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19 Jun 2025
Mobile World Congress 2025 generated €561 million economic impact to Barcelona
Catalan Economy
MWC 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
Over 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
De 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
Smith+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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11 Jun 2025
Barcelona-based SpliceBio secures a €118 million financing round for advancing in gene therapy
Catalan Economy · Business Investments · Life Sciences
It is the largest round of funding for a biotech company in Catalonia and Spain.
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11 Jun 2025
Catalonia targets Asian markets with first wine trade mission to China and Taiwan
Catalan Economy
Catalan wineries presented wines and cavas in Shanghai and Taipei, boosting exports through the Catalan Wines program's Asia debut.
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06 Jun 2025
Barcelona chosen as UNESCO's global hub for the sustainable Blue Economy
Catalan Economy
UNESCO selects Barcelona as global hub for sustainable blue economy, hosting the Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre until 2030.
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02 Jun 2025
German company Walldorf Consulting opens new office in Barcelona
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
Barcelona's office will also house Walldorf’s AI competence center.
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31 May 2025
Barcelona-Catalonia, the gateway for U.S. Life Sciences companies expanding into Europe
Life Sciences
Barcelona-Catalonia stands out as the perfect gateway for U.S. life sciences companies aiming to enter the European market. With a dynamic biotech ecosystem, strong clinical research, and a focus on innovation, Catalonia provides exceptional growth opportunities.

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