New record in goods traffic for Barcelona’s port
Facility handled more than 33 million tonnes in first six months of 2018, a 17% increase over last year
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Amazon unveils Barcelona R&D office
Internet giant describes Catalan capital as “ideal city” to set up technological center
Ryanair cancels 80 flights to Catalan airports in strike
The stoppage, which will be ongoing on July 25 and 26, has affected more than 17,000 passengers
Fewer flights and no taxis – Barcelona affected by strikes
Wednesday and Thursday set to be complicated days for travelers
Less flights and no taxis – Barcelona affected by strike
Wednesday and Thursday set to be complicated days for travel
Iberia ground staff strike for Friday and Saturday called off
Workers and company reach agreement after long negotiations
Denso Barcelona forecasts €380m sales in 2018
The multinational dedicated 70 million euros in investments in the last 4 years, and foresees arriving at 1,000 workers by the year 2020
Barcelona to host solidarity economy forum in 2020
International event on alternative economic solutions aims to show that “another world already exists”
Second best ever June for hotels in Catalonia
Some 6.4 million overnight stays last month just short of last year’s all-time record figure
Airport ground staff call off July 31 strike
Agreement with handling companies avoids industrial action involving 50,000 employees all over Spain
Catalan exports fall 1.2% in May after a year of growth
Sales from Catalonia abroad reached 6,273 million euros, representing 24.8% of the total of the State
Summer of strikes in Barcelona airport: will it affect you?
Learn the dates of the upcoming industrial action and the reasons behind it
Ryanair two-day strike cancels 400 flights in Spain
A total of 600 flights have been canceled throughout Europe, estimated to affect some 100,000 passengers
Amazon to open new major center in Catalonia
The online retailer plans to build a 51,000 square meter facility in Barberà del Vallès, near Barcelona
Barcelona to stop landlord harassment with new system of fines
Unused legislation gives city council power to act against companies trying to drive tenants from their homes
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