Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

IBERDROLA launches pile testing campaign for its Wikinger offshore wind farm project following completion of the site’s geotechnical investigation on the Baltic Sea

Test findings will lead to an optimized solution for the foundations German engineering and services group Bilfinger is carrying out these pioneering works which include under-water static, dynamic and cyclic load tests to fulfil the requirements for pile testing as … Read the full press release

Bankinter rounds out the range of investment products from Bankinter Gestión de Activos with the launch of new investment fund ‘Bankinter Europa 2021 Garantizado’

With guaranteed capital and additional returns linked to the Euro Stoxx 50 Price European equities index. This guaranteed fund, with a term of 6½ years, can be subscribed to until 23 October 2014. MADRID, 3-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bankinter has … Read the full press release

SEAT celebrates its 5 millionth Ibiza

Martorell, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT’s Martorell production plant is celebrating – the facility’s Line 1 has produced its Ibiza number five million. And the Spanish brand’s most iconic model has reached this milestone on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. … Read the full press release

Designers of the SEAT Ibiza get together to celebrate its 30th anniversary

MARTORELL, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “It was a long, complex process”, recalls Giorgetto Giugiaro, creator of the first SEAT Ibiza in 1984, a car that would eventually become the company’s most charismatic, best-selling model. Sketches and protractor in hand, the Italian … Read the full press release

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force begun final tests towards its delivery

SEVILLE, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force has begun final tests towards its delivery. The four engines on the aircraft, known as MSN18, were successfully run simultaneously for the first time … Read the full press release

The first Airbus A400M airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force takes shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly line in Seville, Spain

Aircraft will transform Royal Malaysian Air Force transport capabilities Seville, Spain, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is rapidly taking shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly … Read the full press release

The BFA-Bankia Group signs agreement for the sale of two loan portfolios for 895 million euros

The sale reduces the Group’s non-performing loans by 482.2 million euros The impact on the Group’s liquidity and capital is positive, on account of the high level of provisions already taken against the loans MADRID, 19-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Gamesa signs contract with Everbright for the supply of 48 MW at Changfangshan wind farm in China

Gamesa will install 24 units of the G97-2.0 MW at Changfangshan wind farm located in the province of Shanxi. The project marks this Chinese company’s debut in the wind sector. The two parties have also agreed a potential supply arrangement … Read the full press release

Gamesa and its employees’ union representatives signed second edition of the Equality Plan reinforcing its commitment to diversity and equal opportunities for the men and women

A special-purpose taskforce has identified seven areas for improvement on which the parties will work during the next three years in order to ensure the firm’s goal of zero discrimination and improve employees’ work-life balance Biscay, Spain, 15-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa … Read the full press release

El Ayuntamiento de Elorrio, Fundación EROSKI y la Asociación Kainabera firman un convenio para colaborar con el programa del banco de alimentos

  Fundación EROSKI aportará 6.000 euros para adquirir alimentos y otros productos necesarios que no lleguen a la localidad desde el Banco de Alimentos El Servicio Social de Base, será el encargado de realizar los análisis previos a canalizar las … Read the full press release

ECE subsidiary Auxideico awarded the management contract for Marineda City Shopping Center in La Coruña, North West Spain

Spanish subsidiary of ECE, Auxideico, takes over management of Marineda City GALICIA, Spain, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Spanish subsidiary of ECE, Auxideico, which is one of the leading shopping center operators in Spain, was awarded the management contract for … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent and Telefónica to deploy 100 Gbps optical network throughout the north-west, eastern and southern regions of Spain

Ultra-broadband 100G technology will address ever-growing demand for network capacity in Spain fueled by increased use of video and cloud services. Paris, France, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Telefónica has today agreed to deploy a 100 … Read the full press release

CaixaBank to acquire the retail, wealth management and corporate banking businesses of Barclays Bank in Spain for EUR 800 million

• CaixaBank and Barclays Bank PLC have agreed the sale of Barclays Bank SAU, which includes the retail, wealth management and corporate banking businesses of the British bank in Spain. • As a result of this transaction, CaixaBank will consolidate … Read the full press release

Nokia Networks to modernise the Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) infrastructure of Spain’s state-owned railway infrastructure manager ADIF

Nokia Networks selected by Bombardier to deploy GSM-R for ADIF’s Valladolid-León and Venta de Baños-Burgos high-speed train line lines Nokia Networks selected by ADIF as sole supplier for GSM-R communications for the La Robla-Pola de Lena high-speed train line Madrid, … Read the full press release

Microsoft Corp. announces retail availability of Surface Pro 3 throughout sixteen European countries

Brussels, Belgium, 1-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced retail availability of Surface Pro 3 throughout sixteen European countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The latest … Read the full press release

Fundación MásFamilia awards Endesa the Family-Friendly Company certificate at global level

• Given by Fundación Másfamilia, this certificate makes Endesa the second company in the world to achieve this recognition. • The certificate recognises the company as an international leader in job quality, flexibility, support of work-life balance, training and career … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell sold fully provisioned 554 million euros loan portfolio to international investor Aiqon Capital

Sabadell, Spain, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its balance sheet transformation strategy, as defined in its strategic plan 2014-2016, the Plan Triple, Banco Sabadell has sold a fully provisioned loan portfolio with a total volume of 554 million euros, to the … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA installs Spain’s first three million smart meters within the framework of the STAR project

Within the framework of the STAR project for implementing next generation power grids This initiative, underway in nine autonomous communities, will conclude in 2018 and have an overall investment of € 2,000 million By the end of the year, the … Read the full press release

Carmila et Unibail-Rodamco sont entrés en négociations exclusives en vue de l’acquisition de neuf centres commerciaux

PARIS, 31-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Poursuivant sa stratégie de valorisation des centres commerciaux attenants aux hypermarchés Carrefour en Europe, Carmila annonce un nouveau projet de croissance comportant deux volets : En France, Carmila et Unibail-Rodamco sont entrés en négociations exclusives en vue … Read the full press release

Banco de España: Enrique Alberola Ila appointed Chief Representative of the BIS Representative Office for the Americas in Mexico City

MADRID, 22-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Enrique Alberola Ila, Executive Coordinator of the Banco de España Associate Directorate General for International Affairs since 2009, has been designated as Chief Representative of the BIS Representative Office for the Americas in Mexico City. He will … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica de España to invest €801.4 million in the Canary Islands’ electricity system

Recent changes in energy planning will represent additional investments of €489.4 million in addition to the €312 million approved in 2012 The new electricity infrastructure promotes progressive change towards a new energy model based onrenewable energy and interconnections MADRID, 17-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Red Eléctrica de España in the next few years will make … Read the full press release

Gamesa to supply 290 MW in North America: 100 MW in Mexico and 190 MW in the United States

In the USA, the company will supply 95 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines to EDPR for the Waverly wind farm in Kansas.  Gamesa will also install 50 G97-2.0 MW turbines at a wind farm located in central Mexico. Biscay, Spain, 16-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Gamesa secured eco-design certification for its turbine the G114-2.0 MW

Certification accredits the rationalisation of the turbine’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle, its greater energy efficiency and its lower operating costs.  The prototypes of this turbine, installed in Alaiz (Spain) and Texas (USA), have generated 4.25 GWh since … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell further strengthens its presence in Florida with the acquisition of JGB Bank

Sabadell, Spain, 16-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The merger between Sabadell United Bank and JGB Bank significantly bolsters Banco Sabadell’s presence in Florida. Sabadell United Bank strengthens its position as a leading bank in Florida, where it has 40,000 clients and, approximately, 8 billion dollars … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA and Gamesa to build Grupo Terra’s 50 megawatts wind farm in San Marcos Honduras

New renewable facility will meet electricity needs of some 100,000 homes Honduras-based Grupo Terra awards two companies turnkey contract to commission facility equipped with 25 Gamesa G90 turbines with a unit capacity of 2 MW each IBERDROLA subsidiary strengthens foothold … Read the full press release

Kaspersky Lab and Spain’s leading marketing and digital media company IAB launch the First Annual Connected Cars Study

MOSCOW, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Privacy, software updates and car-oriented mobile apps in connected cars are three areas where cybercriminals could potentially launch attacks Kaspersky Lab and IAB, Spain’s leading marketing and digital media company, announce the launch of the First Annual … Read the full press release

Wearable banking: CaixaBank launched Visa wristband allowing users to make easy payments at merchants using the contactless system

The bank plans to distribute the gadget to 15,000 customers this summer This is the largest programme in Europe to use wearable devices to make real Visa payments. The wristband supports fast and convenient payments, with users simply having to … Read the full press release

Endesa announced it prevented more than 3,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over the past seven years through the use of pure and hybrid electrical vehicles

• This quantity is equivalent to the carbon dioxide absorbed by a Mediterranean forest of more than 70 hectares in a full year. • Since 2010, the company has replaced 32% of its fleet of short-haul vehicles with pure electric … Read the full press release

Abertis divests its 5.01% stake in European satellite operator Eutelsat for 275 million euros

Barcelona, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Abertis has completed today a process of accelerated placement with qualified investors a 5.01% stake of Eutelsat, the whole stake that Abertis still controlled in the European satellite operator. The placement, managed by UBS Limited and … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica to set aside 20% of the Torrent substation plot in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu as archaeological reserve site

In accordance with the ruling of the Heritage Commission issued today, 20% of the surface area of the plot will be dedicated to the conservation of the discovered remains. Red Eléctrica has invested over 700,000 euros in the archaeological works IBIZA, 11-6-2014 … Read the full press release

Gamesa marks the fourth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition

The company has celebrated the fourth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition which rewards its professionals for the technology they develop. Biscay, Spain, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has celebrated the fourth edition of its … Read the full press release

Banco de España to create new Division for supervision of information transparency and the market conduct of banks

Madrid, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Executive Commission of the Banco de España has decided, at its meeting today, to restructure the Market Conduct and Claims Department, with the creation of a new Division for the Oversight of Institutions’ Conduct and, within this Division, … Read the full press release

Liberbank Extiende Al Resto De Su Red Comercial El Sistema De Atención Al Cliente Puesto En Marcha En Caja De Extremadura Basado En Reducir Los Tiempos De Espera En Sus Oficinas

La metodología ha sido pionera e incorpora distintos avances tecnológicos, todo ello con el objetivo de aumentar la calidad del servicio que se presta en las oficinas Se incrementa la eficiencia operativa mediante la dotación de dispositivos automáticos con nuevas … Read the full press release

Savills partners with Marbella’s longest established estate agency Panorama

LONDON, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills has formed a new association with Panorama, Marbella’s longest established estate agency. This important collaboration between the two agencies will strengthen their respective current international positions and will, at the same time, benefit buyer and seller … Read the full press release

MAPFRE consolida su posición como sexta entidad europea en seguro No Vida en 2013

Los ingresos por primas de los mayores grupos aseguradores en este segmento permanecen estables, según el Ranking de FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE MADRID, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Los ingresos por primas de los 10 mayores grupos aseguradores europeos No Vida permanecieron estables en … Read the full press release

CESVIMAP vuelve a apostar por la formación profesional con una donación a un Instituto de Educación Secundaria

MADRID, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — El Centro de Experimentación y Seguridad Vial MAPFRE (CESVIMAP) ha vuelto a realizar una importante donación al Instituto de Educación Secundaria (IES) Adaja de Arévalo. En este caso, se trata de un gran número de … Read the full press release

Global Editors Network (GEN) Summit 2014 Partners with Wochit

Video Creation Platform Supports Publishing Short Form Video in Real Time from the Show Floor of Global Media Conference NEW YORK, NY,  5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wochit announces that GEN Summit 2014 has partnered with Wochit to produce real time video … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA takes part in $12M round of investment in US robotic technology developer for renewable generation facilities, QBotix

This company develops robot technology to reduce the costs involved in developing and operating renewable generation facilities This transaction was carried out under its corporate risk capital scheme, Perseo, which was set up in 2008 and allocated over €70 million … Read the full press release

Repsol finaliza la venta de sus activos en Argentina por 6.309 millones de dólares

MADRID, 23-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Repsol ha finalizado el proceso de desinversión de sus activos en Argentina con la venta a JP Morgan Securities de los títulos BODEN 2015 que aún mantenía, por valor nominal de 117,36 millones de dólares, y … Read the full press release

European Commissioner for the Environment Janez Potočnik presented the trophies to the first Natura 2000 Award winners

Brussels, 22-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The winners of the first Natura 2000 Awards were announced at a ceremony in Brussels last night. The winners received trophies from the European Commissioner for the Environment, Janez Potočnik, along with members of the award Jury. … Read the full press release