Vueling and Ryanair responsible for 65% of airline complaints filed in Catalonia
Most frequent causes of complaints are flight cancellations and delays, which make up nearly 40% of the total
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan economy grew 2.8% in second quarter on 2024 figures
Slight increase of 0.6% compared to first three months of year
Consumer organization denounces PortAventura for banning outside food and drinks
FACUA files complaint with Consumers' Ministry against Catalonia's largest amusement park and others across Spain
Airbnb removes almost 65,000 'illegal listings' at request of Spain's consumer affairs ministry
As of July 1, all tourist rentals must be listed on an official register
Young Barcelona entrepreneur shakes up dessert scene with 99-cent cheesecake
"People come for the price, but come back for the quality," says 22-year-old founder Roger Bettosini
Chinese car manufacturer Chery to open R&D center in Cornellà
Catalan president offers company the opportunity to establish its European headquarters in Barcelona
Spain's inflation rises to 2.7% in July
Increase attributed to energy and fuel price hikes
Exporters consider EU-US tariff deal a 'technical tie' with 'unknown' impact on sales
Industrial firms point to tariffs on competitors such as China or Turkey as key
Spanish economy grows by 0.7% in second quarter of 2025
Yearly variation of GDP remains at 2.8%, equal to the first trimester of the year
'Now is the time': Catalan president commits to strengthening ties with China
Salvador Illa welcomes EU-US tariff deal as step toward 'certainty,' but urges caution on details
Sabadell Bank posts record profits and aims to grow to €1.6 billion annually by 2027
New Strategic Plan foresees a 16% return and pays shareholders 6.3 billion in three years
Catalonia hits new employment record with over 3.9 million workers
Unemployment rate falls to 8.11%, the lowest since 2008
Catalan hotels record best June on record with nearly 2.5 million guests
Average daily rate rises to over €135 while occupancy tops 65%
Food waste company aims for €6.5m in end-of-year revenue
Bellpuig-based Talkual's plans include new alternate food options, customizable subscription boxes, and expansion to Portugal
EU challenges Spain over intervention in Banc Sabadell's hostile takeover bid
Commission considers Spanish anti-trust law breaks EU legislation
Read the latest updates and breaking news on business and economic matters from Barcelona and Catalonia here. Keep up to date with how the Catalan economy is performing, inflation levels, employment and unemployment, major business mergers, important company announcements, and the latest on Catalonia’s biggest enterprises such as Vueling, Wallbox, Grifols, Mango, and plenty of start-ups and international firms based here too.