Microsoft to employ 250 workers in new Barcelona digital sales hub
March 10, 2025 04:39 PM
Office part of technology company’s network in Europe, Africa and Middle East
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Foreign investment in Catalonia surpassed €1bn in 2024
Share of investment secured by government from Asian companies now matches that of American businesses
March 10, 2025 03:08 PM
Several flights canceled between Barcelona, Girona, and German airports due to strike
One-day strike in Germany called by ver.di affects hundreds of passengers in Catalonia
March 10, 2025 10:08 AM
High-speed train service resumes after wire failure halts operations in Barcelona
Ouigo train stopped inside tunnel, forcing evacuation of 403 passengers onto tracks
March 8, 2025 10:02 AM
Mobile World Congress ends with record-equalling 109,000 visitors
Tech fair equals highest attendance, reached before the pandemic
March 6, 2025 04:32 PM
Perplexity AI urges regulators to allow innovation
Speaking at MWC, the conversational search engine wants to go from 20 to 100 million daily queries
March 6, 2025 06:14 PM
Anti-MWC group claims technology 'has high social and environmental cost'
Barcelona's Global Justice director denounces wage gap between manufacturers and traders
March 6, 2025 10:27 AM
La Caixa Foundation and CriteriaCaixa investment fund HQ return to Barcelona
Groups had moved offices to Palma de Mallorca amid 2017 independence push
March 5, 2025 06:32 PM
From interactive video games to outer space – Catalan visions at MWC
46 companies and research centers display ideas in Catalan pavilion
March 4, 2025 05:56 PM
America's Cup in Barcelona generated over €1bn economic impact, study finds
Sailing competition delivered €17.90 for every euro spent, according to research by the University of Barcelona
March 4, 2025 04:33 PM
Unemployment in Catalonia falls to lowest February level in 17 years
Over 23,000 new jobs boost employment to a February record of 3.77 million
March 4, 2025 11:10 AM
Drones, 'rugged' phones and VR calligraphy glasses at Mobile World Congress
Latest tech innovations showcased at world's largest mobile tech fair in Barcelona
March 3, 2025 06:20 PM
Barcelona becomes world's tech capital again as MWC kicks off with over 100,000 expected
2,700 exhibitors including top wireless industry companies meet at event including latest AI and 5G trends
March 3, 2025 09:17 AM
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