Spain's debt soars to historic high of 125.3% of GDP amid Covid-19 crisis
First quarter public deficit, €1.39 T, up by 13.7% year-on-year
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan exports increase 10.2% on last year’s figures to €19.2 billion
In March, overseas sales soared 36.1% due to the improving pandemic situation
Professional gaming and e-sports gets a new home in Barcelona
Unique to Europe, the International Gaming Center brings a competition arena, video and photo studio, and workspaces together under the one roof
Nightlife reopening plan out: compulsory face masks, no drinks on dancefloor
Spain's health ministry could lift closure order in 4 to 8 weeks
Samsung cancels in-person Mobile World Congress 2021 participation
The multinational conglomerate is the latest big name to pull out of the tech fair over coronavirus uncertainties
Ouigo launches its high-speed railway service ending state monopoly
French company offers Barcelona-Madrid trips from €9, and Renfe will compete with AVLO low-cost trains
Catalonia in recession as GDP shrinks in first quarter
Economy falls by 4.3% from last year according to Catalan Statistics Institute
90% drop in tourism during first quarter of 2021 from same period last year
French visitors make up a third of international travellers with the total number of tourists spending €200m in Catalonia from January to March
April sees slight monthly drop in unemployment but increase on last year
Number of jobless workers now just under half a million after the second consecutive month which saw a decrease in the figure
Norwegian Air to cut 607 jobs at Barcelona Airport
Airline to close long-haul hub in Catalan capital and dismiss 85% of staff in Spain
Protesters call for 'fair' way out of Covid-19 crisis on International Workers' Day
May 1 demonstrations organized by unions held in Barcelona and other cities throughout Catalonia
Half of Barcelona’s bars could disappear following the crisis
Director of Catalan capital’s restaurants association blasts “erratic and irresponsible” handling of pandemic
PortAventura World and Tibidabo amusement parks to reopen on May 15
Investments of over €5 million on infrastructure to ensure Covid safety for visitors
Unemployment rate down to 12.9%, but still far from pre-pandemic figures
There are 499,700 jobless people — 88,100 more than last year, but 38,200 fewer than three months ago
€2.1bn losses for Barcelona hotels since start of pandemic
Sector calls for vaccination program to speed up after missing out on 95% of usual turnover
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