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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Inflation in Spain drops to 2.3% in March due to falling electricity and fuel prices
Consumer Price Index declines for the first time since September, driven partly by heavy rains
Golden Visas 'make life easier,' says real estate agency as interest grows amid scheme's last days
Housing crisis pushed Spanish PM to cancel program offering residency to non-EU nationals in exchange for €500,000 investment
Florists expect bumper Sant Jordi sales of over 7 million roses
Sector aims to make €20 million at 2,200 points of sale across Catalonia
Spain's GDP grows 3.2% in 2024
Economy expands by 0.8% in fourth quarter
Delays and cancelled trains on Rodalies network despite strike being called off
Renfe says issues due to "last minute" deal between unions and authorities on transfer agreement
Train unions call seven-day strike against transfer of Rodalies control to Catalonia
Renfe and Adif staff to stop working on March 17, 19, 24, 26, and 28, and April 1 and 3
Dozens of flights canceled between Barcelona and Heathrow due to electrical substation blaze
London airport experiencing "significant power outage," while Spain's AENA does not rule more flights affected
Hotel occupancy continues to trend downwards in Barcelona during 2025
Guild calls for resuming "positive" view of tourism as opposed to "hate speech and actions harming city's image"
Sabadell bank appeals to Spanish government's 'responsibility' amid BBVA hostile takeover bid
CEO says it would be a "pity" if stock market regulator offered "insufficient" legal protection
Barcelona council's advisory board considers airport expansion 'urgent and necessary'
Group points out need to optimize infrastructure and address environmental impacts
Cava sales down 13% last year due to drought
Lack of rain have led to stock shortages
Catalan exports rebound to 3.2% in January with €7.9bn
Sales abroad drop by 1.2% across Spain due to the slowdown in America
Barcelona unveils architectural plans for redevelopment of Fira Montjuïc and surrounding area
New buildings, public spaces, and neighbourhood to commemorate centenary of 1929 International Expo
Higher electricity prices push inflation in Catalonia up slightly to 3.1% in February
Inflation increases for fifth consecutive month
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