Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

BBVA Breaks New Ground with Peru’s First Sustainable Mining Corporate Loan

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, a prominent financial institution, has made history by providing the first sustainable corporate loan to a mining company in Peru. The $200 million ‘Club Deal’ facility benefits mining companies Ares and Amarillo Mineraçao do Brasil. This groundbreaking … Read the full press release

Jos Dijsselhof, CEO of SIX, Elected as Vice Chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)

(IN BRIEF) Jos Dijsselhof, the CEO of SIX, has been unanimously elected as the new Vice Chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) during its Annual Meeting. He will serve a two-year term in this role. Previously, Dijsselhof held … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Forms Strategic Partnership with Enlit to Host Enlit Europe 2025 in Bilbao

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has forged a strategic alliance with Enlit, a prominent media and events company in the European energy transition sector. This collaboration will culminate in Bilbao hosting the Enlit Europe conference and exhibition in 2025 at the Bilbao … Read the full press release

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Make History with First Space-Based 5G Voice Call

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by completing the world’s first space-based 5G voice call. The successful call was made from Hawaii to a Vodafone engineer in Spain using a standard Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone … Read the full press release

BBVA Launches Game-Changing API Connectivity for Treasury Solutions

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has introduced new API connectivity for its treasury solutions, significantly reducing integration times for BBVA Pivot Connect by 80 percent. The initial set of APIs available on BBVA Pivot allows companies to manage supplier payments, track international … Read the full press release

ABT CUPRA XE Secures Double Podium Finish at Island X Prix in Sardinia

(IN BRIEF) ABT CUPRA XE achieved an outstanding performance at the Island X Prix in Sardinia during the Extreme E season. The team, led by drivers Klara Andersson and Sébastien Loeb, secured a podium finish in both races, earning a … Read the full press release

King Felipe VI Receives SEAT S.A. Executive Committee to Discuss Electric Mobility and Record-Breaking Performance

(IN BRIEF) His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain held an audience with the Executive Committee of SEAT S.A., led by its President, Wayne Griffiths, at Palacio Albéniz in Barcelona. During the meeting, SEAT S.A. executives updated the King on … Read the full press release

DemoSATH Floating Offshore Wind Project Powers Up, Pioneering Clean Energy in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The DemoSATH floating offshore wind project, led by Saitec Offshore Technologies in collaboration with RWE and KEPCO, has achieved a significant milestone by commencing electricity generation. Located off the Basque coast, the DemoSATH platform features a 2 MW … Read the full press release

Airbus Delivers Inaugural ‘Make in India’ C295 Aircraft to Indian Air Force

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has officially delivered the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), signaling the start of a process to replace the IAF’s aging Avros-748 fleet. The C295, configured for transport and … Read the full press release

Solaris Secures €150 Million Contract for Hydrogen Buses in Bologna, Venice, and Cologne

(IN BRIEF) Solaris, a major player in hydrogen-based zero-emission transport solutions in Europe, has secured significant contracts to supply hydrogen buses to Bologna and Venice in Italy, as well as Cologne in Germany. These contracts, totaling approximately €150 million, highlight … Read the full press release

Indra Enhances Flight Safety at Incheon Airport with Cutting-Edge Navigation Systems

(IN BRIEF) Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) has awarded a significant contract to Indra, further solidifying the company’s role in bolstering flight safety within the Republic of Korea. Indra is set to provide its advanced Normarc instrument landing systems (ILS), … Read the full press release

La astrología puede señalar las razones de la separación de Sophie Turner y Joe Jonas

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) La noticia informa sobre el sorprendente divorcio de Joe Jonas y Sophie Turner. Aunque la pareja tenía una buena compatibilidad en aspectos lunares, su sinastria amorosa mostró poca afinidad en signos solares, venusianos y mercurianos. Sophie es … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s Baltic Eagle Wind Farm Advances with Monopile Anchoring

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, in partnership with Van Oord, has successfully installed 50 monopiles for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. These vital components were manufactured by EEW SPC and transported to the construction site, anchored in the seabed to support … Read the full press release

BBVA Launches $750 Million Contingent Convertible Bond in U.S. Markets

(IN BRIEF) On Monday, BBVA initiated the issuance of a $750 million contingent convertible (CoCo) bond in dollars, registered under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This CoCo bond, with a six-year amortization option, carries an initial price of … Read the full press release

French Capital’s European Real Estate Investments Surge in H1 2023, Spain Tops Destination

(IN BRIEF) According to Savills research, French capital invested in European real estate reached nearly €3.2 billion in H1 2023, constituting 10% of all cross-border investments. This represents a significant increase from the 5% share recorded in the previous year … Read the full press release

Repsol to Sell Canadian Oil and Gas Assets to Peyto for $468 Million as Part of Portfolio Focus

(IN BRIEF) Repsol has entered into an agreement to sell its oil and gas assets in Canada to Peyto for $468 million, part of Repsol’s ongoing portfolio management to focus on core regions. The deal includes mineral rights, facilities, and … Read the full press release

Spanish City of Castelló Partners with Kapsch TrafficCom to Implement Low Emission Zone for Cleaner, Quieter, and Less Congested Streets

(IN BRIEF) The Spanish city of Castelló is partnering with Kapsch TrafficCom to implement a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in its central area to address air quality, noise, and congestion issues. The system will rely on number plate recognition, air … Read the full press release

Santander CIB Invests in EIT InnoEnergy to Propel Sustainable Energy Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) has acquired a stake in EIT InnoEnergy, a sustainable energy pioneer, as part of a EUR 140 million investment round alongside other strategic partners. This investment aligns with Santander’s strategy to … Read the full press release

Neoenergia Secures Transparency 2023 Trophy, Showcasing Ethical Governance and Financial Clarity

(IN BRIEF) Neoenergia, a prominent integrated energy company in Brazil, has been honored with the Transparency 2023 Trophy by the National Association of Finance, Management and Accounting Executives (Anefac). This prestigious award, received for the third consecutive year, recognizes Neoenergia’s … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Makes Strides in Offshore Wind Leadership with Saint-Brieuc and Baltic Eagle Projects

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, a prominent energy company, is making significant progress in its offshore wind initiatives with notable achievements in the Saint-Brieuc and Baltic Eagle projects. The Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, the second-largest in France, is near completion despite challenges … Read the full press release