Arrival of 600 cruise ship passengers kicks off season for coastal town
2018 expected to best year on record for the Port of Palamós
March 5, 2018 12:50 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
78% of business executives in Catalonia foresee sales increase in 2018
A total of 24% believe political situation is “harmful,” according to report
March 5, 2018 12:14 PM
Jobless numbers in Catalonia fall in February
Around 4,685 fewer people were registered as unemployed last month, the largest decline Spain
March 2, 2018 11:38 AM
Over 107,000 attend Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress
Despite 0.9% drop in visitor numbers, authorities “very happy” with results obtained by Catalan firms
March 1, 2018 06:27 PM
Foreign tourist spending increases by 11% in January
Number of visitors from abroad also rises by 2%, with average daily expenditure of €1,056
March 1, 2018 12:12 PM
The Catalan wireless industry's strength is its 'variety,' says Acció official
Catalan News talks trade with Carles Gómara, innovation manager for Catalonia Trade & Investment, on the grounds of the Mobile World Congress 2018
February 26, 2018 09:27 PM
MWC focuses on moving around with the latest tech
Mobile World Congress features a flying taxi, driverless cars and even a spaceship among the innovative solutions for future travel
February 26, 2018 06:41 PM
Mobile World Congress: what’s the latest?
Major tech firms such as Samsung, Huawei, Nokia and Telefónica unveil new flagship products and services in Barcelona
February 26, 2018 02:02 PM
Mobile World Congress begins in Barcelona amid political controversy
The King of Spain’s arrival is met with protests in the streets and institutional boycott by major figures of Catalonia
February 26, 2018 11:19 AM
Barcelona ready for Mobile World Congress 2018
Key themes at this year's event, kicking off on Monday, include artificial intelligence, drones, robotics, and augmented reality
February 25, 2018 01:39 PM
Costa Brava expecting record number of cruise ship passengers
Some 57,000 tourists are expected to stop off at the ports of Palamós and Roses this holiday season
February 23, 2018 06:49 PM
Luxury food ready for Mobile World Congress
Data released foresees a growth in demand of between 10% and 35% for premium fish, meat, and raw products
February 23, 2018 03:50 PM
High speed train connection ‘guarantees’ future of Girona airport
Link to Barcelona will be “positive” for both facilities, says director
February 22, 2018 01:38 PM
Catalan police to use drones in MWC security operation
Terror threat level is high, set at four out of five, with annual Mobile World Congress just round the corner
February 22, 2018 12:32 PM
Catalan coastal town attracts Mobile World Congress attendees
70% of hotels in Sitges already booked up for MWC
February 21, 2018 12:35 PM
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