Immigration boosts Catalonia's economic growth but worsens its fiscal deficit
Catalonia is growing faster than the Spanish and European average thanks to the arrival of 255,000 new residents in two years
Thursday, 27 of june of 2024 - 20:35
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Junts and PSC overturn Catalan government's regulation of short-term housing rentals
Acting housing minister Ester Capella warns that leaving these contracts unregulated will "guarantee speculation"
Thursday, 23 of may of 2024 - 21:57
BBVA, the bank that has devoured (almost) all of Catalan banking
Both Spanish and Catalan executives warn of the high sector concentration that a takeover of Sabadell by BBVA would signify
Friday, 10 of may of 2024 - 19:25
BBVA launches hostile takeover bid for Sabadell
BBVA's board has approved the launch of a takeover offer at the same price as the friendly offer rejected by the Catalan bank
Thursday, 9 of may of 2024 - 19:33
Banco Sabadell says 'no' to BBVA
The Catalan bank's board met this Monday to assess the merger offer from Spain's number two, BBVA
Monday, 6 of may of 2024 - 19:48
The economic debate on Catalonia: consensus on resource needs, disputes on infrastructure model
El Nacional.cat's business brand ON ECONOMIA brings 6 parties to the only Catalan election debate centred on the economy
Monday, 29 of april of 2024 - 22:54
Catalonia to impose huge fines for property owners renting "false" short-term rentals
Catalan government seeks to close housing law loophole which has seen growth in short-term contracts to avoid rent cap
Wednesday, 24 of april of 2024 - 20:36
Catalan cava producer Freixenet announces furlough for 615 workers due to drought
Producer of world-renowned Catalan sparkling wine brand says furlough is an "exercise in responsibility" to guarantee future
Monday, 22 of april of 2024 - 18:47
Chinese manufacturer Chery is to produce electric vehicles in Barcelona from the end of 2024
Catalan business minister Roger Torrent celebrates joint deal with Spain's Ebro EV, to use Nissan's old Zona Franca site
Tuesday, 16 of april of 2024 - 19:03
Meta subcontractor in Barcelona guilty of nationality-based discrimination of workers, court rules
Judge orders firm to compensate 19 Spanish-speaking Facebook moderators who earn less than those of Northern European origin
Tuesday, 26 of march of 2024 - 19:11
Barcelona's Mobile World Congress 2024 surpasses the mark of 100,000 visitors
The big event of mobile tech, which concluded this Thursday, attracted sector experts from more than 205 countries
Thursday, 29 of february of 2024 - 23:25
Goirigolzarri closes the controversy: CaixaBank head office will remain in València
Years after Caixabank and Sabadell moved their business addresses out of Catalonia in 2017, neither is ready to return
Friday, 2 of february of 2024 - 20:17
Danone announces the closure of its factory outside Barcelona: 157 jobs at stake
Unions oppose the closure, although the company says it is committed to reindustrializing the plant
Friday, 12 of january of 2024 - 22:03
Grifols to take legal action against Gotham City fund for damage caused as shares bounce back
The Catalan pharmaceutical firm is taking legal action for "the significant damage caused, both financial and reputational"
Wednesday, 10 of january of 2024 - 18:34
Catalan pharma firm Grifols loses 26% of share value after accounting manipulation claims
The allegations were made by analyst Gotham City Research, whose founder stands to gain millions from Grifols' share plunge
Tuesday, 9 of january of 2024 - 19:40
Catalonia puts the handbrake on tourist housing: prior planning licences will be required
In 262 Catalan municipalities, owners will need prior planning permission to use housing as tourist accommodation
Tuesday, 7 of november of 2023 - 23:16
The board of Mediapro sacks Jaume Roures after 30 years at head of the Spanish audiovisual group
The rest of the Mediapro management team will remain with the company co-founded in Barcelona by Roure in 1994
Friday, 27 of october of 2023 - 18:52
Inflation in Catalonia jumps 0.9% in a month to reach 3.4% in renewed upward trend
Core inflation drops 0.3% to 5.8%
Friday, 13 of october of 2023 - 23:18
Speculation in the Eixample? Barcelona's Superblocks cause housing prices to shoot up
Renting a flat on Carrer Consell de Cent can cost double the amount you'd pay for a similar one on the next block up
Tuesday, 3 of october of 2023 - 23:17
Eleven Catalan firms are to try out a four-day work week with five days' pay
A Spanish government trial will subsidize firms for two years to see the effects on productivity and work-life balance
Thursday, 18 of may of 2023 - 00:39
Spanish multinational Ferrovial shifts business address to Netherlands after shareholder vote
The infrastructure giant went ahead with its plan despite the Spanish government's counter-arguments over the decision
Thursday, 13 of april of 2023 - 17:34
Another MWC without Apple: why does the US giant stay away from the huge tech event?
Apple goes its own way throughout the rest of the world and, in Barcelona, it makes no exception
Monday, 27 of february of 2023 - 22:51
Spanish government cuts VAT on essential foods and keeps rents frozen in crisis package
With an economically-difficult winter and an election year ahead, Sánchez extends most existing aid and adds new measures
Tuesday, 27 of december of 2022 - 18:47
J.M. Campanera: "Catalan firms direct their gaze at the French market before the Spanish"
As Catalonia Trade & Investment holds its Internationalization Week, we speak to specialist Josep Maria Campanera
Wednesday, 19 of october of 2022 - 22:16
Free rail travel in Spain: regular Renfe users can now obtain their free passes
Until December 31st, Renfe rail users can make regular trips for free, while Barcelona's TMB passes will be at half-price
Wednesday, 24 of august of 2022 - 23:49
Why a German newspaper says Spain is among the 10 poorest countries in the EU
Business daily Handelsblatt doubts that Spanish tourism can lift up the economy after the pandemic
Wednesday, 10 of august of 2022 - 20:01
Mobile World Congress to stay in Barcelona until 2030
Management firm GSMA agrees to keep the 'Mobile' in the Catalan capital for another eight years
Monday, 27 of june of 2022 - 12:49
EasyJet and Ryanair cabin crew strikes will hit flights at Barcelona and other airports
Strike action in July by EasyJet staff at Barcelona, Malaga and Palma comes in addition to Ryanair action from June 24th
Tuesday, 21 of june of 2022 - 20:17
Barcelona city council detects 360 illegal tourist apartments
Barcelona mayor Colau announces the post-pandemic reactivation of the action plan against illegal tourist flats
Friday, 10 of june of 2022 - 22:54
Calvo, on investments in Catalonia under the PSOE: "Much better. Just a slight delay"
Former Spanish deputy PM Carmen Calvo gives excuses for the Socialists' non-execution of budgeted investments in Catalonia
Friday, 3 of june of 2022 - 20:33
Aragonès and Puigneró demand action by Spanish minister on skipped Catalan investments
Transport minister Raquel Sánchez's explanations over the investments were completely insufficient for the Catalan leaders
Wednesday, 1 of june of 2022 - 19:33
Employers call on Spanish executive to rectify non-execution of Catalan investments
PIMEC calls for "better dialogue" between the Spanish and Catalan governments to resolve the "gridlock"
Tuesday, 31 of may of 2022 - 22:17
Spanish state carried out only a third of planned 2021 investment in Catalonia
The state invested only 35.8% of what it planned to spend in Catalonia in its 2021 accounts
Monday, 30 of may of 2022 - 21:18
Which jobs are the best paid and most sought-after in Catalonia?
Study based on 530,000 job ads in Catalonia reveals economic winners and losers in the employment market
Monday, 9 of may of 2022 - 22:53
Sánchez ignores espionage in Barcelona speech despite Aragonès's warning
Spanish PM avoids Catalangate issue a day after spy agency admissions, only mentioning his "respect for Catalonia"
Friday, 6 of may of 2022 - 21:14
Catalangate | Spain raises its voice in European Parliament's session on Pegasus
Former Spanish minister Zoido justifies espionage against "people convicted of sedition who said they would do it again"
Wednesday, 4 of may of 2022 - 22:36
