mobile world congress

Major tech firms such as Samsung, Huawei, Nokia and Telefónica unveil new flagship products and services in Barcelona

The King of Spain’s arrival is met with protests in the streets and institutional boycott by major figures of Catalonia

Both pro-independence and unionists took to the streets to mark the monarch’s arrival for the Mobile World Congress

Key themes at this year's event, kicking off on Monday, include artificial intelligence, drones, robotics, and augmented reality

Data released foresees a growth in demand of between 10% and 35% for premium fish, meat, and raw products

Terror threat level is high, set at four out of five, with annual Mobile World Congress just round the corner

70% of hotels in Sitges already booked up for MWC

Catalan capital will share headquarters of an observatory for next generation mobile network

Accomodation platform forecasts they will spend around €40 million euros in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress

Event organizers forecast more than 108,000 attendees

“We are partners,” says president of GSMA, organization behind event, in motivational speech directed at Catalan capital

Organization pledges commitment to continue in Barcelona until 2023, as contracted

Womenup project launched to support women in the technology sector

Council confident event will"continue" in city, while organizers are “monitoring” situation recalling that contract ends in 2023

Manlleu, Esparreguera and Castellar del Vallès participate in pilot project to safely carry out local procedures on your mobile