Barcelona airport expansion project to be complete by 2033
Catalan president hopes to offset impacts on protected natural area due to runway extension with rewilding plans
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Barcelona Airport has 54 intercontinental connections, accounting for 7% of passengers
55 million passengers used Catalonia's biggest airport in 2024, the theoretical maximum capacity
Barcelona F1 GP rebranded as Madrid named official host of Spanish GP
Madrid race is still pending FIA homologation and there is uncertainty regarding sponsors and economic viability
Barcelona has over 300 franchised bakeries, four times more in one decade
One out of six establishments under the 'bakery' category is owned by one of five largest groups
Freixenet workers reach deal with company to reduce planned job cuts
Preliminary agreement limits layoffs to 156 workers, including 26 early retirements
Catalonia sets new employment record with 3.88m workers
Unemployment rate dropped to 319,500, the lowest figure for May since 2008
EasyJet launches new route between Glasgow and Reus for summer 2025
Airline will operate connection between Scotland and Catalonia on Mondays and Fridays until October 24
Tech, tourism and trade: President's visit to Japan and South Korea highlights Catalonia’s Asian ties
Catalonia signs collaboration agreement with Kyoto and Salvador Illa announces 'Asian Plan'
Inflation in Spain in May drops to 1.9%, below European Central Bank's target
Lower prices driven by lower costs for entertainment and cultural events
Airbnb accuses Barcelona City Council of using 'indiscriminate methodology' to remove listings
Platform says it "continues to address" requests to take down properties that don't comply with regulations
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
EU to examine Spanish government’s handling of BBVA takover bid for Sabadell
Spanish economy minister maintains “there will be no conflict” with Brussels
Catalan president meets Osaka mayor during Japan visit
Politicians discuss tourism and adapting health system to ageing population
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
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
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