15,070 less unemployed in Catalonia this month, but unemployment is still higher than last year
In July, the total number of Catalan jobless stands at 539,191, thanks to the creation of service sector summer jobs
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Catalonia is top tourist destination despite the recession
5.8 million people visited the country in the first semester of the year and forecasts predict a rise in hotel occupancy this summer, according to official figures released by the government
Barcelona?s Summer Festival has had a high level of occupancy
This year?s Edition of the Barcelona?s Summer Theatre Festival, the Grec Festival, has been a success.
Catalan beaches ready to go
Catalan Water Agency gives thumbs-up to coastline waters and notes a decline in jellyfish population
Catalonia awakes to Sant Joan hangover
Bonfires and firecrackers light up Midsummer?s Eve and 'cava' and 'coca' are a must at every table. Sant Joan marks the beginning of the summer.