Catalonia to foster social development in Africa through digital innovation
Government signs agreement with Smart Africa to promote cooperation in such areas as smart development, digital economy, and empowerment of women
February 26, 2020 11:00 AM
Business
Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Tech community gathers in Barcelona to 'fill the void' left by the MWC cancellation
Barcelona Tech Spirit organizes activities and conferences to promote entrepreneurship
February 23, 2020 04:53 PM
Ryanair staff in Girona reject new reduction in pay and hours
Union says employees have given "enough signs of good faith" as low-cost airline asks for further concessions over summer
February 21, 2020 06:36 PM
Catalan exports beat record for ninth year in a row
Sales abroad in 2019 amounted to more than €73bn, some 3% more than previous year
February 20, 2020 12:27 PM
The Phoenix Event to rise from the ashes of MWC
Tech Spirit Barcelona and other networking events planned for those who will travel to Barcelona despite cancelation of trade fair
February 18, 2020 01:28 PM
Fallout from cancelation of Mobile World Congress continues
Catalan president meets with business sector, unions and public authorities to discuss next step after major international event is called off
February 17, 2020 12:48 PM
Decision to cancel MWC 2020 'not based on money, but health and safety'
Organizers explain move with authorities amidst fears over global coronavirus outbreak
February 13, 2020 05:35 PM
Cancelation of MWC to incur estimated losses of €500m
Barcelona's hotel sector alone to lose hundred million after international mobile fair is canceled due to fears over coronavirus
February 13, 2020 12:01 PM
Mobile World Congress canceled after companies pull out over coronavirus fears
The world’s biggest mobile trade fair is called off after dozens of telecoms and technology firms pull out citing health and safety reasons
February 12, 2020 07:33 PM
‘We have lost about €250,000 of turnover in China’
Catalan company Peroxfarma takes economic hit from coronavirus outbreak
February 12, 2020 12:52 PM
Companies continue to cancel participation in MWC as organizers set to meet
Vodafone, Nokia, BT, and Deutsche Telekom announce their withdrawal from fair on Wednesday
February 12, 2020 12:48 PM
Barcelona council backs workers over fears about future of Nissan plant
Employees from automaker's Zona Franca factory begin protests after production cuts see capacity drop to 20%
February 12, 2020 11:46 AM
More companies pull out of MWC as authorities insist fair will be held
Intel, Facebook and Cisco among those withdrawing from event due to coronavirus
February 11, 2020 08:11 PM
Financial Times ranks Catalonia top in southern Europe for attracting investment
For the third time in a row, FT's 'fDi Magazine' recognizes country's economic potential and strategy for attracting foreign investors
February 11, 2020 05:32 PM
Concerns surrounding MWC grow as cancellations due to coronavirus continue
Amazon and Sony follow footsteps of LG, Nvidia and Ericsson while fair puts new safety measures in place
February 10, 2020 11:25 AM
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