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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Inflation in Spain drops to 2.2% in April driven by lower gas and electricity prices
Consumer Price Index fell 0.1 percentage point
Petrol stations closed across Catalonia, with cars queuing due to power outage
Police control some sites to prevent customers from entering restricted areas
Barcelona airport registers delays and cancellations due to power outage
AENA airport management warns of difficulties with passengers and cabin crew reaching infrastructure
Labor market sets new Q1 record in 2025 with 3.85 million employed workers
Unemployment rate up slightly to 8.81%, with additional 47,000 out of jobs
Union rejects Freixenet's proposed job cuts, citing 'temporary' causes
UGT calls on renowned cava producer to withdraw plan to lay off 180 workers
Cava producer Freixenet considers layoffs of 25% of workforce
Climate change 'challenges' cited as reason behind scheme
Airline SkyUp launches new direct flight between Barcelona and Moldovan capital Chisinau
Flights start this month with three journeys a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
Film director Carla Simón among recipients of Catalonia's prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award
21 individuals and 10 organizations recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia, including actor Loles León and theater company La Cubana
Exports to US jump 13.7% while overall sales stagnate
Catalonia's February exports total €8.33bn, up 0.1% year-on-year
Coffee and cocoa feared to become luxury products due to price increases
Costs of both products have soared over 30% in three years due to climate change and market trends
PortAventura halts ticket sales for Easter Saturday, coinciding with workers' strike
Catalonia's most famous amusement park will open its doors, but "cannot ensure" quality service
Barcelona airport keeps breaking records with 4.3 million passengers in March
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat airport sees 11.8 million travelers during first quarter of 2025
Rent prices in Catalonia increase over 10% in early 2025
Catalonia remains among most expensive territories to rent
Renfe postpones Barcelona-Toulouse high-speed train connection
Route scheduled to launch early April, but company delays due to French bureaucratic hurdles
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