Spanish inflation rate rises to 2.4% in November due to fuel and electricity price increases
November 28, 2024 10:13 AM
State pension payments will increase by 2.8% in 2025 if the provisional inflation data is confirmed
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalonia ranks third in Spain for British investment with €111m in first half of 2024
United Kingdom is third-largest investor in Catalan territory, with a significant focus on real estate industry
November 28, 2024 09:15 AM
Unemployed youth in Manresa learn building trade while repairing city
Over 120 people participate in program, with half securing employment in construction industry, currently facing a labor shortage
November 26, 2024 12:10 PM
'World's first' yogurt for cats and dogs proves a hit for Catalan company
Sales of Yogupet around Europe expected to reach 400,000 units this year
November 24, 2024 12:12 PM
President hails return of vehicle production to former Nissan plant with Ebro S700
Salvador Illa meets third-ranking Chinese official after Chery reaffirms commitment to Barcelona factory
November 24, 2024 11:11 AM
Government agrees to raise tourist tax cap to €8 per night in Barcelona
Cabinet announces measure following meeting with city council
November 22, 2024 04:30 PM
Lack of young workers and bureaucracy slowing down construction of new homes
Building in the last decade only 10% of level before bubble crash, despite slight upswing
November 22, 2024 11:40 AM
Spain fines five low-cost airlines €179m for charging hand luggage fees
Ryanair fined €108m, with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea also sanctioned for various "abusive practices"
November 22, 2024 10:50 AM
Golden Visa applications surge as Spain moves closer to banning program
Record 3,200 visas granted in 2023, most of them for investors who spend at least €500,000 on housing
November 18, 2024 02:54 PM
Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia is Spain's most expensive street
Iconic boulevard ranks 16th in global ranking, led by Via Montenapoleone in Milan and New York's Fifth Avenue
November 20, 2024 04:29 PM
Rodalies works in Roda de Berà 'on schedule' with March deadline
Territory minister Sílvia Paneque thanks commuters for their patience
November 20, 2024 05:15 PM
46 Catalan companies opened subsidiaries abroad this year, 44% more than in 2023
Main business markets are Mexico, United States, Colombia, Italy, and UK
November 20, 2024 10:21 AM
Court accepts complaint against Gotham for spreading 'biased and misleading' information about Grifols
Judge believes short-selling fund sought to benefit from fall in Catalan pharmaceutical company's stock value
November 19, 2024 02:20 PM
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