Union rejects Freixenet's proposed job cuts, citing 'temporary' causes
April 25, 2025 11:09 AM
UGT calls on renowned cava producer to withdraw plan to lay off 180 workers
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Cava producer Freixenet considers layoffs of 25% of workforce
Climate change 'challenges' cited as reason behind scheme
April 24, 2025 12:40 PM
Airline SkyUp launches new direct flight between Barcelona and Moldovan capital Chisinau
Flights start this month with three journeys a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
April 23, 2025 11:43 AM
Film director Carla Simón among recipients of Catalonia's prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award
21 individuals and 10 organizations recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia, including actor Loles León and theater company La Cubana
April 22, 2025 03:14 PM
Exports to US jump 13.7% while overall sales stagnate
Catalonia's February exports total €8.33bn, up 0.1% year-on-year
April 22, 2025 12:47 PM
Coffee and cocoa feared to become luxury products due to price increases
Costs of both products have soared over 30% in three years due to climate change and market trends
April 18, 2025 12:03 PM
PortAventura halts ticket sales for Easter Saturday, coinciding with workers' strike
Catalonia's most famous amusement park will open its doors, but "cannot ensure" quality service
April 17, 2025 01:28 PM
Barcelona airport keeps breaking records with 4.3 million passengers in March
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat airport sees 11.8 million travelers during first quarter of 2025
April 15, 2025 12:12 PM
Rent prices in Catalonia increase over 10% in early 2025
Catalonia remains among most expensive territories to rent
April 14, 2025 05:02 PM
Renfe postpones Barcelona-Toulouse high-speed train connection
Route scheduled to launch early April, but company delays due to French bureaucratic hurdles
April 14, 2025 04:44 PM
Penedès DO criticizes Trump for “total insecurity,” calling changing tariffs “nonsense”
Many Catalan wineries haven’t received orders ‘for months,’ says President of Regulatory Council
April 12, 2025 12:02 PM
Convenient collection lockers arrive in rural western Catalonia to boost local commerce
Pick-up points will have 20 lockers each, five with temperature control
April 8, 2025 10:27 AM
Ride-hailing app drivers demonstrate against sector's law urging 'to be heard'
Hundreds of vehicles slow-drive across Barcelona
April 11, 2025 04:04 PM
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