FC Barcelona formalizes partnership with Uber after conflict with taxi sector resolved
Catalan club hails deal as a "boost to city mobility" while taxi sector vows that "war" with ride-hailing platform will continue
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Number of companies using AI rises to 25%, with €142 million invested
46.5% of companies say they allow remote working, but only 22% of employees do it regularly
Ouigo launches high-speed train route connecting Barcelona and Seville
French rail operator to connect both cities with daily journeys from December 14
Banc Sabadell shares fall as BBVA rises after takeover bid fails
Catalan authorities and business groups celebrate failed operation
Police probe death of Mango founder Isak Andic as possible homicide
Son named suspect in death of businessman who was Catalonia's richest at the time
BBVA's takeover bid for Sabadell fails as shareholder acceptance below required minimum
17-month saga concludes as majority of 200,000 shareholders reaffirm support for Catalan bank
Catalonia sees inflation rate rise to 2.6% in September
Spain sees highest Consumer Price Index of the year to date, up to 3%
2.8% of Banc Sabadell shareholders with shares deposited at the bank accept BBVA's takeover bid
About 35% of Catalan bank shareholders have rejected the offer so far, but the Spanish lender still has room to secure the 50% needed to take control
Rent prices in Catalonia rise almost 26% in Q3
According to Fotocasa, Castelldefels, Cambrils, Reus, and Mataró see biggest increases
Barcelona airport hits 5.2m passengers in September, keeping record-breaking trend
Catalan infrastructure sees 44 million travelers between January and September, 4.1% more than same period in 2024
Wealthy tourists, underpaid staff: Can Barcelona's new tourism strategy fix precarious jobs?
Catalan capital aims to attract 'quality tourists' who spend more and stay longer, but workers in the sector remain underpaid and face deep wage inequalities
Estrella Damm opens 'state-of-the-art' Eagle Brewery in United Kingdom
Catalan beer brand inaugurates first brewery outside Iberian Peninsula in Bedford
BBVA-Sabadell takeover saga reaches crucial deadline tonight
Over 200,000 shareholders of the Catalan bank have just hours left to decide whether to accept the offer
Airlines celebrate EU proceedings against Spain for fines over cabin bag fees
European Commission opens investigation for issuing €179 million fine to five companies
Businesses consider it 'real disgrace' if BBVA takeover bid for Banc Sabadell goes through
Catalan Foment del Treball president hopes buyout offer does not surpass required 30%
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