Barcelona boat show will have ‘largest’ floating display to celebrate 60th edition
October will be first time El Saló Nàutic is held at three Port Vell docks with around 200 exhibitors and 700 boats
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
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
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
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
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
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
Ryanair cabin crew resume strike and will coincide with weekend Easyjet protest
20 flights canceled at Barcelona - El Prat airport
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
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
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
Inflation in Spain soars to above 10% in June
Driven by rising energy and food costs, prices reached the highest levels seen since 1985
More than 40 flights canceled over weekend due to Ryanair strike
USO and Sitcpla unions call for improved working conditions
Barcelona to host Mobile World Congress until at least 2030
Organizers celebrate "resounding success" of trade show in Catalan capital
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
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
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