Korean Air announces three weekly direct flights between Barcelona and Seoul...
Korean Air announces three weekly direct flights between Barcelona and Seoul from next April CNA Barcelona (CNA).- The airline Korean Air, the largest company in South Korea, announced on Wednesday...
View ArticleCatalonia and Cuba sign agreement to boost trade relations
Catalonia and Cuba sign agreement to boost trade relations CNA Barcelona (CNA).- The Catalan Minister for Business and Knowledge, Jordi Baiget, and the director of the centre for the promotion of...
View ArticleNorwegian Airlines to double its workforce at Barcelona Airport to 755...
Norwegian Airlines to double its workforce at Barcelona Airport to 755 employees in 2017 CNA Barcelona (CNA).- Norwegian airlines is betting big on Barcelona airport. The company announced in November...
View ArticleCatalonia, the third most important destination for British investment in Spain
Catalonia, the third most important destination for British investment in Spain CNA Barcelona (CNA).- Catalonia has been the third territory of Spain in terms of volume of Foreign Direct Investment...
View ArticleCatalonia rejects new deficit targets set by Spain
Catalonia rejects new deficit targets set by Spain CNA Barcelona (CNA).-The Catalan Vice President and Minister for Economy and Tax Office, Oriol Junqueras, rejected the new regional deficit targets...
View ArticleUnemployment in Catalonia rises by 4,573 people in November
Unemployment in Catalonia rises by 4,573 people in November CNA Barcelona (CNA).- By the end of November, the number of jobseekers registered with the offices of the Catalan Public Employment Service...
View ArticlePrices rose by 0.3% in November, annual inflation 1%
Prices rose by 0.3% in November, annual inflation 1% CNA Barcelona (CNA).- Prices went up by 0.3% in Catalonia during November in comparison to the previous month, and left the annual inflation rate...
View ArticleIMF urges Spain to provide Autonomous Communities with “greater power to...
IMF urges Spain to provide Autonomous Communities with “greater power to mobilise their own revenues” CNA Barcelona (CNA).-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Spanish Government to...
View ArticleBudget for 2017 passes first hurdle but gets little support from CUP
Budget for 2017 passes first hurdle but gets little support from CUP CNA Barcelona (CNA).- The Parliament is debating this Tuesday and Wednesday the budget for 2017. The first hurdle has already been...
View ArticleUnemployment falls by 62,023 in 2016, biggest decline since 2008
Unemployment falls by 62,023 in 2016, biggest decline since 2008 CNA Barcelona (CNA).- There were 62,023 fewer unemployed at the end of 2016 in Catalonia than at the same time in 2015, which...
View ArticleIKEA to build new distribution centre for online purchases in Catalonia
IKEA to build new distribution centre for online purchases in Catalonia CNA Barcelona (CNA).- IKEA plans to enhance its presence in Catalonia. The Swedish multinational will set up its distribution...
View ArticleNew record for El Prat Airport: Over 44 million passengers in 2016
New record for El Prat Airport: Over 44 million passengers in 2016 CNA Barcelona (CNA).- 44.1 million passengers used Barcelona El Prat Airport facilities during 2016, 11.2% more than in the previous...
View ArticleRajoy rules out new fiscal deal for Catalonia
Rajoy rules out new fiscal deal for Catalonia CNA Madrid (CNA).- The Spanish president, Mariano Rajoy, is not going to offer a new fiscal deal to Catalonia similar to the one already enjoyed by the...
View ArticleRecord 2.2 million containers pass through the Port of Barcelona in 2016
Record 2.2 million containers pass through the Port of Barcelona in 2016 CNA Barcelona (CNA).- The port of Barcelona closed last year with unprecedented figures. The transport of shipping containers...
View ArticleCatalan company develops enhanced self-protection kit for firefighters
Catalan company develops enhanced self-protection kit for firefighters CNA Barcelona (CNA).- An innovative kit developed by Catalan company ‘Vallfirest’ could increase the chances of survival for...
View ArticleUnemployment in Catalonia rose by 278 people in January
Unemployment in Catalonia rose by 278 people in January CNA Barcelona (CNA).- There were 278 more unemployed in Catalonia at the end of January than in the previous month and the number of people...
View ArticleCatalonia, the region in Spain where international tourists spend the most
Catalonia, the region in Spain where international tourists spend the most CNA Barcelona (CNA).- 22% of the total expenditure made by international tourists in Spain in 2016 went to Catalonia. In...
View ArticleGovernment to open six new trade and investment offices worldwide
Government to open six new trade and investment offices worldwide CNA Barcelona (CNA).- ACCIÓ, the public business competitiveness and internationalisation agency, will see its office network...
View ArticleEl Prat Airport registers its best January ever
El Prat Airport registers its best January ever CNA Barcelona (CNA).- 2,804,092 passengers used Barcelona El Prat Airport's facilities this January, 11.4% more than in the same month last year. This...
View ArticleCatalan and Valencian businessmen urge Spanish Goverment to build...
Catalan and Valencian businessmen urge Spanish Goverment to build Mediterranean Railway Corridor CNA Tarragona (CNA).- Around 300 businessmen from Catalonia and Valencia gathered together this Monday...
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