Unemployment rate drops to lowest level in 13 years to reach 10.16%
Number of jobless falls almost 4 points in 2021, with 142,500 fewer people out of work
January 27, 2022 09:17 AM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Investment in health startups reaches record high of €238 million in 2021
Venture capital cited as main driver of increase, accounting for 79% of total financing
January 26, 2022 12:34 PM
Nightlife sector to get up to €20m in public aid, but will remain closed for now
Businesses still suffering due to Covid-19 restrictions although curfew lifted last week
January 24, 2022 12:02 PM
Spain’s Supreme Court allows Airbnb to advertise unlicensed tourist flats
Judges say platform is not responsible for content, overruling Catalan law
January 20, 2022 05:32 PM
Lidl allowed to sell Monsieur Cuisine kitchen appliance after Thermomix ruling overturned
Barcelona court says German retailer's product does not infringe on Vorwerk patent
January 20, 2022 01:27 PM
November exports up 15.4% on last year’s figures to €7.5 billion
Compared to pre-pandemic numbers, sales increased by 21.7%
January 20, 2022 11:18 AM
International tourists to Catalonia up 101% last year on 2020
Government to focus on recouping visitors from the US, Asia, South America and secure national travelers
January 19, 2022 05:40 PM
Inflation rises to 6.1% in Catalonia in December, a new record-high
Unprecedented CPI levels attributed to higher cost of utilities
January 14, 2022 10:29 AM
Sony pulls its in-person participation at this year's Mobile World Congress
Trade show was confirmed this week to take place in first week of March as originally planned
January 13, 2022 02:35 PM
Mahle workers and management agree compensation worth €37 million
Vehicle piston manufacturer will close its Catalan plant at the end of January, laying off 343 workers
January 13, 2022 12:53 PM
Catalonia must invest €60 billion in renewables, Chamber of Commerce warns
The entity makes a call for unblocking projects, underlining the need to act with urgency
January 12, 2022 05:40 PM
ISE audiovisual fair postpones 2022 edition for three months due to Covid-19
Organizers hope "confidence in international travel and meetings" will be higher in spring
January 11, 2022 08:39 PM
Semiconductor shortage hits car sales in Catalonia but Seat global sales rise 10%
Martorell-based manufacturer's 470,500 vehicles sold still below 574,100 sold in 2019
January 11, 2022 07:00 PM
48% more Barcelona airport passengers last year on 2020
Almost 19m passengers departed or landed in El Prat, down two-thirds compared to pre-pandemic levels
January 11, 2022 11:39 AM
Unemployment drops by a quarter at the end of 2021 compared to 2020
Number of jobless at 369,158 in December, falling for a tenth consecutive month
January 4, 2022 09:27 AM
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