Lionel Messi has taken a major step off the pitch, becoming the new owner of Spanish lower-division club Cornella in a move that strengthens his long-standing ties to Catalonia.

Several projects in Doñana, Galicia and Catalonia recover donkeys to clear forests and reduce plant fuel.

Barcelona will charge tourists up to €15 per night after authorities approved a sharp increase in the city’s tourism tax, making it one of the highest in Europe.

The Spanish city of Barcelona is currently under a red alert due to dangerous torrential rain, leading to flooding in various parts of the city, including the airport.