Nissan to close its plants in Catalonia, leaving over 20,000 jobs at risk
Over 3,000 people work at the Japanese carmaker's factories, which will be leaving after 40 years of activity
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Nissan workers' struggle steps up ahead of decision on plant's future
As Catalan and Spanish governments join forces to stop closure of factory, unions estimate a potential 25,000 job losses
International tourism to restart in July
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez assures there will be a holiday season this summer and quarantine on visitors will be lifted on July 1
How shopping centers will reopen in Phase 2
Limited capacity, reinforced cleaning and disinfection, and intelligent technology put to use
Catalan exports' upward trend halted due to Covid-19
International sales fell 13.2% in March, and totaled €5.570 billion
Fears grow over future of Barcelona Nissan plant
Japanese media say factory will close with decision expected May 28
Spanish health minister on sales: 'Anything that promotes crowding is not suitable'
Salvador Illa speaks out against campaigns leading to more shoppers in physical stores
Inflation rate in Catalonia falls 0.7% in April
Decline drops in tandem with falls in price of fuel and supplies to households
99.4% fewer passengers at Barcelona airport in April than last year
Unprecedented air traffic figures due to impact of Covid-19
Barcelona, world's fourth city for professional conferences
Catalan capital in top 5 of ICCA's ranking for 20 years, according to tourism board
Tourism recovery not expected anytime soon despite lockdown ease
Business trips only bookings in Barcelona, AirBnB apartments become short-let flats, and hotels allowed to open from Monday not expected to do it
Business world calls for government help to perform tests on workers
Many small-medium sized businesses don’t have resources to carry out coronavirus tests on staff the way large firms can
Households spend 25% to 30% more on food during lockdown
€2.5bn more spent across Spain than same period last year, according to Spanish agriculture minister
Catalan economy drops 3.9% on last year due to coronavirus crisis
A fall of 4.6% was seen compared with the previous quarter at the end of 2019
Barcelona will let café and restaurant terraces take up more space
Council also lowers tax on outdoor seating by 75%
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