Start-ups in Catalonia grow by 38% over three years
Some 16,900 people work in 1,500 such firms, according to government report
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Barcelona airport sets new record at 52.6m passengers in 2019
The recent figure comes a day after a new proposal to strip a popular route linking the Catalan and Spanish capitals to fight against climate change
Train journey time between Barcelona and Valencia 40 minutes shorter
Long-awaited Vandellòs rail bypass opens in southern Catalonia after two decades of work as part of Mediterranean corridor
Unequal rise in purchasing power and salaries since 2007
Average wages of executives went up 4.5% last year compared to 1.9% for employees, says new report
Seat CEO steps down after four years
Italian executive Luca de Meo leaves top spot at Martorell-based automaker "at his own request"
2019 ends with 388,124 unemployed
December 2019 figure is best end of year total since 2007 although gender disparity remains entrenched
Ryanair denies pressuring staff in Girona to accept new contracts
Low-cost airline says modified working conditions offered to employees in northern Catalan airport are legal, with "more than 100" accepting the terms
Foreign investment in Catalonia down 56.6% in third quarter
Exports up 5.2% compared to 2018
Barcelona Chamber of Commerce: Catalonia needs €45bn to counter infrastructure deficit until 2030
Study claims Spain failed to invest €8bn of budgeted total, which would have created 111,500 jobs
€1,239 per month: government proposes Catalan minimum wage
Spain is the only administration that can set a binding standard, now at €900 per month
Barcelona-Tokyo flight a priority, say Catalan and Japanese officials
Foreign minister and consul express their wish for a direct link between the two capitals, and stress close business and cultural ties
Seat breaks sales record for second year in a row
Automaker sold 542,800 vehicles worldwide by November, over 10% more than last year
Ryanair Girona base to remain open as workers agree nine-month contracts
New working conditions accepted by staff of the low-cost airline will see them go unemployed three months of the year
9 in 10 economists say Catalan economic situation same or worse than 2018
Two thirds of those polled see political situation in Catalonia and Spain as one of main concerns
Barcelona one of Europe's most innovative cities, says new report
Chamber of Commerce study says Catalan capital continues to attract talent and investment, but must improve security
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