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MWC confirms Russia will not be present at this year's trade show
No taxi strike against ride-hailing platforms during event
Electric mobility hub to take over Nissan plants in Barcelona
Australian logistics company Goodman to partner with decarbonization project
Catalonia eying return to international debt market with green bonds, president says
In an interview with Bloomberg, Aragonès says it is an "opportunity to finance the decarbonization of our economy"
Vueling to accept cryptocurrencies for flight purchases from mid-2023
Customers will be able to select payment option online after deal with Criptan
Eight companies open offices in Barcelona, mainly driven by ISE audiovisual fair
Broadcasting technology and LED display businesses want to hire more staff
Audiovisual sector represents almost 3% of GDP after growing 5.6% in one year
Industry employs over 32,500 people and generates €7bn economic impact
ISE audiovisual fair to start on Tuesday in Barcelona with over 1,000 exhibitors
Companies to showcase products such as 8K screens, immersive audiovisual experiences, and 3D at world's largest audiovisual trade show
Train three times as popular as plane in Barcelona-Madrid route as high-speed rail turns 15
End of monopoly in railway service lowers prices, while air option likely to stay for international connections
PortAventura amusement park opens its doors earlier than ever
Theme park expects to welcome over 5.3 million visitors in year marked by opening of new ride
Catalan exports grew 17.9% in 2022 to a record €94.9bn
Results exceed forecast made by government at end of December
Amazon confirms: Alexa will not speak Catalan, yet
Voice assistant records 745 million interactions with Catalan users in 2022
Inflation in Catalonia in January up slightly to 5.3% despite VAT reductions
First increase in five months coincides with end of fuel subsidy
€15,120 updated annual minimum salary approved, backdated to January 1
8% increase agreed between Spanish government and trade unions but rejected by business associations
Government studying option of sea runway at Barcelona Airport
Politicians divided on suitability of €2.1bn proposal from private consultancy firm
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