Port of Barcelona enjoys record summer of activity
Total traffic grew by 31% while the movement of containers increased by 37%
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Government proposes creation of Central Bank of Catalonia in case of independence
There is “no risk of losing savings” on the road to independence, argues the Ministry of Economy
Brussels green lights Atlantia’s bid for Abertis
EU approves Italian group’s takeover of toll road operator with Spanish ACS construction firm due to present rival bid
Catalan biomedical sector achieves record 153 million euros in investments in 2016
82% of investments came from Catalan investors, according to a recent study
Grup Planeta to move head office from Barcelona to Madrid
Penguin Random House is also following the political situation in Catalonia closely, saying it will evaluate "accordingly"
Pharmaceutical giant Grifols may move headquarters out of Barcelona
Although the company has “no plans” to leave Catalonia, if politics affects business it will have to take "necessary measures"
Government stops sending weekly expense reports to Madrid
Treasury minister says referendum legislation justifies decision but commits Catalan executive to working with Spanish ministry on issues of economic stability
The Port of Barcelona marks new record
Container traffic has increased 30.2% during July and passenger numbers in 2017 exceeds 2 million
Extraordinary meeting of the Spanish executive to end strike at Barcelona airport
According to the airport management company AENA, services continued with normality on the third day of the indefinite strike by security personnel at the Barcelona airport
No lines at Barcelona airport during first day of indefinite strike
The Spanish government sent Guardia Civil agents to cover security checkpoints amid harsh criticism
Number of new firms in Catalonia is growing
With an extra 5.6% new companies since 2014, Catalonia accounts for 18.5% of all businesses in Spain
Grífols buys extra 40% stake in Kiro Grífols for €12.8m
Catalan pharmaceutical multinational continues to add to its R&D+i portfolio on back of acquiring minority stake in US firm GigaGen at start of July
German-born Eric Hauck becomes Catalan government delegate in Croatia
The new head of Croatia delegation will be charged with acting as a business hub and representing Catalonia to Balkan countries
Catalan economy keeps exceeding forecasts
Chamber of Commerce presents revised report predicting GDP growth of 3.1% and labels threats to cut off funding to Catalonia “not viable” as an option for Spanish government
Catalan government to devote €1.5m to help fund new start-ups
Minister Santi Vila claims CaixaBank’s arrival in 'Pier 01' creates a ‘'virtuous combination’ boosting innovation