International tourists to Catalonia up 101% last year on 2020
Government to focus on recouping visitors from the US, Asia, South America and secure national travelers
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Inflation rises to 6.1% in Catalonia in December, a new record-high
Unprecedented CPI levels attributed to higher cost of utilities
Sony pulls its in-person participation at this year's Mobile World Congress
Trade show was confirmed this week to take place in first week of March as originally planned
Mahle workers and management agree compensation worth €37 million
Vehicle piston manufacturer will close its Catalan plant at the end of January, laying off 343 workers
Catalonia must invest €60 billion in renewables, Chamber of Commerce warns
The entity makes a call for unblocking projects, underlining the need to act with urgency
ISE audiovisual fair postpones 2022 edition for three months due to Covid-19
Organizers hope "confidence in international travel and meetings" will be higher in spring
Semiconductor shortage hits car sales in Catalonia but Seat global sales rise 10%
Martorell-based manufacturer's 470,500 vehicles sold still below 574,100 sold in 2019
48% more Barcelona airport passengers last year on 2020
Almost 19m passengers departed or landed in El Prat, down two-thirds compared to pre-pandemic levels
Unemployment drops by a quarter at the end of 2021 compared to 2020
Number of jobless at 369,158 in December, falling for a tenth consecutive month
Switching to the euro, 20 years later: a good or bad decision?
On January 1, 2002, Catalonia left behind the peseta, with more advantages than burdens, according to experts
Annual inflation in Spain skyrockets in December to record-high 6.7%
Electricity and food contribute to surge in prices not seen since 1992
Price of electricity drops to €100/MWh for first time in two months
The wholesale cost in the regulated PVPC market will average at €96.08/MWh on December 27
Sending cava from Catalonia to Germany by train reduces CO2 emissions by 92%
Rail transport also reduces economic cost by 24% and allows better product control
Catalonia announces €20m grant for nightlife sector
Late-night venues face closure again due to spread of Omicron variant
Price of electricity to surpass €400/MWh for first time ever on Thursday
Wholesale cost in regulated PVPC market will average at €383.67/MWh on December 23
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