Ouigo train drivers call strike for June 26 and partial stoppages on June 12, 13, 23, and 27
Semaf union says the protests will affect the company's 40 daily services
May 28, 2025 06:33 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
EU to examine Spanish government’s handling of BBVA takover bid for Sabadell
Spanish economy minister maintains “there will be no conflict” with Brussels
May 28, 2025 11:44 AM
Catalan president meets Osaka mayor during Japan visit
Politicians discuss tourism and adapting health system to ageing population
May 28, 2025 09:45 AM
Spain's economy minister refers BBVA's bid for Sabadell to cabinet on public interest grounds
Government has 30 days to decide whether to impose additional conditions
May 27, 2025 06:53 PM
Pa amb tomàquet, wine tastings and Miró: Catalan Week kicks off at Osaka Expo
Catalonia courts Japanese visitors with foodie experiences, tech demos, art workshops and concerts
May 27, 2025 03:27 PM
Freixenet workers begin week-long strike against mass layoffs
Cava producer plans 180 redundancies, affecting 24% of the workforce
May 27, 2025 12:50 PM
Catalan government working on direct Barcelona-Tokyo flight connection
President stressed importance of establishing route to vice-governor of Japanese capital
May 26, 2025 11:28 AM
Delta Air Lines launches new Barcelona-Boston route
First journey of new connection will arrive Friday morning
May 22, 2025 07:09 PM
Barcelona's Torre Glòries to host international towers convention
Global event includes Eiffel Tower, Tokyo Tower, Empire State Building and Burj Khalifa and takes place in September
May 21, 2025 03:33 PM
Catalonia exports more than it imports from Israel, with all-time high sales in 2022
Manufacturing raw materials accounts for 40% of commercial exchanges, followed by car and machinery manufacturing
May 21, 2025 01:29 PM
Reus airport strengthens connection with UK with two new routes
Both flight routes to Liverpool and London Luton will operate two times a week
May 21, 2025 12:45 PM
Barcelona ranks in EU's top five start-up hubs for second year in a row, study says
StartupBlink report places Catalan capital behind Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, and Amsterdam
May 20, 2025 07:52 PM
Catalan exports reach second-highest figure in historical series, increasing by 3.3%
Sales account for over €25 billion, with Catalonia ranking first as Spain's main exporting region
May 19, 2025 11:14 AM
Barcelona airport sets new record for April with almost 5m travelers
Passengers increased 6.6% compared to previous year, with 75% international flights
May 15, 2025 02:54 PM
Tourist tax delay agreed in exchange for €60m fund for housing and councils
Government and left-wing Comuns strike deal to postpone tourist tax increase until October
May 16, 2025 02:14 PM
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