
Granada Achieves Record Employment in March Driven by Service Sector
The early celebration of Easter Week in March 2026 was crucial for reducing unemployment, reaching the lowest figure since 2008.
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The early celebration of Easter Week in March 2026 was crucial for reducing unemployment, reaching the lowest figure since 2008.

The autonomous community records the largest national decrease, with a 1.5% fall and a total of 579,638 unemployed individuals.

The province of Granada records a significant reduction of 1,187 unemployed individuals in March, contributing to the Andalusian decrease.

While unemployment significantly decreases across the rest of Andalusia and nationally, the province of Jaén records an increase of 58 unemployed individuals.

The province sees a minimal decrease of 33 unemployed individuals, while Social Security affiliation grows by 0.90%.

Córdoba province sees a reduction of 499 unemployed individuals in March, though gender disparity and temporary employment remain challenges.

The autonomous community registers a record number of contributors in March 2026, exceeding 3.5 million and reducing unemployment below 580,000 people.

The services sector leads job creation, accounting for three out of four contracts, while provincial unemployment significantly decreases.

The province of Seville records a significant reduction in unemployment both year-on-year and month-on-month, affecting all sectors and age groups.

The state operator has implemented speed restrictions on sections of the Madrid-Antequera route, affecting the Easter return operation.

Adif's extended tender for track assembly between Vera and Lorca raises concerns about new completion timelines for the high-speed rail.
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