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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Barcelona becomes world's tech capital again as MWC kicks off with over 100,000 expected
2,700 exhibitors including top wireless industry companies meet at event including latest AI and 5G trends
Catalonia to increase tourist tax to maximum of €15 per night
Barcelona hotel sector rejects measure and condemns "fiscal asphyxiation"
Catalonia home to record 2,285 startups in 2024
Business minister expects number to exceed 3,000 by 2030, with 25% in deep tech sector
Solidarity quota on payrolls comes into force for workers earning over €59,094 annually
Measure aims to support retirement funding ahead of baby boomers’ retirement
Spanish inflation edges up to 3% in February
Consumer Price Index rises for fifth consecutive month
Wallbox losses reach €108.7 million in year of 'slowdown' for electric vehicle industry
EV charger manufacturers close 2024 with turnover of €163.9 million, up 14% on previous year
Hotel night prices in Barcelona rise to €188 in 2024
Hotel visits during January 2025 reach all-time high
Spanish retail giant Inditex to build new headquarters in Barcelona
Brands Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Oysho, and Lefties to move to Sant Adrià campus
Tougher fines for Black Friday violations as 77% of shops investigated break rules
Prices cannot be raised ten days before discount campaign and then reduced, consumer agency warns
Catalan business leaders urge Sánchez to boost infrastructure investment and cut red tape
Spanish PM meets with 13 Chamber of Commerce presidents
Wine, oil and fruit exporters remain 'on alert' for Trump tariffs
Agricultural agency Prodeca estimates a potential impact of around €45 million for Catalan agri-food sector
America’s Cup leaves €3.5m loss for Barcelona Port despite 'positive' impact
Over 3.65 million cruise ship passengers set a new record in 2024
Number of mortgages on homes up by 12.2% in 2024, to nearly 74,000
Average loan valued at €165,000, an increase of 2.8% compared to the year before
Catalan exports reach €100.1bn in 2024, falling just short of record high
Chemical sector leads the way as exports surpass €100 billion for second consecutive year
Read the latest updates and breaking news on business and economic matters from Barcelona and Catalonia here. Keep up to date with how the Catalan economy is performing, inflation levels, employment and unemployment, major business mergers, important company announcements, and the latest on Catalonia’s biggest enterprises such as Vueling, Wallbox, Grifols, Mango, and plenty of start-ups and international firms based here too.