May tourism figures down over 20% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Catalonia welcomed 1.4 million foreign visitors in the month, up more than 480% on 2021
July 4, 2022 01:24 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Unemployment in Catalonia falls to July 2008 levels
Number of people without work has fallen each month since January, with less than 340,000 unemployed
July 4, 2022 09:16 AM
12 more days of strikes in July announced by Ryanair cabin crew
USO and SITCPLA trade unions call for protest on weekdays from July 12 to 28
July 2, 2022 08:54 PM
Some disruption at Barcelona airport as Ryanair and EasyJet cabin crew strike
6 Ryanair flights called off as of Friday evening after 20 were canceled the previous day, while several delayed departures reported
July 1, 2022 07:32 PM
Ryanair and Easyjet strikes threaten operations at Barcelona airport
One Ryanair flight called off as of Friday midday after 20 were canceled the previous day, while several delayed departures reported
July 1, 2022 09:08 AM
Ryanair cabin crew resume strike and will coincide with weekend Easyjet protest
20 flights canceled at Barcelona - El Prat airport
June 30, 2022 08:56 PM
Catalan petrol station is Spain’s cheapest, says consumer rights organization
BonÀrea in inland Catalonia has most affordable fuel and diesel while Petrocat is among most expensive
June 30, 2022 02:12 PM
70% want taxis and ride-hailing apps to coexist on equal terms, says Cabify survey
Taxi drivers leave meeting with government ‘moderately happy’ but do not rule out protests
June 30, 2022 12:23 PM
Hundreds queue up ahead of opening of Shein pop-up store in Barcelona
Low-cost retailer facing criticism for working conditions in factories will have a site in city center for 11 days
June 30, 2022 11:09 AM
Inflation in Spain soars to above 10% in June
Driven by rising energy and food costs, prices reached the highest levels seen since 1985
June 29, 2022 09:15 AM
More than 40 flights canceled over weekend due to Ryanair strike
USO and Sitcpla unions call for improved working conditions
June 27, 2022 11:23 AM
Barcelona to host Mobile World Congress until at least 2030
Organizers celebrate "resounding success" of trade show in Catalan capital
June 27, 2022 09:18 AM
Spanish airline to launch zeppelin trip between Barcelona and Mallorca
Air Nostrum plans to start offering travel tickets from 2026 carrying up to 100 people per flight
June 26, 2022 11:34 AM
Ryanair cabin crew starts strike that could impact over 73,000 passengers a day
Unions urge Irish company new collective agreement and to obey Spanish legislation
June 24, 2022 12:18 PM
Lleida-Alguaire airport to become European aerial mobility research center
Infrastructure to also be used as a base for drone operations airfield
June 23, 2022 02:20 PM
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