Wallbox to invest €10 million in its first US electric charger factory
New facility is expected to support the Catalan company’s growth for the next ten years
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Renfe set to open mobility startup accelerator in Mataró in September
Trenlab seeks to innovate digitization, accessibility and sustainability in transport sector
Up to 90% hotel occupancy expected over Easter holidays
More than 8,800 flights scheduled in Barcelona airport this week, over 80% of pre-pandemic levels
Port Aventura theme park opens for 2022 season with aim of attracting 5.3 million visitors
Record number of European tourists expected after two years of Covid restrictions
GCR Group to transform old Bosch factory into recycling center
Company plans €100 million investment and will rehire some 60 of the old workers of the plant
Bakeries expect to sell 700,000 traditional Easter cakes
Solidarity campaign will see a portion of sales donated to Ukrainian refugees
Barcelona Wine Week showcases best of Catalan and Spanish wine
650 wineries represented alongside talks, tastings and round tables from April 4-6
First Alimentaria food industry fair in four years kicks off in Barcelona
3,000 exhibitors expected to attract 100,000 attendees and €180 million from April 4 to 7
Unemployment drops by over 26% in March compared to a year earlier
371,486 people out of work and 153,546 more jobs than in March 2021
'Panic buying', not supply issues, behind sunflower oil rationing in stores
Catalonia Trade & Investment says more indirect effects appear "the longer the situation drags on"
20 cent discount per liter of fuel comes into force: how it works
Reduced price will only be applied until June 30 and will not be shown on gas price signs
Catalan company creates first vehicle running with green hydrogen in Spain
EVARM is known for converting polluting vehicles to ones using alternative fuels
Inflation skyrockets to 9.8% due to soaring energy costs, highest level since 1985
Electricity prices, fuel, food and drinks register significant increases compared to March 2021 according to preliminary data
New €40M round of grants for bars and restaurants in Catalonia
Subsidies aimed at countering effects of Covid restrictions during sixth wave
Spanish PM announces 20-cent discount per liter of fuel for all drivers
Government and oil company subsidies come after transport sector strike
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