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
A fall of 4.6% was seen compared with the previous quarter at the end of 2019
Number of people without work up by 5,800 to a total of 411,600
Some stores in Europe begin to reopen with safety protocols, but textile sector expects to lose 37% of annual turnover due to health crisis
Catalan business minister calls for more help for stores, 60% of which have had to close because of health crisis
The coronavirus hit is being felt beyond the health services, with the economy hugely affected and many without work
The first budget plan since 2017 is expected to be passed in the parliamentary session
Two thirds of those polled see political situation in Catalonia and Spain as one of main concerns
BBVA lowers economic growth prospects for 2019-2020 and warns of long-lasting impact on international tourism
Christoph Leitl believes a system similar to that of the Basque country could help solve the deadlock
Recent unrest in Catalan capital led to heavy fall in retail activity while airport protest and general strike affected flights, say sector representatives
Economy department aims to persuade opposition and avoid extending spending plan for third year in a row
City is becoming a ‘victim of its own success’, warns Brussels lobby
Annual report on Catalan industry reveals 2.6% rise in employment with proportion of temporary contracts slowing
The company, which manufactures fire alarms, will create around 15 jobs in the city
The sporting sector accounts for 1.21% of the country’s GDP, and employs 32,471 people