Amazon unveils Barcelona R&D office
Internet giant describes Catalan capital as “ideal city” to set up technological center
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Denso Barcelona forecasts €380m sales in 2018
The multinational dedicated 70 million euros in investments in the last 4 years, and foresees arriving at 1,000 workers by the year 2020
Ryanair two-day strike cancels 400 flights in Spain
A total of 600 flights have been canceled throughout Europe, estimated to affect some 100,000 passengers
Amazon to open new major center in Catalonia
The online retailer plans to build a 51,000 square meter facility in Barberà del Vallès, near Barcelona
Catalan economy rises to 19.2% of Spain
Industry and science main contributors to 3.4% GDP growth in 2017
Major audiovisual trade fair to move to Barcelona in 2021
Growth in ISE congress sees plans to move annual event from Amsterdam to Gran Via convention center
UPS to set up Southern Europe operation center in Barcelona and create 400 jobs
Shipping multinational DHS will also invest €7.5 million in new facility near the Catalan capital
Almost half of Catalan firms will raise turnover thanks to innovation
Report finds that most companies that invested in R&D in 2017 intend to spend even more this year
Economy to grow 3% in 2018, say analysts
Record export figures, increase in employment, and positive figures in production and investment all contribute toward growth, economists' association concludes
Exports hit €24.1bn –a new record
Figures for Catalan sales abroad during first quarter up 4.5% compared to last year
Foreign investment forecast ‘very positive’ despite first quarter drop
Business minister says this year’s 62% fall in funds from abroad will be offset over next six months
Alstom Catalonia plant to build 38 trams for Frankfurt
The first two trams are expected to start running in 2020 and will operate on the current network of the German city
Catalans will eat 1.7m Sant Joan sweets
Sales for the ‘coca de Sant Joan’ cake might even see a 2% increase since the holiday falls on a Saturday
Trade associations ask for 'stability' to boost growth
Business groups meet Catalan president on the same day as union leaders
Foreign investment attracted in Catalonia already at 70% of last year’s total
175 million euros have already been acquired by the Catalan government investment office for the period until June 15