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The EU calls an emergency summit and prepares its trade strategy in response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland.
The European Union has called an emergency summit in Brussels to respond to Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations if they do not support the purchase of Greenland. The bloc is preparing massive economic countermeasures in the face of a potential escalation of a trade war.
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The Community of Madrid sees foreign investment soar by 76,5%, exceeding €26.400 billionThe Community of Madrid has consolidated its position as a hub for attracting global capital. According to data presented at the Spain Investors Day, the region leads in attracting international funds… |
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Spain reaches 111,7 million international air passengers in 2025, a 5,9% increaseSpain closed 2025 with a record 111,7 million passengers arriving at international airports. According to Turespaña, this momentum remained strong in December… |
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COFIDES and CAF seal a strategic alliance to co-finance investment projects in Latin America and the CaribbeanCOFIDES and CAF formalized an agreement in Madrid to identify and co-finance strategic projects in Latin America, focused on sustainable development, the energy transition and the impact economy… |
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Guatemala presents its economic roadmap to CEOE: 4,1% growth and a focus on nearshoringGuatemala's Minister of Economy, Gabriela García, presented the country's investment opportunities at the CEOE headquarters, highlighting strategic sectors for Spanish capital… |
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Twelve industrial companies from Navarre begin a strategic trade mission to Mexico with 85 B2B meetingsA delegation of twelve companies from the industrial sector in Navarre has begun a virtual trade mission to Mexico, managed by the Navarre International Plan (PIN), to promote exports… |
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Barcelona Wine Week 2026 projects 13.500 business meetings and expands the international presence of Spanish wineThe next edition of BWW, taking place in February, is shaping up to be the definitive catalyst for Spanish wine exports, with a notable increase in the participation of international buyers… |
ASTUREX promotes the attraction of international projects for Asturian companies through GlobalData
ASTUREX has launched a new free service for Asturian companies to identify real business opportunities abroad through competitive intelligence…
Five companies from Castilla-La Mancha make their debut at the MARCA trade fair in Bologna to promote private label brands
Five companies from the region are participating as exhibitors at the MARCA by BolognaFiere trade fair in Italy, with the aim of positioning their products in the competitive mass distribution market…
Companies around the world
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Iberdrola activates the NECEC energy corridor: a $1.650 billion investment to connect Canada and the U.S.Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Avangrid, has begun operating the NECEC transmission network. This $1.650 billion infrastructure will supply clean and reliable energy from Quebec to New England… |
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Lantania and NMDC join forces to create a new global leader in the water sectorLantania and NMDC Group have signed a strategic agreement whereby the Middle Eastern engineering group acquires 51% of Lantania Aguas, creating a new global entity in water infrastructure… |
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Meliá Hotels International consolidates its strategy in the Mediterranean with nine openings in Malta together with Agius GroupMeliá Hotels International, in collaboration with Agius Group, has launched a strategic expansion plan in Malta that includes the opening of nine hotels over the next three years… |
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ACCIONA wins the PFI award for “Infrastructure Operation of the Year” for the SR400 freeway in AtlantaThe SR400 Peach Partners consortium, which includes ACCIONA, has won the PFI award for "Infrastructure Deal of the Year in the Americas" after closing a historic financing structure… |
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Mapfre RE is preparing its direct entry into India with a new branch to lead reinsurance in AsiaMapfre RE, the reinsurance division of the Spanish group, plans to open its first branch in India to boost its activity on the continent and consolidate its growth in Asia… |
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Leonardo Hotels lands in Portugal and strengthens its position in Spain with three new openings in 2026Leonardo Hotels confirmed at FITUR its expansion plans for 2026 with the opening of three hotels in Valdebebas, Torremolinos and Lisbon, marking its strategic entry into the Portuguese market… |
Events
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Spain-Colombia Business Meeting: Investment opportunities in the Colombian Caribbean
The meeting will provide firsthand insight into the Caribbean investment ecosystem…
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Challenges and opportunities for businesses in the current geopolitical context
The Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce and Cesce are organizing an unmissable event for…
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Key Aspects of International Management
In collaboration with Andalucía Trade and the Cajasol Institute of Studies, a tour will be conducted…
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Hub Sabadell, India Cycle: Business Opportunities
As part of the International Business Seminars organized by Banco Sabadell…
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeting "Technological Neutrality, Brand Spain"
Decarbonizing mobility requires the integration and joint development of all…
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
III Cesce Breakfast: 'Ibero-America: regional perspectives and opportunities in a changing world'
Latin America is entering the current international context better prepared than in previous crises…
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