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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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17 Dec 2025
SEAT & CUPRA invests €4.85 million in a new Circular Economy Hub in Barcelona
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more SEAT & CUPRA invests €4.85 million in a new Circular Economy Hub in BarcelonaSupported by public funding, the hub promotes circular economy, waste reduction, and sustainable industrial transformation in Catalonia.
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01 Dec 2025
UK investment in Catalonia reaches over €200 million during the first half of 2025
Catalan Economy
See more UK investment in Catalonia reaches over €200 million during the first half of 2025British companies highlighted the region’s strengths in innovation and talent during the presentation of the new UK Investment Barometer in Barcelona.
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12 Nov 2025
Sateliot launches the first European 5G Satellite Development Center in Barcelona
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Sateliot launches the first European 5G Satellite Development Center in BarcelonaBarcelona becomes a European hub for space-based 5G innovation as Catalan company Sateliot opens its new center, creating 50+ high-tech jobs and boosting New Space leadership.
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11 Nov 2025
Catalonia launches €1 billion AI Strategy to drive innovation, competitiveness, and responsible growth by 2030
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia launches €1 billion AI Strategy to drive innovation, competitiveness, and responsible growth by 2030Catalonia unveils its €1 billion AI 2030 Strategy to lead in responsible innovation, boost competitiveness, and foster shared prosperity.
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10 Nov 2025
Catalonia assumes the presidency of the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance (ESRA)
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more Catalonia assumes the presidency of the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance (ESRA)ESRA brings together 36 European regions, which make up 50 % of the European Union's GDP, to boost the semiconductor industry in Europe.
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06 Nov 2025
Catalonia has 374 deep tech startups, 10% more than last year
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia has 374 deep tech startups, 10% more than last yearThese emerging companies have so far employed nearly 3,000 people and generated a turnover of €167 million, according to a report by Catalonia Trade & Investment, presented during the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit.
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29 Oct 2025
Catalonia sets new strategy to attract €6 billion in foreign investment by 2030
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia sets new strategy to attract €6 billion in foreign investment by 2030The 2026–2030 plan aims to attract 600 investment projects, create 45,000 jobs, and boost sustainable industrial growth across Catalonia.
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27 Oct 2025
Catalonia strengthens business ties with China in Industry 4.0 technologies
Catalan Economy · International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia strengthens business ties with China in Industry 4.0 technologiesThe goal of the business mission, organized by ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, is to learn from best practices in robotics and artificial intelligence for their subsequent use in Catalonia.
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