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E.g., 24/04/2024
E.g., 24/04/2024
Vista en altura sobre el passeig de Gràcia on es veu l'ambient de la gent caminant entre les parades i gaudint de la diada de Sant Jordi. Autora: Mariona Gil
09/04/2024 - 09:25 h

Sant Jordi 2024: books and roses all around the city

Sant Jordi. A large area in the heart of L’Eixample will be closed to traffic on 23 April.

04/04/2024 - 13:54 h

Approval to renovate twenty-five children’s play areas

Urban planning and infrastructures. Play elements will be changed and improvements made to paths with accessibility criteria.

03/04/2024 - 13:32 h

Barcelona to take part in ACUSTICAT 2024, offering experiences on how to tackle noise pollution

Noise. Barcelona is taking part in this biennial congress and preparing to host the next edition in 2026.

02/04/2024 - 15:49 h

Twenty children’s play areas to get shade structures in 2025

Urban planning and infrastructures. The government commission has started the process to tender their manufacture.

A group of women unveil a street name plaque with the name of Rosalind Franklin.
26/03/2024 - 15:40 h

How are the names of streets and squares decided?

Street Names. The Street Naming Commission is the body that decides which names will be given to public streets and squares in Barcelona.

Portrait of Justa Freire
26/03/2024 - 14:28 h

New streets named after women

Democratic memory. The Street Naming Commission approves the addition of six streets, squares and gardens named after women who left their mark on the city’s history.

26/03/2024 - 13:54 h

Barcelona’s emergency housing program provides keys to seven families

Housing. The Barcelona Housing Consortium has handed over flats from the Social Rent Fund to families in vulnerable situations.

26/03/2024 - 13:30 h

Six puppies that were being sold illegally are recovered

Animal welfare. The City Police and the Barcelona Animal Protection Office took part in the operation.

Five dogs of different breeds play and rest in a dog recreation area
25/03/2024 - 13:36 h

Responsible pet ownership campaign launched

Safety and prevention. In line with the Pla Endreça, the idea is to favour coexistence in communal areas and guarantee the excellence of public space.

Bathers on the sand and swimming at Bogatell beach, seen from the Bogatell groyne
23/03/2024 - 10:24 h

Bathing season under way at Barcelona’s beaches

Beaches. The season starts on 23 March and will last until 27 October.

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