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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Foreign investment in Catalonia falls 32.7% in first quarter to €463m
Lowest figure since the same period in 2018 as business department says pandemic effects being felt
Hotels hope for progressive return to normality after ‘catastrophic’ 15 months
Manel Casals, the head of the Barcelona hotels association, says 35% occupancy is expected this summer season
Exports hit €6.6bn after 74% yearly increase in April
Trade recovers after last year’s coronavirus disruption
Local and international leaders meet at economic forum marked by king's controversial visit
Catalan and Spanish political figures to speak at Cercle d'Economia with Italian prime minister and South Korean president
Barcelona airport passengers down 82% in May compared to 2019
17 times more users in fifth month of 2021 than in same period of last year
Barcelona airport's Terminal 2 reopens after more than half a year
Passengers now enjoy larger safety distances as airlines that had moved operations to T1 return
Consumer Price Index in Catalonia grows to highest level in four years
Increase due to rise in costs of household supplies and fuel, leaving CPI at 2.6% higher than last year
Catalan electric-vehicle charger maker Wallbox to list on New York Stock Exchange
Start-up is one of few local 'unicorns' valued at over a billion euros
BBVA and unions agree 1,001 layoffs in Catalonia
Bank will cut 2,935 jobs across Spain but unions claim there will be "no forced exits"
Why is it so hard to use ride-hailing apps in Barcelona?
Lack of EU-wide regulations leaves decisions up to member states, says University of Liège professor
With Uber and Cabify back in Barcelona, are taxis headed for a new standoff?
Cab drivers forced ride hailing apps out of the city in 2019 — this time, keeping the upper hand could be harder
Business sector and environmentalists at odds over expansion of Barcelona airport
Employers' associations believe facility should be an international hub, but works could damage precious wetlands
May sees 120,000 more jobs in Catalonia compared to previous year
Unemployment falls in both month-on-month and year-on-year comparisons
Street sellers cooperative launches new 'ethical' sneakers collection
Union contrasts their 'Top Manta' product and with "exploitative" practices of major brands
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