Passenger traffic up to 32 million in Barcelona airport
Despite the strike, travelers increased by 7.9% for 2017
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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
High-level technology exports reach €1.8bn
Sales abroad of this kind of products increase by 2.7% boosted by transactions to EU countries
Tesla cars to open first center in Catalonia
Famed luxury electric automotive company arriving on September 19
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
Barcelona summer tourist season ends with positive numbers
International visitors spend 14% more than last year
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The quota established by the European Commission to be withdrawn from the market is insufficient to take pressure off the sector
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
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
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
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
Catalan tax agency takes shape
With 28 tax offices to open around the country on September 4, Catalonia takes step towards self-sufficiency
Catalonia registers record exports
Overseas Catalan sales account for more than 25% of Spanish total
The Port of Barcelona marks new record
Container traffic has increased 30.2% during July and passenger numbers in 2017 exceeds 2 million
Catalonia to lead European project aimed at fostering social enterprises’ competitiveness
Barcelona Chamber of Commerce to receive €50,000 from half-million EU fund to integrate apprentices in 10,000 SMEs
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