New civic byelaw
For a more civic Barcelona, we have updated the sanctions and introduced new prohibited behaviours.
How to protect ourselves from forest fires
Public collaboration plays a key part in achieving a mountain free of fires.
The City Police reaches its historical maximum
The City Police currently has 3,500 officers, the highest number ever. Women account for 19% of the corps, also the highest percentage to date.
Barcelona’s firefighters are returning to the city’s markets
On various Fridays and Saturdays during the year, the fire service will be explaining how to prevent fires in the home and what to do if one breaks out.
Starting February 1st, new updates to the Byelaw on Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic
Which seek to prioritise pedestrians and regulate personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) and their use around the city.
31st Barcelona Road Safety Forum
To reflect on the power of messaging in building a safe road culture: from preventive advertising campaigns to post-crash response.
The Area of Security, Prevention and Coexistence leads the city of Barcelona's public security and prevention policies. It is made up of three large areas of action: the Guàrdia Urbana [city] police force, the Fire Brigade and the Prevention Services Department.
News
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19/12/2025 - 14:13 h Coexistence Approval for the coexistence by-lawThe by-law is updated by consensus twenty years on, reforming respectful behaviour, joint responsibility and mediation.
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17/12/2025 - 08:00 h Mobility and transport Disruptions to mobility for Christmas in BarcelonaRun, parades and processions.
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15/12/2025 - 10:29 h Security and prevention Open day and free activities at the Espai Bombers for ChristmasActivities are being organised for 21 December.
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11/12/2025 - 12:48 h Security and prevention Registration period open for the 31st Barcelona Road Safety ForumThe forum is being held at the Association of Civil Engineers on 14 January 2026.
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Against gender violence