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More taxes on tourism and a freeze on most taxes for citizens
By-laws. The project for the Tax By-law for 2025 should mean an additional 22.6 million euros in revenue collected by the city.
Admission price for Park Güell to cost 18 euros
Tourism. The proposal comes as part of the increase to taxes on tourism in the city.
A week to move forward with time policies
Time use. Tenth edition of Time Use Week, until 24 October.
Two reports certify Barcelona’s economic health
Economy. GDP grows by 3.8% and high-street spending is up by 7.2% compared to 2023.
Newsstands adapt to new uses
Commerce and markets. A broader range of products and services can be displayed and sold, but always with the sale of printed media as the main activity.
Reflection, innovation and dialogue take center stage on Citizen Science Day
The Gabriel García Márquez Library has been the meeting point for research and scientific dissemination professionals on the Citizen Science Day held in Barcelona on the 10 October
More lights, illuminated figures and illumination routes: Christmas 2024 in Barcelona
CHRISTMAS. This Christmas, the illuminations will light up our streets for longer: up to 1.00 am from Sunday to Thursday, and up to 2.00 am on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of public holidays.
All kinds of activities to celebrate World Food Day in Barcelona
Workshops, talks and family activities have been organised in the city's public facilities to take a fun yet critical look at issues linked to World Food Day on 16 October.
The new Escolab program year begins with over a hundred activities for nearly 8,000 students
The Escolab 2024-25 program offers activities designed to connect students directly with scientific professionals.
Three new innovative equipment in the blue economy in Barcelona
Barcelona reaffirms its leadership in the blue economy with the investment of 142 million euros in three new innovative equipment that will contribute to sustainability, research and technological development in the marine sector.
Barcelona wins the ‘Towns and Cities that Feed’ award for its Green Commerce Programme around city markets
These awards recognise best practices in local food policies.
Barcelona Prioritises Tourism Management Beyond Impact Quantification
Managing the tourism sector to prevent it from suffering from success is key, according to the Deputy Mayor of Barcelona. Jordi Valls emphasised this at the IV Annual Turespaña Convention.