Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2024 Financial Results

(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

Digi Communications N.V. announces that conditional stock options were granted to a director of the Company’s Romanian Subsidiary

(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

BBVA Expands AI Factory to Mexico and Türkiye, Doubling Workforce to Drive Global AI Innovation

(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

Vestas Secures 41 MW Wind Turbine Order for Spanish Wind Parks

(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

Plenitude to Power Electric Vehicles and Celebrate Youth at La Vuelta 24

(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

Indra Advances Space Strategy with Creation of Space NewCo and Acquisition of Deimos

(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

€50 Million EIB Loan to Boost Solar Energy Capacity in Spain with Five New Plants

(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

Digi Communications N.V. announces Investors Call for the presentation of the H1 2024 Financial Results

(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

Iberdrola Acquires Majority Stake in Electricity North West, Enhancing Commitment to UK Market

(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

Mahmut Akten to Succeed Recep Baştuğ as CEO of Garanti BBVA and BBVA Country Manager in Turkey

(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

EIB Grants €35 Million Green Loan to Haizea Wind Group to Advance Wind Energy Manufacturing in Europe

(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

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of a share purchase agreement by its subsidiary in Portugal

(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

Repsol and Volotea’s Strategic Partnership to Decarbonize Aviation with Sustainable Fuel

(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

GreenPowerMonitor Unveils Advanced Energy Management System to Boost Renewable Power Plant Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV company, has launched an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) designed to enhance the operational efficiency of renewable power plants. The new EMS supports the significant growth in renewable energy capacity, which saw a 50% … Read the full press release

BBVA Named World’s Best Corporate Bank 2024 by Global Finance for Outstanding Performance and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named the World’s Best Corporate Bank 2024 by Global Finance magazine, marking the fourth time and second consecutive year it has received this honor. The award recognizes BBVA’s strong performance, reputation, and management excellence. BBVA … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Basque High-Speed Rail Project with €430 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €430 million loan to Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif AV) for the construction of the “Y vasca” high-speed rail line connecting Vitoria/Gasteiz, Bilbao, and Donostia/San Sebastián in Spain’s Basque Country. This … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Announces Rating Assigned by Fitch Ratings to Digi Communications N.V.

(IN BRIEF) On July 24, 2024, Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned the company a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘BB’ with a stable outlook. This rating reflects the company’s … Read the full press release

Telefónica, Fortinet, Quantum XChange, and Warpcom Unveil Groundbreaking Solution for Quantum Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, in collaboration with Warpcom, Fortinet, and Quantum XChange, has introduced a quantum security solution designed to protect against sophisticated quantum cyberattacks. The solution, ready for global production environment testing, ensures robust, adaptable protection across various network infrastructures. … Read the full press release

Saudi Arabia Orders Four Additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). These aircraft will begin conversion in early 2026 and enter service by 2027, enhancing RSAF’s air-to-air refuelling … Read the full press release

Creas Impacto II Targets €70 Million with Backing from EIF, ICO, Carasso Foundation, and Private Investors

(IN BRIEF) Creas Impacto II, supported by EIF, ICO, the Carasso Foundation, and private investors, targets a €70 million fund size under the InvestEU program. The fund, managed by CREAS, focuses on investing in about 12 growth-stage companies in Spain … Read the full press release