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  Tourism | 5/31/2023

  The Government opens the deadline to apply for 244 million euros in CO2 aid for the electro-intensive industry

  The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism has published the 2023 call for applications for compensation of costs for indirect emissions greenhouse gases. The deadline for applications is 20 working days, ranging from 1 June to 28 June this year, both inclusive. “We have responded with determination and speed in order to protect the business network in face of the increase in energy prices”, expressed the minister Héctor Gómez.

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  Industry | 5/29/2023

  The Government is launching two lines of aid for the digital transformation and sustainability of industry for the amount of almost 220 M €

  The R&D&i Line is aimed at promoting innovation and sustainability in the manufacting industry with €188 M. The areas covered by this first call for applications range from the circular economy and eco-innovation applied to improving value chains, to decarbonisation and energy efficiency. The Active Financing Line will support the development of industrial research and innovation projects, and is endowed with €30 M.

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  Tourism | 5/19/2023

  Spain exceeds 8.1 million international air passengers in April, 16.9 per cent more than a year ago
  

  In the first four months of the year, Spain received 25,262,701 of air passengers, 34.9 per cent more than for the same period in 2022. Héctor Gómez said, "These first four months has been very good in terms of tourism. Spain boasts a high-quality and robust sector, which is a source of wealth and employment and one of the flagship industries of our country.”
  

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  Trade | 5/18/2023

  The trade deficit was reduced by around 57% in the first quarter of the year

  Spanish exports increased by 14.6% year on year January-March 2023. Héctor Gómez: “The figures for the first quarter of the year are very positive for our external sector, which is undeniably the driving force behind economic growth and employment generation in our country”

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  Industry | 5/18/2023

  The call to tender for the grants programme to support Innovative Business Groupings (IBG) has received 446 requests totalling more than 96 M €
  

  Projects presented in collaboration between different IBG and companies which are members of the same predominated. By Autonomous Community, Catalonia, Aragon and Andalusia, lead the number of projects submitted, forming approximately 65% of the total. Support for the strengthening and activity of so-called innovation “clusters” is part of the European strategy for improving competitiveness through innovation.