Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Iberdrola’s Commitment to Innovation Garners Second Consecutive Recognition from European Commission

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, a major energy company, has received recognition as the world’s leading private utility for investment in innovation and development, marking its second consecutive year of achievement in this regard. The European Commission’s report, ‘The 2023 Industrial R&D … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces share transaction made by a Non-Executive Director of the Company with class B shares

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, announced that its Non-Executive Director, Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, has conducted a share transaction. On December 14, 2023, Mr. Ciobotaru sold 30,000 class B shares of the company. This transaction was reported … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €46 Million Loan to Ingeteam for Renewable Energy Integration Research

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam, a Spanish company specializing in electrical engineering and equipment development, have signed a €46 million loan agreement for a two-year investment plan. The plan focuses on research, development, and innovation (RDI) … Read the full press release

CUPRA and Wilson Introduce Revolutionary LT Padel Racket Inspired by UrbanRebel Racing Concept

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA, in collaboration with Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has revealed the innovative CUPRA Wilson LT Padel Racket, the third racket developed under this partnership. Designed entirely by CUPRA and crafted by Wilson, the racket draws inspiration from CUPRA’s … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Takes Aim at Sophisticated Cyber Threats with New Service

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech, a technology services leader, is launching an advanced cyber intelligence service to enhance the cybersecurity defenses of large enterprises. This service aims to improve the identification, communication, and mitigation of security risks, helping organizations anticipate and … Read the full press release

Repsol Receives First Shipment of Used Cooking Oil for Spain’s First Renewable Fuels Plant

(IN BRIEF) Repsol’s industrial complex in Cartagena has welcomed the arrival of the first ship carrying 7,500 tons of used cooking oil, which will serve as a raw material for Spain’s inaugural renewable fuels plant. As part of its transformation … Read the full press release

Thales and Trablisa Successfully Implement Cutting-Edge Surveillance System for Enhanced Border Control in Melilla

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Trablisa, two leading European companies, have successfully implemented an Integrated Surveillance System at the Melilla Command of the Civil Guard for advanced border control. The project, completed in under seven months, involved the installation of fixed … Read the full press release

VINCI’s Spanish Subsidiary Cobra IS Outlines Ambitious Growth Plans for Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) VINCI held a Capital Markets Day in Madrid dedicated to its Spanish subsidiary, Cobra IS, aiming to provide detailed insights into its business activities. Cobra IS specializes in a wide array of flow business activities and complex EPC … Read the full press release

Renowned Film Director J.A. Bayona Becomes CUPRA Global Ambassador for Creativity and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Spanish film director and producer J.A. Bayona has been named a global ambassador for CUPRA, a Spanish automotive brand, to promote creativity and innovation. The collaboration was announced at an event in CASA SEAT, strengthening CUPRA’s connection to … Read the full press release

Connecting Generations: Telefónica and Meta’s Initiative Bridges the Digital Divide for Elderly Users

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and Meta have partnered to promote mixed reality experiences for the elderly as part of the Fundación Telefónica project ‘RECONECTADOS, la tecnología no tiene edad’ (CONNECTED, technology is ageless). Their collaboration involves organizing workshops on the use … Read the full press release

Repsol Launches Circular Economy Initiative with 176 Collection Points for Used Cooking Oil in Galicia

(IN BRIEF) Repsol has launched a sustainable initiative in collaboration with the Galician regional government, introducing 176 collection points for used cooking oil at its service stations across Galicia, Spain. The collected oil will be converted into 100% renewable fuels … Read the full press release

Digi Spain Telecom, the subsidiary of Digi Communications NV in Spain, has concluded a spectrum transfer agreement for the purchase of spectrum licenses

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Spain Telecom, a subsidiary of Digi Communications N.V., has entered into a spectrum transfer agreement to purchase spectrum licenses for private radioelectric use. The agreement involves the acquisition of specific frequency blocks in the 1,800 MHz, 2,100 … Read the full press release

BBVA Named Europe’s Most Sustainable Bank for Fourth Consecutive Year in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

(IN BRIEF) For the fourth year in a row, BBVA has been recognized as Europe’s most sustainable bank in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), a leading global sustainability ranking. The bank received a total score of 84 out of … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Implements Innovative Traffic Light Priority for Madrid’s Bus Rapid Transit

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom’s Spanish subsidiary has successfully implemented a sophisticated traffic light priority system for Madrid’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, connecting key neighborhoods and reducing travel times. The system uses on-board beacons and traffic light controllers to … Read the full press release

CUPRA Joins Forces with 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, Unveils “CUPRA Cube” Countdown Timer

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA, an automotive brand, has entered into a strategic alliance with the 37th America’s Cup, one of the world’s major sporting events, taking place in Barcelona for the first time. To mark this partnership, CUPRA unveiled the “CUPRA … Read the full press release

Green Energy Initiative: Iberdrola and bp pulse’s €1 Billion Plan for High-Speed EV Charging Across Iberia

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and bp pulse have officially launched their joint venture, aiming to create an extensive high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Iberia. The venture plans to invest €1 billion and deploy 5,000 charging points in Spain and … Read the full press release

Irizar e-mobility Utilizes Recycled Aluminium Produced with Green Hydrogen in Electric Buses

(IN BRIEF) Irizar e-mobility, a Spanish electric vehicle manufacturer, has become the first company to incorporate recycled aluminium produced using green hydrogen into their products. Hydro Extrusions, their supplier, produced the recycled aluminium in Navarra, Spain, using green hydrogen, which … Read the full press release

CASA SEAT’s Magic Days Offer a Whimsical Christmas Experience for Families

(IN BRIEF) CASA SEAT has transformed into a festive Christmas village for its Magic Days event, offering a holiday experience for families. The display includes intricate decorations made from sweets and pastries by pastry chef Christian Escribà, a virtual reality … Read the full press release

SEAT’s SEAT al Sol 2: Major Expansion of Solar Power for Electric Vehicle Production

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. is set to significantly expand its solar energy capacity with the installation of 39,000 new solar panels across its three production facilities in Martorell, El Prat, and Barcelona. This expansion, known as SEAT al Sol 2, … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Expands Presence in Lithuania with H125 Aircraft Sale to ASU BALTIJA

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have agreed on a contract for two H125 helicopters at the European Rotors 2023 event. These helicopters represent Airbus’ first sale to a commercial operator in Lithuania and will serve passenger … Read the full press release