Taxi drivers continue strike after negotiations fail
Meeting with the Spanish government does not end protest
July 30, 2018 05:17 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Start-up develops software to evaluate risk of volcanic eruptions in aviation sector
Technology, created by Mitiga Solutions, predicts effects and can suggest alternative routes if necessary
July 30, 2018 04:36 PM
Taxi strike: key meeting as protest enters sixth day
Barcelona's Gran Via and Passeig de Gràcia remain blocked by cabs
July 30, 2018 10:48 AM
Taxi drivers shut down one of main Barcelona avenues
Hundreds of taxis move in slow procession up Gran Via in strike
July 27, 2018 04:32 PM
Taxi union calls ‘immediate’ strike in Barcelona and surroundings
The stoppage is to be upheld “until further notice,” and at 18h representatives will meet with Barcelona mayor
July 27, 2018 03:12 PM
Uber and Cabify resume services in Barcelona after taxi strike ends
Ride-hailing companies suspended operations after vehicles became targets of attacks
July 27, 2018 11:47 AM
GDP to grow 2.9% this year says government
Catalan economy weathers storm of 2017 political tensions with positive growth forecast to continue in 2019
July 26, 2018 01:59 PM
80% tickets sold out for south Europe’s first scream park
Horrorland, in northern Catalonia, will open its doors to public in October
July 26, 2018 12:12 PM
Catalan jobless rate at its lowest for 10 years
With 26,700 fewer people out of work in second quarter, unemployment drops to 11%
July 26, 2018 11:16 AM
Ryanair cancels 78 flights in Catalonia on second day of strike
Flights were cancelled in advance and scheduled services are so far operating normally
July 26, 2018 10:40 AM
New record in goods traffic for Barcelona’s port
Facility handled more than 33 million tonnes in first six months of 2018, a 17% increase over last year
July 25, 2018 06:12 PM
Amazon unveils Barcelona R&D office
Internet giant describes Catalan capital as “ideal city” to set up technological center
July 25, 2018 05:27 PM
Ryanair cancels 80 flights to Catalan airports in strike
The stoppage, which will be ongoing on July 25 and 26, has affected more than 17,000 passengers
July 25, 2018 12:38 PM
Fewer flights and no taxis – Barcelona affected by strikes
Wednesday and Thursday set to be complicated days for travelers
July 25, 2018 12:03 PM
Less flights and no taxis – Barcelona affected by strike
Wednesday and Thursday set to be complicated days for travel
July 25, 2018 09:37 AM
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