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Business
Gas Natural Fenosa makes a €780 million profit during the fist half of 2013 and increases its MedGaz ownership
Politics
The Catalan Government to appeal the Supreme Court to defend the allocation of Barcelona’s water supply to Acciona
Politics
More than half of recently graduated Spanish Police agents to be sent to Catalonia
Politics
The Catalan President hopes the Spanish Prime Minister will answer the letter to organise a self-determination vote
Business
Barcelona-based CaixaBank earns €408 million in the first half of 2013, 146% more than last year
Business
Catalan infrastructure giant Abertis has made a profit of €293 million during the first half of 2013
Politics
Former Norway PM Gro H. Brundtland: It would be “very strange” if Catalonia were to leave the EU
Business
Catalan company Abertis to become majority shareholder of the Spanish satellite operator Hispasat
Politics
Unemployment rate in Catalonia drops by 29,300 people to 23.85%
Society
'The HIV vaccine is an international effort' states HIVACAT Scientific Director Christian Brander
Culture
Barcelona's Miró Foundation to hold an exhibition focusing on the horizon as a recurring theme in modern art
Politics
The Catalan Parliament debates on measures to fight youth unemployment
Business
Europe's largest telecom satellite uses technology from Catalan company
Business
The port of Barcelona has received over 1 million cruise line passengers during the first half of the year
Between January and June of this year, the port of Barcelona received a total of 1,040,823 cruise line passengers. This figure represents an increase of 15% over last year. The amount of cruises docking in the Catalan capital for at least one night is also up on last year to 351, an increase of 15% over the first six months of 2012. Of the total cruise line passengers that visit Barcelona, 56% begin or end their journey in the Catalan capital. These travellers make a major contribution to the local economy as they tend to spend a few days before or after their cruises exploring the city.