Price of electricity falls by almost half on Wednesday
Soaring prices through the year have seen many all-time highs, and December prices are around four times higher than last year
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Toy industry says no shortage of supplies for Christmas
Advanced planning means six-week delay for container ship deliveries will not lead to empty shelves
Barcelona airport flights over upcoming bank holiday weekend still below pre-pandemic levels
More long-distance Renfe train tickets will be available to meet increased demand
Unemployment falls for 9th consecutive month
Some 369,000 registered without work, down by 23% on last year and 5% on 2019's figures
Spain’s inflation rate up to 5.6% in November, highest since 1992
Lack of supplies and last year’s price drop key reasons behind soaring costs
Retailers set for bumper Christmas shopping season but say Black Friday losing appeal
Sector confident of meeting demand despite concerns over supply chain issues prompting early spending
Catalonia's exports grow by 24.8% in 2021 so far to €59.1 bn
Sales abroad increase by 18.3% in September
Deliveroo to cease operations in Spain at the end of November
Food delivery company announced in the summer they would leave the country as a response to the ‘Rider Law’ coming into effect
Vehicle piston manufacturer Mahle plans to close Catalan plant, laying off 345 people
German automotive parts maker has a factory in Vilanova i la Geltrú
Florists optimistic for Christmas sales despite supply chain issues
Festive trends this holiday season include natural elements such as conifer, eucalyptus, and magnolia
2 to 4 days a week of remote work expected: 'We won't return to full in-person employment'
10% of Catalans officially work from home, and a law obliges companies to compensate it, although not all employers abide by
Airport passenger numbers in October inch closer to pre-pandemic figures
Stats in Barcelona, Reus, and Girona improve overall on 2020
The 4-day workweek: is it getting closer?
A pilot test could launch in 2022, as authorities warn that such change needs consensus and certainty that companies will not use it to cut salaries
Inflation rate in Catalonia rises to record high 5.2%
October rise due to drop in prices last year coupled with sharp increase in electricity, water, and gas costs
Spain sets new 2026 date for finishing Mediterranean coast train link
Transport minister of Spanish cabinet wants to complete delayed works with European funds that set time limits
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