Barcelona airport surpasses 30 million passengers between January and July
Growth in airport activity comes as security staff go on indefinite strike against excessive workloads
August 12, 2019 01:13 PM
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Barcelona airport security workers to go on indefinite strike from Friday
The airport operator recommends arriving earlier for flights
August 8, 2019 07:52 PM
Airport security staff expect 'minimum proposal' from company at mediation meeting
Workers' representative says "everything is against" employees threatening indefinite strike at Barcelona airport on Friday
August 7, 2019 12:14 PM
Minimum services for Barcelona airport security strike set at 90%
Five hundred workers are striking to call for better pay and working conditions
August 6, 2019 11:25 AM
Jobless total in July down to lowest since 2008
While an extra 1,558 people were looking for work last month in Catalonia, the overall number has fallen to 358,830
August 2, 2019 11:48 AM
Government greenlights F1 grand prix at Circuit de Catalunya for another year
With contract to hold event expiring this year, authorities give nod for Montmeló to host race in 2020 while preparing long-term plan for national track
August 1, 2019 06:13 PM
Catalonia's tourist industry looking forward to a good August
Hotel occupancy rates expected to reach around 90%, similar to last year but below highs reached in 2017
August 1, 2019 01:00 PM
Catalan economy grew 2% in second quarter of 2019
GDP continues its modest rise compared to last year, with construction and tourism leading the way
July 31, 2019 06:18 PM
Union calls on authorities to convince Nissan to invest in Catalonia
Barcelona's Zona Franca plant "is ready" to produce electric vehicles, says CCOO trade union head
July 30, 2019 08:02 PM
Why Iberia ground staff are striking in Barcelona but not Madrid
After two days of stoppages, unions have given Spain's flag carrier airline until Friday to come up with proposal
July 30, 2019 12:55 PM
Industrial employment in Catalonia grew for fifth year in a row in 2018
Annual report on Catalan industry reveals 2.6% rise in employment with proportion of temporary contracts slowing
July 29, 2019 05:22 PM
81 flights canceled on Sunday due to Iberia ground crew strike at Barcelona airport
Company estimates that 15% of staff went on strike on second day of protests
July 28, 2019 03:22 PM
Talks continue as Iberia ground staff strike at Barcelona airport looms
Friday saw efforts to head off stoppage over weekend, with Vueling canceling more than a hundred flights
July 26, 2019 06:34 PM
Caixabank profits fall by 52.1% for first half of 2019, earning €622 million
Banc Sabadell earns €532 million so far this year, a rise of 341%
July 26, 2019 02:54 PM
Unemployment in Catalonia falls to lowest rate since 2008
Jobless total fell by 15,300 people in second quarter, a drop of 3.4%
July 25, 2019 11:52 AM
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