Tourism up 6% so far this year
Total number of international tourists visiting Catalonia reaches more than 18 million visitors despite drop in November
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Fiscal body forecasts fourth quarter growth of 0.7% for Catalan economy
Independent organization for budgetary stability says two decimal point rise is due to “reduction in uncertainty”
Retail sales up 1.7% in November
Purchase of consumer goods grows after previous month’s fall
Best October on record for Catalan exports despite political tensions
Total number of goods sold overseas reached value of 6.3 billion euros
Economists defend Catalan economy strengths
A group of seven expert says Catalan economy remains robust despite recent political events
Norwegian to increase passenger capacity by 77% on flights between Barcelona and United States
New routes and incorporation of new plane will bring total of travellers flying between both countries to 646,000
SEAT sales increase by around 20% in November
To meet growing demand, the automobile-manufacturing company will take on 150 more employees in 2018
Barcelona Supercomputing Center heads European chip development
The project will receive 240 million euros from European funds
Fish and seafood wholesalers expect 2% increase in Christmas sales
They calculate to sell around 7,200 tons of fish and seafood and 90,000 tons of fruits and vegetables
Half a million employees fail to earn enough for a decent life
More employment policies are needed to combat job insecurity, according to report by social platform
New companies increase by 20% in Catalonia throughout October
Although creation of companies grew compared to September, it decreased compared to 2016
Gift basket firm begins Christmas season with 12% rise in sales
Llobet Regals company hopes for bumper year as individuals join employers in opting for traditional food packages
House prices slow down due to political situation between Catalonia and Spain
Market waiting for election to further evaluate impact
October boost for Catalan economy
Latest figures show spending by foreign tourists and industrial production both rose in Catalonia last month
Unemployment up 1.78% in November, worst figure since 2009
The number of people out of work increased by 7,400 during the first month that Catalonia was governed from Madrid
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