Spain’s transport ministry to build fourth lane on Catalonia’s AP-7 highway
Extra lane of 50 kilometers to go from El Vendrell to El Papiol, and to cost €200 million
April 13, 2022 07:25 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Rising energy costs see inflation soar to record high in Catalonia
Prices up 9.5% compared to last year, an increase of more than two points over February’s rate
April 13, 2022 09:18 AM
Barcelona Airport: March passenger numbers show smallest gap yet on 2019
2,701,372 people used Catalonia's main airport in March 2022, compared to almost 4 million pre-pandemic
April 12, 2022 06:16 PM
Wallbox to invest €10 million in its first US electric charger factory
New facility is expected to support the Catalan company’s growth for the next ten years
April 12, 2022 09:41 AM
Renfe set to open mobility startup accelerator in Mataró in September
Trenlab seeks to innovate digitization, accessibility and sustainability in transport sector
April 11, 2022 06:18 PM
Up to 90% hotel occupancy expected over Easter holidays
More than 8,800 flights scheduled in Barcelona airport this week, over 80% of pre-pandemic levels
April 11, 2022 11:31 AM
Port Aventura theme park opens for 2022 season with aim of attracting 5.3 million visitors
Record number of European tourists expected after two years of Covid restrictions
April 8, 2022 05:03 PM
GCR Group to transform old Bosch factory into recycling center
Company plans €100 million investment and will rehire some 60 of the old workers of the plant
April 8, 2022 11:19 AM
Bakeries expect to sell 700,000 traditional Easter cakes
Solidarity campaign will see a portion of sales donated to Ukrainian refugees
April 6, 2022 11:22 AM
Barcelona Wine Week showcases best of Catalan and Spanish wine
650 wineries represented alongside talks, tastings and round tables from April 4-6
April 4, 2022 01:33 PM
First Alimentaria food industry fair in four years kicks off in Barcelona
3,000 exhibitors expected to attract 100,000 attendees and €180 million from April 4 to 7
April 4, 2022 10:47 AM
Unemployment drops by over 26% in March compared to a year earlier
371,486 people out of work and 153,546 more jobs than in March 2021
April 4, 2022 09:17 AM
'Panic buying', not supply issues, behind sunflower oil rationing in stores
Catalonia Trade & Investment says more indirect effects appear "the longer the situation drags on"
April 2, 2022 12:08 PM
20 cent discount per liter of fuel comes into force: how it works
Reduced price will only be applied until June 30 and will not be shown on gas price signs
April 1, 2022 10:39 AM
Catalan company creates first vehicle running with green hydrogen in Spain
EVARM is known for converting polluting vehicles to ones using alternative fuels
March 30, 2022 06:50 PM
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