Multinational Kronospan to invest €180m in southern Catalonia
Sustainable wood-based panels firm to create 180 jobs in Tortosa in biggest foreign cash injection in Ebre river region on record
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Electricity prices to increase 26% in 24 hours, yet another all-time high on Thursday
€288.53/MWh: 19th record-high cost since mid-July
New all-time high electricity price of €228.59/MWh on Wednesday
Experts believe costs will continue to rise and high prices will remain until at least the second quarter of next year
Catalan capital kicks off Barcelona New Economy Week
Debates on sustainability, mobility, science, talent, and cities from October 5 to 8
Pandora Papers: Guardiola used company in Panama to hide ownership of Andorran account
Investigation reveals offshore deals of billionaires, public officials, celebrities and world leaders
Unemployment drops for seventh month in a row, down by 20% on 2020
12,658 fewer jobless, with 378,470 out of work overall
Automobile Barcelona shifts into gear as doors open to public
Trade fair returns to Montjuïc with 23 automakers present and electric and hybrid vehicles center stage
Electricity price surpasses €200 per MWh following record daily surge
Costs rise by 14% from Thursday to Friday, setting new all-time high
Electricity prices continue to soar to new record of €189.90 per MWh
Wednesday’s costs up nearly 8% compared to the previous week
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
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