Sabadell bank appeals to Spanish government's 'responsibility' amid BBVA hostile takeover bid
CEO says it would be a "pity" if stock market regulator offered "insufficient" legal protection
March 20, 2025 09:42 AM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Barcelona council's advisory board considers airport expansion 'urgent and necessary'
Group points out need to optimize infrastructure and address environmental impacts
March 19, 2025 01:14 PM
Cava sales down 13% last year due to drought
Lack of rain have led to stock shortages
March 18, 2025 04:54 PM
Catalan exports rebound to 3.2% in January with €7.9bn
Sales abroad drop by 1.2% across Spain due to the slowdown in America
March 18, 2025 10:34 AM
Barcelona unveils architectural plans for redevelopment of Fira Montjuïc and surrounding area
New buildings, public spaces, and neighbourhood to commemorate centenary of 1929 International Expo
March 17, 2025 02:32 PM
Higher electricity prices push inflation in Catalonia up slightly to 3.1% in February
Inflation increases for fifth consecutive month
March 14, 2025 10:09 AM
Catalan wines could have a 200% US tariff after Trump's threat
Cava Regulatory Board responds to the news with "concern"
March 13, 2025 01:30 PM
Barcelona airport sets new record for February with 3.7m travelers
Passengers increased 2.8% compared to previous year, with 2.9 million on international flights
March 12, 2025 01:14 PM
Lockdown-born microfarm in Pyrenees expands to 800 free-range hens
Pere Roca has grown his farm, founded during pandemic, to supply dozens of businesses in La Seu d'Urgell
March 12, 2025 09:07 AM
Microsoft to employ 250 workers in new Barcelona digital sales hub
Office part of technology company’s network in Europe, Africa and Middle East
March 10, 2025 04:39 PM
Foreign investment in Catalonia surpassed €1bn in 2024
Share of investment secured by government from Asian companies now matches that of American businesses
March 10, 2025 03:08 PM
Several flights canceled between Barcelona, Girona, and German airports due to strike
One-day strike in Germany called by ver.di affects hundreds of passengers in Catalonia
March 10, 2025 10:08 AM
High-speed train service resumes after wire failure halts operations in Barcelona
Ouigo train stopped inside tunnel, forcing evacuation of 403 passengers onto tracks
March 8, 2025 10:02 AM
Mobile World Congress ends with record-equalling 109,000 visitors
Tech fair equals highest attendance, reached before the pandemic
March 6, 2025 04:32 PM
Perplexity AI urges regulators to allow innovation
Speaking at MWC, the conversational search engine wants to go from 20 to 100 million daily queries
March 6, 2025 06:14 PM
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