First day of Vueling pilots’ strike begins without major incidents
Total of 246 flights cancelled for Wednesday and Thursday
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Vueling pilots’ strike to affect 246 flights
90% of company's pilots behind the action, which starts on Wednesday, according to union
Air traffic controllers in Barcelona to go on strike
They denounce a lack of staff and foresee a complicated summer from June 20
B-Travel tourism trade fair begins in Barcelona
More “quality” on offer with over 40 international destinations, according to fair’s president
Alimentaria 2018 closes with economic impact of €200M
Number of attendees at this year’s international food and drinks fair expected to exceed 150,000
New record for Catalan exports
Growing sales abroad is a continuing trend in Catalonia, now reaching 25.4% of Spain's total amount
CaixaBank investigated for laundering Chinese mafia money
Despite suspecting clients were involved in illegal activities, bank did not act with “due diligence”
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
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