Nissan and unions reach agreement on plant closures in Catalonia
Deal comes after 25-hour-long meeting
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Lleida's tourism sector hopes to make up for losses with Catalan tourists
10% to 25% drop in reservations in July due to international travel advisories
1,500 visitors head to Tibidabo amusement park on first day of reopening
New health and safety measures in place at Barcelona's hilltop funfair
GDP collapses and bank profits fall as pandemic takes financial toll
CaixaBank and Banc Sabadell make 67% and 72% less in the first half of 2020, while Catalan GDP falls 20.1%
Unions hope for 'tough and long' meeting with Nissan bosses
Final meeting of official consultation period on closure and redundancies underway
Café terraces reopen in Lleida but businesses want further easing of measures
Gyms and sports centers in Barcelona and Figueres open doors again
Lack of French and British visitors 'catastrophic' for Catalan tourism
Travel restrictions a blow during "worst year in history" for sector, says university professor
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
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
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