Barcelona announces it will remove all tourist apartments in four years
City currently has 10,101 legal accommodations for visitors
June 21, 2024 01:38 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan exports up 5.6% in April, breaking five consecutive months of decline
Cumulative first quarter exports still down 5.6% year-on-year
June 17, 2024 11:44 AM
Barcelona limits 24-hour convenience stores schedules near Primavera Sound music festival
Measure taken to avoid "massified drinking areas" in public zones to improve coexistence between event and neighbors' rest
May 7, 2024 11:00 AM
Inflation in Catalonia rises for third month in a row to 3.6%
Increase mainly due to higher electricity and fuel prices
June 13, 2024 09:44 AM
Barcelona airport nears 5 million passengers in May, seventh record month in a row
Girona airport sees 84% increase in passengers in first five months of year compared to 2023
June 12, 2024 03:55 PM
Sony to open AI development center in Barcelona, second in Europe
Japanese manufacturer to focus on new scientific discoveries and gastronomy projects
June 11, 2024 04:05 PM
Spain's stock market regulator admits BBVA's takeover bid for Banc Sabadell for processing
CNMV states that this step does not imply any decision on the approval of the offer
June 11, 2024 12:46 PM
Jet2Holidays expands operations in Girona airport to fly over 70,000 British tourists in 2024
First time airline to operate for seven months from infrastructure near Costa Brava
June 10, 2024 02:04 PM
Mobile World Congress surpasses €500m in economic impact in Barcelona for first time
World’s largest world mobile technology fair created 9,200 temporary jobs
June 7, 2024 01:59 PM
Over 3.8m workers in Catalonia in May, setting new all-time high
Unemployment decreases by 6,248 people, lowest figure for a month of May since 2008
June 4, 2024 09:53 AM
Spain fines four low-cost airlines with €150m for charging passengers for hand luggage
Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea, and Easyjet were under investigation for practices considered 'abusive'
May 31, 2024 12:56 PM
Spain's inflation rises to 3.6% in May due to energy and fuel prices
Index reaches highest level since April 2023
May 30, 2024 10:36 AM
BBVA formalizes hostile takeover bid for Banc Sabadell
Bank maintains conditions and says it will also notify France and Morocco competition authorities
May 24, 2024 07:10 PM
Renfe unveils new low-cost high-speed trains with capacity for 580 passengers
After long delays from manufacturer, trains will connect Barcelona and Madrid daily
May 21, 2024 04:58 PM
Catalan-made 100% electric boat unveiled in Costa Brava to promote decarbonization on seas
Vessel showcased in Palamós with plans to build five more to support America's Cup race in Barcelona
May 17, 2024 02:40 PM
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