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Barcelona to fund Open Tech Week with €190,000 until 2028
Barcelona City Council will fully finance the 2026, 2027, and 2028 editions of Open Tech Week, with a total expenditure of €190,000.
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Barcelona negotiates to buy the Ágora del Raval for between 3.5 and 4 million
Barcelona City Council is negotiating with Sareb to buy the Ágora del Raval site for 3.5 to 4 million, with space for 20 to 25 homes.
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Barcelona purchases an eight-flat building in Raval through pre-emption and retraction
Barcelona City Council buys an eight-flat building for €1.32 million in Raval via pre-emption and retraction.
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Barcelona approves a 150% increase in IBI for owners of 4 or more tourist flats
The Economy committee approves a 150% surcharge on IBI for owners of 4 or more tourist flat licenses in Barcelona, affecting around 6,000 cases.
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Barcelona seeks investment funds with 5% to 6% returns for affordable housing
Deputy Mayor Jordi Valls calls for funds with 5% to 6% returns and criticises those seeking 20% and evicting tenants.
Education
Barcelona hosts annual summit to address semiconductor talent gap
Barcelona’s annual BIC summit addressed critical skills shortages in semiconductors.
Society
Barcelona investigates state-owned firm over unsafe parking conditions
Barcelona’s City Council will inspect unsafe conditions at Centre de la Vila’s parking garage amid declining commercial activity.
Society
Barcelona allocates €32 million for affordable housing construction in 2026
Barcelona City Council approves €32 million for building affordable homes this year.
Economy
Barcelona to host economic summit with Shanghai during Mercè festival
An economic summit with Shanghai will occur during Barcelona’s Mercè festival this September.
Economy
Barcelona strengthens economic ties with China through Shanghai mission
A delegation from Barcelona is in Shanghai enhancing economic collaboration with local businesses.
Economy
Barcelona delays decision on purchasing deteriorating shopping center
Barcelona City Council postpones decision on purchasing deteriorating shopping center amid significant financial concerns.
Technology
Barcelona secures major quantum investment from Oxford Quantum Circuits
Barcelona attracts significant investment from Oxford Quantum Circuits, enhancing its role in Europe’s tech landscape.