Catalonia’s oldest video club reborn with in-store café and cinema
Historic Barcelona rental store Video Instan begins new era, adapting the business to changing times
August 3, 2018 01:38 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Unemployment in Catalonia falls by over 1,000 people in July
Total number of jobseekers now stands at 370,000
August 2, 2018 11:31 AM
Taxis call off strike in Barcelona
Cabs warn of "furious comeback" if Spain fails to fulfill promises
August 2, 2018 09:19 AM
Pharmaceutical giant Grífols acquires 24 plasma centres in US
Transaction worth 244 million euros already has authorization of regulating bodies
August 1, 2018 07:04 PM
Government launches subsidy program to help employment in migrants
1.5 million euros available will guarantee minimum monthly salary of 1,000 euros for successful applicants
August 1, 2018 05:56 PM
International tourists in Catalonia spend €2.4bn in June
Figure marks increase of 13.6% compared to same period last year
August 1, 2018 01:57 PM
Barcelona hotel sector warns of ‘damaging image’ caused by taxi strike
Despite problems faced by tourists due to industrial action, city hotels say there are “no cancellations”
August 1, 2018 01:10 PM
Spanish government accused of giving in to taxi sector 'blackmail'
Striking drivers vow to continue strike until at least Wednesday afternoon while car-hailing association warns its employees go to work "in fear"
July 31, 2018 01:58 PM
Taxi strike continues but blocking of airport ruled out
Taxi drivers want "guarantees" in writing from the Spanish government to limit number of VTC licenses
July 31, 2018 11:55 AM
'It pissed me off a lot' – tourist reactions to taxi strike
Barcelona visitors complain about queues or having to walk but some also show sympathy for taxi drivers
July 30, 2018 07:14 PM
Taxi drivers continue strike after negotiations fail
Meeting with the Spanish government does not end protest
July 30, 2018 05:17 PM
Start-up develops software to evaluate risk of volcanic eruptions in aviation sector
Technology, created by Mitiga Solutions, predicts effects and can suggest alternative routes if necessary
July 30, 2018 04:36 PM
Taxi strike: key meeting as protest enters sixth day
Barcelona's Gran Via and Passeig de Gràcia remain blocked by cabs
July 30, 2018 10:48 AM
Taxi drivers shut down one of main Barcelona avenues
Hundreds of taxis move in slow procession up Gran Via in strike
July 27, 2018 04:32 PM
Taxi union calls ‘immediate’ strike in Barcelona and surroundings
The stoppage is to be upheld “until further notice,” and at 18h representatives will meet with Barcelona mayor
July 27, 2018 03:12 PM
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