The curious case of Avinyonet de Penedès, now the richest town in Catalonia
A single person is believed to be behind average income doubling in a year for this wine-growing town in 2017
October 3, 2019 02:51 PM
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Plan to turn former power plant into first waste-to-energy facility in Catalonia
Project to invest €130m in updating plant in Central Catalonia envisages using industrial waste to generate power for 76,000 families
October 2, 2019 06:56 PM
Neilson likely to leave Lleida’s airport this winter following Thomas Cook’s collapse
Thomas Cook operated 60% of Neilson’s flights to Lleida, a popular destination for British skiers en route to Pyrenean slopes
October 2, 2019 01:49 PM
Unemployment sees second-best September in 12 years
The total number of people out of work is down over 7,000 from this time last year
October 2, 2019 11:18 AM
Barcelona agrees to raise tourist tax up to €4
Visitors could be charged more to spend the night in the city if parliament makes the necessary changes to legislation
September 30, 2019 05:46 PM
Free Now to invest €30m in new Barcelona innovation center
Directors of the ride hailing company say more than half of taxi drivers are willing to incorporate more flexibility in their work
September 26, 2019 04:29 PM
Record 8 million visit Barcelona between January and August
Council welcomes increase in numbers but warns tourism in city must be managed "more efficiently"
September 25, 2019 07:04 PM
‘€10 million’ hit to Catalan tourism due to Thomas Cook insolvency
The British tour operator was forced to cancel 42 flights in Catalonia in the coming days, affecting thousands
September 23, 2019 06:04 PM
Catalan exports went up 8% in July
Foreign sales from Catalonia accounted for 27% in Spain as a whole
September 23, 2019 01:42 PM
Iberia say 7% of ground staff participate in Sunday’s strike
The second day of ground staff strike in Barcelona airport passes by without incidents of note
September 22, 2019 12:22 PM
Vueling cancels over 200 flights in Barcelona airport
Iberia ground staff strike continues this weekend, affecting thousands of passengers
September 20, 2019 03:20 PM
Foreign investment in Catalonia up 16% in first half of 2019
Figures show recovery in amount put into Catalan economy from abroad, reaching €1.2bn in first six months
September 20, 2019 11:47 AM
Catalonia strengthens commercial ties with Uruguay
“We will be strong allies” stresses foreign minister Alfred Bosch
September 19, 2019 01:28 PM
Spain blocks Catalan and Occitania governments' Mediterranean 5G Corridor project
Foreign ministry vetoes initiative for motorway for smart and self-driving vehicles over concerns about references to Catalonia as a "country"
September 17, 2019 01:07 PM
Iberia ground staff announce future strikes
Strikes to take place every Monday between September 30 and November 18
September 16, 2019 12:17 PM
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