46 Catalan companies opened subsidiaries abroad this year, 44% more than in 2023
Main business markets are Mexico, United States, Colombia, Italy, and UK
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Court accepts complaint against Gotham for spreading 'biased and misleading' information about Grifols
Judge believes short-selling fund sought to benefit from fall in Catalan pharmaceutical company's stock value
Airbnb urges Barcelona to 'reconsider' restrictions on tourist apartments
Holiday rental giant argues that regulations have failed and challenges plans to eliminate tourist flats by 2028
Business minister sees Trump's victory as a 'motivational push' for stronger EU
Miquel Sàmper questions US president-elect's proposed tariff increases
Catalan exports over €8bn in goods in September after August's drop
Second-best figure for September
Inflation rises to 2% in Catalonia in October, driven by electricity and fuel prices
Cost increased by 0.3 percentage points compared to September
Economists warn of ‘excessive debt’ of football clubs in top 5 European leagues
Analysis shows FC Barcelona has far outspent incomings in recent seasons
Stock market regulator extends BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Banc Sabadell
The second phase of the bid allows for allegations and is expected to be resolved in 2025
Government concerned over 16 campsites in flood-prone areas
Campground owners call for updated solutions while criticizing "unnecessary alarmism" from "outdated reports"
October sees record 4.9 million passengers at Barcelona airport
New record for first ten months of 2024 with almost 47 million passengers, 11% more than previous year
Joy and curiosity among first passengers on Diagonal avenue tram
Network extension adds three stops as travelers praise speed, sustainability, and connections to other public transit options
Public optical fiber is yet to reach one-third of municipalities in Terres de l'Ebre
Southern Catalonia still lacks fast internet in 17 municipalities
Tram postpones Diagonal service launch due to workers' strike
L4 line to connect Glòries square to Verdaguer station from Sunday
Catalan economy grows 0.9% in Q3, with GDP up 3.8% year-on-year
Catalan growth is higher than Spain's (3.4%) and Europe's (0.7%), driven by services sector, industry, agriculture and construction
Unemployment rises in October, but still lowest for this month since 2007
Employment increased by 15,000, bringing the total number of active workers to 3.8 million, a new record
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