New companies increase by 20% in Catalonia throughout October
Although creation of companies grew compared to September, it decreased compared to 2016
December 12, 2017 12:20 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Gift basket firm begins Christmas season with 12% rise in sales
Llobet Regals company hopes for bumper year as individuals join employers in opting for traditional food packages
December 11, 2017 05:14 PM
House prices slow down due to political situation between Catalonia and Spain
Market waiting for election to further evaluate impact
December 7, 2017 08:06 AM
October boost for Catalan economy
Latest figures show spending by foreign tourists and industrial production both rose in Catalonia last month
December 5, 2017 05:24 PM
Unemployment up 1.78% in November, worst figure since 2009
The number of people out of work increased by 7,400 during the first month that Catalonia was governed from Madrid
December 4, 2017 12:19 PM
‘Catalan News’ doubles average audience after October events in Catalonia
The referendum day, including the Spanish police violence, propelled the news website to its all-time high
December 3, 2017 12:21 PM
Tourism drops 4.7% in October compared to last year
Total number of international tourists visiting Catalonia grows by 6.6% and reaches more than 17 million visitors so far this year
November 30, 2017 10:48 AM
Politics will not affect Christmas cava sales, say small and medium producers
Exports to foreign markets have also increased in 2017, says president of PIMECAVA
November 29, 2017 12:43 PM
Taxi drivers go on strike to protest new licenses for Uber and Cabify
Taxis won’t be available at Barcelona’s Sants station for 24 hours
November 29, 2017 11:47 AM
British investment in Catalonia unaffected by political situation until June
Report does not rule out possible impact in future
November 23, 2017 02:33 PM
Second best October on record for Catalan hotels
4,6 million overnight reservations were made throughout month, 2.9% less than last year, according to the Spanish Statistics Institute
November 23, 2017 01:29 PM
Catalan companies’ exports broke all records in September
Export sales reach just over 6 billion euros, an increase of 5.68% compared to same month last year
November 21, 2017 12:31 PM
Taxi service connecting Catalan Pyrenees towns celebrates 20th anniversary
This on-demand transport service has transported over 48,000 passengers, including locals and tourists alike
November 17, 2017 02:00 PM
What effect have October events had on Catalan commerce?
Hotel reservations and commercial sales have dropped, but the maritime industry continues to thrive
November 16, 2017 02:21 PM
October passenger numbers up in Catalonia’s airports
Last month, Barcelona, Girona and Reus airports registered rise in travelers of 3.9%, 21.8% and 28.2% respectively
November 14, 2017 07:33 PM
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