Housing sales in Catalonia grew by 8% in June, accumulating 9 consecutive...
Housing sales in Catalonia grew by 8% in June, accumulating 9 consecutive months of growth CNA Barcelona (ACN).- Real estate continues its positive trend and is gradually leaving behind the crisis the...
View ArticleEconomic growth in Catalonia slows to a 0.9% quarterly increase in June
Economic growth in Catalonia slows to a 0.9% quarterly increase in June CNA Barcelona (ACN).- The Catalan GDP increased by 0.9% between April and June this year, which is a positive figure but...
View ArticleBarcelona El Prat Airport registers its best July ever, with almost 4.3...
Barcelona El Prat Airport registers its best July ever, with almost 4.3 million passengers CNA Barcelona (ACN).- The main Catalan airport broke another of its own records by serving 4,257,534...
View ArticleCatalonia’s annual inflation 0.4% in July; highest in past 12 months
Catalonia’s annual inflation 0.4% in July; highest in past 12 months CNA Barcelona (ACN).- Catalonia’s annual inflation rate increased from a rate of 0.3% in June to 0.4% in July, according to...
View ArticlePort of Barcelona launches new route to West Africa and increases regular...
Port of Barcelona launches new route to West Africa and increases regular lines to America and Asia CNA Barcelona (ACN).- The Port of Barcelona has been opening new regular routes for container...
View ArticleCatalan exports for first half of 2015 break all records, reaching €32 billion
Catalan exports for first half of 2015 break all records, reaching €32 billion CNA Barcelona (ACN).- Catalan companies sold abroad some €31,899.9 million worth of goods and services between January...
View ArticleBanc Sabadell acquires 100% of TSB shares
Banc Sabadell acquires 100% of TSB shares CNA Barcelona (CNA).- The Catalan bank Sabadell has completed the process of compulsory acquisition of all TSB Banking Group (TSB) shares, and now owns 100%...
View ArticleBarcelona still a hot luxury hotel destination despite ban on new accommodation
Barcelona still a hot luxury hotel destination despite ban on new accommodation CNA / Josep Molina Barcelona (CNA).- Barcelona, the Catalan capital, is a “desired” place for investors from the most...
View ArticleUnions warn employment level in Catalonia is still below pre-crisis level
Unions warn employment level in Catalonia is still below pre-crisis level CNA Barcelona (CNA).- The economy in Catalonia is growing, but employment levels are still far behind those of the pre-crisis...
View ArticleUnemployment in August decreases by 11.4% in annual terms
Unemployment in August decreases by 11.4% in annual terms CNA Madrid (CNA).- The number of unemployed in Catalonia has decreased compared with last August. Even though there are 4,521 people who lost...
View ArticleEmployers show “unconditional” support for Catalonia’s right to vote
Employers show “unconditional” support for Catalonia’s right to vote CNA Barcelona (ACN).- Catalonia’s employers and chambers of commerce have reinforced their commitment to Catalonia’s right to vote...
View ArticleHousing prices in Catalonia rose by 5.5% during the second trimester
Housing prices in Catalonia rose by 5.5% during the second trimester CNA Madrid (CNA).- The price of housing in Catalonia rose by 5.5% during the last trimester and has now accumulated five...
View ArticleCruise activity in ‘Port de Barcelona’ generates €2.2 million in turnover per...
Cruise activity in ‘Port de Barcelona’ generates €2.2 million in turnover per day CNA Barcelona (CNA).- Cruise activity in ‘Port de Barcelona’ generates 413.2 million euros in revenue, which means a...
View ArticleCatalan company manufactures the torch for the Olympic Games in Rio 2016
Catalan company manufactures the torch for the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 CNA Barcelona (CNA).- Recam Làser, a Catalan company specialized in laser cutting, will manufacture Rio 2016’s Olympic torch....
View Article‘Cercle d’Economia’ call for a “legal and agreed” consultation if...
‘Cercle d’Economia’ call for a “legal and agreed” consultation if pro-independence forces win 27-S elections CNA Barcelona (CNA).- If pro-independence groups have “clear” support in the 27-S...
View ArticleSpanish banks suggest they might leave Catalonia if it becomes independent
Spanish banks suggest they might leave Catalonia if it becomes independent CNA / Sara Prim Barcelona (CNA).- The Spanish banking sector warned that all banks with a presence in Catalonia “would face...
View ArticleCatalan exports reached a historic 7.4% growth in July
Catalan exports reached a historic 7.4% growth in July CNA Barcelona (CNA).- Catalan companies exported goods and services in July worth 6,086.30 million, representing a 7.4% increase over the same...
View ArticleForeign investment in Catalonia sets new record
Foreign investment in Catalonia sets new record CNA Barcelona (CNA).- Foreign investment in Catalonia increased 422% during the second trimester of this year. The total amount of investment was €1,302...
View ArticleUnemployment rises in September for second month in a row
Unemployment rises in September for second month in a row CNA Barcelona (CNA).- The number of unemployed people in Catalonia increased by 6,881 people in September and totalled 513,187. Although the...
View ArticleStrategic gas pipeline Midcat will be ready by 2020
Strategic gas pipeline Midcat will be ready by 2020 CNA / Sara Prim Barcelona (CNA).- The Midcat project, a gas pipeline which is set to be built through the Catalan Pyrenees and connect with Central...
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