Barcelona Wine Week showcases best of Catalan and Spanish wine
650 wineries represented alongside talks, tastings and round tables from April 4-6
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
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
Barcelona and London agree to boost innovation districts of 22@ and White City
Cities will encourage workers to travel between the two for exchange programs and opportunities
Alimentaria food and drinks trade show to welcome 100,000 visitors
Organizers expect €180 million of economic impact in first show since 2018
Volkswagen's battery factory in Spain will not be located in Catalonia, but Valencia
Catalan government lobbied for months to prevail in race to have facility
Truckers block access to Barcelona port on ninth day of protests
Food maker Danone warns of production halt if truck drivers strike continues
Russian property investors in Catalonia forced to broaden investments due to Ukraine war
Economic sanctions, devaluation of Ruble, and lack of available flights all contributing to fewer property opportunities for Russians in the territory
January 2022 exports up 16% on last year’s figures to €6 billion
Sales abroad increased by 1.5% compared to pre-pandemic figures
Read the latest updates and breaking news on business and economic matters from Barcelona and Catalonia here. Keep up to date with how the Catalan economy is performing, inflation levels, employment and unemployment, major business mergers, important company announcements, and the latest on Catalonia’s biggest enterprises such as Vueling, Wallbox, Grifols, Mango, and plenty of start-ups and international firms based here too.