Catalan exports plummet by 40% in April due to Covid-19
International sales in first four months of 2020 down 12.9% on last year
Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
International sales in first four months of 2020 down 12.9% on last year
Visitors tend to be local, have reduced disposable incomes, and have a preference for rural rentals
For every three face masks sold online, MasksForAll donates one to local charities
El Prat feels impact of Covid-19 for fourth month in a row
Organization says growth of 2021 will not match this year’s losses
1,000 vehicles take part, as Japanese carmaker's decision puts 20,000 jobs at risk
80% of bookings are made by team members and pilots as businesses, as Moto GP event also confirmed for September 27
President Torra says he and Spanish president are committed to addressing situation together
Barcelona's ring road blocked by employees and burning tires surrounding the plant as Japanese carmaker confirms it intends to move out
Over 3,000 people work at the Japanese carmaker's factories, which will be leaving after 40 years of activity
As Catalan and Spanish governments join forces to stop closure of factory, unions estimate a potential 25,000 job losses
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez assures there will be a holiday season this summer and quarantine on visitors will be lifted on July 1
Limited capacity, reinforced cleaning and disinfection, and intelligent technology put to use
International sales fell 13.2% in March, and totaled €5.570 billion
Japanese media say factory will close with decision expected May 28
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