(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s Chairman, José María Álvarez-Pallete, met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to reaffirm the company’s strong commitment to Brazil, one of its key markets. Telefónica, which leads the Brazilian telecommunications market through its Vivo brand … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as a leader in corporate banking, winning awards for Most Innovative Bank in Spain, Best Mobile Banking App, and Best Open Banking Strategy. The bank was praised for its innovative … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Awards, BBVA, corporate banking, finance, INNOVATION, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has once again secured its place in the prestigious FTSE4Good index, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company, led by Ignacio Galán, has maintained its position in the index since 2009, demonstrating strong … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Mobile, Türkiye’s leading private-sector banking app, saw over 2.7 billion logins in the first half of 2024, reflecting its rapid growth and widespread use among over 15.5 million active users. The app’s extensive features and user-friendly … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, digital banking, Garanti BBVA, mobile app, Murat Çağrı Süzer, partnership, sustainability, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) The Ekienea solar farm, the largest in the Basque Country, has achieved grid access, marking a significant milestone in the region’s renewable energy efforts. The 100 MW facility will nearly triple the Basque Country’s solar capacity, support local … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Abertis has won the concession for the Ruta 5 Santiago-Los Vilos motorway in Chile, extending its presence in the country and solidifying its position as a leading toll road operator. Starting in April 2025, Abertis’ subsidiary VíasChile will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has been awarded a significant infrastructure maintenance contract by North Lanarkshire Council in Scotland, worth at least EUR 190 million. The contract, which covers road maintenance, bridge repairs, and other critical infrastructure services, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged ACS, Andreas Hoppe, Councillor Helen Loughran, HOCHTIEF, infrastructure, North Lanarkshire, partnership, Peter Coenen, Scotland, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has released its H1 2024 financial report, revealing significant growth in revenues and customer base. The company reported consolidated revenues of €921.3 million for the first half of 2024, a 13% increase compared to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Adjusted EBITDA, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, broadband, broadband data services, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Cabonitel S.A., consolidated revenues, Digi Communications financial report, Digi Communications Investors Call, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Portugal, Digi Romania S.A., Digi Spain, entertainment solutions, fibre optic network, financial results, fixed telecom operator, fixed-line telephony, H1 2024, H1 2024 financial report, H1 2024 Financial Results, income, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, mobile telecommunication, Nowo Communications S.A., pay TV, Q2 2024, Serghei Bulgac, shareholders, telecommunication services
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that on 12 August 2024, it granted 70,000 conditional Class B stock options to a director of its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A. This grant is part of a stock option program approved by … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Class B stock options, conditional Class B stock options, Digi Communications Investors Call, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Portugal, Digi Romania S.A., fixed telecom operator, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, Serghei Bulgac, stock option program, stock options, telecommunication services, Valentin Popoviciu
(IN BRIEF) BBVA’s AI Factory has expanded to Mexico and Türkiye, doubling its workforce to over 400 AI experts. This expansion aims to accelerate the development of AI solutions to improve customer experiences and optimize internal processes. The AI Factory … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI Factory, AI innovation, BBVA, Ignacio Teulón, Mexico, partnership, sustainability, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 41 MW order from Green Mind Ventures, part of GreenVolt, for wind turbines at two wind parks in Spain. The order includes the supply, installation, and a 20-year service agreement for nine turbines. Delivery … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged José Luis del Cerro, partnership, Spain, sustainability, Vestas, wind parks, wind turbine
(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a subsidiary of Eni, will sponsor La Vuelta 24 for the third year, providing energy for the race’s electric vehicles and sponsoring the “Maillot Blanco” for the best young cyclist. They will also launch a community-focused initiative, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News, Spain
Tagged electric vehicles, Eni, La Vuelta 24, partnership, Plenitude, Youth cyclists
(IN BRIEF) Indra has approved the creation of Space NewCo and signed a contract to acquire Deimos from Elecnor, strengthening its capabilities in the space industry. Space NewCo will integrate Indra’s stake in Startical, enhancing its position in air traffic … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Deimos, Elecnor, Indra, partnership, Space NewCo, Space Strategy
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Matrix Renewables have secured a €50 million green loan to develop five new solar photovoltaic plants in Castilla y Leon and Extremadura, Spain, with a total capacity of 240 MW. This project, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Alessandro Izzo, EIB, Nicolás Navas, partnership, solar energy, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF)Digi Communications N.V. will host a conference call on 14 August 2024 at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EEST (Romania time) to discuss its unaudited H1 2024 financial results. The results will be published the same day at 08:00 … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Digi Communications Investors Call, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi H1 2024 Financial Results, Digi Portugal, fixed telecom operator, H1 2024 Financial Results, investors call, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, Serghei Bulgac, Spectrum Licenses, telecommunication services, Valentin Popoviciu
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has acquired an 88% stake in Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for £2.1 billion (€2.5 billion), reinforcing its commitment to investing in strong credit-rated countries. This acquisition makes the UK Iberdrola’s leading market by regulated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mahmut Akten will become CEO of Garanti BBVA and BBVA Country Manager in Turkey, replacing Recep Baştuğ. The appointment is pending regulatory approval. BBVA has reorganized its global Client Solutions area, introducing new leadership for Commercial and Retail … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Turkey
Tagged appointment, BBVA, CEO, Country Manager, David Puente, Garanti BBVA, Jaime Sáenz de Tejada, leadership, Mahmut Akten, Murat Kalkan, Onur Genç, partnership, Recep Baştuğ, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €35 million green loan to Haizea Wind Group, a Spanish wind energy component manufacturer. This investment aims to enhance innovation and digitalization in the wind sector, supporting the REPowerEU plan … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Alvaro Quintana, EIB, Europe, Gilles Badot, Haizea Wind Group, partnership, Spain, sustainability, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) On 1 August 2024, Digi Communications’ subsidiary, DIGI Portugal, LDA, entered into a share purchase agreement with LORCA JVCO Limited to acquire 100% of Cabonitel, S.A. for EUR 150 million, subject to customary adjustments and contingent events. Cabonitel … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz, 3600 MHz, acquisition, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Cabonitel, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Portugal, EUR 150 million, fixed telecom operator, LDA.. DIGI Portugal, Lorca JVCo Limited, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, Nowo Communications, S.A., Serghei Bulgac, share purchase agreement, Spectrum Licenses, telecommunication services, Valentin Popoviciu
(IN BRIEF) Repsol and Volotea have formed a strategic partnership to supply over 6 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Volotea flights from Spanish airports between 2025 and 2029. This collaboration is set to significantly reduce CO2 emissions … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Spain, Travel
Tagged 100% renewable fuels, agricultural waste, Airbus, airline industry, animal fats, Biomass, Carlos Muñoz, CO2 emissions reduction, decarbonization, European Union Renewable Energy Directive, Hamburg to Toulouse shuttle, IATA studies, Iberian Peninsula, Madrid to Region of Murcia route, organic materials, ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, renewable diesel, renewable fuels, Repsol, SAF, Spain, sustainable aviation fuel, used cooking oil, Valero Marín, vegetable oils, Volotea
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