Deliveroo to cease operations in Spain at the end of November
Food delivery company announced in the summer they would leave the country as a response to the ‘Rider Law’ coming into effect
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Vehicle piston manufacturer Mahle plans to close Catalan plant, laying off 345 people
German automotive parts maker has a factory in Vilanova i la Geltrú
Florists optimistic for Christmas sales despite supply chain issues
Festive trends this holiday season include natural elements such as conifer, eucalyptus, and magnolia
2 to 4 days a week of remote work expected: 'We won't return to full in-person employment'
10% of Catalans officially work from home, and a law obliges companies to compensate it, although not all employers abide by
Airport passenger numbers in October inch closer to pre-pandemic figures
Stats in Barcelona, Reus, and Girona improve overall on 2020
The 4-day workweek: is it getting closer?
A pilot test could launch in 2022, as authorities warn that such change needs consensus and certainty that companies will not use it to cut salaries
Inflation rate in Catalonia rises to record high 5.2%
October rise due to drop in prices last year coupled with sharp increase in electricity, water, and gas costs
Spain sets new 2026 date for finishing Mediterranean coast train link
Transport minister of Spanish cabinet wants to complete delayed works with European funds that set time limits
What you need to know about the 2022 Catalan budget in 7 highlights
Gender policies and climate action among priorities, while culture and R&D receive more funding but still far from EU average
Barcelona reactivates programme aiming to bring talented emigrants home
‘Return with Opportunities’ first began in early 2020 and hopes to reverse the talent loss over the last decade
Catalonia’s flourishing sake industry
In the Pyrenees and Ebre Delta region there are two breweries dedicated to the Japanese alcoholic beverage
Catalonia's GDP in third quarter rises 3.4% from a year ago
Economy recovers from pandemic-related slump
Coca-Cola's Sol Daurella, with €1.9 billion net worth, is richest Catalan according to Forbes
Mango co-founder and former owner of Cirsa top 2021 ranking
Unemployment drops for eighth month in a row, down by 22% on 2020
510 fewer people out of work in October, a traditionally bad month for jobseekers
Spanish government partners agree to 'repeal' conservatives' 2012 labor market regulation
Socialists and Unidas Podemos will seek consensus with unions and business associations on 'fair' system
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