Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Independent Oversight by SGS to Guide the Building of Valencia CF’s Landmark Nou Mestalla Stadium

(IN BRIEF) Valencia CF has appointed SGS as the independent partner in charge of supervising quality, safety, and compliance for the Nou Mestalla stadium construction. SGS will oversee the entire process, from monitoring building standards to enforcing health and safety … Read the full press release

From Seville to Sydney: CAF’s Urbos trams achieve 1,000th rollout in global success story

(IN BRIEF) CAF has celebrated the rollout of its 1,000th Urbos tram, a milestone achievement highlighting its global leadership in sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. Since their debut in 2010 in Seville and later Zaragoza, Urbos trams have expanded to … Read the full press release

Port of A Coruña to become key logistics hub with Exolum’s planned bulk liquid terminal for green fuels and hydrocarbons

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched the authorisation process to build a new €100 million bulk liquid storage terminal at the Outer Port of A Coruña, designed as a flexible and sustainable energy transition hub. The phased project will provide 165,000 … Read the full press release

SMART innovation by Garanti BBVA transforms digital payments with personalized card selection

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has launched SMART, a new feature that automatically selects the most advantageous card for each transaction, making it the first of its kind in Turkey. Initially available with Miles&Smiles Garanti BBVA and American Express cards, SMART … Read the full press release

Digi Romania secures €40 million deal to acquire spectrum, towers and prepaid services in partnership with Vodafone, OTE and Telekom Romania Mobile

DIGI Romania has signed a €40 million agreement with Vodafone Romania, OTE, and Telekom Romania Mobile to acquire spectrum licences, telecom towers, and prepaid mobile services. Vodafone Romania will acquire OTE’s shares in Telekom Romania Mobile, strengthening its position in … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces signing of the business and asset transfer agreement between DIGI Romania, Vodafone Romania, Telekom Romania Mobile Communications, and Hellenic Telecommunications Organization

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that DIGI Romania has signed an agreement with OTE, Vodafone Romania, and Telekom Romania Mobile Communications. Under the deal, DIGI will acquire spectrum licences, telecom towers, and TKRM’s prepaid mobile business for €40 million, … Read the full press release

Sener reinforces international defence ambitions with senior appointment of Sara Cristóbal

(IN BRIEF) Sener has appointed Sara Cristóbal as its new International Director of Defence, a role created to drive international growth in the global defence market. With more than 16 years of experience across defence, security, and aeronautics, she previously … Read the full press release

New BBVA Directa service leverages Iberpay’s OCT Inst rail for 24/7 instant inbound payments to Spain

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has launched a new instant payments service that allows banks outside Europe to send funds to Spain in seconds, operating 24/7/365 with real-time settlement via Iberpay’s One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer scheme. Through its BBVA Directa platform, … Read the full press release

Europrivacy certification strengthens Iberdrola’s leadership in digital transparency and customer privacy protection

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has become the first European energy company to achieve the Europrivacy European Data Protection Seal, certifying compliance with the highest privacy and data protection standards across its digital services. The certification, awarded to Iberdrola Clientes España, Curenergía … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Addresses Speculation Over Digi Spain IPO and Ownership

(NEWS) BUCHAREST, Romania, 16-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. has responded to recent media speculation suggesting a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain S.L.U., and a possible divestment of its stake. The company has … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces clarifications on recent press articles regarding Digi Spain S.L.U.

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. issued a clarification in response to recent media reports about a potential IPO of its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain S.L.U., and speculation over a possible divestment of its stake. The company stated that while it … Read the full press release

Telefónica Global Solutions earns leadership position in NaaS market with award-winning Dynamic Network platform

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) has been named a leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ for Network as a Service (Q2 2025), with its Dynamic Network solution praised for both technology excellence and customer impact. Built on an … Read the full press release

Germany’s first YEXIO data centre opens in Heiligenhaus, marking a milestone for sustainable digital infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s first YEXIO data centre has officially opened in Heiligenhaus, establishing the region as a pioneer in sustainable digital infrastructure. Developed by HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and Palladio Partners, the facility is the first in a planned nationwide network … Read the full press release

Experts from Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas University highlight sustainable strategies for tackling urban congestion

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas Pontifical University co-hosted a webinar on urban mobility titled “The Future of Movement: Rethinking Congestion in the Age of Smart Cities”, where experts discussed the root causes of congestion and highlighted congestion pricing as … Read the full press release

University of Potsdam scientists reveal key role of runaway stars in shaping supernova remnant population

(IN BRIEF) A team from the University of Potsdam and the Institute for Space Science in Barcelona has shown that the movement of massive runaway stars is a vital factor in understanding the gamma-ray emission from supernova remnants. Using supercomputer … Read the full press release

European Space Agency selects Sener to contribute to grid fin technologies for Themis reusable rocket project

(IN BRIEF) Sener has secured a role in the European Space Agency’s Themis program, a joint effort with ArianeGroup to develop a reusable rocket demonstrator capable of vertical landing and relaunch. The company’s teams in Poland and Spain will provide … Read the full press release

BBVA enters global top ten in Time’s World’s Best Companies 2025 ranking, named Spain’s leading bank

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has entered the global top ten of Time magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 ranking, placing eighth overall and climbing 37 spots from last year. It was also recognized as Spain’s leading bank and the second-best financial institution … Read the full press release

Iberdrola sells 2.9 million smart meter portfolio to Macquarie in £900 million deal while expanding UK network investments

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has sold ScottishPower’s smart metering subsidiary, SP Smart Meter Assets Limited, to Macquarie Group in a £900 million deal covering 2.9 million devices. The move supports Iberdrola’s strategy to concentrate investment in regulated networks and renewable generation, … Read the full press release

Selex Gruppo Commerciale signs renewable energy PPA with Iberdrola to advance decarbonization and energy cost stability in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Selex Gruppo Commerciale has signed a renewable energy purchase agreement with Iberdrola for 1,250 GWh of photovoltaic power, equal to 125 GWh annually from plants with 77 MW of capacity starting in July 2026. The PPA features a … Read the full press release

MAPFRE joins Blue Marble consortium as sixth owner to expand climate resilience insurance in tenth anniversary year

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has joined Blue Marble as its newest owner, becoming part of a global insurance consortium now comprising six members: Aspen, Grupo ASSA, Marsh McLennan, TransRe, Zurich Insurance Group, and MAPFRE. The announcement coincides with Blue Marble’s tenth … Read the full press release