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AI Adoption: A Barcelona-based study comparing official data found Spanish firms ahead of similarly sized US peers in AI use; adoption reached 29.1% among Spanish businesses with 10–49 employees, versus about 18% in the US. Startup Funding: Barcelona fashion-tech company Artiso raised more than €3 million to develop AI tools for fashion teams. Smart Meters: Spain’s new rules set a 2029–36 timetable to replace around eight million gas meters, including those used by small businesses. Hospitality Rules: Spain’s bar and restaurant association wants supermarkets serving ready-made meals for on-site consumption to face equivalent obligations; it is a proposal, not a new rule. SME Finance: EIB-backed BBVA deals are set to unlock €1.3 billion for small businesses across Spain.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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Ricardo Valencia Focuses on Housing, Immigrants in Fifth District Supervisor Race

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Barcelona’s Artiso raises over €3 million to scale its AI operating system for fashion teams

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Oct. 28, 2026

Democracia21 is presented in Madrid and Barcelona with expert profiles in housing, health, and business.

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Oct. 28, 2026

Spain orders replacement of eight million gas meters: New rules, costs and deadlines

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Oct. 28, 2026

Mercadona faces pressure over its ready-made meals as Spain’s bars demand new rules

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Oct. 25, 2026

When should a small business hire a fractional marketing director?

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Oct. 26, 2026

The SME Club will show at Accountex 2026 a new formula for the integration of consultancies and will present Twinning.

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Oct. 26, 2026

“Fashion is a tough sector, but I believe it is also highly resilient,” says 080 Barcelona Fashion's Marta Coca

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