelines.