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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
230,000 hens to be culled after bird flu confirmed in Lleida region
Health alert activated and restrictions within a 10-km radius put in place
Catalan hotels record best November ever with 1.3 million guests
Overnight stays also hit a record high, reaching almost 2.8 million
Exports in October fell 2.3%, standing at €9.43 billion
Sales to US continue three-month downtrend, with 3.9% drop on 2024 figures
EasyJet launches Reus to London Gatwick route for summer 2026
Flights are already available online
Compensation plan for farmers who had to cull livestock over Lumpy Skin Disease approved
Specific amounts will be assigned to different categories of animals that had to be killed
Amazon and unions agree layoff package for 791 workers in Barcelona
Deal will see 19% fewer layoffs in corporate offices than the multinational initially announced
10 new African swine fever deaths in wild boar confirmed as Catalonia rules out tighter restrictions
Catalan agriculture minister says further infections in wild boar were expected, while more than 200 carcasses have tested negative
Spain to launch €60 monthly public transport ticket for buses, Rodalies, and medium-distance rail network
PM Pedro Sánchez announces government will keep financial aid for transport passes
Spain issues €68 million fine to Airbnb for advertising unlicensed tourist apartments
Consumer Affairs ministry finds 65,000 ads that did not comply with the housing platform's policies
Spain secures 143 Mediterranean fishing days for 2026
EU promises rule changes as Catalan fishers call deal "bittersweet"
Barcelona airport sees 4.2 million passengers in November, 5.1% increase on 2024
Figure is new all-time high, continuing with record-breaking trend
Inflation in November stood at 2.6%, same as previous month
Figure steady for third consecutive month
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