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The city’s infrastructure, research centres and business schools are key attractions for international companies
A gourmet tour of the Catalan capital
The Barcelona home is considered to be the architect’s first masterpiece
Digital city-building has become a legitimate part of urban planning, helping to mirror the present — and map the future
The proportion of international buyers in the Catalan capital hit a new record last year — but a worsening lack of supply is making life unaffordable for many
ECJ’s verdict will allow likes of Uber and Cabify to increase presence in Catalan city
Results are blow to prime minister Pedro Sánchez but victorious PP will need hard-right Vox party to govern
Your most beloved urban running routes, from Athens to Zurich
The tide of separatism appears to be receding, but history shows that Europe’s state system isn’t fixed in stone
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Also in today’s newsletter: Barcelona’s cautionary tale of how the pandemic changed perceptions of crime
Politics has fostered a deep sense of malaise in a city that is one of the most visited in Europe. Street crime is rising and many businesses have left
Beijing’s policies and global supply chain chaos prompt sourcing reforms at clothing chain
Plus, what locust swarms have to do with climate finance
The best bars to prop up in Barcelona
Prime property with beautifully preserved paintings on the ceilings and walls
Demand is inching closer to pre-pandemic levels but the industry is facing resistance from politicians and climate activists
From city apartments to desert retreats, prime property with ready access to a soak, swim or sauna
Entrepreneurs argue the Spanish city should do more to promote itself as a serious place to do business
Toshiba chief quits, how influencers get rich or lie trying, Samsung’s new laptops
High-end housing is in low supply, causing sales and prices to rise fast
Outreach project aims to win trust from migrant groups and curb spread of hepatitis B
This week in the business of sport: corporate Japan counts Olympic costs, Real Madrid opposes CVC’s proposed €2.7bn deal with La Liga, and more.
China’s cyber weaknesses, Binance booted, Crispr breakthrough
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