Catalan economy grows 2.9% year-on-year in Q3, preliminary estimate shows
GDP rose 0.7% on previous quarter, outperforming Spain and the EU
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Catalonia sets September record with 2.1 million international tourists
Number of visitors rose 4.5% from last year and 16.4 million have arrived so far in 2026
Catalonia turns to culture to attract higher-value tourists and extend season
At World Travel Market in London, Catalan Tourism Agency promotes experiences beyond Barcelona and summer months
British tourism generated €2.1 billion in Catalonia in 2025
UK the second-largest source of international visitors, behind only France
Chestnut sausage, truffle pearls and white prawn pâté among innovations at Gastronomic Forum Barcelona
More than 450 exhibitors gather at event's new Gran Via venue, showcasing culinary innovation rooted in tradition
Police carry out 2,264 identity checks in Barcelona during Blocus security operation
10 arrests and 181 reports for carrying potentially dangerous weapons as businesses praise police response
Madrid's GDP per capita outpaces Catalonia's as commuting patterns widen the gap, Barcelona Chamber says
Chamber of Commerce says cross-regional commuting explains almost all the difference, as it upgrades its growth forecasts for Catalonia to 2.8% in 2026 and 2% in 2027
Catalonia nears 4 million workers, but unemployment rate rises to 8.3%
Employment hits record high despite job growth slowing to its weakest third-quarter pace since 2013
Union accuses Uber Eats of putting couriers at risk during October 6 storm
CCOO says delivery workers were exposed to dangerous conditions despite weather warnings
Catalonia's exports rise 5% in August to nearly €6.77bn, highest level since 2023
Imports hit August record, rising 4.8% year-on-year to €8.33bn
President Illa challenges business leaders over housing as foreign firms in Catalonia hit record
Catalonia now hosts 9,801 foreign companies, with Chinese subsidiaries growing 32% in two years
'The strike starts today': Unions ramp up preparations for November 11
Barcelona's main rally to be held at Jardinets de Gràcia, with University of Barcelona serving as organising hub
Barcelona Supercomputing Center launches AI accelerator for 100 startups
Selected companies get 14 weeks of mentorship and access to MareNostrum 5 supercomputer
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