International tourists in Catalonia spend €2.4bn in June
Figure marks increase of 13.6% compared to same period last year
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Barcelona hotel sector warns of ‘damaging image’ caused by taxi strike
Despite problems faced by tourists due to industrial action, city hotels say there are “no cancellations”
Spanish government accused of giving in to taxi sector 'blackmail'
Striking drivers vow to continue strike until at least Wednesday afternoon while car-hailing association warns its employees go to work "in fear"
Taxi strike continues but blocking of airport ruled out
Taxi drivers want "guarantees" in writing from the Spanish government to limit number of VTC licenses
'It pissed me off a lot' – tourist reactions to taxi strike
Barcelona visitors complain about queues or having to walk but some also show sympathy for taxi drivers
Taxi drivers continue strike after negotiations fail
Meeting with the Spanish government does not end protest
Start-up develops software to evaluate risk of volcanic eruptions in aviation sector
Technology, created by Mitiga Solutions, predicts effects and can suggest alternative routes if necessary
Taxi strike: key meeting as protest enters sixth day
Barcelona's Gran Via and Passeig de Gràcia remain blocked by cabs
Taxi drivers shut down one of main Barcelona avenues
Hundreds of taxis move in slow procession up Gran Via in strike
Taxi union calls ‘immediate’ strike in Barcelona and surroundings
The stoppage is to be upheld “until further notice,” and at 18h representatives will meet with Barcelona mayor
Uber and Cabify resume services in Barcelona after taxi strike ends
Ride-hailing companies suspended operations after vehicles became targets of attacks
GDP to grow 2.9% this year says government
Catalan economy weathers storm of 2017 political tensions with positive growth forecast to continue in 2019
80% tickets sold out for south Europe’s first scream park
Horrorland, in northern Catalonia, will open its doors to public in October
Catalan jobless rate at its lowest for 10 years
With 26,700 fewer people out of work in second quarter, unemployment drops to 11%
Ryanair cancels 78 flights in Catalonia on second day of strike
Flights were cancelled in advance and scheduled services are so far operating normally
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