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
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
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
Electricity prices to rise by 7.5% in 24 hours, with another all-time high on Friday: €152.32/MWh
Cost will peak at €159.31 per MWh from 9 am to 10 am
September 9, 2021 05:24 PM
'Champanillo' v. Champagne: Barcelona area tapas bars draw ire of sparkling wine lobby
EU court rules in favor of French winemakers, putting name of small chain restaurant at risk
September 9, 2021 03:29 PM
More traffic on highways a week after tolls lifted
Major gridlock last Sunday as holiday goers returned home, with officials describing it as "exceptional"
September 9, 2021 01:15 PM
Authorities blame one another for ditched airport expansion as environmentalists celebrate
Business sector calls on Catalonia and Spain to not "lose investment" worth €1.7bn
September 9, 2021 10:57 AM
€141.71 per MWh: new all-time high of electricity costs peak could last until next spring
Spanish government considering further lowering taxes to ease impact of high prices
September 8, 2021 09:09 PM
Spain suspends Barcelona airport expansion plans over lack of support from Catalan government
Madrid withdraws 1.7 billion euro investment following backlash from environmentalists
September 8, 2021 06:59 PM
Barcelona mayor calls to stop airport expansion over environmental concerns
Ada Colau criticizes lack of transparency of project set to impact La Ricarda natural reserve
September 6, 2021 10:22 AM
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