Pastas Gallo: A Case Study in the Risks of Family Business Succession Pastas Gallo, a Spanish food company founded in 1946 in Rubí, has transitioned from a family-led enterprise to a private equity-backed entity following a disputed succession among the founder’s heirs. The company sold its majority stake to the Madrid-based venture capital firm Proa … Read more
Catalan Technology Sector Hits Record €30.6 billion Turnover The technology industry in Catalonia has reached a historic milestone, with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector recording a total turnover exceeding €30.6 billion in 2025. This figure, confirmed by the latest annual barometer published by the Cercle Tecnològic de Catalunya, represents a 13% increase over … Read more
Paula Blasi’s Rise: How the 23-Year-Old UAE Team Star Is Redefining Women’s Cycling By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport June 12, 2024 Paula Blasi, the 23-year-old Catalan prodigy of the UAE Team, is poised to win La Vuelta Femenina this weekend—her first Grand Tour victory—and is already being positioned as one of the most formidable … Read more
Recent maritime incidents along the Catalan coast, including the grounding of a rorqual whale near the Trabucador beach and the discovery of a deceased sperm whale in Sitges, have highlighted the increasing risks to cetaceans navigating the Mediterranean. Marine biologists and local authorities cite collisions with commercial and recreational vessels as a primary, persistent threat … Read more
Josep Maria Cadena: A Legacy of Journalism and Satire in Catalan Media Josep Maria Cadena, a towering figure in Catalan journalism and a pivotal force in shaping the region’s media landscape, passed away at the age of 90. His death marks the end of an era for Catalan culture, as he left an indelible mark … Read more
Beyond the Pitch: Leadership and Perspective in Tarragona In the high-stakes world of leadership, whether navigating the complex dynamics of a professional sports organization or managing the historical weight of a regional institution, clarity of vision is paramount. As Editor-in-Chief here at Archysport, I often draw parallels between the strategic management of a global team … Read more
Barcelona – Parlem Telecom, a Catalan telecommunications operator, is facing increased scrutiny over its short-term financial health following the breakdown of a proposed merger with Avatel. A recent audit revealed a “short-term liquidity risk” stemming from €16.6 million in debts that have become due, raising questions about the company’s ability to navigate a competitive and … Read more
Wallbox Allies with Slate Auto to Power Jeff Bezos-Backed EV Venture Wallbox, the Barcelona-based electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist, has entered into a strategic alliance with Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos. Under the terms of the agreement, Wallbox will supply its high-capacity Supernova chargers to Slate Auto’s manufacturing facility located … Read more
Catalan Hazelnut Industry Faces Extinction as Climate Crisis and Labor Shortages Accept Toll The Catalan hazelnut, once a cornerstone of rural agriculture in northeastern Spain, is now teetering on the edge of disappearance. Official data from the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of the Generalitat de Catalunya confirms that hazelnut cultivation has … Read more