Summer sales get underway across Catalonia
Businesses optimistic as they say people feel like 'splurging' after pandemic and for return of tourism
July 1, 2023 01:47 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
FC Barcelona to hire 14 Barça TV workers, reaching last-minute deal
Staff will not sue club as compensation for dismissal improves "substantially"
June 30, 2023 10:36 AM
Staff of Barça TV station threaten to sue club
Workers will bring FC Barcelona and Telefónica to court if deal over closure of channel not reached
June 29, 2023 12:35 PM
Call of Duty videogame to be developed in Barcelona
Company Activision Blizzard will invest in the Catalan capital with a new studio
June 29, 2023 11:44 AM
Inflation falls to 1.9% in Spain, down over a full percentage point
Last year's rate was over 10% in June, third-highest level ever recorded
June 29, 2023 10:30 AM
Catalonia granted €3.42 billion from Next Generation EU funds
Figure represents 15.4% of Spain's allocation, with €2 billion already spent
June 27, 2023 09:53 AM
Spain's economy increases pace of growth, going up by 0.6% in Q1
GDP of country surges by 4.2% year-on-year, completing Covid recovery
June 23, 2023 09:24 AM
Mediterranean Corridor rail link may already be unsuitable when it opens, Chamber of Commerce warns
Economic agency says increases in demand for freight carrying and passenger may overwhelm the tracks
June 21, 2023 11:15 AM
Sheep's wool, from sustainable fabric to waste material and a problem for shepherds
Material that was once a supplement to the economy now cannot be given away for free
June 21, 2023 10:09 AM
Lufthansa to open first southern European hub in Barcelona
Airline to employ 300 workers focused on technological projects
June 19, 2023 12:37 PM
Renfe to start Barcelona-Lyon train operations on July 13
Tickets on sale Wednesday, while Spanish company plans to reach Paris ahead of Olympics: 'It would be a dream'
June 19, 2023 10:48 AM
Catalan exports up 6% in April, surpassing €8bn
Sales abroad drop by 6% in Spain as a whole, falling short of €30bn
June 15, 2023 10:29 AM
Taxi protest in Barcelona for limits on private-hire vehicles following European ruling
Cab drivers give authorities June 30 deadline to regulate ride-hailing services
June 14, 2023 11:40 AM
€19 train tickets from Barcelona to Lyon 'in a few weeks', says Renfe
Spanish company awaits "final technical details" for permission to operate in France
June 14, 2023 02:09 PM
Inflation drops to 3.2% in Catalonia in May
Cost of housing, transport, and cultural activities down slightly
June 13, 2023 09:19 AM
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