City Matters

Barcelona’s Ajuntament aims to increase the amount of green space in the city by 2020

An ambitious urban development plan could see a doubling in the number of the city’s trees. more
Refuge city

Barcelona has everything in place to receive refugees but very few have arrived and frustration is growing. more
Housing the homeless

Homelessness continues to be an enigma to governments worldwide. But Barcelona is embracing new initiatives with promising results. more
The closure of Barcelona’s historic prison La Modelo announced

After discussing its fate for 40 years, the city has finally decided to shut down La Modelo prison. more
Ex-Catalan President’s trial sparks fury among separatists

The ex-Catalan leader Artur Mas is accused of disobedience and breach of trust by Spain’s constitutional court after going ahead with illegal independence vote in 2014. more
A timeline of Barcelona

For 20 years, Barcelona Metropolitan has reported the city's changes and its inevitable highs and lows. more
20 years of Barcelona Metropolitan

This month, Barcelona Metropolitan Magazine celebrates in 20th anniversary. more
Making a stand

La Rambla’s human statues are taking on the city council as they demand a change in regulations. more
Refugee City?

Barcelona falls short in its plan to welcome over 9.000 refugees to the city. more

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Doing business in Catalunya

Whatever your reasons for relocating to Catalunya, the more you understand about local business culture, the more successful and professionally fulfilling your work experience will be. Here are our top DOs and DON'Ts for doing business here. more