Barcelona takes first step to regulate short-term rentals
The new law will require landlords to provide documented proof to justify seasonal rentals
December 5, 2024 05:02 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Tourism sector sees strong occupancy for bank holiday weekend despite lack of snow
Travelers opt for alternative destinations near Christmas markets and rural accommodations
December 5, 2024 02:34 PM
Molins, first company to return to Catalonia after leaving in wake of independence referendum
Cement company agrees to relocate its corporate headquarters to Sant Vicenç dels Horts
December 3, 2024 06:27 PM
Unemployment falls to lowest November level since 2007
Growth in labor market is slowing down after momentum seen in recent months
December 3, 2024 09:46 AM
Delivery firm Glovo to hire self-employed workers as company staff
Barcelona-based company will hire drivers in more than 900 cities where it operates
December 2, 2024 01:06 PM
Spanish inflation rate rises to 2.4% in November due to fuel and electricity price increases
State pension payments will increase by 2.8% in 2025 if the provisional inflation data is confirmed
November 28, 2024 10:13 AM
Catalonia ranks third in Spain for British investment with €111m in first half of 2024
United Kingdom is third-largest investor in Catalan territory, with a significant focus on real estate industry
November 28, 2024 09:15 AM
Unemployed youth in Manresa learn building trade while repairing city
Over 120 people participate in program, with half securing employment in construction industry, currently facing a labor shortage
November 26, 2024 12:10 PM
'World's first' yogurt for cats and dogs proves a hit for Catalan company
Sales of Yogupet around Europe expected to reach 400,000 units this year
November 24, 2024 12:12 PM
President hails return of vehicle production to former Nissan plant with Ebro S700
Salvador Illa meets third-ranking Chinese official after Chery reaffirms commitment to Barcelona factory
November 24, 2024 11:11 AM
Government agrees to raise tourist tax cap to €8 per night in Barcelona
Cabinet announces measure following meeting with city council
November 22, 2024 04:30 PM
Lack of young workers and bureaucracy slowing down construction of new homes
Building in the last decade only 10% of level before bubble crash, despite slight upswing
November 22, 2024 11:40 AM
Spain fines five low-cost airlines €179m for charging hand luggage fees
Ryanair fined €108m, with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea also sanctioned for various "abusive practices"
November 22, 2024 10:50 AM
Golden Visa applications surge as Spain moves closer to banning program
Record 3,200 visas granted in 2023, most of them for investors who spend at least €500,000 on housing
November 18, 2024 02:54 PM
Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia is Spain's most expensive street
Iconic boulevard ranks 16th in global ranking, led by Via Montenapoleone in Milan and New York's Fifth Avenue
November 20, 2024 04:29 PM
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