Barcelona municipality consolidates regularisation support service at Fira de Barcelona Pavilion 2
From 18 de maig, Pavilion 2 of Fira de Barcelona at Avinguda Rius i Taulet, 10 will host new SAIER and OAC processing points. The facility will also include legal advice points and processing support points managed by Creu Roja. The municipal service is being expanded and consolidated at this single location to provide comprehensive regularisation support. (bcn_premsa:180930)
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Barcelona city council presents bases for new agreement to build 1,500 protected homes by 2037
Barcelona City Council has presented to social housing promoter entities the bases of a new ESAL agreement for the construction of an additional 1,500 protected homes over the period 2027-2037. The council plans to renew its commitment with these social promoters to enable the future construction of the dwellings. (bcn_premsa:180936)
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Barcelona City Council allocates 15 million euros to 2026 Child Fund 0-16
Barcelona City Council has mobilised 15 million euros for the 2026 call of the Fons d'infància 0-16. This emergency social benefit is expected to reach around 25,000 minors and more than 14,000 families. (bcn_premsa:180956)
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Barcelona mayor attended People in Red charity gala at MNAC on May 11
The mayor of Barcelona attended the People in Red charity gala on May 11. The event was held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya at 20.30 hours. (bcn_premsa:180811)
Raquel Gil takes part in inauguration of new logistics platform for hospitality at Mercabarna
Raquel Gil took part on May 11 in the inauguration of the new logistics platform for the hospitality sector at Mercabarna. The event was held at 18.00 at the Mercabarna site, Carrer Transversal 2, number 47. (bcn_premsa:180822)
Raquel Gil opens the Business With Social Value 2026 fair on May 11
Raquel Gil opened the Business With Social Value 2026 fair on May 11 at 9.30 a.m. The event took place at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, located at av. Reina Maria Cristina s/n in Barcelona. (bcn_premsa:180824)
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Barcelona takes part in the Pact of Free Cities Summit in Bratislava
Barcelona's Commissioner for European Affairs, Mar Jiménez, took part in the Pact of Free Cities Summit held in Bratislava on May 11. Jiménez participated in a roundtable on how cities should provide security and protection to their citizens in a context of global instability. The session also included mayors from Kyiv, Warsaw and Beverton (Oregon), among others. (bcn_premsa:180882)
Barcelona International Welcome Desk serves more than 1,300 people annually
The Barcelona International Welcome Desk has served more than 1,300 people annually, according to data published on May 11. The number of users has grown 8% compared to 2024. The service is described as a reference space for international talent. (bcn_premsa:180884)
Barcelona council and Generalitat agree permanent reinforcement of language normalisation body
The Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat reached an agreement on May 11 to permanently reinforce the Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística. The agreement includes the addition of 23 new professionals to the CNL de Barcelona. Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, 5,000 new places will be created annually. (bcn_premsa:180887)
Raquel Gil highlights Barcelona's responsible procurement commitment at Business With Social Value 2026
Raquel Gil highlighted Barcelona's commitment to responsible procurement as an economic driver at the Business With Social Value 2026 event, held on May 11. According to information released by the city council, Barcelona will continue to act as a driver of the Social and Solidarity Economy. (bcn_premsa:180891)
Collboni to preside over presentation of City Pact against Loneliness on 12 May
Jaume Collboni will preside over the presentation of the Pacte de Ciutat contra les Soledats on Tuesday, 12 May at 10.00. The event will take place at the Saló de Cent of the Ajuntament de Barcelona. (bcn_premsa:180894)
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Collboni to preside over presentation of Pacte de Ciutat contra les Soledats on 12 May
Jaume Collboni will preside over the presentation of the Pacte de Ciutat contra les Soledats on Tuesday, 12 de maig, at 10.00 hours. The event will take place at the Saló de Cent of the Ajuntament de Barcelona. (bcn_premsa:180904)
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More than 40,000 people take part in Barcelona's Local Commerce Fair
More than 40,000 people took part in Barcelona's Fira del Comerç Local on May 11. The plaça de Josep Antoni Coderch served as the venue for the event, acting as the epicentre of the Capitalitat Europea del Comerç Local 2026. (bcn_premsa:180907)
Mercabarna adds new logistics platform to supply restaurant and hospitality sector
Mercabarna has incorporated a new logistics platform aimed at improving supply to the restaurant and hospitality sector. The installation joins the existing offer at Mercabarna, the central market that operates 24 hours a day to ensure the supply of fresh food. The announcement was published on May 11. (bcn_premsa:180916)
Barcelona launches a City Pact to address unwanted loneliness
The Barcelona City Council launched a City Pact on May 11 to address unwanted loneliness. The initiative aims to involve social organisations, businesses, and citizens in this effort. (bcn_premsa:180928)
Jordi Valls to take part in inauguration of 1st International Digital Rights Meeting
Jordi Valls will participate tomorrow, 13 de maig, in the inauguration of the I Trobada Internacional pels Drets Digitals. The event is scheduled for 9.30 hours at the Llotja de Mar, Passeig d'Isabel II, 1. (bcn_premsa:180947)
Sants-Montjuïc 2nd Job Fair connects nearly 150 candidates with local employers
The 2nd Fira d'Ocupació de Sants-Montjuïc connected nearly 150 candidates with job opportunities at local companies today. A total of 12 companies took part in the event, including Bauhaus, Lagardere, and Rhenus Logístics. The fair brought together job seekers and employers from the area. (bcn_premsa:180960)
Albert Batlle to preside over Gaylespol 20th anniversary event at City Hall
Albert Batlle will preside over the commemorative event marking the 20th anniversary of Gaylespol tomorrow. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 14 de maig, at 11.00 hours in the Saló de Cent at the Ajuntament de Barcelona. (bcn_premsa:180971)
Sonia Fuertes to take part in International Digital Rights Meeting in Barcelona tomorrow
Sonia Fuertes will participate tomorrow, Thursday 14 de maig, at 17.15, in the I Trobada Internacional pels Drets Digitals. The event is organised by the Govern d'Espanya and Mobile World Capital. It will be held at the Edifici Llotja, Pg. d'Isabel II, 1. (bcn_premsa:180973)
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CSIC formalises contract for a TPA-TCT system for the Barcelona Microelectronics Institute
The General Secretariat of the State Agency Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas has announced the formalisation of a contract for the supply and installation of a two-photon absorption transient current technique (TPA-TCT) system. The equipment is intended for the Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona of the State Agency Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. The corresponding procurement file is numbered 34581/26. (BOE-B-2026-15322)
Non-substantial modification of Enagas Transporte's environmental permit in Barcelona
Resolution TER/1413/2026, of 13 April, determines that the modification of environmental authorisation B1RA200549 granted to Enagas Transporte, SAU, is non-substantial. The authorisation covers the reception, storage and dispatch of natural gas in the municipal district of Barcelona. The resolution falls under file reference B1CNS240095. (dogc:1044106)
Non-substantial modification of hazardous waste management environmental permit in Barcelona
Resolution TER/1412/2026, of 13 April, determines that the modification of environmental authorisation B1CS170536 is non-substantial. The authorisation had been granted to the company Ecológica Ibérica y Mediterránea, SA, for a hazardous waste management activity in the municipality of Barcelona. The resolution corresponds to case file B1CNS230528. (dogc:1044165)
Catalan Government authorises 300,000-euro credit operation for Teatre Lliure Foundation
The Catalan Government authorised a credit operation of 300,000 euros for the Fundació Teatre Lliure-Teatre Públic de Barcelona on 12 May. (generalitat_premsa:822236)
C-58 lane restrictions due to gardening works between km 0 and 24.2
The C-58 road, between km 0 and km 24.2 in both directions, has a restricted carriageway due to gardening works in Barcelona. The restriction applies between 7 and 15 hours. The works were notified on 11 May. (sct_transit_planned:1481638)
Carriageway restrictions on B-20 between km 10.1 and 10.5 due to major works
The B-20 has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 10.1 and 10.5 in both directions, in the Barcelona area. The stated cause is major works. The restrictions apply during night-time hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481823)
Carriageway restrictions on B-20 between km 10.1 and 10.5 due to major works
The B-20 has a restricted carriageway between kilometres 10.1 and 10.5 in both directions, in the Barcelona area. The stated cause is major works. The restrictions apply during night-time hours. (sct_transit_planned:1481843)