CaixaBank investigated for laundering Chinese mafia money
Despite suspecting clients were involved in illegal activities, bank did not act with “due diligence”
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Barcelona port inaugurates new terminal
New facility operated by Carnival Cruise Line will provide 250 jobs
More vegan foods at international food fair
Alimentaria 2018 following changing dietary trends, with more products on display for non-meat eaters and people with intolerances
New innovations in drinks sector at Alimentaria fair
New products on display on second day of food and drink fair
Barcelona port handles 18% more goods traffic in 2018
Figures also show that half a million passengers used the facility in the first quarter
Innovation meets taste at Alimentaria Barcelona
Almost 5,000 exhibitors and 150,000 visitors from around the world check out Hostelco and Alimentaria's joint event
7 million roses for Sant Jordi
Flower sales expected to increase some 25% compared to last year, due to holiday being during the week
Alimentaria food fair opens its doors in Barcelona
With the Hostelco industry trade show, the major show devoted to the food sector expects 150,000 visitors
Office rentals in Barcelona up 20% in 2018
Price of prime real estate stood at €24 per square meter, some 9% higher than last year
Summer outlook ‘very good’ for Barcelona airport
Seats on offer on intercontinental flights set to increase by 14%, according to Chamber of Commerce
Corpinnat: the new brand of high quality cava
Six producers in the Penedès region unveil new project to promote the best of Catalonia’s sparkling wine
Passenger numbers increase in all Catalan airports in March
Nearly 4 million people used country's aviation facilities last month
Ski resorts coming to end of ‘very good’ season
All but one of Catalonia’s ski resorts will close their slopes on Sunday
World's largest cruise ship docked at Barcelona port
The 'Symphony of the Seas' will carry thousands of passengers to Italian and French coastal cities from Saturday
First joint Hotel and Restaurant Trade Show to be held in Barcelona
Bringing together “two of most important trade fairs in their respective sectors,” event kicks off on April 16
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