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More recreational areas and greenery in Ronda de Sant Antoni
Urban planning. A tactical project to be agreed on with local people and businesses, to consolidate the road as a community area between the neighbourhoods of Sant Antoni and El Raval.
Moratorium for heavy vehicles in the low emission zone extended by six months
Air quality. The moratorium for lorries and small coaches is extended unto 1 January 2022, and the one for coaches to 1 July 2022.
The history of the Barcelona metro began one hundred years ago
Mobility and transport. The creation of Gran Metro, on 26 May 1921, was the starting point for the introduction of the first metro line in Barcelona, which entered into operation three years later.
Extinct in the wild, two Socorro dove chicks hatch at the Zoo
Animal welfare. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the species as extinct in the wild.
Local people in Sant Andreu to regain 4,500 m2 from the former barracks for municipal facilities
Urban planning. Mémora Serveis Funeraris is to grant free indefinite use of the land.
The Asian hornet, an exotic invasive species which endangers biodiversity
Environment. The species was detected inside the Collserola Natural Park for the first time in 2018. Anybody who sees a nest should not get close and should alert forestry officers. For nests in public spaces, call 900 226 226.
Barcelona Energia: two years offering renewable public energy
Environment and sustainability. The power company has helped achieve savings of 1.3 million euros in power costs and 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the city in that time.
Putting an end to LGBTI-phobia on public transport
Mobility and transport. A new awareness campaign against LGBTI-phobia gets under way on the bus and metro systems.
Less pollution and more space for local people around the Escola Casas del Clot
Urban planning. The measures to calm the area correspond to the transformation project for Plaça de les Glòries.
The metro is resuming its uninterrupted Saturday-night services
Mobility and transport. Wearing masks will remain mandatory on the public transport network