Union weighs in on Glovo row following death of unregistered rider
Pressure grows on app-based delivery startup after UGT officially demands investigation into firm's employment practices
May 31, 2019 05:09 PM
Business
Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Ninth edition of Bizbarcelona targets 14,000 visitors
Fair in Catalan capital devoted to entrepreneurs and small businesses will feature 70 exhibitors and 200 activities on June 12 and 13
May 30, 2019 05:13 PM
Pharmaceutical giant Grifols to invest €1.4bn by 2022
World's major supplier of plasma products aims to fund new plants, while consolidating its place in Chinese market
May 24, 2019 07:32 PM
Nestlé to invest €17.2m in biomass boiler in Girona plant
Using coffee grounds as biofuel, the new facility in northern Catalonia will generate up to 125,000 tonnes of steam every year
May 23, 2019 06:59 PM
Pier03, Barcelona's new innovative tech hub
Following the success of the Pier01 project, the Barcelona Tech City association opens new facilities for a score of digital and technology firms
May 22, 2019 12:32 PM
Government to spend €58M on climate emergency measures
Initiatives include 5,000-euro MOVES subsidy for purchase of new electric vehicles
May 16, 2019 07:19 PM
Barcelona becomes world's most popular international conference city
Catalonia's capital welcomed 135,000 delegates from across the globe in 2018
May 14, 2019 02:15 PM
Barcelona airport receives 6.6% increase in visitors between January and April
Over 15 million passengers have flown through Barcelona airport so far in 2019
May 13, 2019 01:06 PM
How will Brexit affect Catalonia?
Tourism, trade and citizens – the potential impacts on the territory and how the government is responding
May 11, 2019 12:20 PM
Formula One comes back to Catalonia as locals fear for its future
The engines are rumbling but local businesses are grumbling amid concerns the Spanish Grand Prix could be entering its final lap
May 10, 2019 05:42 PM
Nissan and unions reach deal over firm's intention to lay off 600 workers
Agreement between vehicle manufacturer and workers' representatives is largely based on early retirements and voluntary redundancies
May 9, 2019 07:55 PM
Unprecedented pro-independence landslide in Chamber of Commerce election
Outcome could lead to "180-degree turn" in corporation's direction, potentially moving away from Madrid's approach
May 9, 2019 04:22 PM
Barcelona to become world capital of trade and logistics in late June
InTrade Summit BCN will coincide with the World Summit of International Trade and Supply Chain and other international events from June 26 to 28
May 7, 2019 05:26 PM
Seat breaks record in sales for first 4 months of 2019
Catalan car manufacturer hits 200k in sales between January and April, 7% increase compared to same period in 2018
May 7, 2019 02:03 PM
Automobile Barcelona revs up for centenary edition
Motor show in Catalan capital to feature 42 new vehicles against backdrop of possible protests by Nissan workers
May 6, 2019 07:48 PM
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