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Call for tourism innovation grants now open to drive the transformation and digitalisation of Barcelona
Grants can be applied for as of now until 16th September.
Tourist tax surcharge to rise to the maximum amount allowed by the by-law
Tourism. The surcharge will rise from the currently 3,25 euros to 4 euros.
First set of results from the Barometer 2024
City Council. Municipal management got the highest rating in the last six years, at 47%.
EU Next Generation funds for 90 initiatives for the future of the city
Economy. The City Council has managed 275.8 million euros to fund projects linked to mobility, urban greenery, housing renovations and more.
Up to 4,000 euros for new self-employed workers through the Autòno+ programme
Business. The application period is from 10 July to 10 September.
The Barcelona Tourism Observatory presents the report on the profile of the "blue" tourist
Blue tourism includes all those interested in water and the sea, as well as boating activities.
New call for City Council job pools
City Council. The application period is open until 9 July.
New regulations to guarantee the feasibility of newsstands
City Council. The Commission for Economy and Tax gives initial approval to the new set of clauses on the function of newsstands.
New tax guide to become familiar with city taxes
Service information. You can obtain this information by calling the freephone 010 number, by internet, in person at the OAC or IMH offices, or on the ‘Barcelona a la Butxaca’ app.
New transparency site for the Municipal Tax Institute
Digital rights. Tax information is the latest addition to all the data currently available on Open Data BCN, the City Council’s open data service.
2023 was a record year for the incorporation of digital talent in Barcelona with 13,500 new digital professionals
Digital. The Digital Talent Overview 2024 report states that in Barcelona, there are 122,185 digital professionals.
Plan to promote quality economic and commercial activity in Av. Diagonal, between Verdaguer and Glòries
Commerce and markets. The plan has an overall budget of 240,000 euros from 2024 to 2026.