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Immigration boosts Catalonia's economic growth but worsens its fiscal deficit

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

Barcelona plans to eliminate all of its 10,000 tourist flats by 2029

Barcelona plans to eliminate all of its 10,000 tourist flats by 2029

Mayor Collboni presents a plan to deal with Barcelona's housing problem, ​​with the focus on tourist flats

Friday, 21 of june of 2024 - 20:52

The PSOE plays with financing: the 'concert', don't even talk about it

The PSOE plays with financing: the 'concert', don't even talk about it

Tuesday, 18 of june of 2024 - 17:35

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The PSOE backs away from a unique financing system for Catalonia after Sánchez's earlier hints

The PSOE backs away from a unique financing system for Catalonia after Sánchez's earlier hints

The PSOE admits that Catalonia deserves singularities because it has more powers, but opposes a specific Catalan "concert"

Monday, 17 of june of 2024 - 19:26

The economic and housing crises are destroying the mental health of young Spaniards, warns study

The economic and housing crises are destroying the mental health of young Spaniards, warns study

The Spanish Youth Council and Oxfam warn that youth are "dissatisfied, unmotivated and without future prospects"

Jordi Martín

Friday, 14 of june of 2024 - 22:53

Sánchez limits improvement to Catalonia's funding "to what the Statute says"

Sánchez limits improvement to Catalonia's funding "to what the Statute says"

The president of the Spanish government pledges to "redouble investments in strategic infrastructures"

Friday, 24 of may of 2024 - 22:52

Junts and PSC overturn Catalan government's regulation of short-term housing rentals

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"

Josep Maria Casas

Thursday, 23 of may of 2024 - 21:57

The Comuns, Hard Rock and frivolity in politics

The Comuns, Hard Rock and frivolity in politics

Thursday, 23 of may of 2024 - 17:59

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

BBVA's takeover bid, a hostile and provocative move 72 hours before the election

BBVA's takeover bid, a hostile and provocative move 72 hours before the election

Friday, 10 of may of 2024 - 17:53

BBVA launches hostile takeover bid for Sabadell

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

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

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The economic debate on Catalonia: consensus on resource needs, disputes on infrastructure model

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

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Puigdemont demands that 100% of Catalan tax goes to Generalitat as price for Spanish budget support

Puigdemont demands that 100% of Catalan tax goes to Generalitat as price for Spanish budget support

Puigdemont proposes 100 measures to reactivate Catalonia and make the most of its ability to influence Congress

Friday, 26 of april of 2024 - 19:37

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

Climate change already "baked in" will reduce Spain's average income in 2050 by 18%, study finds

Climate change already "baked in" will reduce Spain's average income in 2050 by 18%, study finds

Already-unavoidable climate damage to the world economy is valued at 6 times the cost of limiting warming to 2 degrees C

Thursday, 18 of april of 2024 - 03:06

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Chinese manufacturer Chery is to produce electric vehicles in Barcelona from the end of 2024

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

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

The insolence of Pedro Sánchez

The insolence of Pedro Sánchez

Thursday, 11 of april of 2024 - 17:38

Spain calls time on 'golden visa' which gave residency to non-EU nationals if they bought property

Spain calls time on 'golden visa' which gave residency to non-EU nationals if they bought property

Minister noted that the scheme had raised housing prices in Barcelona where "5% of housing sales are linked to it"

Tuesday, 9 of april of 2024 - 22:17

Catalan government proposes a financing model based on 100% of taxes paid in Catalonia

Catalan government proposes a financing model based on 100% of taxes paid in Catalonia

Natàlia Mas proposes "paradigm shift" in funding, but Spanish executive pours cold water on separate model for Catalonia

Tuesday, 19 of march of 2024 - 19:31

Farmers shake up the Catalan Parliament with demands on water restrictions and Hard Rock resort

Farmers shake up the Catalan Parliament with demands on water restrictions and Hard Rock resort

Farmer group 'Plataforma Pagesa' complains of decades of "bad management" by governments with "nefarious policies"

Tuesday, 5 of march of 2024 - 20:44

Catalan farmers to keep some highways blockaded until Thursday after minister's no-show

Catalan farmers to keep some highways blockaded until Thursday after minister's no-show

Farmers feel 'disrespected' by not being able to meet Catalan minister, who excused himself for 'personal reasons'

Tuesday, 27 of february of 2024 - 23:21

The majority of Catalans believe that immigration is positive for the economy, says CEO survey

The majority of Catalans believe that immigration is positive for the economy, says CEO survey

The Comuns, the CUP and the PSC have the most favourable view of immigrants and those of Junts, the PP and Vox, the least

Wednesday, 21 of february of 2024 - 22:46

Barcelona-Asia: one million passengers have no direct flight

Barcelona-Asia: one million passengers have no direct flight

Wednesday, 21 of february of 2024 - 17:42

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

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Tuesday, 20 of february of 2024 - 23:24

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Catalan farmers vow to keep AP-7 motorway blocked until governments make concessions

Catalan farmers vow to keep AP-7 motorway blocked until governments make concessions

Protests blocking the AP-7 and N-2 in Girona, along with a blockade of the Port of Tarragona, are continuing overnight

Tuesday, 13 of february of 2024 - 22:38

Our farmers are right

Our farmers are right

Thursday, 8 of february of 2024 - 16:59

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Catalan farmers bring their anger to Barcelona: "We suffer so that you in the city can eat"

Catalan farmers bring their anger to Barcelona: "We suffer so that you in the city can eat"

'ElNacional.cat' speaks to four farmers who made the journey to the Catalan capital, who say they are "scorned"

Thursday, 8 of february of 2024 - 11:05

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

Danone announces the closure of its factory outside Barcelona: 157 jobs at stake

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

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

Arrimadas makes her debut on the revolving doors

Arrimadas makes her debut on the revolving doors

Friday, 15 of december of 2023 - 18:08

Andrea Zanon, former World Bank consultant, arrested at Barcelona airport for massive fraud

Andrea Zanon, former World Bank consultant, arrested at Barcelona airport for massive fraud

Spanish judge asserts that the US financier used his trusted reputation to attract investors into a cryptocurrency scam

Monday, 4 of december of 2023 - 18:39

Aragonès to ask Sánchez for a Catalonia financing package outside the common regime

Aragonès to ask Sánchez for a Catalonia financing package outside the common regime

Catalan president warns that the path of the Spanish legislature will depend on the fulfillment of its commitments

Thursday, 23 of november of 2023 - 19:36