Jobless drop in February biggest since 2001 / Spain’s economy growth jumps in first quarter

Unemployment dropped 0.3% in February 2015, according to data released by Spain’s employment ministry on the 3 March 2015, the best monthly improvement for a February since 2001.

At the end of April 2015 it was reported that Spain's economy growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2015, in a fresh sign that the nation's recovery was gathering momentum even though unemployment remained high.

• Primary Source

El País, 03.03.15: Labor market posts best February figures since start of crisis http://elpais.com/elpais/2015/03/03/inenglish/1425374658_309611.html

ESO: Background information: Registered Unemployment In Spain Falls By 14,688 In November, But With Only 5,232 New Workers http://www.europeansources.info/record/registered-unemployment-in-spain-falls-by-14688-in-november-but-with-only-5232-new-workers/

The Local.es, 30.04.15: Spain's economy growth jumps in first quarter http://www.thelocal.es/20150430/spains-economy-growth-accelerates-in-first-quarter

El País, 30.04.15: Spain’s economy sees biggest quarterly upsurge since 2007 http://elpais.com/elpais/2015/04/30/inenglish/1430386842_483966.html

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