First steps in the special regularisation process: fees and the NIE
With the notification of the start of the procedure, the applicant can live and work in the Spanish state and access the main administrative procedures.
New visual identity for the City Council
The new communication signature aims to strengthen the city’s identity and the connection with citizens.
The Barcelona Observatory on Migration and Refuge starts life
The first report is presented from the Barcelona Observatory on Migration and Refuge, a body which must analyse the impact of diversity in the city and help design more effective policies.
Gaza and the cities of Palestine become Barcelona’s District 11
Humanitarian aid contributions to UNRWA will be doubled.
Barcelona to double its emergency humanitarian aid contribution to UNRWA in support of the population of Gaza and Palestinian refugees
Mayor Jaume Collboni announced that the financial contribution to UNRWA will rise from the current €200,000 to €400,000.
Anti-Racist Advisory Council constituted
An advisory body made up of twenty experts in the area of racism, interculturalty and equality will advise the City Council on drafting the Barcelona Anti-Racism Plan 2025-2035.
Barcelona City Council leaves the social network X
All municipal accounts on X have been deactivated, with the exception of @bcn_ajuntament.
Cleaning strike called off for the Christmas holidays
Regular cleaning services will continue in the city following an agreement between the unions and the cleaning companies.
Follow the UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination in Barcelona live
It will feature the participation of Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO; Ana Redondo, Minister of Equality; Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat, and Mayor Jaume Collboni.
Speaking out against racism
Barcelona presents the campaign “Voices against racism”, with sixty activities in November and through to the middle of December to generate debate and reflection and get people involved in the fight against racism.
The new SAIER head office brings together and adds more support services for migrants and refugees
The facility is located in the neighbourhood of Hostafrancs, at C/ Tarragona, 173..