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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Sale of vegetables, fruit, and frozen fish soars during coronavirus lockdown
Bonpreu study says prices remain same, while Nielsen report finds record online supermarket sales across Spain
Germans warned it is 'more than unlikely' they can go to Spain on holiday
German tourists topped ranking of visitors to Catalonia last year and were among biggest foreign spenders
Fashion sector struggles to adjust to life under coronavirus
Some stores in Europe begin to reopen with safety protocols, but textile sector expects to lose 37% of annual turnover due to health crisis
Farmers' markets begin to reopen with Covid-19 safety measures
Mercabarna food wholesalers to carry out 9,000 antibody tests
Half a million roses sold for Sant Jordi despite health crisis
Booksellers report fewer sales compared to a normal April 23, but look forward to alternative July 23 festivities
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
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
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