Spain officially takes over Catalonia’s finances
Around 4.5 billion euros blocked with Madrid directly paying public servants’ salaries
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Three boats for additional police arrive in Catalonia
The large vessels in Barcelona and Tarragona are set to accommodate increased law enforcement leading up to October 1
Tesla unveils first showroom in Catalonia
Innovative US car company opens first dealership in Spain near to Barcelona with another planned soon for the Catalan capital
Supreme Court admits government appeal of spending measures
Executive’s legal challenge to Madrid’s attempt to take control of public spending in Catalonia to go ahead
Seat to adapt to referendum result
Company president calls for stability and claims carmaker is deeply rooted “in Catalonia and Spain”
Government stops sending weekly expense reports to Madrid
Treasury minister says referendum legislation justifies decision but commits Catalan executive to working with Spanish ministry on issues of economic stability
Catalonia's pensions more sustainable than Spain's, Catalan government says
Government report predicts 2018 turnaround in social security system deficit, guaranteeing pension payments to Catalan workers
Ryanair presence increases in Catalonia and would stay in case of independence
Catalan airports will welcome 9 new routes and 525,000 more passengers in summer of 2018
Passenger traffic up to 32 million in Barcelona airport
Despite the strike, travelers increased by 7.9% for 2017
Catalonia’s net contribution to Spanish redistributive fiscal system up to 5% of its GDP
Some €9.9 billion was allocated to compensate Spain’s regional economic imbalances in 2014, according to Spanish Tax Ministry
High-level technology exports reach €1.8bn
Sales abroad of this kind of products increase by 2.7% boosted by transactions to EU countries
Tesla cars to open first center in Catalonia
Famed luxury electric automotive company arriving on September 19
The London Stock Exchange Group highlights 13 Catalan SMEs as the most inspiring in Europe
These lesser-known companies will have the chance to be connected to outside investment and potential global connections
Barcelona summer tourist season ends with positive numbers
International visitors spend 14% more than last year
Fruit crisis continues in Catalonia
The quota established by the European Commission to be withdrawn from the market is insufficient to take pressure off the sector
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