Government concerned over 16 campsites in flood-prone areas
Campground owners call for updated solutions while criticizing "unnecessary alarmism" from "outdated reports"
November 12, 2024 04:59 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
October sees record 4.9 million passengers at Barcelona airport
New record for first ten months of 2024 with almost 47 million passengers, 11% more than previous year
November 12, 2024 11:42 AM
Joy and curiosity among first passengers on Diagonal avenue tram
Network extension adds three stops as travelers praise speed, sustainability, and connections to other public transit options
November 10, 2024 12:51 PM
Public optical fiber is yet to reach one-third of municipalities in Terres de l'Ebre
Southern Catalonia still lacks fast internet in 17 municipalities
November 9, 2024 01:37 PM
Tram postpones Diagonal service launch due to workers' strike
L4 line to connect Glòries square to Verdaguer station from Sunday
November 9, 2024 09:18 AM
Catalan economy grows 0.9% in Q3, with GDP up 3.8% year-on-year
Catalan growth is higher than Spain's (3.4%) and Europe's (0.7%), driven by services sector, industry, agriculture and construction
November 6, 2024 11:47 AM
Unemployment rises in October, but still lowest for this month since 2007
Employment increased by 15,000, bringing the total number of active workers to 3.8 million, a new record
November 5, 2024 09:30 AM
Inflation rate rises after basic foods VAT discounts removed
Consumer Price Index in October up to 1.8%, an increase of 0.3pp
October 30, 2024 09:48 AM
CaixaBank president to step down
Vice-president Tomàs Muniesa will replace José Ignacio Goirigolzarri
October 30, 2024 09:57 AM
53 million tonnes of goods flow through port of Barcelona between January and September
Number of cruise passengers up by 6% during the first nine months of the year, up to 2.8 million
October 25, 2024 01:17 PM
New record employment figures in Catalonia with 3.86 million jobs
Unemployment drops to 8.83% in the third quarter according to quarterly labor survey
October 25, 2024 09:48 AM
Government to tender Camp de Tarragona tramway by early 2025
First phase of TramCamp will connect Cambrils, Salou and Vila-seca
October 21, 2024 05:46 PM
Barcelona tramway between Glòries and Verdaguer to come into service on November 9
Public transport option to connect stations in seven minutes through Diagonal Avenue
October 21, 2024 02:23 PM
America's Cup 'expectations met,' says Barcelona city council
Local government leaves open the possibility of hosting sailing championship again
October 21, 2024 10:03 AM
Catalan exports figures take a hit in August
Sales of goods abroad down 7.3%, lowest level since early 2022
October 18, 2024 12:48 PM
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