Automobile Barcelona shifts into gear as doors open to public
Trade fair returns to Montjuïc with 23 automakers present and electric and hybrid vehicles center stage
October 2, 2021 04:44 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Electricity price surpasses €200 per MWh following record daily surge
Costs rise by 14% from Thursday to Friday, setting new all-time high
September 30, 2021 01:15 PM
Electricity prices continue to soar to new record of €189.90 per MWh
Wednesday’s costs up nearly 8% compared to the previous week
September 29, 2021 09:32 AM
Minimum wage raised to €965 despite employers' objections as unions push for €1,000
Gross salary set at €13,510 per year while Spanish government says it aims to increase figure to 60% of average wages
September 28, 2021 02:46 PM
Taxi drivers protest 'alliance between Free Now and Uber'
Cabs stage slow drive through Barcelona city center
September 28, 2021 11:23 AM
Debate on reopening nightlife intensifies as daily Covid transmissions at lowest levels in a year
8,000 attend mass drinking event on UAB university campus while more large street gatherings expected for Barcelona's La Mercè festivities
September 20, 2021 04:06 PM
Catalan exports increase 14.8% on last year's figures to €7 bn in July
Foreign investment up 3.8% over first semester to €1.317 bn
September 20, 2021 11:11 AM
Barcelona International Motor Show aims to be first large post-pandemic event
Automobile fair to feature car makers such as BMW, Mercedes, and SEAT
September 17, 2021 05:16 PM
Barcelona hotels report €2.7 billion in Covid-related losses over past 18 months
Sector calls on authorities to greenlight infrastructure projects including airport expansion
September 17, 2021 09:48 AM
Spanish government and unions agree to raise minimum wage to €965 gross/month
Employers associations do not back €15-increase that will be paid from September
September 16, 2021 09:21 PM
Electricity price rises by 33% in a week, hitting new high
Record-breaking streak continues with €188.18 per MWh on Thursday
September 15, 2021 06:44 PM
Punch presents €1bn plan to make 75,600 vehicles at Nissan site by 2030
Belgian group, one of several bidders, say they will create 2,000 jobs and use all three existing plants
September 14, 2021 05:38 PM
Price of electricity skyrockets €20 in one day to €172.78 per MWh on Wednesday
Almost €100 increase over summer as authorities unable to stop trend
September 14, 2021 01:22 PM
Electricity quadruples price on last year with new all-time high on Monday: €154.16/MWh
Cost continues to soar as experts say encouraging renewables through legislation would contribute to lower bill
September 12, 2021 04:54 PM
Catalan economy grows by 18.9% annually, with quarterly increase of 3.9%
Households demand, construction and tourism contribute to boost in GDP
September 10, 2021 01:44 PM
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