Second best October on record for Catalan hotels
4,6 million overnight reservations were made throughout month, 2.9% less than last year, according to the Spanish Statistics Institute
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Catalan companies’ exports broke all records in September
Export sales reach just over 6 billion euros, an increase of 5.68% compared to same month last year
Taxi service connecting Catalan Pyrenees towns celebrates 20th anniversary
This on-demand transport service has transported over 48,000 passengers, including locals and tourists alike
What effect have October events had on Catalan commerce?
Hotel reservations and commercial sales have dropped, but the maritime industry continues to thrive
October passenger numbers up in Catalonia’s airports
Last month, Barcelona, Girona and Reus airports registered rise in travelers of 3.9%, 21.8% and 28.2% respectively
Record edition of Smart Cities World Congress opens doors in Barcelona
With more than 700 international cities represented, this year's figures are "best in history" according to director of event
Prices rise 0.8% in October and annual inflation is up 1.9% in one year
Inflation drops two tenths of a percent compared to the previous month as the cost of gasoline increases less than last year
Will ongoing political instability affect Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress?
Council confident event will"continue" in city, while organizers are “monitoring” situation recalling that contract ends in 2023
SEAT's October sales increase by 23.3%
Sales for first three quarters of 2017 also up by 14.4%
Catalonia could pose future “risk” to Spanish economy
European Commission report predicts continued economic growth in Spain, with unemployment situation also set to improve
Catalan economy grows 0.9% in third quarter
Figures for July to September show industry and housing led the way with substantial increases in activity compared with last year
Former Barcelona mayor denies tax haven allegations
According to media reports made public on Sunday connecting him to 'Paradise Papers' scandal, Xavier Trias has money invested in offshore tax haven
2 million foreign tourists visited Catalonia in September
Total of visitors from abroad increased by 8% in first 9 months of 2017
Spain’s Minister of Economy encourages companies to return to Catalonia
Application of Article 155 and forcing of early elections has had a “positive” effect on markets, according to De Guindos
Shipping traffic increases by 14.2% at the Port of Tarragona between January and September
The port registered significant increases in traffic of crude oil, chemicals, livestock, and vehicles
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