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04 Nov 2025
AstraZeneca invests €1.3 billion in its Barcelona headquarters, a global hub for biomedical research
Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more AstraZeneca invests €1.3 billion in its Barcelona headquarters, a global hub for biomedical researchThe company has opened its new headquarters, a 30,000 m² facility that accommodates some 1,600 employees.
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26 Oct 2025
Chinese investment in Catalonia triples compared to the previous five-year period
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more Chinese investment in Catalonia triples compared to the previous five-year periodChinese investment in Catalonia has tripled in the 2020–2024 period compared to 2015–2019, reaching more than €1.3 billion.
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23 Oct 2025
US company Elian to invest over €200 million to expand its plant-based protein facility in Barcelona
Catalan Economy · Business Investments · Food & Beverage
See more US company Elian to invest over €200 million to expand its plant-based protein facility in BarcelonaSupported by a €2.25M Catalonia Trade & Investment grant, Elian's expansion will boost sustainable plant-based protein production and strengthen Catalonia's agri-food hub.
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20 Oct 2025
Barcelona becomes the first Fraunhofer headquarters in Spain, reinforcing Catalonia’s scientific leadership
Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more Barcelona becomes the first Fraunhofer headquarters in Spain, reinforcing Catalonia’s scientific leadershipBarcelona hosts the first Fraunhofer Institute in Spain, boosting technology transfer and biomedical innovation through a major German-Spanish alliance.
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20 Oct 2025
Danish company NORMAL invests €20M in Catalonia for first Spanish logistics hub, creating 300 jobs
Business Investments
See more Danish company NORMAL invests €20M in Catalonia for first Spanish logistics hub, creating 300 jobsThe firm has had the support of ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment for this project with the collaboration of Logicor and Cushman & Wakefield.
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29 Sep 2025
Lidl launches €140M logistics platform in Barcelona, its biggest in Spain
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more Lidl launches €140M logistics platform in Barcelona, its biggest in SpainCatalonia strengthens as Lidl’s logistics hub with a new warehouse, 200 jobs created, and more to come, supported by Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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22 Sep 2025
American company Digital Realty invests €230 million in a new Data Center in Barcelona
Business Investments
See more American company Digital Realty invests €230 million in a new Data Center in BarcelonaDigital Realty’s new facility will bolster Barcelona’s position as a Mediterranean digital hub, driving innovation, investment, and connectivity in the region.
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22 Sep 2025
HIPRA opens new €500M Biotech campus in Catalonia, strengthening Europe’s Life Sciences hub
Catalan Economy · Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more HIPRA opens new €500M Biotech campus in Catalonia, strengthening Europe’s Life Sciences hubThe Girona-based facility will host R&D, production, and strategic operations, creating over 1,000 highly qualified jobs.
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19 Sep 2025
APM Terminals invests €156 million in Barcelona to boost Mediterranean logistics hub
Business Investments
See more APM Terminals invests €156 million in Barcelona to boost Mediterranean logistics hubThe Dutch company’s €156M modernization plan will increase capacity, enable two mega-container ships to operate simultaneously, and advance decarbonisation at the Port of Barcelona.
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