Etihad to open new connection between Abu Dhabi and Barcelona
UAE airline will operate five flights a week from November 21 onwards
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Daily flights to run between Girona and Moscow in Summer
Low-cost Russian airline Pobeda increases routes to meet demand
MEPs ask EC about Russian use of Ceuta’s port during Ukrainian conflict
11 MEPs from different parties, amongst them Catalan liberal party CDC MEP Ramon Tremosa, have sent a parliamentary question to the EC’s vice president, Federica Mogherini, regarding the repeated use of the Spanish port of Ceuta by Russian military ships. According to Ceuta’s local press, this port, located in North Africa, was used by Russia’s fleet at least 57 times between 2011 and 2015 along the ships’ route towards the Black Sea. The fleet included frigates, destroyers and attack submarines. The use of this port by Russian ships coincided with the European fines against Moscow due to its participation through third parties in the civil conflict in Ukraine. Thus, MEPs have asked Mogherini to clarify whether this support from the Spanish authorities contravened the European fines and why.
Spartak Moscow vs. FC Barcelona: Unstoppable Messi puts the Catalans into last sixteen (0-3)
Barça are through to the second round of the Champions League after a convincing win at Spartak Moscow’s stadium. Alves and Messi (2) scored all the goals in a stunning first half display. Spartak reacted after the break, but Barça were expecting that and coped brilliantly in defence.
FC Barcelona checks out Spartak Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium pitch
Barça Manager Tito Vilanova put his squad through their paces in Moscow on Monday evening and the players had their first chance to check out the artificial pitch Spartak’s stadium. The preparatory session for Tuesday’s Champions League game was held in freezing conditions.
FC Barcelona vs Spartak Moscow: Messi leads fightback (3-2)
Barça won their opening game of the Champions League with a 3-2 win over Spartak Moscow, who had been 1-2 up with half an hour to play. Tello and Messi, twice, scored the goals, with Piqué’s injury the big negative from the game.
FC Barcelona vs Spartak Moscow: The Champions League returns to the Camp Nou
Barça, who have a 100% record in this season’s Spanish League, will debut in the 2012/13 Champions League against Spartak Moscow at the Camp Nou (20.45 CET). Alexis Sánchez, who hasn’t been declared fit to play, was named by Tito Vilanova to the team.
Benfica, Spartak Moscow and Celtic to face FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League
Barça were placed in Group G in the the Champions League Group Stage along with Benfica from Lisbon, Spartak Moscow and Celtic from Glasgow. Benfica and Barça will face off once again after the 1960/61 Champions League final.
Barcelona Airport to be connected daily with Dubai
Emirates have announced they will link Barcelona with Dubai with a daily flight commencing in July. Furthermore, Spanair have announced connections with Beirut and Moscow, as well as more flights with Germany, France, Croatia and Serbia.