Heatwave in Catalonia affecting livestock
Milk production drops 30% due to high temperatures, while chicken mortality rates increase
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
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
International tourists in Catalonia spend €2.4bn in June
Figure marks increase of 13.6% compared to same period last year
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
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