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13 Apr 2026
Port of Barcelona strengthens its logistics hub with new sustainable car terminal
See more Port of Barcelona strengthens its logistics hub with new sustainable car terminalInternational Car Operators (ICO) has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art vehicle terminal at the Port of Barcelona, reinforcing Catalonia’s position as a leading logistics hub in southern Europe.
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13 Apr 2026
SEAT & CUPRA launches a new electric vehicle in Barcelona, reinforcing the city's role as a leading hub for mobility transformation
Catalan Economy · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
See more SEAT & CUPRA launches a new electric vehicle in Barcelona, reinforcing the city's role as a leading hub for mobility transformationCatalonia advances electric mobility as CUPRA launches a new EV in Barcelona, reinforcing its role as a leading hub for innovation, talent, and automotive investment.
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10 Apr 2026
Advanced Factories 2026 strengthens Barcelona as Europe’s industrial innovation hub
See more Advanced Factories 2026 strengthens Barcelona as Europe’s industrial innovation hubThe 10th edition of Advanced Factories 2026 will take place from May 5 to 7 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via.
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09 Apr 2026
Chery Auto presents its European Operations Center and an R&D Institute in Barcelona
See more Chery Auto presents its European Operations Center and an R&D Institute in BarcelonaThe new center strengthens Spain and Catalonia as a strategic base for Chery Auto in Europe, integrating R&D, supply chain, and regional management.
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27 Mar 2026
MedCity delegation visits Barcelona to explore the strength of its life sciences and healthcare ecosystem
See more MedCity delegation visits Barcelona to explore the strength of its life sciences and healthcare ecosystemBarcelona hosts a London delegation, becoming the first MedCity study visit destination and strengthening ties between two leading life sciences hubs.
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23 Mar 2026
Catalonia’s agri-food industry generates €58 billion in turnover and accounts for 18% of GDP
Food & Beverage
See more Catalonia’s agri-food industry generates €58 billion in turnover and accounts for 18% of GDPAccording to data from Catalonia Trade & Investment and Prodeca, it is the top sector of Catalonia’s manufacturing industry in terms of both turnover and employment, employing over 177,000 people.
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20 Mar 2026
UK-based Ark Data Centres to open major Barcelona facility, creating 500 skilled jobs in Catalonia’s tech sector
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more UK-based Ark Data Centres to open major Barcelona facility, creating 500 skilled jobs in Catalonia’s tech sectorThe UK company will build a new urban data center on 30,000 m2 of industrial land, with support from Catalonia Trade & Investment and Barcelona City Council.
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18 Mar 2026
€50 million investment to triple DFactory Barcelona’s innovation space
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more €50 million investment to triple DFactory Barcelona’s innovation spaceDFactory Barcelona begins its Phase 2 expansion, tripling its footprint to attract global companies in advanced manufacturing, health, and agro-industry by 2027.
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17 Mar 2026
Catalonia advances a €10 million quantum initiative to enhance secure communications in Europe
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia advances a €10 million quantum initiative to enhance secure communications in EuropeCatalonia is deploying a 12-node quantum ring to protect critical communications and accelerate post-quantum cybersecurity.
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