Catalonia's 9.48% unemployment rate is lowest for Q1 since 2008
Number of jobseekers rises by 12,800 while 3.78 million people are in work
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Banc Sabadell bank profits reach 50.4% in first quarter of 2024
Income of banking business rose by 8.3% to €1.5 billion in three months
Barça Femení and Vueling unveil new branded plane with players' images flying across Europe
Airline's Airbus A320 will also fly FC Barcelona Women footballers on tournament trips, including Champions League games
Fira de Barcelona to manage Circuit de Barcelona racetrack for 20 years
Trade fair organization hopes to take circuit beyond the world of motors
Over 1,300 ads for illegal tourist apartments removed in 2023
Catalan government says Airbnb has 80% of illegal listings and is not cooperating
Cava producer Freixenet announces over 600 temporary layoffs due to drought
Staff to be furloughed from May as lack of grapes forces "exceptional measure"
Number of affiliated bookshops in Catalonia up 30% since 2008
Catalonia leads the number of stores in Spain but has a ratio below the average
Chery-Ebro deal to create 1,250 jobs for former Nissan workers
Spanish PM and Catalan president welcome Chinese carmaker Chery to Barcelona at symbolic signing event
Catalan exports down 3% in February, reaching €8.3 billion
Decline was due to lower sales in equipment, automotive and chemicals
Catalan beauty group Puig seeks €14bn valuation on May 3 stock market debut
Company offering shares between €22 and €24.50 apiece
Floating desalination unit off Barcelona shore to avoid using water tanker ships
Catalonia to install a dozen mobile plants in Costa Brava amid ongoing drought
Barcelona deal with StarPay allows Asian tourists to pay with their own apps
Chinese visitors will be able to shop and pay the same way as in their own country
Abu Dhabi's TAQA confirms talks with Criteria over potential Naturgy deal
Spanish financial regulator lifts suspension on trading
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week welcomes 400 brands from 35 countries
Latest wedding dress styles on show at Fira Barcelona from April 17 to 21
Cava and wine producers fear for this year's crop despite recent rain
Winegrowers in Penedès note "significant mortality" in vineyards due to drought
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