Balearics forecast to be highest-growth region in 2021
BBVA Research's forecast for the fall in GDP in 2020 isn't as pessimistic as the government's.
President Francina Armengol of the Balearics
President Armengol highlighted aid for the self-employed.
Balearic government economic measures have been "appropriate"
President Armengol defended the economic response to the pandemic in parliament on Tuesday.
Economy
Pandemic having "disastrous effects" in the Balearics
Analysis is needed of the Balearic economy's capacity to resist the impact of the pandemic.
Economy
Urgent plans needed to combat Balearic "unprecedented recession"
The employers confederation believes that the economic shock "will be more persistent than expected".
Politics
Armengol says health measures "are working"
In parliament on Tuesday, the government was attacked over the "worst" economic figures in the EU.
Tourism
Economic and tourism outlook for 2021 "moderately optimistic"
The regional director of CaixaBank believes that it is possible to reduce the dependence on tourism in the Balearics.
Economy
Balearic economy contracted 40.5% in the second quarter
The forecast for the whole year has been revised to a fall in GDP of 28.8%.
Economy
Economic outlook bleak
AIReF estimates a second quarter fall of 18%-22% year-on-year in Spain.
Economy
Economic recovery could reach 80% in 2021
Minister Negueruela hopes to extend the summer season at least until the end of October.
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The quarantine is linked to the state of alarm, but as we know - because Sánchez has said so - the state of alarm could be lifted early in certain regions; the Balearics would be one of these regions.
Balearic Islands could lead Spain's economic recovery in 2021.
Balearic Islands could lead Spain's economic recovery in 2021.
Economy
Catalonia conflict could harm Balearic growth
"If there is insecurity, this can affect investment and, in turn, the growth and stability that we currently have in the Balearics."
Tourism model in Mallorca makes people less well off
Housing problems and the high school dropout rate are directly linked to the tourism model.
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