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BBVA, the bank that has devoured (almost) all of Catalan banking

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

Xavier Alegret / Joel Calero

Friday, 10 of may of 2024 - 19:25

Banco Sabadell says 'no' to BBVA

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

Cristina Hidalgo

Monday, 6 of may of 2024 - 19:48

Catalan cava producer Freixenet announces furlough for 615 workers due to drought

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

Joel Calero

Monday, 22 of april of 2024 - 18:47

Foment, in Perpinyá

Foment, in Perpinyá

Tuesday, 16 of april of 2024 - 17:07

Residents and restaurants clash in Barcelona over bar terrace regulations

Residents and restaurants clash in Barcelona over bar terrace regulations

Residents' body FAVB calls for review of terrace rules and Restaurants Guild accuses them of an “anti-terrace obsession”

Monday, 15 of april of 2024 - 23:10

Almost two-thirds of all Catalan actors and dancers live below the poverty line

Almost two-thirds of all Catalan actors and dancers live below the poverty line

A study by the Fundación AISGE finds that three out of four Catalan performing artists earn less than 18,000 euros a year

/ Agencies

Tuesday, 20 of february of 2024 - 23:24

Goirigolzarri closes the controversy: CaixaBank head office will remain in València

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

"Society of the Snow" brings Catalan director J.A. Bayona to the Oscars with 2 nominations

"Society of the Snow" brings Catalan director J.A. Bayona to the Oscars with 2 nominations

Catalan production 'Robot dreams', by Pablo Berger, also competes for Best Animated Film at this year's Oscars

Tuesday, 23 of january of 2024 - 23:20

After 35 years in Catalonia, Spain's Formula 1 Grand Prix is to move to Madrid in 2026

After 35 years in Catalonia, Spain's Formula 1 Grand Prix is to move to Madrid in 2026

Madrid's deal to hold Formula 1 from 2026 to 2035 at the IFEMA circuit places a question mark over the sport in Catalonia

Tuesday, 23 of january of 2024 - 22:34

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The Spanish interior ministry document that set the lines for investigation of the Pujol family

The Spanish interior ministry document that set the lines for investigation of the Pujol family

The 'patriotic police' investigation also targeted top Catalan prosecutor Rodríguez Sol, and businesswoman Sol Daurella

Tuesday, 16 of january of 2024 - 19:54

Grifols to take legal action against Gotham City fund for damage caused as shares bounce back

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

Penalties are not the best path

Penalties are not the best path

Wednesday, 10 of january of 2024 - 17:16

Catalan pharma firm Grifols loses 26% of share value after accounting manipulation claims

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

The board of Mediapro sacks Jaume Roures after 30 years at head of the Spanish audiovisual group

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

Reversal in the Chamber of Commerce

Reversal in the Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, 21 of september of 2023 - 17:13

Supermarket above and Roman ruins below: old and new "coexist" in a Catalan seaside town

Supermarket above and Roman ruins below: old and new "coexist" in a Catalan seaside town

"Project of excellence" or "temple of shame"? In the Catalan town of Calella, a supermarket opens on top of Roman ruins

Friday, 4 of august of 2023 - 23:20

Pinotxo bar surprisingly reopens, after family disputes seemed to close it for good

Pinotxo bar surprisingly reopens, after family disputes seemed to close it for good

A week after the controversy, the classic Barcelona bar in the Boqueria market hauls up the rollers once again

Victor Antich

Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 13:52

The MWC and Barcelona, a success story

The MWC and Barcelona, a success story

Monday, 27 of february of 2023 - 17:41

Catalana Occidente loses Catalana

Catalana Occidente loses Catalana

Friday, 24 of february of 2023 - 17:50

Fira, the prize for successful management

Fira, the prize for successful management

Monday, 13 of february of 2023 - 17:35

Foment also broadens its base

Foment also broadens its base

Tuesday, 8 of november of 2022 - 17:17

J.M. Campanera: "Catalan firms direct their gaze at the French market before the Spanish"

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

EU success for Catalan-developed vaccine Hipra as Brussels orders 250 million doses

EU success for Catalan-developed vaccine Hipra as Brussels orders 250 million doses

Fourteen EU states will take part in the European Commission contract to buy the Catalan Covid vaccine Hipra

Tuesday, 2 of august of 2022 - 18:48

Catalan vaccine Hipra effective against the Omicron subvariants

Catalan vaccine Hipra effective against the Omicron subvariants

Hipra is awaiting the possible authorization of the Catalan vaccine by the EMA.

Tuesday, 19 of july of 2022 - 22:47

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Sánchez ignores espionage in Barcelona speech despite Aragonès's warning

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

Pere Duran Farell, the Catalan who enabled Spain to avoid depending on Russian gas

Pere Duran Farell, the Catalan who enabled Spain to avoid depending on Russian gas

Catalan businessman Pere Duran i Farell brought natural gas from Algeria to Spain

Tuesday, 8 of march of 2022 - 22:33

Decadence, part 2: Catalonia leads the startup hubs of Europe

Decadence, part 2: Catalonia leads the startup hubs of Europe

Tuesday, 8 of february of 2022 - 17:42

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Four economic players on EU funds: a well-made plan that Catalonia can rely on

Four economic players on EU funds: a well-made plan that Catalonia can rely on

Matilde Villaroya, Marta Angerri, Pep Martorell and Ernest Pérez-Mas comment on European funds in Elnacional.cat's debate

Monday, 31 of january of 2022 - 20:21

Those who lose their origins lose their identity

Those who lose their origins lose their identity

Thursday, 25 of november of 2021 - 17:28

PIMEC and the compulsory Covid certificate

PIMEC and the compulsory Covid certificate

Monday, 18 of october of 2021 - 17:04

Catalan economy will return to pre-Covid levels in 2022

Catalan economy will return to pre-Covid levels in 2022

Friday, 8 of october of 2021 - 18:57

Catalonia's nightlife reopens fully this Friday: here's how it will work

Catalonia's nightlife reopens fully this Friday: here's how it will work

Tuesday, 5 of october of 2021 - 21:31

Catalan-developed Covid vaccine Hipra gets green light to begin clinical trials

Catalan-developed Covid vaccine Hipra gets green light to begin clinical trials

Wednesday, 11 of august of 2021 - 19:09

Report sees Catalan economic recovery in 2022, with tourism and EU funds as key

Report sees Catalan economic recovery in 2022, with tourism and EU funds as key

Friday, 9 of july of 2021 - 21:37

Catalan tourism and hospitality sectors see July as lost, but not the whole summer

Catalan tourism and hospitality sectors see July as lost, but not the whole summer

Wednesday, 7 of july of 2021 - 22:29

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Catalan leader greets Spanish king coldly; monarch suggests a photo

Catalan leader greets Spanish king coldly; monarch suggests a photo

Wednesday, 16 of june of 2021 - 23:35

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Aragonès challenges Sánchez to pick up from the Pedralbes Declaration on Catalonia

Aragonès challenges Sánchez to pick up from the Pedralbes Declaration on Catalonia

Wednesday, 16 of june of 2021 - 22:42

In the end, Aragonès sends minister Vilagrà to awkward meal with Spanish king

In the end, Aragonès sends minister Vilagrà to awkward meal with Spanish king

Wednesday, 16 of june of 2021 - 00:00

Catalonia's network of startups has grown by 60% since 2016

Catalonia's network of startups has grown by 60% since 2016

Monday, 3 of may of 2021 - 23:10

The Enxaneta is in orbit: Catalonia launches satellite named for “human towers” sport

The Enxaneta is in orbit: Catalonia launches satellite named for “human towers” sport

Monday, 22 of march of 2021 - 22:06