August sees record 5.4 million passengers use Barcelona airport
Figures for 2024 are 8.9% up on last year
September 12, 2024 11:05 AM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Barcelona hotels forecast record revenues for 2024
Despite decline in overnight stays, rising room rates boost industry to all-time high
September 12, 2024 01:10 PM
Inflation in Catalonia hits year low at 2.4%
Consumer Price Index down half a percentage point compared to same month the previous year
September 12, 2024 09:16 AM
T'way Air to connect Barcelona with Seoul starting on September 11
Airline to fly three times per week, adding fourth flight by December
September 10, 2024 01:27 PM
The District real estate investors fair expects 20% more attendees in third edition
Organizers not worried about possible protests outside Fira Gran Via exhibition halls
September 10, 2024 04:38 PM
Iryo high-speed train to connect Barcelona and Málaga from December
Trains departing daily for under six-hour trip
September 6, 2024 12:18 PM
Barcelona to increase tourist tax for cruise ships
Mayor Jaume Collboni and president Salvador Illa, both Socialists, also agree on building more social housing
September 4, 2024 01:53 PM
Unemployment in Catalonia rises, but is lowest for a month of August since 2007
End of summer season leads to thousands of temporary tourism-related contracts ending
September 3, 2024 09:36 AM
Almost 2.4 million tourists travel to Catalonia during July
Number of international visitors surpasses pandemic figures
September 2, 2024 12:44 PM
Rent prices higher than average salaries for young Catalans
Average housing costs up to €1,190.70, which is €140 higher than average wage
August 28, 2024 01:00 PM
Inflation in Spain down to 2.2% in August
Lowest number registered in the past year after 0.6 decrease on previous month
August 29, 2024 11:44 AM
Catalan Metalúrgica Folch, last pin producer in Spain, celebrates 100th anniversary
4th generation family business exports to 50 countries and produces 25 tonnes annually
August 27, 2024 10:46 AM
Marnuthem, lauded as world's best vermouth, to up production by 50%
Significant increase in production due to heightened demand after awards
August 16, 2024 01:45 PM
Barcelona's L4 metro line resumes regular service after construction works
Public transport halted to improve tracks and accessibility at La Pau station
August 23, 2024 11:54 AM
Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell airport to offer year-round flights to Mallorca
Northwestern Catalan terminal to provide regular connections to the Balearic Islands following successful pilot scheme
August 23, 2024 10:23 AM
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