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Now playing Next business planet How business clusters are boosting Spain's cleantech startup industry Business Planet travels to Valencia to see first hand how successful clusters are helping eco-friendly businesses 15/06/2018
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Now playing Next Business Prices spike in Spain but government says it's temporary Spanish inflation hit 3 percent in February compared to the same month in 2016. The government said that was temporary and energy costs will decline. 27/02/2017
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Now playing Next Business Madrid tourism trade fair focuses on sustainable travel The International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid showcases destinations worldwide with a particular emphasis this year on sustainable travel. 18/01/2017