Decathlon and Lidl to open new logistics centers in Barcelona
The French and German chains choose the Catalan capital to base their distribution operations for southern Europe
February 6, 2019 12:48 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalonia's economy grew 2.6% in 2018
Pace slightly below previous years, but continues an upwards trend for fifth year
February 4, 2019 02:15 PM
Catalonia visited by 19 million foreign tourists in 2018
Country most popular place in Spain for visitors
February 1, 2019 01:16 PM
Caixabank's profits go up 17% in 2018 to €1.98 bn
Rise attributed to strength of core business, while Banc Sabadell registers 54% fall in gains last year
February 1, 2019 12:33 PM
Uber and Cabify suspend services over new sector regulation
Ridesharing firms describe rules as "incompatible" with users' needs, while Grup Vector to lay off a thousand employees
January 31, 2019 12:55 PM
'Marca Barcelona' initiative aims to boost city's international profile
New branding project to develop a "unique" account of Catalan capital as a global city with more to offer than just tourism
January 31, 2019 12:14 PM
Intelligent connectivity at upcoming Mobile World Congress
Event director reveals fair was about to move out of Catalonia last year due to independence issue
January 30, 2019 01:39 PM
Spanish government to dismantle controversial gas plant
Castor project which caused earthquakes in 2013 was "disastrous," says minister
January 29, 2019 02:37 PM
Catalonia creates 75,000 jobs in a year
Unemployment rate stands at 11.75%, says Spanish statistics institute
January 29, 2019 10:57 AM
Digital revolution stars at Catalonia’s Mobile Week 2019
Girona, Lleida, Reus, Igualada, and Ribera d’Ebre to host events alongside Barcelona
January 28, 2019 04:52 PM
Catalan ski resorts look forward to bumper weekend
Heavy snowfall midweek means Saturday and Sunday could be among the best skiing days of the season
January 25, 2019 05:47 PM
Record 8 million visitors stayed in Barcelona hotels in 2018
Over 80% of tourists were from abroad, with United States top of the list
January 25, 2019 11:33 AM
Ridesharing services will cease to exist in Barcelona, warns union
Government's deal with striking taxi drivers will kill competition and lead to almost 4,000 jobs lost, says Unauto union
January 24, 2019 07:35 PM
Taxi strike called off after internal vote
Future of ridesharing companies in Barcelona uncertain after new regulation
January 24, 2019 10:34 AM
Energy regulators reject Spanish-French gas project
MidCat pipeline did not respond to "market needs" and was too costly, they say
January 23, 2019 12:48 PM
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