Catalan High Court hears case over mass layoffs of Meta contractors in Barcelona
Workers' union estimates impact at around €90 million
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Inflation in Catalonia hits 4% in August, highest since March 2023
Higher fuel prices drive inflation in Spain to 4.3%
Catalan economy grew by 3% year-over-year in Q2 of 2026
Statistics office data confirms rising GDP and attributes it to an increase in domestic demand
Volkswagen considers phasing out SEAT brand by 2029, German media reports
SEAT says "no decision" has been made ahead of Friday meeting on major business transformation plan
Catalonia loses 59,500 jobs in August as unemployment rises
Unemployment jumps 4.6%, biggest increase in Spain, despite boost to Social Security membership from migrant regularisation
Catalan industry looks towards defense: 'Tank and car maintenance are not that different'
Companies see "opportunity" to keep jobs in sectors "threatened" by relocation
Labor Inspectorate proposes fine for Glovo for keeping couriers on streets during heat alert
Authority believes the company committed a serious offense on July 8
Nearly half of Ubisoft staff supports first day of strike against loss of remote working
Some 40 employees gather outside office doors to criticize that the company "doesn't want to negotiate"
Catalonia welcomes nearly 2.4 million international tourists in July, up 0.8%
Foreign visitors spent €3.71 billion, 13% more than a year earlier
Spain doubles diesel tax cut to 20 cents a litre
Government boosts support for diesel to cushion price rises while continuing to phase out petrol tax reduction
Bookstores face literary 'rentrée' in face of avalanche of new releases in September
Shops looking forward to new school year, coinciding with one of the busiest times of the year
Summer tourism in Catalonia holds strong despite higher prices and shorter stays
Record July hotel visitors and August solar eclipse boost season, while heatwaves hit restaurants
Catalan exports up 2.9% in June, while imports break records
Sales abroad rise 1.3% during first half of 2026, reaching €51.795 billion
Ground staff strike at Barcelona airport affects 6,000 cases and cancels 270 flights
Airport workers criticize Groundforce for refusing to negotiate "decent" working conditions
AI use sees demand for data centers soar, testing electricity grid
Sector sees Barcelona as hub for connectivity, while environmentalists warn of "energy gentrification"
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