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
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
MSC opens new cruise terminal at Port of Barcelona
The new Terminal H at Moll Adossat welcomed its first passengers from the MSC Fantasia on Saturday
Barcelona sees 5% growth in active ground-floor commercial premises since 2022
City Council highlights "dynamism of the city" reflected in the figures
Catalan inflation rises slightly to 3% in January
Price Index increases by 0.1 percentage points, driven by housing and electricity cost
Vueling launches summer routes from Barcelona to Montenegro, Italy, Morocco, and Albania
Seasonal flights to Tivat, Rimini, Salerno, Tirana, and Essaouira to start in early July
Catalan cooperatives join forces to bring wines, vermouths, and liqueurs to Northern Europe
Collectives Tres Cadires, L’Olivera, and Sarau Estudis plan meetings to find new customers abroad
Vueling cancels Barcelona-Madrid route from March 29
Passengers to travel on Iberia planes via codeshare flights
Barcelona airport marks new January record with 3.7m passengers
Girona, Reus, and Sabadell airports also increase figures
ISE fair returns to make Barcelona the capital of the audiovisual world with record figures expected
Sector arrives in good health and with the challenge of adapting to changing technologies such as AI
Companies dedicated to AI in Catalonia triple in 5 years
Artificial intelligence sector generates almost €2.2bn and over 14,000 jobs
Balance Phone, the 'boring' alternative to mobile bans for kids
Minimalist operating system aims to push "intentionality" with phone use and avoid wasted hours scrolling
Catalonia to invest €1.4bn to boost use of electric cars
Plan includes over €240 million for corporate fleet renewal and 200 for small businesses and the self-employed
Farmers warn protests 'have not finished' despite deal with government
Workers will meet in two weeks with cabinet to supervise agreement's compliance
Renfe high-speed surpasses one million passengers between Catalonia and France
Service operates to Lyon and Marseille, with Toulouse starting during last half of 2025
ISE audiovisual fair breaks attendance record with 85,350 visitors
Second day saw 59,038 attendees, a new record for the event
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