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
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and 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
Spain officially takes over Catalonia’s finances
Around 4.5 billion euros blocked with Madrid directly paying public servants’ salaries
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
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