Government stops sending weekly expense reports to Madrid
Treasury minister says referendum legislation justifies decision but commits Catalan executive to working with Spanish ministry on issues of economic stability
September 14, 2017 07:17 PM
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Catalonia's pensions more sustainable than Spain's, Catalan government says
Government report predicts 2018 turnaround in social security system deficit, guaranteeing pension payments to Catalan workers
September 13, 2017 09:33 PM
Ryanair presence increases in Catalonia and would stay in case of independence
Catalan airports will welcome 9 new routes and 525,000 more passengers in summer of 2018
September 13, 2017 09:10 PM
Passenger traffic up to 32 million in Barcelona airport
Despite the strike, travelers increased by 7.9% for 2017
September 12, 2017 05:58 PM
Catalonia’s net contribution to Spanish redistributive fiscal system up to 5% of its GDP
Some €9.9 billion was allocated to compensate Spain’s regional economic imbalances in 2014, according to Spanish Tax Ministry
September 8, 2017 09:10 PM
High-level technology exports reach €1.8bn
Sales abroad of this kind of products increase by 2.7% boosted by transactions to EU countries
September 7, 2017 07:56 PM
Tesla cars to open first center in Catalonia
Famed luxury electric automotive company arriving on September 19
September 7, 2017 02:21 PM
The London Stock Exchange Group highlights 13 Catalan SMEs as the most inspiring in Europe
These lesser-known companies will have the chance to be connected to outside investment and potential global connections
September 6, 2017 06:36 PM
Barcelona summer tourist season ends with positive numbers
International visitors spend 14% more than last year
September 5, 2017 04:53 PM
Fruit crisis continues in Catalonia
The quota established by the European Commission to be withdrawn from the market is insufficient to take pressure off the sector
September 5, 2017 03:59 PM
Tax agency expansion prepares Catalonia for independence, says president
The Catalan Tax Agency assumed new responsibilities on Friday and opened 27 new offices on Monday
September 4, 2017 02:40 PM
Catalonia readies tax agency ahead of independence vote
The institution “sets the foundation for being ready to assume more competences in the future,” Catalan tax secretary said
September 1, 2017 03:29 PM
International tourism in Catalonia up 1 million over last year
Catalonia welcomed 11.2 million international visitors from January to July, a 9.4% increase since 2016
August 31, 2017 02:24 PM
Security staff at Barcelona's airport call new strike
Holidaymakers and travelers should brace for new long queues, as actions are planned for every Friday starting September 8
August 28, 2017 01:31 PM
Catalan tax agency takes shape
With 28 tax offices to open around the country on September 4, Catalonia takes step towards self-sufficiency
August 25, 2017 05:50 PM
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