Gender pay gap at 22.6% in Catalonia, says union
CCOO asks for "firm response" at the fact that men earn 25.1k while women 19.5k on average
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Operators SNCF and Air Nostrum to compete in operating high-speed trains from 2020
Liberalization of railway services to increase commercial offer by 65%
Google looking to double Barcelona workforce 'in near future'
Country Manager for Spain and Portugal says internet giant has "total" commitment to Catalan capital
Exports rise to near all-time best at end of 2019
€55bn in Catalan goods sold abroad in 2019 so far, making up a quarter of Spain’s international sales
Catalan GDP forecast down over ‘uncertainty’ concerns, says top bank
BBVA lowers economic growth prospects for 2019-2020 and warns of long-lasting impact on international tourism
A virtual stroll down Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia boulevard
Pilot project unveils mixed reality headset with local information and letting users explore buildings, book hotel rooms, and even go shopping
Business delegation aims to sell Catalonia in Japan
Ministers visit Tokyo and Yokohama to meet Nissan executives, boost trade and attract more Japanese tourists
Fira Barcelona head guarantees that Mobile World Congress will stay in city
Despite the recent political and societal turmoil in Barcelona, Pau Relat is adamant that the situation will ''go back to normal''
New collaborative robotics hub opens in Barcelona
Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots have invested €2 million into the new technological and commercial center
European Association of Chambers of Commerce head urges Catalonia to push for economic agreement
Christoph Leitl believes a system similar to that of the Basque country could help solve the deadlock
Unemployment increases by 14,644 in Catalonia in October
Spain sees 3.18% increase but totals still down on last year
Jobless total falls by 9,200 in Catalonia in third quarter
Latest labor force survey says unemployment rate at 10.8%, with over 31,000 people finding work so far this year
Catalan business community says political heads must show leadership 'without excuses'
Chamber of Commerce insists impact of recent unrest "has not been significant" and blames Spanish authorities for unwillingness to talk
Stores in central Barcelona saw business drop by up to half last week
Recent unrest in Catalan capital led to heavy fall in retail activity while airport protest and general strike affected flights, say sector representatives
As Brexit approaches, Catalan exports to UK reached €3.9bn
Sales from Catalonia to Britain 9% higher so far in 2019 compared with same period last year
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