2019 ends with 388,124 unemployed
December 2019 figure is best end of year total since 2007 although gender disparity remains entrenched
January 3, 2020 11:34 AM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Ryanair denies pressuring staff in Girona to accept new contracts
Low-cost airline says modified working conditions offered to employees in northern Catalan airport are legal, with "more than 100" accepting the terms
December 20, 2019 04:56 PM
Foreign investment in Catalonia down 56.6% in third quarter
Exports up 5.2% compared to 2018
December 20, 2019 01:52 PM
Barcelona Chamber of Commerce: Catalonia needs €45bn to counter infrastructure deficit until 2030
Study claims Spain failed to invest €8bn of budgeted total, which would have created 111,500 jobs
December 13, 2019 01:27 PM
€1,239 per month: government proposes Catalan minimum wage
Spain is the only administration that can set a binding standard, now at €900 per month
December 12, 2019 12:29 PM
Barcelona-Tokyo flight a priority, say Catalan and Japanese officials
Foreign minister and consul express their wish for a direct link between the two capitals, and stress close business and cultural ties
December 10, 2019 06:37 PM
Seat breaks sales record for second year in a row
Automaker sold 542,800 vehicles worldwide by November, over 10% more than last year
December 9, 2019 06:59 PM
Ryanair Girona base to remain open as workers agree nine-month contracts
New working conditions accepted by staff of the low-cost airline will see them go unemployed three months of the year
December 9, 2019 02:54 PM
9 in 10 economists say Catalan economic situation same or worse than 2018
Two thirds of those polled see political situation in Catalonia and Spain as one of main concerns
December 5, 2019 03:47 PM
Barcelona one of Europe's most innovative cities, says new report
Chamber of Commerce study says Catalan capital continues to attract talent and investment, but must improve security
December 4, 2019 06:01 PM
Unemployment up for fifth month in a row but best November since 2015
Jobless number stands at 390,182, around 4,000 fewer people than 12 months ago
December 3, 2019 11:08 AM
NiceOne digital entertainment festival draws over 120,000
Revamped Barcelona Games World celebrates new format with immersive experiences, talks and business meetings alongside video games
December 2, 2019 11:32 AM
Gender pay gap at 22.6% in Catalonia, says union
CCOO asks for "firm response" at the fact that men earn 25.1k while women 19.5k on average
November 29, 2019 02:54 PM
Operators SNCF and Air Nostrum to compete in operating high-speed trains from 2020
Liberalization of railway services to increase commercial offer by 65%
November 27, 2019 03:06 PM
Google looking to double Barcelona workforce 'in near future'
Country Manager for Spain and Portugal says internet giant has "total" commitment to Catalan capital
November 25, 2019 11:55 AM
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