This morning, a group of twelve people—nine Catalans and three Spaniards—were trapped in a hotel in Tripoli, Libya, due to the ongoing militia conflict in the country. Those affected were part of a trade mission organized by the Tarragona Chamber of Commerce who arrived in the country on Monday, and the hostilities in the area meant they had to spend a few hours in the hotel basement on Wednesday for security reasons.

The city of Barcelona is increasingly appearing in more global and European rankings as one of the best cities in many areas. It stands out, above all, for being second in the world and first in Europe for foreign investment projects in research and development centers. In short, it is one of the 20 most competitive cities in the world. This is according to the report prepared with 2024 data by the Barcelona Observatory, an initiative promoted by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and the City Council, presented this Thursday morning.