Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Santander X Global Challenge Seeks AI Solutions to Address Social Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander and Microsoft are partnering with Oxentia Foundation to launch a global challenge aimed at entrepreneurs from 11 countries. The Santander X Global Challenge | The AI Revolution will seek innovative AI solutions to address social challenges. … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and MAPFRE add 150 MW photovoltaic capacity to joint investment in renewable energies

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and MAPFRE have increased their strategic alliance in the energy sector in Spain by adding 150 new photovoltaic megawatts (MW) to Energías Renovables Ibermap, bringing the total to 445 MW. This includes 295 MW of wind power … Read the full press release

La conectividad 5G de Vodafone permite el primer autobús conectado e inteligente de Europa

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Vodafone ha conectado el primer autobús inteligente y conectado de Europa a 5G en colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza en España. El autobús eléctrico está equipado con un sistema de asistencia a la conducción que automatiza … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s 5G Connectivity Enables Europe’s First Connected and Intelligent Bus

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has connected Europe’s first smart and connected bus to 5G in collaboration with Zaragoza City Council in Spain. The electric bus is equipped with a driving assistance system that automates acceleration, braking, and steering, without driver intervention. … Read the full press release

SEAT recognized for initiatives around mental health and pandemic response

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has won the European Sport & Healthy Company 2022 award in the Gold category for its projects related to the health and physical activity of its employees and of Spanish society in general. Among them were … Read the full press release

Santander Private Banking Takes Home Multiple Awards at 2022 Euromoney Awards

(IN BRIEF) Santander Private Banking has been named the Best Private Bank in Latin America by Euromoney, which also recognized the bank in several other award categories including Best Bank for Family Office Services and for Wealth Transfer/Succession Planning. The … Read the full press release

BBVA recognized for commitment to talent development and corporate culture by Gallup

(IN BRIEF) BBVA receives 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for commitment to corporate culture and talent development. The award recognizes companies that excel in creating exceptional work environments and developing their workforce. BBVA was chosen as one of the leading … Read the full press release

BBVA’s Global Trade Finance portal offers free access to import-export solutions and information from over 170 countries

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has launched the Global Trade Finance portal to help import export companies streamline their operations and access information to support their international transactions. The free platform provides users with information on BBVA’s trade finance solutions, as well … Read the full press release

The Ocean Race, Virtual Regatta and Accenture offer e-commerce opportunities in new metaverse experience

(IN BRIEF) The Ocean Race, in collaboration with Virtual Regatta and Accenture, has launched a metaverse experience pilot to engage fans and businesses in the world-renowned yacht race. The metaverse environment allows gamers and enthusiasts to take part in exclusive … Read the full press release

Metro de Málaga inaugura una nueva ampliación de la red de Metro con la tecnología de señalización CBTC de Alstom

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) La red de Metro de Málaga se ha extendido hasta el centro de la ciudad, siendo Alstom el socio seleccionado para desarrollar la tecnología de señalización, que se integra en el nuevo tramo. Esta ampliación incluye dos … Read the full press release

Metro de Málaga Inaugurates New Extension of Metro Network with Alstom’s CBTC Signalling Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Malaga Metro network has extended to the city center, with Alstom being the selected partner to develop the signalling technology, which is integrated into the new section. This extension includes two new stations, 1.7 km of lines, … Read the full press release

Bloomberg und Junior Achievement Europe betreuen 2023 mit der EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ noch mehr Studierende

(IN KÜRZE) Bloomberg hat seine EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ ausgeweitet, die darauf abzielt, junge Frauen nach einem erfolgreichen ersten Jahr zu inspirieren und zu befähigen, Karrieren im Finanzbereich zu verfolgen. Die Initiative bietet spezialisierte Schulungen zu Kapitalmärkten und Mentoring durch … Read the full press release

Bloomberg and Junior Achievement Europe mentor even more students in 2023 with EU Women in Finance initiative

(IN BRIEF) Bloomberg has expanded its EU Women in Finance initiative, which aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in finance, following a successful first year. The initiative offers specialized training on capital markets and mentoring from … Read the full press release

Airbus prueba las tecnologías Auto’Mate para vuelos autónomos en formación y reabastecimiento aire-aire

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Airbus Defence and Space y su filial, Airbus UpNext, han logrado con éxito la guía y el control autónomos en vuelo de un dron utilizando un A310 MRTT. Las tecnologías Auto’Mate se probaron en varios drones DT-25 … Read the full press release

Airbus tests Auto’Mate technologies for autonomous formation flight and air-to-air refueling

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space and its subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have successfully achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT. The Auto’Mate technologies were tested on several DT-25 target drones, and during almost six … Read the full press release

CUPRA kooperiert mit ROSALÍA für eine neue Kampagne zur Feier von Kreativität und Innovation

(IN KÜRZE) Die spanische Automarke CUPRA hat mit der Singer-Songwriterin ROSALÍA zusammengearbeitet, um eine neue Kampagne mit den Werten und der Vision der Marke zu starten. Die Kampagne umfasst ein Video von ROSALÍAs viralem Hit „Abcdefg“ aus ihrem Grammy-prämierten Album … Read the full press release

CUPRA Teams Up with ROSALÍA for New Campaign Celebrating Creativity and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Spanish car brand CUPRA has collaborated with singer-songwriter ROSALÍA to launch a new campaign featuring the brand’s values and vision. The campaign includes a video of ROSALÍA’s viral hit “Abcdefg” from her Grammy-award winning album MOTOMAMI, featuring CUPRA … Read the full press release

BASF Personal Care Launches Re_think to Promote Health and Sustainability in Personal Care Industry

(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has launched its Re_think concept for in-cosmetics, a focus on health, sustainability and transparency in the personal care market to reshape and reinvent the industry for a sustainable future. The concept aligns with the changing … Read the full press release

Banco Santander invests €1.5m to fund reforestation project in Asturias

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander is set to fund the planting of a second Santander forest in Torga, Asturias as part of Fundación Repsol’s Motor Verde project, which aims to promote the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of nature. The project … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., its subsidiary in Spain, entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the roll out of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that its subsidiary in Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the rollout of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain. The deployment of the … Read the full press release

CAF wins €100m contract to supply 31 trams to Budapest and 6 trams to Seville

(IN BRIEF) CAF Group has secured two new orders worth over €100 million for its Urbos platform trams. The first order is for 31 units to be supplied to Budapesti Közlekedési Központ (BKK) in Budapest. The second order is for … Read the full press release

Laboratorio de Asmecruz adquirido por SGS para fortalecer la cartera de pruebas de alimentos en España

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) SGS, líder mundial en inspección, análisis y certificación, ha adquirido el negocio de análisis y los activos de Asmecruz, una cooperativa de productores de mejillón en Boiro, España. El laboratorio de Asmecruz ofrece una amplia gama de … Read the full press release

Asmecruz lab acquired by SGS to strengthen food testing portfolio in Spain

(IN BRIEF) SGS, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification, has acquired the testing business and assets of Asmecruz, a cooperative of mussel producers in Boiro, Spain. Asmecruz’s laboratory provides a wide range of microbiological and biotoxin analysis services, … Read the full press release

EHRA 2023: Celebrando 20 años de avances en el manejo de la arritmia

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El congreso científico EHRA 2023 de la European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), una rama de la Sociedad Europea de Cardiología (ESC), se llevará a cabo del 16 al 18 de abril en Barcelona, España, así como en … Read the full press release

EHRA 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of Advancements in Arrhythmia Management

(IN BRIEF) The EHRA 2023 scientific congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), will be held from April 16 to 18 in Barcelona, Spain, as well as online. The congress … Read the full press release

Iberdrola reconnu pour ses plans d’action climatique et sa transparence par la liste A du CDP

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) L’entreprise énergétique espagnole Iberdrola a été incluse pour une année supplémentaire dans le tableau de bord de l’engagement des fournisseurs compilé par le CDP, une organisation de premier plan axée sur la transparence et la performance des … Read the full press release

Iberdrola recognized for climate action plans and transparency by CDP’s A List

(IN BRIEF) Spanish energy company Iberdrola has been included for another year in the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard compiled by CDP, a leading organization focused on the transparency and performance of climate practices. The list recognizes companies that excel at engaging … Read the full press release

Indra wins €12.5m contract to equip Angola’s M’Banza Congo airport with digital infrastructure and automation

(IN BRIEF) Spanish technology and consulting company Indra has won a €12.5m ($14.6m) contract to equip the new M’Banza Congo airport in Angola. Indra will supply ground and air systems, digitising infrastructure and automating processes to reduce the risk of … Read the full press release

Unihertz a dévoilé un nouveau smartphone distinctif, Luna, au MWC 2023 de Barcelone

Unihertz Luna, un smartphone élégant et stylé pour illuminer votre vie (ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Unihertz a présenté son dernier modèle de smartphone, Luna, lors du MWC 2023 de Barcelone. Le téléphone dispose d’une coque arrière en verre transparent et d’une … Read the full press release

Unihertz Brachte ein Neues, Markantes Smartphone, Luna, auf dem MWC 2023 in Barcelona

Unihertz Luna, ein Elegantes und Stylisches Smartphone, das Ihr Leben Erleuchtet (IN KÜRZE) Unihertz, ein Unternehmen für Mobilgeräte, hat auf dem MWC 2023 in Barcelona sein neuestes Modell namens Luna vorgestellt. Das Smartphone verfügt über eine transparente Glasrückseite und ein … Read the full press release

Grupo Alstom premia a Power Drive Ibérica por componentes de transmisión mecánica destacados

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Power Drive Ibérica, empresa metalúrgica con sede en Cataluña, ha sido galardonada como “Proveedor de Servicios del Año de Alstom” por su excepcional desempeño en la prestación de servicios de ingeniería, fabricación, mantenimiento y suministro de componentes … Read the full press release

Alstom Group Awards Power Drive Ibérica for Outstanding Mechanical Transmission Components

(IN BRIEF) Power Drive Ibérica, a metallurgical company based in Catalonia, has been awarded “Alstom Services Supplier of the Year” for its exceptional performance in providing engineering, manufacture, maintenance, and supply of mechanical transmission components to Alstom’s Services unit in … Read the full press release

El BEI concede un préstamo verde de 55 millones de euros para el parque eólico Buniel de 100 MW de Iberdrola en España

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) ha concedido un préstamo verde de 55 millones de euros a una joint venture entre Iberdrola y Caja Rural de Soria para construir el parque eólico Buniel en Burgos, España. El … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €55m Green Loan for Iberdrola’s 100 MW Buniel Wind Farm in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €55 million green loan to a joint venture between Iberdrola and Caja Rural de Soria to build the Buniel wind farm in Burgos, Spain. The wind farm will have an … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces conditional stock options granted to a Director of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 28 December 2022

Digi Communications N.V. announces conditional stock options granted to a Director of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 28 December 2022

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has granted 20,000 conditional stock options to Mr. Valentin Popoviciu, the Executive Director of the company, based on the approval of the general shareholders’ meeting from December 28, 2022. The vesting of the option shares … Read the full press release

Orange es pionera en la red 5G SA multinube para fábricas inteligentes y más allá

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Orange ha logrado un hito importante en su viaje hacia el software y las redes totalmente automatizadas basadas en datos con su red experimental de múltiples nubes llamada Pikeo. Esta red experimental, que es la primera de … Read the full press release

Orange pioneers multi-cloud 5G SA network for smart factories and beyond

(IN BRIEF) Orange has achieved a major milestone in its journey towards software and data-based, fully-automated networks with its experimental multi-cloud network named Pikeo. This experimental network, which is the first of its kind in Europe, has successfully run over … Read the full press release

PackBenefit obtiene un préstamo de deuda de riesgo de 13 millones de euros del Banco Europeo de Inversiones para la producción sostenible de bandejas de alimentos

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) PackBenefit, una empresa especializada en soluciones sostenibles de envasado de alimentos, ha obtenido un préstamo de deuda de riesgo de 13 millones de euros del Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) para aumentar su capacidad de fabricación de … Read the full press release

PackBenefit Secures €13 Million Venture Debt Loan from European Investment Bank for Sustainable Food Tray Production

(IN BRIEF) PackBenefit, a company specializing in sustainable food packaging solutions, has secured a €13 million venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to increase its manufacturing capacity for recyclable and compostable food trays. The funding will be … Read the full press release

Nueva demostración de conducción a distancia para revolucionar el transporte en el MWC 2023

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom y la empresa de conducción a distancia Vay presentarán una demostración de conducción a distancia llamada conducción a distancia en el MWC 2023 de Barcelona. La demostración contará con un vehículo eléctrico desocupado conducido … Read the full press release