Catalan economy grows by 18.9% annually, with quarterly increase of 3.9%
Households demand, construction and tourism contribute to boost in GDP
September 10, 2021 01:44 PM
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Electricity prices to rise by 7.5% in 24 hours, with another all-time high on Friday: €152.32/MWh
Cost will peak at €159.31 per MWh from 9 am to 10 am
September 9, 2021 05:24 PM
'Champanillo' v. Champagne: Barcelona area tapas bars draw ire of sparkling wine lobby
EU court rules in favor of French winemakers, putting name of small chain restaurant at risk
September 9, 2021 03:29 PM
More traffic on highways a week after tolls lifted
Major gridlock last Sunday as holiday goers returned home, with officials describing it as "exceptional"
September 9, 2021 01:15 PM
Authorities blame one another for ditched airport expansion as environmentalists celebrate
Business sector calls on Catalonia and Spain to not "lose investment" worth €1.7bn
September 9, 2021 10:57 AM
€141.71 per MWh: new all-time high of electricity costs peak could last until next spring
Spanish government considering further lowering taxes to ease impact of high prices
September 8, 2021 09:09 PM
Spain suspends Barcelona airport expansion plans over lack of support from Catalan government
Madrid withdraws 1.7 billion euro investment following backlash from environmentalists
September 8, 2021 06:59 PM
Barcelona mayor calls to stop airport expansion over environmental concerns
Ada Colau criticizes lack of transparency of project set to impact La Ricarda natural reserve
September 6, 2021 10:22 AM
Catalonia's organic wines are growing exponentially
Mediterranean climate, awareness and sales in northern Europe contribute to doubling amount of eco-friendly hectares of grape in 5 years
September 5, 2021 12:20 PM
Wallbox launches 15-minute rapid chargers for electric vehicles
Catalan company will begin production of the Hypernova in 2023
September 3, 2021 02:50 PM
Unemployment falls for sixth straight month, down to pre-pandemic levels
391,128 people are looking for a job, down by 19% from last year
September 2, 2021 09:19 AM
€140.23 per MWh on Thursday: 10th all-time high electricity price since mid-July
Cost continues to soar, peaking at €148 from 9 to 10 pm, as Spain rules out regulating market
September 1, 2021 02:33 PM
Spain announces 'immediate' increase of minimum wage
Currently set at €950/month, the poverty line in Catalonia is €915
September 1, 2021 11:07 AM
Spain rules out setting maximum cost of electricity amid soaring prices
All-time high on Tuesday, peaking at €137.46 per MWh, will be short-lived as new record expected on Wednesday
August 31, 2021 04:02 PM
Banc Sabadell announces further layoffs
Extent of measure to be revealed on September 2
August 31, 2021 02:04 PM
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