Covid-19 destroys 223,700 jobs in three months, leaving unemployment at 12.78%
In the second quarter of 2020, a further 61,300 people lost their jobs, bringing the total without work to 472,900
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Nightlife businesses go to courts in attempt to reverse closure order
Business sector federation says Civil Protection body has not yet responded to its alternative contingency plan
Terminal 2 at Barcelona airport reopens
Few flights and passengers as operations resume after four months
Home sales plummet during pandemic
Nearly half as many properties sold in May compared to same time last year in lowest figure since 2014
A congress 'without physical contact': 2021 MWC organizers anticipate big changes
Deal to hold trade fair in Barcelona until at least 2024 ratified by board
Seat to invest €5 billion to develop new electric models
Car manufacturer expects to start producing electric cars in Catalonia in five years
Spanish president says financial reform 'inevitable' and announces new guarantees for SMEs and freelancers
Madrid, unions and business organizations to sign agreement for economic recovery
Summer sales get underway amid excess stock and lack of tourists
Traders face uncertainty after lengthy lockdown closures
Barcelona tourism board to spend €2M on reactivating sector
Investment aims to both protect jobs and promote Catalan capital as a safe destination
Historic 5.2% decline in Spain's GDP in first quarter due to Covid-19
Spanish Institute of Statistics confirms 6.6% decrease in household spending and 1.8% increase in public debt
Alimentària food trade show postponed until 2021
Largest fair in Barcelona canceled over coronavirus concerns after initial 4-month delay
The ‘transformation’ of working remotely with decentralized office models
Measures to deal with the pandemic have brought about new ways of working that could be here to stay
Benefits for temporary redundancies and self-employed workers extended until September 30
Employer organization, unions and Spanish government agree on measure to be approved on Friday
Bar capacity limits lifted as long as safety distances guaranteed
Distancing of at least 2.5 square meters must be kept between customers in establishments
IMF revises Spain GDP forecast with larger fall of 12.8% predicted
Two months ago the International Monetary Fund had forecast a drop of 8% in the Spanish economy
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