(IN BRIEF) The iTEC Alliance, consisting of eight major air navigation service providers across Europe and Canada, has launched the build phase of the iTEC SkyNex Air Traffic Control system. This new system aims to enhance efficiency, interoperability, and sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged air traffic control, Indra, iTEC Alliance, Marcel Bakker, partnership, Skynex
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has received approval from the U.K.’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to take indirect control of TSB Bank, a subsidiary of Banco Sabadell. This approval is a key step in BBVA’s plan to acquire Banco Sabadell, which will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Banco Sabadell, BBVA, partnership, TSB Bank, UK
(IN BRIEF) Logicor is set to develop a 28,000 sqm custom-built logistics warehouse in Tarragona for a major international company specializing in personalized promotional products. The facility, located in a strategic area near the AP-2 highway, will begin construction in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A Spanish hospital has successfully used an AI-powered virtual voice assistant, LOLA, to monitor patients after heart surgery, leading to early detection of complications and high patient satisfaction. This innovative approach has allowed for quicker hospital discharges and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Management, News, Science, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Dr. Balmis General University Hospital, Dr. Herrero Brocal, Dr. Marta Herrero Brocal, ESC, LOLA, partnership, patient monitoring, Post-Heart Surgery Care, Spain, Virtual Assistant
(IN BRIEF) BBVA actively participated in the KDD (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining) conference, held in Barcelona from August 25 to 29, 2024. The bank sponsored the event’s Finance Day, which focused on the applications of AI and machine learning … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI innovation, Awards, Barcelona, BBVA, Financial Tech, Jon Ander Beracoechea, KDD (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining) Conference, keadership
(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group has secured two significant contracts: one in Australia to build the second phase of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland for Neoen, featuring a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, and another in … Read the full press release
ASTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT 3 LTD INFORMA QUE RICARDO BENJAMIN SALINAS PLIEGO INCUMPLE EL PRÉSTAMO DE 110 MILLONES DE DÓLARES Y VIOLA NUEVAMENTE LAS REGULACIONES MEXICANAS DE VALORES (NOTICIA EN BREVE) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, una destacada institución financiera, ha … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Law, Spain
Tagged Acuerdo de Préstamo de Valores, astor, astor asset management, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, CNBV, Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, Contrato de préstamo, Corporación RBS SA de CV, elektra.mx, grupo elektra, la rendición de cuentas, las regulaciones mexicanas de valores, ricardo benjamin salinas pliego, salinas pliego, transparencia
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is reinforcing its commitment to LGTBIQ+ inclusion by promoting the importance of role models and implementing various initiatives across its global operations. The bank has encouraged the use of preferred pronouns, introduced anti-harassment protocols, and earned recognition … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged BBVA, diversity, Global Initiatives, LGTBIQ+ Inclusion, Role Models, society
(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
(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
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Norway, Spain, Technology
Tagged DNV, GreenPowerMonitor Energy Management System, Juan Carlos Arévalo, partnership, Renewable Power Plant, Spain, sustainability
(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
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Awards, BBVA, Financial, Global Finance magazine, INNOVATION, investment, Joseph D. Giarraputo, Outstanding Performance, sustainability, World's Best Corporate Bank 2024
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif AV), Basque, EIB, High-Speed Rail Project, partnership, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, Spain, sustainability, Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), Y vasca
(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
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 3.500 MHz frequency band, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bucharest Stock Exchange, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Communications N.V. 'BB' Rating, Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., fixed broadband bitstream, MNO, mobile spectrum, national roaming agreement, RAN sharing agreement, roaming, S Mobile Networks, S.L.U., Serghei Bulgac, telecommunication services, Telefonica, Telefonica Moviles España, Valentin Popoviciu
(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
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Bruno Gonçalves, Carl Windsor, cyberattacks, Eddy Zervigon, Fortinet, Iberia, partnership, Patricia Díez Muñoz, Quantum Cybersecurity, Quantum XChange, SECURITY, sustainability, Telefonica, Warpcom
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A330, Airbus, France, Jean-Brice Dumont, Multi Role Tanker Transport Aircraft, partnership, Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Saudi Arabia, sustainability
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Carasso Foundation, CREAS, Creas Impacto II, EIF, EU, ICO, José Carlos García de Quevedo, Lucía Casani, Luis Berruete, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, private investors, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. (“DIGI Spain”) has signed a 16-year national roaming and RAN sharing agreement with Telefónica Móviles España, effective from 1 January 2025. Additionally, a 10-year fixed broadband bitstream wholesale agreement has been concluded. These deals, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 3.500 MHz frequency band, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bucharest Stock Exchange, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., fixed broadband bitstream, MNO, mobile spectrum, national roaming agreement, RAN sharing agreement, roaming, S Mobile Networks, S.L.U., Serghei Bulgac, telecommunication services, Telefonica, Telefonica Moviles España, Valentin Popoviciu
(IN BRIEF) Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola, visited the Spanish women’s national soccer team at their training camp in Las Rozas to express the company’s unwavering support ahead of their games in Paris. Galán praised the team’s talent and recent … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Spain, Sports
Tagged Chairman Ignacio Galán, Iberdrola, Spanish Women's National Soccer Team, sports, support
SGW Global (SGW) is delighted to announce the appointment of Telcomdis as the official distributor for Motorola Nursery and Motorola personal audio products across Europe, including the UK. (IN BRIEF) SGW Global has appointed Telcomdis as the official distributor for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Marketing, Retail, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged advanced monitoring solutions, air purifiers, Android auto, Baby Monitor, baby monitors, baby products, consumer electronics, DECT phones, distribution, distributor, headphones, humidifiers, IFA Berlin 2024, Javier Cortina, Kind + Jugend Cologne 2024, MA1, Motorola, Motorola chargers, Motorola Nursery, Motorola Sound, Motorola Sound Products, Motorola Voice, personal audio products, portable wireless speakers, projectors, scales, SGW, SGW Global, sleep monitors, soothers, speakers, Telcomdis, Telcomdis tecnología, thermometers, toddler products, true wireless, TWS
(IN BRIEF) Kembara Fund I FCR, a €1 billion deep tech and climate-focused fund managed by Spain-based Alma Mundi Ventures, has secured a €350 million commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF). As the first Spanish fund to be selected … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, Alma Mundi Ventures, artificial intelligence, Atomico Growth VI, biotechnology, Capital Markets Union, capital-intensive businesses, cleantech, Climate Innovation, competitiveness, Cybersecurity, deep tech, digital technologies, digital transformation, EIF, engineering breakthroughs, ETCI, Europe, European Investment Fund, European Tech Champion Initiative, European tech champions, Factorial, financial technologies, France, frontier technologies, FSI II, Germany, growth-stage startups, Healthcare, Inke, intellectual property, Javier Santiso, Keensight Nova VI, Kembara Fund I FCR, life sciences, Marjut Falkstedt, Mundi Ventures, next-generation energy systems, public and private resources, quantum technologies, robotics, scientific breakthroughs, Space tech, Spain, Startups, strategic autonomy, Sweden, tech ecosystem, transformative ventures
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized as the world’s most socially responsible technology company in the first Social Ranking 2024 by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). Out of 173 ICT companies assessed, Telefónica’s strong performance in human rights, decent work … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Global ICT Sector, Social Responsibility Rankings, sustainability, Telefonica
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