Stories from Barcelona · Spain

A Spanish court admitted a mother's appeal for release following an investigation into child abuse. The court cited internet searches regarding a partner's aggressive behavior toward a baby as a factor for her release.

A tourist named Kasumi no Ren described their first visit to Barcelona, praising the city's architecture, including Gaudi's works and the Sagrada Familia.

The High Court of Justice of Catalonia confirmed the legality of dismissing a CaixaBank deputy director. The executive allegedly diverted 351,943 euros to a church and validated fraudulent payrolls for 422,000 euros in credits.

Aldaria Kasatkina won her first tennis tournament since becoming an Australian citizen at the Catalonia Open in Spain. Kasatkina defeated Germany's Tamara Korpatsch with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final.

The Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona is nearing completion following extensive renovation and reconstruction work. Once finished, it is expected to become the largest football stadium in Europe. The FC Barcelona men's and women's teams are currently utilizing the arena.

More than 60,000 spectators arrived at Camp Nou for the second leg of the Women's Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Reporter Erich Wartusch noted the large crowd, which includes a minority of Bayern fans.

A minor has been arrested in connection with the violent death of a man in the Ciutat Vella district. Police in Barcelona have detained a minor as a suspect in a death investigation. The source did not specify the victim's identity or the circumstances of the death.

Hotel reservation prices in major Spanish cities have increased by an average of over 500 euros. Barcelona is reported as the most expensive city, with single-night rates reaching 320 euros. Despite these price hikes, travel agency bookings for the May holiday period are higher than last year. Carlos Garrido, president of the Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies, noted positive booking forecasts for the upcoming holidays.

FC Barcelona and Osasuna both need to win their upcoming matches. Osasuna hopes Real Madrid does not win on Sunday. The teams will play Levante, Atlético de Madrid, and Atlético Club. Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory against Osasuna in the Spanish championship. The match result was reported during a segment on international football. No specific scorers or match times were provided in the broadcast.

German coach Hansi Flick has reportedly reached an agreement to renew his contract with FC Barcelona until 2028. The deal would extend his tenure by two seasons with an option for a third.