Automakers Seat and Nissan prepare to resume production
Catalan vehicle manufacturer to return on Monday with much reduced workforce, while workers at Japanese firm have called a strike
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Exports rose in February by 2.1%, before Covid-19 crisis
International sales in Catalonia account for 24.9% of Spain's total
Visits by foreign tourists down two thirds in March due to Covid-19
25% fewer visitors from abroad in first quarter of 2020
Retail sector losing over €500m a week due to coronavirus shutdown
Catalan business minister calls for more help for stores, 60% of which have had to close because of health crisis
‘Covid-19 free’ certifications planned by tourism agency
Catalan tourism board director believes association with Spain is damaging for handling of coronavirus crisis
Barcelona to host Mobile World Congress until 2024
One year extension is compensation for the cancelation of this year's edition due to coronavirus
Temporary layoffs, long-term unemployment, falling GDP: economic impact of Covid-19
The coronavirus hit is being felt beyond the health services, with the economy hugely affected and many without work
Disabled workers cooperative in Igualada reopens to make hand sanitizer
Company in central Catalonia had presented a temporary layoff scheme affecting 328 people
Barcelona Airport passenger numbers for March down 64.3% on last year
Number of flights fell 46.7% to 13,846 as a result of the coronavirus crisis and state of alarm
Flour sales quadruple during third week of lockdown
Sales of fresh goods are up 29% after previous fortnight saw more sales of "stock" goods like rice and pasta
Companies transforming production to tackle ventilator shortage in hospitals
Some firms not fabricating their usual products are doing their part in facing the coronavirus crisis
Adventure sports sector to lose 50% of annual turnover this spring
Health crisis has hit firms in Catalan Pyrenees hard, threatening 2,000 jobs and making recovering winter investment difficult
Uncertainty reigns among Catalonia's vehicle repair shops
With only 30% of workshops open to service essential vehicles, associations in the sector demand clear and more effective government measures
Unemployment soars as coronavirus crisis takes toll on businesses
A further 21,833 were left without work in March, a jump of 5.52% in the last month
Catalonia's newsstands keep on opening through the health crisis
Considered an essential service, 85% of news vendors are open, although sales have dropped by half due to the coronavirus restrictions
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