Stories from Barcelona · Spain

FC Barcelona is set to wear jerseys inspired by artist Olivia Rodrigo in an upcoming match against Real Madrid. The initiative is part of a specific sports marketing or themed event. Singer Olivia Rodrigo has partnered with Spotify and FC Barcelona to become the shirt sponsor for an upcoming El Clásico match.

Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmatí is set to return to competition after being sidelined for five months due to injury. The Ballon d'Or winner is expected to receive medical clearance shortly.

The Mesa del Parlament will launch an investigation into Vox deputy Alberto Tarradas. The probe follows comments made during a plenary session regarding ERC deputy Najat Driouech. A Vox deputy, Alberto Tarradas, issued a warning to an Esquerra Republicana deputy during a session in the Catalan Parliament. Tarradas stated that the party would not deport the deputy for her actions, adding 'at least for now.' The deputy later described the comment as irony and apologized if anyone was offended. The incident occurred during a parliamentary session involving chants related to Muslim presence.

Four out of 14 selected centers have already announced intentions to withdraw from the program. One center in a suburb of Barcelona claimed it never volunteered for the measure.

The Catalan Emergency Services (Emergències Catalunya) and Firefighters (Bombers de la Generalitat) have received the European Civil Protection Pool certification.

Spanish midfielder Pedri received an award today as the best player in the starting eleven chosen by his professional teammates. The announcement comes as Barcelona prepares for their next match under manager Hansi Flick.

Edith Avares is expected to be included in the squad for Barcelona's upcoming match against Bayern Munich this Sunday at 4:30 PM. The player has been training with the group for several weeks following a five-month recovery period.

A Vox deputy in the Catalan Parliament threatened a Muslim deputy from the left with deportation this afternoon. The deputy defended racist chants that occurred in Cornellà. The incident follows previous tensions regarding political discourse in the region.

Authorities have detained 30 individuals holding Spanish passports following an incident involving boats that originated in Barcelona, Spain. Organizers of the initiative stated the detainees were taken by authorities.

Twenty-two ships out of an intended fifty departed from ports in Barcelona and Sicily on April 12. The vessels are currently navigating international waters in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.