New collaborative robotics hub opens in Barcelona
Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots have invested €2 million into the new technological and commercial center
November 7, 2019 01:34 PM
Business
Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
European Association of Chambers of Commerce head urges Catalonia to push for economic agreement
Christoph Leitl believes a system similar to that of the Basque country could help solve the deadlock
November 6, 2019 02:12 PM
Unemployment increases by 14,644 in Catalonia in October
Spain sees 3.18% increase but totals still down on last year
November 5, 2019 12:40 PM
Jobless total falls by 9,200 in Catalonia in third quarter
Latest labor force survey says unemployment rate at 10.8%, with over 31,000 people finding work so far this year
October 24, 2019 12:25 PM
Catalan business community says political heads must show leadership 'without excuses'
Chamber of Commerce insists impact of recent unrest "has not been significant" and blames Spanish authorities for unwillingness to talk
October 23, 2019 05:43 PM
Stores in central Barcelona saw business drop by up to half last week
Recent unrest in Catalan capital led to heavy fall in retail activity while airport protest and general strike affected flights, say sector representatives
October 22, 2019 11:39 AM
As Brexit approaches, Catalan exports to UK reached €3.9bn
Sales from Catalonia to Britain 9% higher so far in 2019 compared with same period last year
October 10, 2019 07:41 PM
Freeing up Barcelona’s taxi sector could have €90m impact, says Free Now study
Report by Europe's largest e-hailing company suggests more flexibility would also have positive environmental impact
October 10, 2019 11:51 AM
New US tariff could have €26m impact on Catalan food and drink exports
Government to meet next week to study 25% levy on American sales of products such as cheese, olive oil and wine
October 4, 2019 11:51 AM
Barcelona Hotel Association threatens to sue over proposed tourist tax increase
Move comes after council decides to ask Parliament to charge visitors up to €4 per day
October 3, 2019 06:01 PM
The curious case of Avinyonet de Penedès, now the richest town in Catalonia
A single person is believed to be behind average income doubling in a year for this wine-growing town in 2017
October 3, 2019 02:51 PM
Plan to turn former power plant into first waste-to-energy facility in Catalonia
Project to invest €130m in updating plant in Central Catalonia envisages using industrial waste to generate power for 76,000 families
October 2, 2019 06:56 PM
Neilson likely to leave Lleida’s airport this winter following Thomas Cook’s collapse
Thomas Cook operated 60% of Neilson’s flights to Lleida, a popular destination for British skiers en route to Pyrenean slopes
October 2, 2019 01:49 PM
Unemployment sees second-best September in 12 years
The total number of people out of work is down over 7,000 from this time last year
October 2, 2019 11:18 AM
Barcelona agrees to raise tourist tax up to €4
Visitors could be charged more to spend the night in the city if parliament makes the necessary changes to legislation
September 30, 2019 05:46 PM
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