Barcelona once again second-best European city for startups
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Stepping away from 'safe paths' to see annual turnovers of €11M at age 22
Nude Project, The Ker, or Nora Real Food among Barcelona's young and successful entrepreneurs
Catalan exports up 14.5% YoY in first two quarters to over €53.2bn
Record-high almost €200bn in sales abroad across Spain
Landlords with 5 or more properties will have to limit rents according to index
Measure expected to promote affordable housing as rent law could come into effect this month
Inflation rises to 2.3% in July due to increased fuel prices
Food, non-alcoholic beverages, and tourism more expensive than a year ago
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
Read the latest updates and breaking news on business and economic matters from Barcelona and Catalonia here. Keep up to date with how the Catalan economy is performing, inflation levels, employment and unemployment, major business mergers, important company announcements, and the latest on Catalonia’s biggest enterprises such as Vueling, Wallbox, Grifols, Mango, and plenty of start-ups and international firms based here too.