Electricity prices continue to soar to new record of €189.90 per MWh
Wednesday’s costs up nearly 8% compared to the previous week
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Minimum wage raised to €965 despite employers' objections as unions push for €1,000
Gross salary set at €13,510 per year while Spanish government says it aims to increase figure to 60% of average wages
Taxi drivers protest 'alliance between Free Now and Uber'
Cabs stage slow drive through Barcelona city center
Debate on reopening nightlife intensifies as daily Covid transmissions at lowest levels in a year
8,000 attend mass drinking event on UAB university campus while more large street gatherings expected for Barcelona's La Mercè festivities
Catalan exports increase 14.8% on last year's figures to €7 bn in July
Foreign investment up 3.8% over first semester to €1.317 bn
Barcelona International Motor Show aims to be first large post-pandemic event
Automobile fair to feature car makers such as BMW, Mercedes, and SEAT
Barcelona hotels report €2.7 billion in Covid-related losses over past 18 months
Sector calls on authorities to greenlight infrastructure projects including airport expansion
Spanish government and unions agree to raise minimum wage to €965 gross/month
Employers associations do not back €15-increase that will be paid from September
Electricity price rises by 33% in a week, hitting new high
Record-breaking streak continues with €188.18 per MWh on Thursday
Punch presents €1bn plan to make 75,600 vehicles at Nissan site by 2030
Belgian group, one of several bidders, say they will create 2,000 jobs and use all three existing plants
Price of electricity skyrockets €20 in one day to €172.78 per MWh on Wednesday
Almost €100 increase over summer as authorities unable to stop trend
Electricity quadruples price on last year with new all-time high on Monday: €154.16/MWh
Cost continues to soar as experts say encouraging renewables through legislation would contribute to lower bill
Catalan economy grows by 18.9% annually, with quarterly increase of 3.9%
Households demand, construction and tourism contribute to boost in GDP
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
'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
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