October boost for Catalan economy
Latest figures show spending by foreign tourists and industrial production both rose in Catalonia last month
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Unemployment up 1.78% in November, worst figure since 2009
The number of people out of work increased by 7,400 during the first month that Catalonia was governed from Madrid
‘Catalan News’ doubles average audience after October events in Catalonia
The referendum day, including the Spanish police violence, propelled the news website to its all-time high
Tourism drops 4.7% in October compared to last year
Total number of international tourists visiting Catalonia grows by 6.6% and reaches more than 17 million visitors so far this year
Politics will not affect Christmas cava sales, say small and medium producers
Exports to foreign markets have also increased in 2017, says president of PIMECAVA
Taxi drivers go on strike to protest new licenses for Uber and Cabify
Taxis won’t be available at Barcelona’s Sants station for 24 hours
British investment in Catalonia unaffected by political situation until June
Report does not rule out possible impact in future
Second best October on record for Catalan hotels
4,6 million overnight reservations were made throughout month, 2.9% less than last year, according to the Spanish Statistics Institute
Catalan companies’ exports broke all records in September
Export sales reach just over 6 billion euros, an increase of 5.68% compared to same month last year
Taxi service connecting Catalan Pyrenees towns celebrates 20th anniversary
This on-demand transport service has transported over 48,000 passengers, including locals and tourists alike
What effect have October events had on Catalan commerce?
Hotel reservations and commercial sales have dropped, but the maritime industry continues to thrive
October passenger numbers up in Catalonia’s airports
Last month, Barcelona, Girona and Reus airports registered rise in travelers of 3.9%, 21.8% and 28.2% respectively
Record edition of Smart Cities World Congress opens doors in Barcelona
With more than 700 international cities represented, this year's figures are "best in history" according to director of event
Prices rise 0.8% in October and annual inflation is up 1.9% in one year
Inflation drops two tenths of a percent compared to the previous month as the cost of gasoline increases less than last year
Will ongoing political instability affect Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress?
Council confident event will"continue" in city, while organizers are “monitoring” situation recalling that contract ends in 2023
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