NIE

I went to the police station in Barcelona, which is known to cope with the NIE registration of foreigners:
Comisaría de Policia, Calle Balmes 192.

They said the office responsible for the NIE issuing has moved to AV/Rambla Giupuzcola N°74.

So I went there also, where they said, the process can only be started online, because everybody should register for an appointment online. The funny thing is, the soonest appointment is available 3 weeks from now.

There was nothing more to do, I quickly sent a mail to my future employer, that this is the case, what should we do next. The HR manager made some phone calls, and informed me, that ho was unaware of this new process, which was introduced in April 2013, so there is no way to go round the system.

He told me, to start working tomorrow, and I will deal with the NIE in 3 weeks time. But till I get my NIE, I officially do not work there.