'France in Barcelona': a new guide to our northern neighbors' establishments in the Catalan capital
French Chamber of Commerce publishes list of businesses that "best embody the French savoir-faire"
October 8, 2021 01:06 PM
Business
Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Desigual workers vote in favor of 6.5% pay cut in exchange for four-day workweek
Unions cast doubt on process and threaten legal action
October 7, 2021 08:33 PM
Multinational Kronospan to invest €180m in southern Catalonia
Sustainable wood-based panels firm to create 180 jobs in Tortosa in biggest foreign cash injection in Ebre river region on record
October 7, 2021 09:31 AM
Electricity prices to increase 26% in 24 hours, yet another all-time high on Thursday
€288.53/MWh: 19th record-high cost since mid-July
October 6, 2021 01:21 PM
New all-time high electricity price of €228.59/MWh on Wednesday
Experts believe costs will continue to rise and high prices will remain until at least the second quarter of next year
October 5, 2021 04:29 PM
Catalan capital kicks off Barcelona New Economy Week
Debates on sustainability, mobility, science, talent, and cities from October 5 to 8
October 5, 2021 11:51 AM
Pandora Papers: Guardiola used company in Panama to hide ownership of Andorran account
Investigation reveals offshore deals of billionaires, public officials, celebrities and world leaders
October 4, 2021 01:38 PM
Unemployment drops for seventh month in a row, down by 20% on 2020
12,658 fewer jobless, with 378,470 out of work overall
October 4, 2021 09:23 AM
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
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
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