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Barcelona hotel occupancy drops for eighth straight month, down 5.5% in February

20-03-2025
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Hotel occupancy rates in Barcelona have been declining for eight consecutive months, with a 5.5% drop…

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Mossos bust €2M luxury car fraud ring in Mataró in joint operation with tax authorities

20-03-2025
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In Mataró, a police operation led by Mossos d'Esquadra and the Tax Agency dismantled a criminal…

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Salvador Illa presents ‘Catalunya Lidera’ plan in Madrid, positioning Catalonia as key to Spain’s economy

20-03-2025
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Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, presented the 'Catalunya Lidera' economic plan in…

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Barcelona housing prices surge 9.5% in 2024, reaching €5,289 per square meter

20-03-2025
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Housing prices in Barcelona have continued to rise, reaching an average of €5,289 per square meter…

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Barcelona urged to optimize El Prat Airport operations instead of expansion, says infrastructure report

20-03-2025
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The report presented by the infrastructure advisory council in Barcelona suggests optimizing the current operations of…

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Barcelona relocates 500 municipal workers to 22@ offices with €48.9M rental cost over 15 years

20-03-2025
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The Barcelona City Council has approved the relocation of around 500 municipal workers to offices in…

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Barcelona officials warn of tourism’s negative social impact, call for better regulation

20-03-2025
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Barcelona's city council has expressed concerns about the negative impact of increasing annual tourist numbers. A…

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Boqueria Market marks 185 years with record 23M visitors, mostly tourists

19-03-2025
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The Boqueria Market in Barcelona celebrated its 185th anniversary with over 23 million visitors in 2023,…

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La Maquinista shopping center starts charging for parking, sparking controversy

19-03-2025
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The parking at La Maquinista shopping centre in Barcelona, previously free, now charges users. Influencer Raquel…

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Etnia-linked ‘family office’ buys prime Paseo de Gràcia building for €15M

18-03-2025
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A 'family office' related to the eyewear brand Etnia has purchased a building on Paseo de…