Exports rise to near all-time best at end of 2019
€55bn in Catalan goods sold abroad in 2019 so far, making up a quarter of Spain’s international sales
November 21, 2019 03:11 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan GDP forecast down over ‘uncertainty’ concerns, says top bank
BBVA lowers economic growth prospects for 2019-2020 and warns of long-lasting impact on international tourism
November 20, 2019 06:21 PM
A virtual stroll down Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia boulevard
Pilot project unveils mixed reality headset with local information and letting users explore buildings, book hotel rooms, and even go shopping
November 19, 2019 02:30 PM
Business delegation aims to sell Catalonia in Japan
Ministers visit Tokyo and Yokohama to meet Nissan executives, boost trade and attract more Japanese tourists
November 13, 2019 12:26 PM
Fira Barcelona head guarantees that Mobile World Congress will stay in city
Despite the recent political and societal turmoil in Barcelona, Pau Relat is adamant that the situation will ''go back to normal''
November 12, 2019 02:29 PM
New collaborative robotics hub opens in Barcelona
Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots have invested €2 million into the new technological and commercial center
November 7, 2019 01:34 PM
European Association of Chambers of Commerce head urges Catalonia to push for economic agreement
Christoph Leitl believes a system similar to that of the Basque country could help solve the deadlock
November 6, 2019 02:12 PM
Unemployment increases by 14,644 in Catalonia in October
Spain sees 3.18% increase but totals still down on last year
November 5, 2019 12:40 PM
Jobless total falls by 9,200 in Catalonia in third quarter
Latest labor force survey says unemployment rate at 10.8%, with over 31,000 people finding work so far this year
October 24, 2019 12:25 PM
Catalan business community says political heads must show leadership 'without excuses'
Chamber of Commerce insists impact of recent unrest "has not been significant" and blames Spanish authorities for unwillingness to talk
October 23, 2019 05:43 PM
Stores in central Barcelona saw business drop by up to half last week
Recent unrest in Catalan capital led to heavy fall in retail activity while airport protest and general strike affected flights, say sector representatives
October 22, 2019 11:39 AM
As Brexit approaches, Catalan exports to UK reached €3.9bn
Sales from Catalonia to Britain 9% higher so far in 2019 compared with same period last year
October 10, 2019 07:41 PM
Freeing up Barcelona’s taxi sector could have €90m impact, says Free Now study
Report by Europe's largest e-hailing company suggests more flexibility would also have positive environmental impact
October 10, 2019 11:51 AM
New US tariff could have €26m impact on Catalan food and drink exports
Government to meet next week to study 25% levy on American sales of products such as cheese, olive oil and wine
October 4, 2019 11:51 AM
Barcelona Hotel Association threatens to sue over proposed tourist tax increase
Move comes after council decides to ask Parliament to charge visitors up to €4 per day
October 3, 2019 06:01 PM
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