Business

Over 38% of attendees to annual event devoted to entrepreneurs and small businesses were freelancers

More than 5 million passengers fly through Catalan airports in May

International study says new projects make up 8.13% of business in the country with Barcelona registering best figures for 12 years

Flight marks low-cost airline’s 5th direct route between Catalonia and US

Some 84 funding projects created record number of 5,455 new jobs, some 70% more than previous year

With 5,000 tech companies and 60,000 employees, the innovation area has become "Catalan Silicon Valley," says association head

Some 10,507 fewer people were looking for work last month, leaving a jobless total of 371,091

Barcelona Chamber of Commerce watchdog study finds women make up 31% of management positions

4.9 million foreign visitors came to Catalonia between January and April, more than anywhere else in Spain

Pressure grows on app-based delivery startup after UGT officially demands investigation into firm's employment practices

Fair in Catalan capital devoted to entrepreneurs and small businesses will feature 70 exhibitors and 200 activities on June 12 and 13

World's major supplier of plasma products aims to fund new plants, while consolidating its place in Chinese market

Using coffee grounds as biofuel, the new facility in northern Catalonia will generate up to 125,000 tonnes of steam every year

Following the success of the Pier01 project, the Barcelona Tech City association opens new facilities for a score of digital and technology firms

Initiatives include 5,000-euro MOVES subsidy for purchase of new electric vehicles