Athens revitalises its “urban lung” with EUR 1.5 million project
The “Lycabettus Programme” will enliven one of the capital’s abandoned hills
Greece / Athens / Development / Green City
Spain / Barcelona / Madrid / Energy efficiency / Green City / Mobility
Spanish platform lets you reduce your next flight’s emissions
An innovative way to get travellers personally involved in their carbon footprint
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Digital transformation / Mobility
Barcelona transport integrates 5G technology during MWC
The world’s largest mobile tech trade fair is back to the Catalonian capital from 28 June to 1 July
Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Barcelona turns to sustainable heritage conservation
New natural-based materials and better working conditions for people in that sector
Austria / Germany / Spain / Barcelona / Hamburg / Madrid / Vienna / Development / Welfare and Health
COVID-19 determined the best cities to live in the world
And they are not in the European Union
Spain / Barcelona / Politics and Reforms
New pro-independence government to lead Catalonia
The road ahead for the region remains thus uncertain
Spain / Barcelona / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Metro Barcelona promises more accessible trains from 2022
Serious commitment to equitable mobility
Belgium / Netherlands / Romania / Spain / Antwerp / Barcelona / Constanta
A 25-million European project set its sights on greening European ports
The PIONEERS consortium consists of 46 partners coordinated by the Port of Antwerp
Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
One month after Covid trial concert in Barcelona, results are optimistic
There were no proven cases of transmission at the event
Spain / Barcelona / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Energy is never lost – it just gets transformed
That is the main idea behind the winning project in a Metro Barcelona call for innovative ideas
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
Barcelona’s public transit leads the way in smart tags accessibility
The first city in the world to offer such widespread digital service
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Mobility
Things are back on track to normality
At least, as far as Barcelona’s public transport is concerned
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Green City / Mobility
Barcelona moves into the next stage of reducing traffic pollution
The measures affect the entire Low Emissions Zone of the Catalonian metropolis
Spain / Barcelona / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research / Mobility
2 Barcelona buses participate in a fast-charging trial
The test will run for a few weeks in order to test electrical charging without human interaction
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Catalonian library system is on the road to a complete integration
This became a reality after the new region-wide catalogue Atena was launched
Spain / Barcelona / Mobility / Public Spaces
Barcelona Metro adds new, even more accessible, customer service centre at Sagrada Familia
This one will feature, among other things, information in Catalan sign language
Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Log on, tune in and peace out on a Barcelona metro ride
TMB and Spotify have teamed up to fight commuters’ boredom
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Mobility / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health
Silence on Barcelona transit to ensure less Covid-19 transmissions
When masks might not be enough, shushing is the next step
France / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Barcelona / Paris / Politics and Reforms
International Women’s Day: 3 EU Mayors fighting for women’s rights
Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Barcelona Ada Colau, and Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema are making invaluable steps towards equality
Germany / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Barcelona / Berlin / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research / Mobility
3 EU cities among Top 10 most popular destinations for workers looking to relocate
A study on global workforce trends revealed that workers would relocate to Amsterdam, Berlin, and Barcelona
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Culture and Tourism
100 years of Cycling Tour and Meteorological Services in Catalonia
And both will collaborate this year, as this has become a tradition
Spain / Barcelona / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency / Mobility
TMB in Barcelona signed a contract that will see the first public use hydrogen plant in Spain
The facility, operated by Iberdrola, will enter service in November
Spain / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Pandemic lockdown resulted in higher fish consumption in Catalonia
The link might not necessarily be clear, but it is an interesting one to explore
Barcelona / Culture and Tourism
The only day when fake news is acceptable in Spain
28 December was The Holy Innocents Day
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Terrassa / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
How do you become an international reference point for AI? Stay in touch with the alumni
This is the approach taken by the Generalitat de Catalunya and SciTech DiploHub
Barcelona / Berlin / Paris / Rome / Mobility
13 cities make up bulk of Europe’s night train revolution
Night trains are poised to make a return on the continent after years of disuse
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Terrassa / Culture and Tourism
The Catalonian festival industry gets a breather
The regional government is providing relief to this important sector
Barcelona / Innovation and Research
Barcelona’s wholesale food market was the testing ground for a road safety system
Mercabarna is the place where traffic collision prevention becomes reality
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Terrassa / Welfare and Health
A new initiative will foster tolerance and acceptance among Catalonian youth
‘Empowering for Inclusion’ (E4I) has been selected for funding by the European Commission
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Development / Welfare and Health
When Barcelona transit system and people with disabilities meet
This year marks a 20-year collaboration that fosters acceptance
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Terrassa / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Catalonian wineries are struggling in the pandemic context
That is because they depend on the strength of the tourism industry
Barcelona / Development
A ‘supermanzana’ vision for the Barcelona of the future
Large-scale conversion of streets and squares into pedestrian advantage zones
Barcelona / Development / Economy and Finance
Catalonia aims to construct the most important digital port in the Mediterranean
Barcelona Cable Landing Station will be the first such to have an international outreach
Barcelona / Mobility
Train ventilation in Barcelona subway lowers risk of Covid-19 contagion
TMB explains the filter designs to commuters
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Terrassa / Mobility
Catalonian Government puts sustainable road construction out to tender
This is part of a plan that will involve 13 projects over the next year
Barcelona / Mobility
Metro Barcelona upgrades its training system with new devices
This is part of training the automatic lines technicians working on Lines 9 and 10
Barcelona
Catalonian Government ups the restrictions against Covid-19 diffusion
Bars and restaurants in the region will stay closed until the end of the month
Barcelona / Education and Sport / Mobility
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona has a challenge for students
This is part of the annual innovation programme in collaboration with CERN
Barcelona / Mobility
Barcelona transit authority buys 8 fuel cell buses
The first Spanish municipality that will use this type of vehicles
Barcelona / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
This weekend, tune in to the first 5G immersive SuperBike World Championship race
The event will be hosted by the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit, 18-20 September
Barcelona / Belfast / Brussels / Gdansk / Milan / Nicosia / Poznan / Turin / Vilnius / Warsaw
“Disappearing walls” spring up around Europe
They can be seen in 10 countries
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Terrassa / Welfare and Health
Catalonian kids will enjoy more fruit, veggies and milk
The regional government wants a return to the basics of the Mediterranean diet
Barcelona / Development / Economy and Finance
EIB invests in the green recovery of Barcelona
The bank will pour 95 million euros into 40 transformative projects
Barcelona / Mobility
Barcelona Metro expands its rolling stock with new trains
The new trainsets will boost services on L5 line
Barcelona / Economy and Finance / Mobility
EIB gives 205 million euros for faster rail travel along the Mediterranean
The EU Bank signed two agreements with Adif Alta Velocidad
Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Politics and Reforms
Catalonian Government announces return of anti-COVID measures for the Barcelona metropolitan area
These are only of advisory character as the Spanish government has not decided to reimpose a state of emergency yet
Barcelona / Culture and Tourism
Tourism Barcelona turns its attention to the locals
A tour called Barcelona Panoramica will help residents rediscover their popular city
Barcelona / Mobility
Music is back in full swing in the Barcelona Metro halls
Gradual de-escalation of measures for the artists in the underground points
Barcelona / Mobility
Smart ventilation prevents the spread of Covid-19 on Barcelona’s metro
The system entered a testing phase on 1 July
Alicante / Almoradi / Barakaldo / Barcelona / L’Hospitalet / Madrid / Marbella / Paterna / San Sebastián / Terrassa / Zamora / Economy and Finance
The Spanish autonomous communities receive 16 billion euros for recovery
The government wants to equip them to face the post lockdown situation and prepare for a new outbreak
Barcelona / Mobility
Contactless electronic ticket on Barcelona’s buses
TMB introduces the single electronic ticket with contactless validation on the bus