Barcelona demands Airbnb remove illegal holiday rentals within 48 hours
City council warns platform that measures outlined in proposed new agreement are non-negotiable
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New route connects Girona airport with London-Luton
Jet2 to operate weekly flights between Costa Brava and the UK
Spain sanctions sixth low-cost airline for 'abusive practices'
Consumer Affairs ministry keeps company in anonymity, as opposed to last November when names were made public
German airline Condor to connect Barcelona and Frankfurt daily from May 2026
Flights are scheduled during morning, afternoon, and night, with tickets starting at €19.99
Spain to ban advertising on fossil fuels and domestic short flights
Draft bill on 'sustainable consumption' approved by cabinet also plans to regulate ads of fossil-fuel powered vehicles
Banc Sabadell acknowledges selling TSB is unrelated to BBVA's takeover bid
Catalan bank understands financial operation "complicates" acquisition by Basque bank and praises sale of British subsidiary
Sabadell to sell UK subsidiary TSB to Santander for nearly €3.1 billion
Catalan bank calls shareholders' meeting to approve sale amid BBVA takeover bid
BBVA to proceed with Banc Sabadell takeover bid despite new conditions
Bank believes acquisition generates value despite Spanish government's three-year delay imposed on merger
Retailers anticipate 'fewer discounts' this sales period
Constant promotions, little stock accumulation and success in business sectors are important factors in this year's campaign
Girona-Costa Brava Airport announces 12,000 flights and 2 million seats for summer 2025
Airport serves 49 destinations in 17 countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and Poland
EasyJet cancels 8 flights in Barcelona airport on last day of cabin crew strike
Destinations affected include Basel, Geneva, Lisbon, and Berlin
9 flights canceled at Barcelona Airport on second day of Easyjet cabin crew strike
Destinations affected include Basel, Geneva, London, and Berlin
Spain's inflation slightly increases to 2.2% in June
Prices rise after three consecutive months of drops
Catalan households spend nearly half of their budget on housing and food
Catalonia is the third Spanish autonomous community with the highest spending, at €14,746 per person per year
Judge rules over 3,500 Glovo couriers were misclassified as self-employed
Inspection in 2019 spurs biggest ruling yet against Glovo's hiring practices
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