Alimentaria food and drinks trade show to welcome 100,000 visitors
Organizers expect €180 million of economic impact in first show since 2018
March 24, 2022 01:07 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Volkswagen's battery factory in Spain will not be located in Catalonia, but Valencia
Catalan government lobbied for months to prevail in race to have facility
March 23, 2022 10:08 AM
Truckers block access to Barcelona port on ninth day of protests
Food maker Danone warns of production halt if truck drivers strike continues
March 22, 2022 10:34 AM
Russian property investors in Catalonia forced to broaden investments due to Ukraine war
Economic sanctions, devaluation of Ruble, and lack of available flights all contributing to fewer property opportunities for Russians in the territory
March 18, 2022 11:13 AM
January 2022 exports up 16% on last year’s figures to €6 billion
Sales abroad increased by 1.5% compared to pre-pandemic figures
March 17, 2022 04:43 PM
Barcelona Wine Week to showcase Spain's best wines in 'most important edition'
Trade fair with 650 wineries will focus on international sales from April 4 to 6
March 16, 2022 12:34 PM
Barcelona airport sees 40% fewer passengers in February compared to pre-pandemic
2 million passengers and over 50,000 flights at El Prat, both less than in 2019, but up significantly on 2021
March 14, 2022 04:22 PM
MidCat: the forgotten pipeline that could bring gas from Africa to Europe via Catalonia
Politicians urge for infrastructure to be finished to solve EU’s dependence on Russian gas
March 14, 2022 12:44 PM
'Gas bill has climbed from €300,000 to €1.5m': businesses struggle with rising energy costs
Experts estimate that electricity may be even more expensive this summer, a season with little rain or wind in Catalonia
March 12, 2022 02:32 PM
Inflation in Catalonia skyrockets to 7.4% in February
Spain’s rate reached 7.6%, highest rate in 36 years surpassing expectations
March 11, 2022 09:14 AM
Russian oligarch Abramovich’s yacht leaves Barcelona port
Ship was docked in the Catalan city since 2021 undergoing repairs, while owner has so far not been sanctioned by EU
March 9, 2022 03:22 PM
Electricity price skyrockets by 43% in two days to record-high €544/MWh on Tuesday
Most expensive time, €700/MWh, from 8 to 9 pm as war in Ukraine makes costs soar
March 7, 2022 01:10 PM
Electricity prices hit all-time high of more than €442 per MWh
Monday to see record cost pushed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
March 6, 2022 02:55 PM
Catalan companies halt their business operations in Russia
Fashion store Mango and TOUS jewelry "temporarily" suspend their activities due to the "current circumstances"
March 6, 2022 10:55 AM
Catalan companies face disruptions as Russia-Ukraine war impacts imports
Businesses should diversify to counter reliance on Ukrainian and Russian goods, says government
March 3, 2022 09:18 PM
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