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Mobile World Congress features a flying taxi, driverless cars and even a spaceship among the innovative solutions for future travel

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

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

Some 57,000 tourists are expected to stop off at the ports of Palamós and Roses this holiday season

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

Link to Barcelona will be “positive” for both facilities, says director

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

 Industry lost millions of euros as a result of "Russian veto"

Political instability had no effect, according to general director of trade fair organization

Catalan sales abroad rose to €70bn in 2017, an 8.7% yearly increase

Report says 77,830 homes were sold last year in Catalonia, with a notable 21% rise in sale of new homes

6000 public transport passengers forecast for peak times

Training and Job Placement Foundation assisted in employment of 17% more jobseekers than last year