Catalan Metalúrgica Folch, last pin producer in Spain, celebrates 100th anniversary
4th generation family business exports to 50 countries and produces 25 tonnes annually
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Marnuthem, lauded as world's best vermouth, to up production by 50%
Significant increase in production due to heightened demand after awards
Barcelona's L4 metro line resumes regular service after construction works
Public transport halted to improve tracks and accessibility at La Pau station
Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell airport to offer year-round flights to Mallorca
Northwestern Catalan terminal to provide regular connections to the Balearic Islands following successful pilot scheme
Catalonia saw 10% increase in international visitors coming by air in July
2.2 million tourists arrived at Barcelona, Girona, and Reus airports
5-star hotels in Barcelona increased by 50% in the last decade
Investment in luxury tourism increases while experts point out the risks
Almost 700,000 registered foreign workers in Catalonia
Spanish ministry calls figures "historically high"
Inflation in Catalonia down to 2.9% in July
Decline due to lower prices in electricity and foodDecline due to lower prices in electricity and food
Barcelona airport surpasses record of passengers in July
New international routes introduced during the summer, like San Francisco, Miami and Seoul
Catalonia welcomes 9m foreign visitors in first half of 2024, a 12% increase
International tourists spend €2.5 billion in June alone, up 13%
Employment in Catalonia reaches new record in July
Unemployment increases slightly but remains near 16-year low
Near full occupancy expected in Catalonia's tourism sector for August
Coastal areas expect occupancy up to 90%, although more people choose mountain destinations to escape high temperatures
Growth in Catalan economy accelerates in Q2 2024
Macroeconomic data in Catalonia follows same line as positive Spanish figures
Grifols posts €36M net profit in turbulent first half of 2024 marked by fraud accusations
Turnover surpasses €3.4bn as firm says all business units have grown this year
Spain's GDP grows by 0.8% in second quarter of 2024
Government forecasts 2.4% annual increase by end of year
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