Catalonia sees inflation increase in August due to rising fuel prices
Goods now an average of 2.5% more expensive than last year
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalonia aims to boost competitiveness with creation of new financial hub
Public tender project will focus on fintech services, sustainable finance, and investment entrepreneurship
7,500 new jobseekers in August, lowest number of unemployed since 2008
Almost 339,000 people out of work last month in Catalonia
August inflation sees increase in Spain up to 2.6%
Core inflation down slightly but remains relatively high at 6.1%
Barcelona airport inaugurates new direct flight to Chinese city of Shenzhen
Route will fly twice weekly, while mayor says new addition shows need to expand airport
Tourism industry closes 'really positive' summer season in Catalonia
29% more accommodation bookings in Catalonia, far above Spanish average
Barcelona once again second-best European city for startups
Catalan Capital ranked behind Berlin and ahead of Amsterdam, Paris, and Lisbon
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
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