Catalan exports hit new record in first half of 2018 with €36.6bn
Chemical, automobile and equipment sectors driving most of the sales
August 23, 2018 02:09 PM
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Number of young Catalans abroad rises 115% in nine years
A recent report finds an extra 41,000 people under 34 have left the country since 2009
August 20, 2018 12:16 PM
Barcelona tourism 'recovered' from La Rambla attacks
One year after terrorist incident, several officials believe "people have continued coming with confidence" despite early impact on sector
August 16, 2018 05:01 PM
Heatwave in Catalonia affecting livestock
Milk production drops 30% due to high temperatures, while chicken mortality rates increase
August 7, 2018 05:11 PM
Taxi strike ‘negative impact’ on Barcelona’s image as tourist destination
Travel agency association criticizes industrial action day after sector apologizes for "collateral damage"
August 3, 2018 04:02 PM
Catalonia’s oldest video club reborn with in-store café and cinema
Historic Barcelona rental store Video Instan begins new era, adapting the business to changing times
August 3, 2018 01:38 PM
Unemployment in Catalonia falls by over 1,000 people in July
Total number of jobseekers now stands at 370,000
August 2, 2018 11:31 AM
Taxis call off strike in Barcelona
Cabs warn of "furious comeback" if Spain fails to fulfill promises
August 2, 2018 09:19 AM
Pharmaceutical giant Grífols acquires 24 plasma centres in US
Transaction worth 244 million euros already has authorization of regulating bodies
August 1, 2018 07:04 PM
Government launches subsidy program to help employment in migrants
1.5 million euros available will guarantee minimum monthly salary of 1,000 euros for successful applicants
August 1, 2018 05:56 PM
International tourists in Catalonia spend €2.4bn in June
Figure marks increase of 13.6% compared to same period last year
August 1, 2018 01:57 PM
Barcelona hotel sector warns of ‘damaging image’ caused by taxi strike
Despite problems faced by tourists due to industrial action, city hotels say there are “no cancellations”
August 1, 2018 01:10 PM
Spanish government accused of giving in to taxi sector 'blackmail'
Striking drivers vow to continue strike until at least Wednesday afternoon while car-hailing association warns its employees go to work "in fear"
July 31, 2018 01:58 PM
Taxi strike continues but blocking of airport ruled out
Taxi drivers want "guarantees" in writing from the Spanish government to limit number of VTC licenses
July 31, 2018 11:55 AM
'It pissed me off a lot' – tourist reactions to taxi strike
Barcelona visitors complain about queues or having to walk but some also show sympathy for taxi drivers
July 30, 2018 07:14 PM
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