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01 Jul 2025
vLex becomes Barcelona’s newest unicorn after $1 billion acquisition by Clio
Tech & Digital Transformation
See more vLex becomes Barcelona’s newest unicorn after $1 billion acquisition by ClioClio acquires Barcelona-based vLex for $1 billion, marking a milestone in AI Legal Tech
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30 Jun 2025
PreZero invests €42M in Barcelona to launch Spain’s largest SRF plant and first urban biomethane facility
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability
See more PreZero invests €42M in Barcelona to launch Spain’s largest SRF plant and first urban biomethane facilityBarcelona’s Zona Franca becomes a benchmark for industrial innovation and sustainable energy transformation.
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27 Jun 2025
Barcelona's digital talent has increased by 6%, reaching nearly 130,000 professionals
Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Barcelona's digital talent has increased by 6%, reaching nearly 130,000 professionalsThe new Digital Talent Overview report shows how talent demand, salaries, and training continue to rise, reinforcing Barcelona's tech hub status.
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26 Jun 2025
Delta launches direct flights from Seattle to Barcelona starting May 2026
International Events
See more Delta launches direct flights from Seattle to Barcelona starting May 2026Barcelona welcomes a new transatlantic air service that boosts connectivity and business potential between the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Catalonia.
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20 Jun 2025
Trend Micro chooses Barcelona to open its new European Cybersecurity Hub
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Trend Micro chooses Barcelona to open its new European Cybersecurity HubTrend Micro chose Barcelona for its new cybersecurity hub due to the city’s top tech talent, global connectivity, strong IT ecosystem, and high quality of life.
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19 Jun 2025
Mobile World Congress 2025 generated €561 million economic impact to Barcelona
Catalan Economy
See more Mobile World Congress 2025 generated €561 million economic impact to BarcelonaMWC Barcelona 2025 had an economic impact of €561 million, attracting 109,000 attendees and supporting 13,000 temporary jobs in the city.
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18 Jun 2025
Catalonia strengthens global biotech ties at BIO Boston 2025 with major networking event
International Events · Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more Catalonia strengthens global biotech ties at BIO Boston 2025 with major networking eventOver 200 professionals attend the Catalonia Networking Reception, reinforcing connections between Catalonia and the U.S. biotech and life sciences ecosystems.
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18 Jun 2025
De Rijke Group establishes a new logistics hub in Barcelona
Business Investments · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
See more De Rijke Group establishes a new logistics hub in BarcelonaDe Rijke Group, a Dutch logistics company, has opened its new headquarters in Barcelona, enhancing logistics capacity, sustainability, and chemical storage capabilities.
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12 Jun 2025
UK company Smith+Nephew opens new medical innovation center in Barcelona
Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more UK company Smith+Nephew opens new medical innovation center in BarcelonaSmith+Nephew opens 2,000 m2 medtech center in Barcelona, set to bring together 100 staff for surgical training and advanced care.

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