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29 Jan 2026
Barcelona gets ready for ISE 2026: insights from Mike Blackman
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more Barcelona gets ready for ISE 2026: insights from Mike BlackmanNext week, Barcelona once again becomes the global capital of audiovisual innovation.
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29 Jan 2026
Barcelona-Catalonia’s life sciences moment
Life Sciences
See more Barcelona-Catalonia’s life sciences momentBarcelona-Catalonia, Spain's most technologically advanced region, has quietly become one of Europe’s most compelling life sciences growth stories, increasingly on the radar of U.S. executives looking for a European base that can scale.
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28 Jan 2026
Barcelona strengthens position as Europe's AI Hub with 129 million euros Supercomputer expansion
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Barcelona strengthens position as Europe's AI Hub with 129 million euros Supercomputer expansionBarcelona's MareNostrum 5 supercomputer gets a €129M AI upgrade, offering European businesses and researchers unprecedented access to advanced computing power.
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26 Jan 2026
The number of video game startups in Catalonia grows 35% over the past five years
Catalan Economy
See more The number of video game startups in Catalonia grows 35% over the past five yearsVideo game startups have raised over $130M, as Catalonia leads the EU in foreign investment, number of projects, and job creation in the sector.
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15 Jan 2026
Barcelona Airport breaks passenger record in 2025 as Spain’s air traffic reaches historic high
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona Airport breaks passenger record in 2025 as Spain’s air traffic reaches historic highBarcelona–El Prat Airport closed 2025 with a new all-time record in passenger numbers, reinforcing its role as one of Europe’s leading international hubs.
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15 Jan 2026
Barcelona unveils the program for its year as World Capital of Architecture 2026
International Events
See more Barcelona unveils the program for its year as World Capital of Architecture 2026Barcelona will celebrate its UNESCO–UIA World Capital of Architecture title with a year-long global program across the city and Catalonia.
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14 Jan 2026
China’s leading industrial robotics company chooses Barcelona for its European expansion
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more China’s leading industrial robotics company chooses Barcelona for its European expansionESTUN Automation strengthens its European footprint from Barcelona, combining local support, strong R&D, and a full robotics portfolio for key industries.
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12 Jan 2026
Zoetis invests €100 million in Catalonia to expand its production plant
Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more Zoetis invests €100 million in Catalonia to expand its production plantWith support from Catalonia Trade & Investment, the project will create up to 100 new jobs and boost high-value industrial activity in the life sciences sector.
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09 Jan 2026
Port of Barcelona launches new €60 million blue economy hub
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Port of Barcelona launches new €60 million blue economy hubThe first stone has been laid for BlueTechPort, a flagship project to redevelop six warehouses and create a new hub for blue economy innovation and sustainable maritime industries.
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