Barcelona urges Spanish government not to alarm tourists
Although there has been a drop in hotel reservations in Barcelona, the arrival of cruise ships remains virtually the same
October 9, 2017 03:22 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Pharmaceutical giant Grifols may move headquarters out of Barcelona
Although the company has “no plans” to leave Catalonia, if politics affects business it will have to take "necessary measures"
October 9, 2017 12:18 PM
Spanish decree makes it easier for Catalan firms to leave
Urgent Spanish government measure to facilitate decision by firms to relocate HQs causes “concern” in Catalonia
October 6, 2017 05:20 PM
Banc Sabadell decides to move its headquarters out of Catalonia
Spanish government preparing new law to facilitate relocation of companies and banks outside of Catalonia
October 5, 2017 08:05 PM
Spanish markets plunge as tension over Catalonia rises
Companies begin drawing up plans to move HQs to other regions in Spain should independence be declared
October 5, 2017 04:18 PM
Internationalization and collaborative economy biggest challenges faced by rural tourism
The number of rural accommodations has grown by 212% in the last thirteen years in Catalonia
October 5, 2017 01:51 PM
Barcelona Games World opens its doors to public
Games developers from all over the world will be present, including the creator of vintage classic 'Pac-Man'
October 5, 2017 01:19 PM
Cathay Pacific to run regular route between Barcelona and Hong Kong
The Chinese airline announced it will operate four weekly services between both cities beginning next year
September 28, 2017 04:08 PM
Air France to hand over Barcelona flights to low-cost daughter company
French aviation company unveiled its low-cost subsidiary today, which will be taking over flights between Paris and Barcelona
September 26, 2017 04:24 PM
Barcelona hosts record-breaking aviation congress
Record number of airlines present at annual meeting of airports, airlines, and aviation shareholders taking place this week in the capital
September 22, 2017 04:56 PM
Spain officially takes over Catalonia’s finances
Around 4.5 billion euros blocked with Madrid directly paying public servants’ salaries
September 21, 2017 04:37 PM
Three boats for additional police arrive in Catalonia
The large vessels in Barcelona and Tarragona are set to accommodate increased law enforcement leading up to October 1
September 20, 2017 08:31 PM
Tesla unveils first showroom in Catalonia
Innovative US car company opens first dealership in Spain near to Barcelona with another planned soon for the Catalan capital
September 19, 2017 05:42 PM
Supreme Court admits government appeal of spending measures
Executive’s legal challenge to Madrid’s attempt to take control of public spending in Catalonia to go ahead
September 19, 2017 04:26 PM
Seat to adapt to referendum result
Company president calls for stability and claims carmaker is deeply rooted “in Catalonia and Spain”
September 15, 2017 10:10 PM
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