Economy

Catalonia is preparing a strategy to shield its economy from US tariffs and boost international trade. President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, announced a...

Catalonia’s tourism industry is showing its first signs of fatigue after years of record-breaking growth. Hotel and apartment prices continued to rise this summer,...

Banc Sabadell is facing what could be the 30 most decisive days in its 144-year history. Shareholders have until 7 October to decide on...

A major push for economic resilience is underway in the Barcelona metropolitan area, with Sant Feliu de Llobregat unveiling plans for a new innovation...

The exclusion of Alstom from a €331 million tender to build 39 new trains for the Barcelona Metro has sparked a political, business, and labour dispute in Catalonia. Barcelona City Council...

A severe housing deficit in Spain is responsible for nearly 40% of the rise in property prices in recent years, according to a new report from CaixaBank Research. The study,...

Despite overall growth in tourist arrivals at Catalan airports and ports, Barcelona's tourism sector is experiencing a slowdown this summer. Local businesses report decreased spending and shorter stays, while factors like heat, rising costs, and insecurity are cited as contributing factors. While Catalonia's service sector remains strong, Barcelona is focusing on attracting higher-value tourism through conferences to mitigate the summer slump.

The Rocafort Sports Center filed a claim against the city council seeking compensation of €60,831.97 for damages due to the closure of a court.

A new report reveals that the blue economy in Barcelona contributes 5% to the city's GDP, generating almost €11.2 billion in revenue.