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
Economy
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
Catalonia's fiscal deficit with the Spanish state reached 22 billion euros in 2021
Catalonia contributed 19.2% of Spanish tax income in 2021, and received back 13.6% of the state's spending in that year
Monday, 18 of september of 2023 - 21:19
Barcelona's 'top manta' street sellers denounce a return to "brutal" police persecution
City council law and order head, Albert Batlle, defends the "pressure" but says it has been "continuous since 2019"
Friday, 11 of august of 2023 - 21:28
Catalan government blocks a third golf course at Caldes, and the 2031 Ryder Cup looks further away
Catalonia already has enough golf facilities, says executive, regarding the Cup bid as an "excuse" for property development
Tuesday, 1 of august of 2023 - 21:34
Sales of luxury apartments in Barcelona are soaring: €6,350 per square metre
The economic crisis has not dampened high-end real estate investors, especially foreigners, in buying flats in Barcelona
Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 20:22
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
Thousands of Barcelona rail commuters face a month of disruption after signal box fire
Adif's claim that lightning caused the grave problem on Barcelona's R2 South suburban line is contradicted by weather data
Wednesday, 3 of may of 2023 - 22:20
Pedro Sánchez, still sitting on the EU Covid funds which he presented as Spain's panacea
Of the €77 billion of EU funding agreed, less than 12% has actually reached companies, according to Reuters
Friday, 21 of april of 2023 - 19:46
The keys to Spain's new housing law: "rent stress" areas and "large" owners
Text of housing bill about to enter Spanish Congress includes 3% limit on rent rises for 2024 and a new index after that
Friday, 14 of april of 2023 - 22:07
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
The EU, country by country: how many years do you need to work to get a full pension?
Spain has announced a reform of its retirement pension calculations. How does its system compare with other EU countries?
Friday, 10 of march of 2023 - 22:41
What salary do you need to pay the rent (and live decently) in and around Barcelona?
A single person in Barcelona city can expect to spend at least 883 euros a month on housing
Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 22:19
Spanish cabinet designates area off the Costa Brava as a priority for offshore wind power
New maritime plans approved by Spanish cabinet define priority offshore wind power areas, including Catalonia's Gulf of Roses
Tuesday, 28 of february of 2023 - 19:41
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
Barcelona airport working group to consider plan for new runway on sea platform
Committee set up by Foment employers group warns of problems with sea platform plan, but insists on need for airport growth
Thursday, 16 of february of 2023 - 23:26
Judges oblige Spanish government to include bullfighting in cultural grant for youth
Government's 400-euro cultural voucher for young Spaniards excluded bullfight entry, but the Supreme Court has reversed this
Tuesday, 7 of february of 2023 - 23:07
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
Train arrives late to Mediterranean rail corridor event, but the minister is proud
Spanish minister Raquel Sánchez faces business sphere's criticism of delays to key rail corridor at Barcelona event
Thursday, 17 of november of 2022 - 20:37
Spanish self-employed truck drivers announce an indefinite strike from Monday 14th
New strike called by the Spanish truck drivers' platform whose action in March over fuel prices caused supply chain problems
Monday, 7 of november of 2022 - 20:02
The bad portents of the economy: high inflation or recession
Wednesday, 2 of november of 2022 - 17:15
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 blocks Spanish access to European funds due to Sánchez's failure to comply
Spanish government has not met the deadline for reforms required in order to receive remaining funds, reports Bloomberg
Friday, 14 of october of 2022 - 20:16
Catalonia's new digital connection to the world which doesn't pass through Spain
The new Barcelona Cable Landing Station is Catalonia's first land terminus for international submarine cables
Thursday, 13 of october of 2022 - 21:50
Spanish government to apply tax benefits for incomes up to 21,000 euros a year
Spanish minister Montero also announces that personal income tax will rise to 27% on incomes over 200,000 euros
Thursday, 29 of september of 2022 - 20:10
Giró responds to Andalusian president Moreno: "That's why we want to leave Spain"
Catalan economy minister Giró criticises Andalusian leader for offering tax advantages to businesspeople from Catalonia
Wednesday, 21 of september of 2022 - 22:53
