Barcelona Meeting Point opens doors with positive outlook for real estate sector
After years of economic crisis, organizers say situation is at a turning point favouring growth in the market
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
What does the future hold for business in Catalonia?
We’ll have to wait and find out, believes president of Small and Medium Business in Catalonia, while the secretary of economy is confident companies and banks will come back
Spain cuts 2018 growth forecast and blames Catalonia
Spanish government trims projections by 0.3% and says it will not meet its deficit target
Cava company Codorniu to move headquarters to La Rioja
The move will not affect current production within Catalonia, according to the company
Barcelona International Boat Show ends 56th edition on a high
The event attracted more than 56,000 visitors, many coming from overseas
Port of Barcelona enjoys record summer of activity
Total traffic grew by 31% while the movement of containers increased by 37%
Government proposes creation of Central Bank of Catalonia in case of independence
There is “no risk of losing savings” on the road to independence, argues the Ministry of Economy
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
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
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