International tourism drops by 7% during July
Foreign spending increases despite decrease in visitors from abroad
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
New route between Barcelona and Seoul ready for take-off
Asiana Airlines will operate four weekly flights between both cities
‘Sustainable’ supermarket doubles sales in less than year
Yes Future only sells ecological products, most of which sourced from close proximity
Salt harvest begins in Catalonia’s Ebre Delta
Estimates suggest 95,000 tonnes will be harvested this year, with 70% of the product destined for export
Catalonia aims to 'continue being a global technological hub'
Government opens tender in ICT sector for 889 million euros
Catalan exports hit new record in first half of 2018 with €36.6bn
Chemical, automobile and equipment sectors driving most of the sales
Number of young Catalans abroad rises 115% in nine years
A recent report finds an extra 41,000 people under 34 have left the country since 2009
Barcelona tourism 'recovered' from La Rambla attacks
One year after terrorist incident, several officials believe "people have continued coming with confidence" despite early impact on sector
Heatwave in Catalonia affecting livestock
Milk production drops 30% due to high temperatures, while chicken mortality rates increase
Taxi strike ‘negative impact’ on Barcelona’s image as tourist destination
Travel agency association criticizes industrial action day after sector apologizes for "collateral damage"
Catalonia’s oldest video club reborn with in-store café and cinema
Historic Barcelona rental store Video Instan begins new era, adapting the business to changing times
Unemployment in Catalonia falls by over 1,000 people in July
Total number of jobseekers now stands at 370,000
Taxis call off strike in Barcelona
Cabs warn of "furious comeback" if Spain fails to fulfill promises
Pharmaceutical giant Grífols acquires 24 plasma centres in US
Transaction worth 244 million euros already has authorization of regulating bodies
Government launches subsidy program to help employment in migrants
1.5 million euros available will guarantee minimum monthly salary of 1,000 euros for successful applicants
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