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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Spain's stock market regulator admits BBVA's takeover bid for Banc Sabadell for processing
CNMV states that this step does not imply any decision on the approval of the offer
Jet2Holidays expands operations in Girona airport to fly over 70,000 British tourists in 2024
First time airline to operate for seven months from infrastructure near Costa Brava
Mobile World Congress surpasses €500m in economic impact in Barcelona for first time
World’s largest world mobile technology fair created 9,200 temporary jobs
Over 3.8m workers in Catalonia in May, setting new all-time high
Unemployment decreases by 6,248 people, lowest figure for a month of May since 2008
Spain fines four low-cost airlines with €150m for charging passengers for hand luggage
Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea, and Easyjet were under investigation for practices considered 'abusive'
Spain's inflation rises to 3.6% in May due to energy and fuel prices
Index reaches highest level since April 2023
BBVA formalizes hostile takeover bid for Banc Sabadell
Bank maintains conditions and says it will also notify France and Morocco competition authorities
Renfe unveils new low-cost high-speed trains with capacity for 580 passengers
After long delays from manufacturer, trains will connect Barcelona and Madrid daily
Catalan-made 100% electric boat unveiled in Costa Brava to promote decarbonization on seas
Vessel showcased in Palamós with plans to build five more to support America's Cup race in Barcelona
Data center investment in Barcelona could generate €7bn in 2025
Spaces interconnecting networks could create 2,000 jobs
Grifols announced €21 profits in a ‘difficult’ Q1 marked by fraud accusations
Gotham City Research accuse pharmaceutical company of “suspicious movement” of €226M to subsidiary
Formula 1 road show comes to Passeig de Gràcia boulevard on June 19
Questioned exhibit by environmentalists to mark week-long activities ahead of Spanish Grand Prix race in Barcelona
Catalan inflation increases to 3.3% in April due to housing and food prices
Spain's inflation also reached 3.3% due to higher gas and electricity prices
Barcelona airport registers six consecutive months of historic passenger records
April saw 4.6 million travelers, 9.5% more than in 2023 in Catalan capital infrastructure
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