Latest news about August in The Nomad Today

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Economy & Business

ECONOMY

Spain industrial output grows slightly amid economic uncertainty

The Nomad Today 10/11/22

By sectors, capital goods (5.3%) and non-durable consumer goods (0.4%) showed positive monthly rates

16 April 2022, Spain, Palma: Tourists chill on the beach of Arenal during the Easter week. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa.

Tourism

TOURISM

Spending by foreign tourists in Spain close to pre-pandemic level

The Nomad Today 10/6/22

In August, the average spending per person was €1,276

Tourism

TOURISM

Spain received 9 million international air passengers in August

The Nomad Today 9/25/22

This is 87% of arrivals in the same month of 2019, before the pandemic

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Lifestyle

WINTER IS COMING

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ to premiere in August

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/22

'House of the Dragon' is set 200 years before the events of 'Game of Thrones' and focuses on House Targaryen

Property

PROPERTY

Mortgages in Spain increase 67% to reach 11-year record

The Nomad Today 10/28/21

By nature of the estate, mortgages on homes account for 69.5% of the total capital loaned in August

Economy & Business

FOREIGN TRADE

Spain exports grow 22.1% in 8 months, reach new all-time high

The Nomad Today 10/20/21

In August 2021 there was a trade deficit of 3.87 billion euros, 123.3% higher than in the same month of 2020

Finland

BUSINESS

Finland trade deficit widens; industrial production rises

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/8/21

Exports rose 15.9 per cent year-on-year in August and imports grew 22.2 per cent

Entrepreneurs

ENTREPRENEURS

In Spain, 5 companies are set up for each one that is dissolved

The Nomad Today 10/8/21

The regions with the largest number of new companies are Madrid (1,419), Catalonia (1,343) and Andalusia (963)

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Economy & Business

INDUSTRY

Spain industrial production grows at a slower pace

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/6/21

Month-on-month, industrial production decreased 0.3%, following a 1.1% drop in July

Tourists sunbathe at Arenal beach in Palma de Mallorca as the pandemic measures ease. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

Tourism

TOURISM

International tourists spent 5.9 billion euros in Spain in August

The Nomad Today 10/6/21

The average spending per tourist was 1,136 euros, 12.9% more than a year ago

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Tourism

TOURISM

Overnight stays in Spanish tourist apartments grow 65.7%

The Nomad Today 10/1/21

The total number of nights spent by international tourists in non-hotel establishments (apartments, campsites, rural tourism accommodation and hostels) reached 6.1 million, which is an increase of…

Tourism

TOURISM

Overnight stays in Spanish hotels increased 104% in August

The Nomad Today 9/27/21

The Balearic Islands, Andalusia and Catalonia were the main destinations for all travelers in Spain in August

World

NORDICS

Sweden jobless rate rises in August

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/22/21

The number of unemployed persons increased to 478,500

Finland

CONSUMER PRICES

Fuel and housing prices raise inflation in Finland to 2.2% in August

The Nomad Today 9/14/21

From July to August, consumer prices rose by 0.2% which was caused by capital repair on detached houses, for example.

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Economy & Business

CONSUMER PRICES

Electricity prices raise inflation in Spain in August

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/4/21

The harmonized index of consumer prices also increased

Work

AUGUST

Spain unemployment continues to decline

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/3/21

Registered unemployment decreased in all sectors except construction

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Finland

OPTIMISM

Consumer sentiment in Finland at the highest level

The Nomad Today 8/29/21

Upper-level salaried employees were most optimistic, while pensioners had clearly the gloomiest expectations concerning economic development

The main security control at Helsinki-Vantaa airport. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

Tourism

EPIDEMIC

Changes to entry restrictions into Finland at the external borders

The Nomad Today 8/5/21

From 15 July the restrictions on entry will be lifted for Ukrainian residents, but reinstated for other six countries

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 infections increase by almost 60% in the last week in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/5/21

In Finland, only 36% of the population have full vaccination coverage, well below the European Union average

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Incidence of Covid-19 increases significantly in the Helsinki area

The Nomad Today 8/4/21

The Finnish health agency reported 872 new infections in the last 24 hours on Wednesday

August

Spain industrial output grows slightly amid economic uncertainty

Spending by foreign tourists in Spain close to pre-pandemic level

Spain received 9 million international air passengers in August

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ to premiere in August

Mortgages in Spain increase 67% to reach 11-year record

Spain exports grow 22.1% in 8 months, reach new all-time high

Finland trade deficit widens; industrial production rises

In Spain, 5 companies are set up for each one that is dissolved

Spain industrial production grows at a slower pace

International tourists spent 5.9 billion euros in Spain in August

Overnight stays in Spanish tourist apartments grow 65.7%

Overnight stays in Spanish hotels increased 104% in August

Sweden jobless rate rises in August

Fuel and housing prices raise inflation in Finland to 2.2% in August

Electricity prices raise inflation in Spain in August

Spain unemployment continues to decline

Consumer sentiment in Finland at the highest level

Changes to entry restrictions into Finland at the external borders

Covid-19 infections increase by almost 60% in the last week in Finland

Incidence of Covid-19 increases significantly in the Helsinki area

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