Barcelona becomes world's tech capital again as MWC kicks off with over 100,000 expected
2,700 exhibitors including top wireless industry companies meet at event including latest AI and 5G trends
March 3, 2025 09:17 AM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Train unions call seven-day strike against transfer of Rodalies control to Catalonia
Renfe and Adif staff to stop working on March 17, 19, 24, 26, and 28, and April 1 and 3
March 3, 2025 01:58 PM
Catalonia to increase tourist tax to maximum of €15 per night
Barcelona hotel sector rejects measure and condemns "fiscal asphyxiation"
February 27, 2025 10:41 AM
Catalonia home to record 2,285 startups in 2024
Business minister expects number to exceed 3,000 by 2030, with 25% in deep tech sector
February 27, 2025 01:52 PM
Solidarity quota on payrolls comes into force for workers earning over €59,094 annually
Measure aims to support retirement funding ahead of baby boomers’ retirement
February 27, 2025 01:42 PM
Spanish inflation edges up to 3% in February
Consumer Price Index rises for fifth consecutive month
February 27, 2025 09:38 AM
Wallbox losses reach €108.7 million in year of 'slowdown' for electric vehicle industry
EV charger manufacturers close 2024 with turnover of €163.9 million, up 14% on previous year
February 26, 2025 04:19 PM
Hotel night prices in Barcelona rise to €188 in 2024
Hotel visits during January 2025 reach all-time high
February 25, 2025 12:01 PM
Spanish retail giant Inditex to build new headquarters in Barcelona
Brands Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Oysho, and Lefties to move to Sant Adrià campus
February 25, 2025 01:06 PM
Tougher fines for Black Friday violations as 77% of shops investigated break rules
Prices cannot be raised ten days before discount campaign and then reduced, consumer agency warns
February 21, 2025 01:52 PM
Catalan business leaders urge Sánchez to boost infrastructure investment and cut red tape
Spanish PM meets with 13 Chamber of Commerce presidents
February 20, 2025 03:27 PM
Wine, oil and fruit exporters remain 'on alert' for Trump tariffs
Agricultural agency Prodeca estimates a potential impact of around €45 million for Catalan agri-food sector
February 19, 2025 09:22 AM
Wine, oil and fruit exporters remain 'on alert' for Trump tariffs
Agricultural agency Prodeca estimates a potential impact of around €45 million for Catalan agri-food sector
February 19, 2025 01:55 PM
America’s Cup leaves €3.5m loss for Barcelona Port despite 'positive' impact
Over 3.65 million cruise ship passengers set a new record in 2024
February 18, 2025 12:36 PM
Number of mortgages on homes up by 12.2% in 2024, to nearly 74,000
Average loan valued at €165,000, an increase of 2.8% compared to the year before
February 19, 2025 11:12 AM
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