Mobile World Congress ends with record-equalling 109,000 visitors
Tech fair equals highest attendance, reached before the pandemic
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Perplexity AI urges regulators to allow innovation
Speaking at MWC, the conversational search engine wants to go from 20 to 100 million daily queries
Anti-MWC group claims technology 'has high social and environmental cost'
Barcelona's Global Justice director denounces wage gap between manufacturers and traders
La Caixa Foundation and CriteriaCaixa investment fund HQ return to Barcelona
Groups had moved offices to Palma de Mallorca amid 2017 independence push
From interactive video games to outer space – Catalan visions at MWC
46 companies and research centers display ideas in Catalan pavilion
America's Cup in Barcelona generated over €1bn economic impact, study finds
Sailing competition delivered €17.90 for every euro spent, according to research by the University of Barcelona
Unemployment in Catalonia falls to lowest February level in 17 years
Over 23,000 new jobs boost employment to a February record of 3.77 million
Drones, 'rugged' phones and VR calligraphy glasses at Mobile World Congress
Latest tech innovations showcased at world's largest mobile tech fair in Barcelona
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
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