Gale alert activated
Safety and prevention. Citizens are recommended to keep away from places exposed to the wind and to take extra care outside.
Barcelona joins in with the Blood Donation Marathon and calls for solidarity
Health. The goal is to reach more than 10,000 donations and guarantee the reserves needed in hospitals.
The city’s 301 climate shelters are activated to protect people from the cold
Infrastructures. Municipal public facilities, commercial establishments and organisations offer spaces with warm temperatures to tackle episodes of intense cold weather.
New agreement to offer ophthalmological support at social prices
Social Services. For vulnerable people through the “Vision for all” programme.
The Associació Retorna receives the Municipal Immigration Council Award for the project “No estic bé”
Interculturality. The Municipal Immigration Council recognised the work of the intercultural psychotherapy group aimed at migrant youngsters and teenagers, racialised people and the children of migrants, working in a participatory...
Barcelona strengthens ties with Mexico during the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL 2025)
From 29 November to 5 December 2025, Barcelona took part in the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), one of the most prestigious literary events in the Spanish-speaking world, as the guest city of honour.
Life expectancy and mortality back to pre-pandemic levels in the city
City Council. The report “Health in Barcelona” shows that premature deaths from cancer have diminished.
New drive to combat gender violence
Feminism and women. Presentation of the government measure “Barcelona for the eradication of gender violence” (2025-2030).
Over a thousand protected homes on sites for non-profit organisations
Housing. Some 60% will be rental homes, with 40% in leaseholds with cooperative projects.
Habittem: the new social support programme for single-parent families
Social Services. Habittem combines temporary accommodation and communal, educational and emotional support.
