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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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05 Jan 2026
Novares invests over 2 million euros to modernize and expand its plant in Catalonia
Business Investments
See more Novares invests over 2 million euros to modernize and expand its plant in CataloniaThe company with headquarters in France and that manufactures plastic components for the automotive industry, has introduced new technologies to enhance automation, quality control, and energy efficiency.
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17 Dec 2025
A Year of Growth in 2025 with Major International Investments in Catalonia
See more A Year of Growth in 2025 with Major International Investments in CataloniaAs 2025 comes to a close, Barcelona–Catalonia has further strengthened its leadership as Southern Europe's top destination for foreign investment.
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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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12 Dec 2025
Shinephi, winner of the 2025 Catalan Startup of the Year award
See more Shinephi, winner of the 2025 Catalan Startup of the Year awardThe 24 finalist startups presented their pitches over two days to a jury of investors and to the attending audience at Tech Spirit Barcelona, who voted live for the best projects based on their business model and technology.
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