Catalan economy grows 16% in summer months but pandemic recovery still insufficient
Third quarter economic output fell by 9% from 2019
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Working from home 'compulsory' when possible, says work minister
Confusion within government about rule, as spokesperson says current state of alarm does not permit such obligation
Unemployment rate rises to 13.23%, with half a million jobless
138,000 less people with work compared to one year ago; figures exclude temporary lay-offs
With restaurants closed, food producers find 'salvation' in social media sales
Primary sector companies call themselves "greatly forgotten" industry of the pandemic
83% fewer passengers at Barcelona airport in September
11 million people took off from or landed in El Prat in first nine months of 2020, 72% less than same period last year
28.33% more jobless this September than same month last year
2,441 fewer unemployed workers compared to August
Hard Rock hotel-casino complex at a standstill after judge nulls urban plans
Local mayors urge government to assist with modifying plan to allow recreational tourist center project to resume
Extraordinarily late rice harvest begins in Delta de l'Ebre
10% drop in crop yield expected due to Storm Gloria, spring rains, and Covid-19
Spain extends temporary redundancy schemes until January 31
Move comes after last-minute agreement with unions and employers' associations
Record 41.8% drop in hotel occupancy in Costa Brava over summer
Eastern Pyrenees area sees 27% decrease in reservations
Harvest losses of up to 80%: wine cellars struggle with fungi and climate change
Organic producers are paradoxically the ones most badly affected, as some try to grow new resistant varieties to avoid using chemicals
Catalonia assumes presidency of Four Motors for Europe
Group of four European regions focus on "reconstruction" in wake of current crisis
Lleida-Manresa train line to be run by Catalan government railway company from 2024
SNCF will cover high-speed route between Barcelona and Madrid starting in March
Briton Wayne Griffiths named new Seat president
Former head of sales has ambitions to make electric vehicle in Catalonia
Mobile World Congress postponed until June 2021
Annual Barcelona trade show initially canceled in February 2020 and rescheduled for March 2021
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