Terraces in five Gràcia squares to close one hour earlier after noise complaints
Bars denounce ‘unfair’ measure despite being allowed to open more tables in the same space as compensation
August 9, 2022 03:59 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Ryanair cabin crew begin five-month strike after weeks of summer disruptions
Scores of flights have been called off throughout July as workers fight for better conditions
August 8, 2022 01:45 PM
Unemployment rises in Catalonia in July with over new 3,300 jobseekers
Increase halts five consecutive months rate dropping
August 2, 2022 09:58 AM
Spain to invest over €1bn in Catalonia’s main highways
Improvements on AP-7 and AP-2 roads to avoid 6.3 million hours of traffic jams each year
July 29, 2022 02:36 PM
Inflation in Spain continues to rise reaching 10.8% in July
Prices at highest levels since 1984 as Spain’s GDP grew by 1.1% in the second quarter of 2022
July 29, 2022 09:08 AM
EasyJet cabin crew union calls off strike after reaching agreement with company
Base salary will be increased by 22% in three years after weeks of negotiations
July 28, 2022 05:08 PM
Unemployment rate in Catalonia drops below 10% for the first time since 2008
Over 3.5 million employed workers, highest figure in 14 years
July 28, 2022 10:00 AM
New delays and cancelations as unions call on Ryanair cabin crew to strike until 2023
As of 7 pm, six canceled flights and 53 delays at Barcelona El Prat
July 27, 2022 09:55 AM
New self-employment social security quota system
Workers to pay from €230 to €500 in 2023, with social security reducing for lower earners and increasing for higher ones until 2025
July 26, 2022 06:42 PM
Half price on Barcelona’s monthly and quarterly public transport tickets, 30% reduction on T-casual
Discount in place from September to December following Spanish government legislation
July 26, 2022 06:37 PM
Cancelations and delays on tenth day of Ryanair cabin crew strike
As of 7 pm, two canceled flights and 28 delays at Barcelona El Prat
July 26, 2022 10:14 AM
Ryanair cabin crew strike sees several cancelations and delays in Barcelona airport
As of 7 pm, 9 flights have been canceled connecting with Catalan airports, while there have been over 50 delays
July 25, 2022 10:17 AM
Barcelona gives Airbnb 15 days to remove 4,100 unlicensed tourist rentals from platform
Company will be fined €60,000 if it does not comply with council's request
July 23, 2022 01:40 PM
Tourism figures approaches pre-pandemic levels in June, down 6% on 2019
2.1 million visited Catalonia in June, with fourfold yearly increase on number of international visitors
July 22, 2022 11:00 AM
Ryanair cabin crew strike resumes as trade union denounces firings
As of 7 pm, no flights have been canceled connecting with Catalan airports, while there have been 33 delays
July 21, 2022 09:45 AM
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