Delta to launch direct Barcelona–Seattle route in May 2026
The U.S. airline will operate three non-stop flights per week between the two cities
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BBVA weighs withdrawing Banc Sabadell takeover or suing Spanish government
Acquisition approved under stricter conditions, raising doubts about its feasibility
EasyJet cancels five flights in Barcelona due to cabin crew strike
72 Barcelona flights could be affected, as trade union criticizes high minimum services
Spanish government greenlights BBVA's takeover bid for Banc Sabadell
The two banks will have to maintain separate legal identities, assets, and autonomous management for three years
Spanish regulator suspends trading of BBVA and Banc Sabadell shares
Decision made ahead of Economy Minister's appearance on possible government action over takeover bid
Southern Catalonia to host one of EU's first four AI gigafactories
Móra la Nova chosen by Spanish government as site for €5 billion project
Just Eat and Glovo trial ends over €295 million unfair competition claim
Barcelona-based Glovo is accused of gaining illegal advantage by using freelance couriers
Catalan carmaker Ebro to expand Zona Franca plant by 60,000 square meters
Ebro is boosting logistics capacity in preparation for arrival of Chinese car models from Omoda
Travel agencies predict record summer despite 15% price hike
Holidays now seen as "basic necessity" while demand for trips to US falls, according to ACAVE
Easyjet cabin crew call strike for June 25–27
USO union says salaries in Spain are between 30% and 200% lower than in other European bases
Majority shareholder of Codorníu entrusts sale of cava manufacturer
Investment fund Carlyle owns 68% of sparkling wine company, delegating negotiations to Morgan Stanley and Santander Bank
New housing plan to help young people buy first homes with 0% interest loans
The program will cover 20% of the property's value, which will not need to be repaid until the mortgage is paid off in full
Inflation in Catalonia drops to 1.8% in May, the lowest since September
Spain's inflation rate falls to 2% and reaches the European Central Bank's target
Barcelona mayor proposes easing affordable housing quota for major renovations
Tenants’ Union accuses Jaume Collboni of acting "under the orders of the construction lobby"
Barcelona Airport breaks May record with over 5 million passengers
Nearly 22 million people have passed through the airport so far this year
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