Japanese consul sees ‘many opportunities for trade and investment’ in Catalonia
Naohito Watanabe calls for political and economic stability
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Technology key at logistics trade shows in Barcelona
The International Logistics Expo and eDelivery fairs kick off in Barcelona, showcasing latest products in sector
Norwegian ran over 1,200 flights in long-distance debut year at Barcelona
Low-cost airline transported 316,000 passengers in first year flying from Catalan capital to US destinations
Californian electric vehicle sharing company sets up Barcelona base
Scoot will have 500 scooters and 1,000 electric bikes operating in Catalan capital
Etihad to open new connection between Abu Dhabi and Barcelona
UAE airline will operate five flights a week from November 21 onwards
Catalonia sees biggest drop in jobless total
Number of unemployed people fell by 13,378 in May, more than anywhere else in Spain
President Torra to ask Spanish counterpart about ‘self-determination’
The Catalan head of government pledges to work towards an independent Republic, relaunch offices abroad and ‘fight for reinstatement’ of public diplomacy council
Spain’s next Minister of Public Works should be Catalan, says Chamber of Commerce
President of organization says Catalonia did not receive full proposed budget in 2017
Adventure sports bookings forecast to increase 5% this season in north-eastern Catalonia
Sector generated 98.5 million euros for Lleida region in 2017
Adapting to change: BizBarcelona entrepreneur fair kicks off
Event dedicated to entrepreneurship, small and medium sized businesses, and social economy
BizBarcelona entrepreneur trade show kicks off
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Catalonia is European region that attracted most EU funds for innovative projects
148 Catalan companies received total of 61.9 million euros from Commission’s programme for small and medium businesses between 2014 and 2017
Nestlé and Siemens announce new projects in Barcelona outskirts
The Swiss and German multinationals have new plans for technology hubs near the Catalan capital
Work still to do on Mediterranean Corridor high-speed train link
Internationalized railway network will connect Castellò with Tarragaona by 2020, according to Spanish infrastructure secretary
Economic policy group calls for ‘Catalan constitution’ within ‘federal’ framework
Cercle d'Economia also demands all parties in Parliament work together to solve Catalonia’s “political problem”
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