Catalan exports set new record in 2023, exceeding €100bn for first time
Exports up 6.1% on 2022 and account for over a quarter of Spain's total
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
United Airlines brings forward Barcelona-Washington D.C. route two months earlier
First flights with US capital begin on Friday as airline will also connect Catalonia with New York, San Fransisco, and Chicago
Inflation up in January as energy subsidies expire
Overall inflation in Catalonia at 3.3% in January, but food prices up 7% compared to last year
Catalonia boasts 140 international tech hubs that generate €2.5b a year
More and more multinationals choose Barcelona to set up production centers
Catalan farmers' organizations call for protest against regulatory neglect'
Protest intends to block traffic on main roads in Catalonia on February 5
Italy leads in foreign passenger traffic at Barcelona Airport
Flights to or from UK, France and Belgium down, Portugal and Netherlands up
World’s largest audiovisual trade show ISE kicks off in Barcelona
Organizers expect over 70,000 visitors in biggest edition ever
Fourth edition of Barcelona Wine Week attracts 21,000 visitors
Wine event brought together 952 wineries from 73 Spanish Denominations of Origin
Catalonia home to over 2,100 startups in 2023
Startups generated €2.1bn in 2022, employing more than 20,000 people
Catalan economy sees annual growth of 2.6% in 2023
All the major sectors bar agriculture show positive trends, growth accelerated in last quarter
Grifols names new CEO in wake of Gotham City fraud allegations
Thomas Glanzmann will remain only as Executive Chairman as company separate ownership and management
Barcelona Wine Week kicks off with one eye on 'major problem' of drought
Wineries warn that this year's grape production will drop due to the lack of water
ISE audiovisual fair to celebrate 'biggest ever' edition in Barcelona
More than 1,300 exhibitors to showcase at 20th anniversary expo between January 30 and February 2
Music industry in Catalonia generates €834 million annual turnover, providing 4,000 jobs
Live music including festivals accounts for more than 80% of turnover and 73% of jobs
Artificial intelligence behind 80% of all Christmas purchases
Companies use algorithms to get to know customers and recommend products
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