Inflation rises to 2.3% in July due to increased fuel prices
Food, non-alcoholic beverages, and tourism more expensive than a year ago
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan start-up uses wireless technology to transform electric mobility charging
Company is seeking to raise €1M to expand laboratories
Barcelona tourist flat owners expect better relationship with new council after ex-mayor's 'persecution'
Neighborhood association calls for more oversight as business association reaches out to Collboni
Barcelona airport security workers call off strike after reaching agreement with employer
Deal includes bonuses for speaking foreign languages but not parking passes
Barcelona airport security workers do not think mediation efforts will prevent strike
Indefinite protest set to start on August 10
Travel agencies warn of rise in accommodation booking platform scams, including on Airbnb
ACAVE association calls for more oversight as customers lose upfront payments and go through "arduous" claims processes
Barcelona to host ICE, world's largest gaming tech event, from 2025
Trade show moving to Catalan capital after 12 years in London
Coca-Cola company under Catalan businesswoman enlarges manufacturing control worldwide
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners expands by acquiring bottling company in Philippines
Minimum services for Barcelona airport security strike starting August 10 set at 90%
Staff to stop working from Thursday to Monday in complaint over abuse of authority
Catalonia welcomes 7.9m visitors during first six months of 2023
30% more tourists than previous year make Catalonia most popular territory in Spain
Increase in number of jobseekers after dropping for five consecutive months, still reaching new records
Catalonia registered 1,612 new unemployed in July, but overall at lowest level since 2008
Barcelona taxi union fined €123,000 for pressuring drivers not to use ride-hailing platforms
Catalan competition authorities say Élite Taxi action constitutes "very serious infringement" of law
Ryder Cup will not take place in Catalonia as government rejects golf course expansion
PGA Caldes de Malavella resort's request to build third area denied for urbanism and drought reasons
High temperatures in Catalonia force grape harvest to start earlier
Quality of grapes is expected to be "excellent"
Barcelona airport security call indefinite strike from August 10
Staff to stop working from Thursday to Monday in complaint over abuse of authority
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