Sagrada Família Milestone: Pope Leo XIV blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s death and pushing the basilica to the title of the world’s tallest church, with a major Mass attended by Spain’s royal family and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Urban Development & Stadium Economics: FC Barcelona submitted its bid to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou, tying the application to the Espai Barça redevelopment and the stadium’s expected tech upgrades. Local Governance & Housing Pressure: Spain reported a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, as the interior minister targeted “xenophobia,” while separate coverage highlights mounting rent and housing affordability tensions in major cities. Infrastructure & Water Security: ACCIONA says sustainability and energy efficiency are becoming central to GCC water strategy, citing its desalination output in Qatar as a resilience driver for growing urban development. Real Estate Adjacent Disputes: Spain’s Supreme Court ordered a review of whether the Santiago Bernabéu can host concerts under current licenses, extending ongoing fights over noise and nearby parking construction. Tourism Backlash: Reports continue on Europe’s overtourism backlash, with Spain-linked protests and “holiday let” crackdowns adding pressure to local housing markets. Construction Footprint: A new European study finds land loss to construction is nearly double earlier estimates, raising fresh questions for planning and development approvals.