More tourists in Catalonia this July than before Covid
Almost 2.5 million visitors, over 1.5 times more than in 2021
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
New record-high electricity price following Iberian exception on Wednesday: €436.25/MWh
19.4% more expensive than Tuesday as cost over €400/MWh for first time since March
Highest cost of electricity since gas price cap, €365.33/MWh on Tuesday
Electricity would average €476.77/MWh without Iberian exception
Exports up 17% compared to 2021, reaching €46 billion
Compared to pre-pandemic figures, sales abroad are up by 24%
Inflation in Catalonia hits new record-high of 10.3% in July
Prices continue to increase through summer as figure for Spain also reaches new record at 10.8%
Heat brings DO Empordà harvest forward with smaller but ‘high quality’ grapes
Wine sector seeks government help to close farms and avoid damage from wild boars
Labor Inspectorate proposes €5.8 million fine for Amazon for illegal hiring
17 outsourced companies employ workers for the multinational in precarious conditions
Terraces in five Gràcia squares to close one hour earlier after noise complaints
Bars denounce ‘unfair’ measure despite being allowed to open more tables in the same space as compensation
Ryanair cabin crew begin five-month strike after weeks of summer disruptions
Scores of flights have been called off throughout July as workers fight for better conditions
Unemployment rises in Catalonia in July with over new 3,300 jobseekers
Increase halts five consecutive months rate dropping
Spain to invest over €1bn in Catalonia’s main highways
Improvements on AP-7 and AP-2 roads to avoid 6.3 million hours of traffic jams each year
Inflation in Spain continues to rise reaching 10.8% in July
Prices at highest levels since 1984 as Spain’s GDP grew by 1.1% in the second quarter of 2022
EasyJet cabin crew union calls off strike after reaching agreement with company
Base salary will be increased by 22% in three years after weeks of negotiations
Unemployment rate in Catalonia drops below 10% for the first time since 2008
Over 3.5 million employed workers, highest figure in 14 years
New delays and cancelations as unions call on Ryanair cabin crew to strike until 2023
As of 7 pm, six canceled flights and 53 delays at Barcelona El Prat
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