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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Unemployment drops for seventh month in a row, down by 20% on 2020
12,658 fewer jobless, with 378,470 out of work overall
Automobile Barcelona shifts into gear as doors open to public
Trade fair returns to Montjuïc with 23 automakers present and electric and hybrid vehicles center stage
Electricity price surpasses €200 per MWh following record daily surge
Costs rise by 14% from Thursday to Friday, setting new all-time high
Electricity prices continue to soar to new record of €189.90 per MWh
Wednesday’s costs up nearly 8% compared to the previous week
Minimum wage raised to €965 despite employers' objections as unions push for €1,000
Gross salary set at €13,510 per year while Spanish government says it aims to increase figure to 60% of average wages
Taxi drivers protest 'alliance between Free Now and Uber'
Cabs stage slow drive through Barcelona city center
Debate on reopening nightlife intensifies as daily Covid transmissions at lowest levels in a year
8,000 attend mass drinking event on UAB university campus while more large street gatherings expected for Barcelona's La Mercè festivities
Catalan exports increase 14.8% on last year's figures to €7 bn in July
Foreign investment up 3.8% over first semester to €1.317 bn
Barcelona International Motor Show aims to be first large post-pandemic event
Automobile fair to feature car makers such as BMW, Mercedes, and SEAT
Barcelona hotels report €2.7 billion in Covid-related losses over past 18 months
Sector calls on authorities to greenlight infrastructure projects including airport expansion
Spanish government and unions agree to raise minimum wage to €965 gross/month
Employers associations do not back €15-increase that will be paid from September
Electricity price rises by 33% in a week, hitting new high
Record-breaking streak continues with €188.18 per MWh on Thursday
Punch presents €1bn plan to make 75,600 vehicles at Nissan site by 2030
Belgian group, one of several bidders, say they will create 2,000 jobs and use all three existing plants
Price of electricity skyrockets €20 in one day to €172.78 per MWh on Wednesday
Almost €100 increase over summer as authorities unable to stop trend
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