Political crisis leads to 0.2% reduction in 2018’s GDP forecast, says Chamber of Commerce
Both unilateral declaration of independence and application of Article 155 opposed by president of chamber
October 24, 2017 02:39 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
President of Catalan business association says “dialogue” is “the greatest legal certainty”
Antoni Abad states that the “Catalan business world supports Catalonia’s institutions” and urges politicians to find a solution “through dialogue”
October 24, 2017 12:11 PM
Record number of overnight hotel stays in Catalonia during September
3% increase of bookings recorded according to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics
October 23, 2017 04:05 PM
Call for mass withdrawal to pressure Spanish government
Civil society groups in Catalonia call citizens to take money out from ATMs on Friday at 8am
October 20, 2017 12:09 AM
Seat under pressure from Spain to leave Catalonia
Despite "politcal and monarchical pressure" to move the company's headquarters, the current political situation is not affecting production or sales
October 19, 2017 12:48 PM
Barcelona Meeting Point opens doors with positive outlook for real estate sector
After years of economic crisis, organizers say situation is at a turning point favouring growth in the market
October 18, 2017 02:58 PM
What does the future hold for business in Catalonia?
We’ll have to wait and find out, believes president of Small and Medium Business in Catalonia, while the secretary of economy is confident companies and banks will come back
October 18, 2017 02:05 PM
Spain cuts 2018 growth forecast and blames Catalonia
Spanish government trims projections by 0.3% and says it will not meet its deficit target
October 17, 2017 11:19 AM
Cava company Codorniu to move headquarters to La Rioja
The move will not affect current production within Catalonia, according to the company
October 16, 2017 05:16 PM
Barcelona International Boat Show ends 56th edition on a high
The event attracted more than 56,000 visitors, many coming from overseas
October 16, 2017 02:29 PM
Port of Barcelona enjoys record summer of activity
Total traffic grew by 31% while the movement of containers increased by 37%
October 16, 2017 01:54 PM
Government proposes creation of Central Bank of Catalonia in case of independence
There is “no risk of losing savings” on the road to independence, argues the Ministry of Economy
October 16, 2017 01:07 PM
An independent Catalonia would offer tax incentives to companies, says govt
The moves of firms moving HQs out of the country have “no real effects” on the economy, according to the executive
October 15, 2017 12:08 PM
Brussels green lights Atlantia’s bid for Abertis
EU approves Italian group’s takeover of toll road operator with Spanish ACS construction firm due to present rival bid
October 13, 2017 05:53 PM
Catalan biomedical sector achieves record 153 million euros in investments in 2016
82% of investments came from Catalan investors, according to a recent study
October 13, 2017 01:13 PM
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