An independent Catalonia would offer tax incentives to companies, says govt
The moves of firms moving HQs out of the country have “no real effects” on the economy, according to the executive
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Brussels green lights Atlantia’s bid for Abertis
EU approves Italian group’s takeover of toll road operator with Spanish ACS construction firm due to present rival bid
Catalan biomedical sector achieves record 153 million euros in investments in 2016
82% of investments came from Catalan investors, according to a recent study
Grup Planeta to move head office from Barcelona to Madrid
Penguin Random House is also following the political situation in Catalonia closely, saying it will evaluate "accordingly"
Spanish stock market rallies after Catalonia suspends independence declaration
European markets also recovered on Wednesday, as fears over political crisis momentarily subside
Barcelona urges Spanish government not to alarm tourists
Although there has been a drop in hotel reservations in Barcelona, the arrival of cruise ships remains virtually the same
Pharmaceutical giant Grifols may move headquarters out of Barcelona
Although the company has “no plans” to leave Catalonia, if politics affects business it will have to take "necessary measures"
Spanish decree makes it easier for Catalan firms to leave
Urgent Spanish government measure to facilitate decision by firms to relocate HQs causes “concern” in Catalonia
Banc Sabadell decides to move its headquarters out of Catalonia
Spanish government preparing new law to facilitate relocation of companies and banks outside of Catalonia
Spanish markets plunge as tension over Catalonia rises
Companies begin drawing up plans to move HQs to other regions in Spain should independence be declared
Internationalization and collaborative economy biggest challenges faced by rural tourism
The number of rural accommodations has grown by 212% in the last thirteen years in Catalonia
Barcelona Games World opens its doors to public
Games developers from all over the world will be present, including the creator of vintage classic 'Pac-Man'
Cathay Pacific to run regular route between Barcelona and Hong Kong
The Chinese airline announced it will operate four weekly services between both cities beginning next year
Air France to hand over Barcelona flights to low-cost daughter company
French aviation company unveiled its low-cost subsidiary today, which will be taking over flights between Paris and Barcelona
Barcelona hosts record-breaking aviation congress
Record number of airlines present at annual meeting of airports, airlines, and aviation shareholders taking place this week in the capital
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