Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Santander X Global Challenge Seeks AI Solutions to Address Social Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander and Microsoft are partnering with Oxentia Foundation to launch a global challenge aimed at entrepreneurs from 11 countries. The Santander X Global Challenge | The AI Revolution will seek innovative AI solutions to address social challenges. … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and MAPFRE add 150 MW photovoltaic capacity to joint investment in renewable energies

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and MAPFRE have increased their strategic alliance in the energy sector in Spain by adding 150 new photovoltaic megawatts (MW) to Energías Renovables Ibermap, bringing the total to 445 MW. This includes 295 MW of wind power … Read the full press release

La conectividad 5G de Vodafone permite el primer autobús conectado e inteligente de Europa

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Vodafone ha conectado el primer autobús inteligente y conectado de Europa a 5G en colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza en España. El autobús eléctrico está equipado con un sistema de asistencia a la conducción que automatiza … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s 5G Connectivity Enables Europe’s First Connected and Intelligent Bus

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has connected Europe’s first smart and connected bus to 5G in collaboration with Zaragoza City Council in Spain. The electric bus is equipped with a driving assistance system that automates acceleration, braking, and steering, without driver intervention. … Read the full press release

SEAT recognized for initiatives around mental health and pandemic response

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has won the European Sport & Healthy Company 2022 award in the Gold category for its projects related to the health and physical activity of its employees and of Spanish society in general. Among them were … Read the full press release

Santander Private Banking Takes Home Multiple Awards at 2022 Euromoney Awards

(IN BRIEF) Santander Private Banking has been named the Best Private Bank in Latin America by Euromoney, which also recognized the bank in several other award categories including Best Bank for Family Office Services and for Wealth Transfer/Succession Planning. The … Read the full press release

BBVA recognized for commitment to talent development and corporate culture by Gallup

(IN BRIEF) BBVA receives 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for commitment to corporate culture and talent development. The award recognizes companies that excel in creating exceptional work environments and developing their workforce. BBVA was chosen as one of the leading … Read the full press release

BBVA’s Global Trade Finance portal offers free access to import-export solutions and information from over 170 countries

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has launched the Global Trade Finance portal to help import export companies streamline their operations and access information to support their international transactions. The free platform provides users with information on BBVA’s trade finance solutions, as well … Read the full press release

The Ocean Race, Virtual Regatta and Accenture offer e-commerce opportunities in new metaverse experience

(IN BRIEF) The Ocean Race, in collaboration with Virtual Regatta and Accenture, has launched a metaverse experience pilot to engage fans and businesses in the world-renowned yacht race. The metaverse environment allows gamers and enthusiasts to take part in exclusive … Read the full press release

Metro de Málaga inaugura una nueva ampliación de la red de Metro con la tecnología de señalización CBTC de Alstom

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) La red de Metro de Málaga se ha extendido hasta el centro de la ciudad, siendo Alstom el socio seleccionado para desarrollar la tecnología de señalización, que se integra en el nuevo tramo. Esta ampliación incluye dos … Read the full press release

Metro de Málaga Inaugurates New Extension of Metro Network with Alstom’s CBTC Signalling Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Malaga Metro network has extended to the city center, with Alstom being the selected partner to develop the signalling technology, which is integrated into the new section. This extension includes two new stations, 1.7 km of lines, … Read the full press release

Bloomberg und Junior Achievement Europe betreuen 2023 mit der EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ noch mehr Studierende

(IN KÜRZE) Bloomberg hat seine EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ ausgeweitet, die darauf abzielt, junge Frauen nach einem erfolgreichen ersten Jahr zu inspirieren und zu befähigen, Karrieren im Finanzbereich zu verfolgen. Die Initiative bietet spezialisierte Schulungen zu Kapitalmärkten und Mentoring durch … Read the full press release

Bloomberg and Junior Achievement Europe mentor even more students in 2023 with EU Women in Finance initiative

(IN BRIEF) Bloomberg has expanded its EU Women in Finance initiative, which aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in finance, following a successful first year. The initiative offers specialized training on capital markets and mentoring from … Read the full press release

Airbus prueba las tecnologías Auto’Mate para vuelos autónomos en formación y reabastecimiento aire-aire

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Airbus Defence and Space y su filial, Airbus UpNext, han logrado con éxito la guía y el control autónomos en vuelo de un dron utilizando un A310 MRTT. Las tecnologías Auto’Mate se probaron en varios drones DT-25 … Read the full press release

Airbus tests Auto’Mate technologies for autonomous formation flight and air-to-air refueling

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space and its subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have successfully achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT. The Auto’Mate technologies were tested on several DT-25 target drones, and during almost six … Read the full press release

CUPRA kooperiert mit ROSALÍA für eine neue Kampagne zur Feier von Kreativität und Innovation

(IN KÜRZE) Die spanische Automarke CUPRA hat mit der Singer-Songwriterin ROSALÍA zusammengearbeitet, um eine neue Kampagne mit den Werten und der Vision der Marke zu starten. Die Kampagne umfasst ein Video von ROSALÍAs viralem Hit „Abcdefg“ aus ihrem Grammy-prämierten Album … Read the full press release

CUPRA Teams Up with ROSALÍA for New Campaign Celebrating Creativity and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Spanish car brand CUPRA has collaborated with singer-songwriter ROSALÍA to launch a new campaign featuring the brand’s values and vision. The campaign includes a video of ROSALÍA’s viral hit “Abcdefg” from her Grammy-award winning album MOTOMAMI, featuring CUPRA … Read the full press release

BASF Personal Care Launches Re_think to Promote Health and Sustainability in Personal Care Industry

(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has launched its Re_think concept for in-cosmetics, a focus on health, sustainability and transparency in the personal care market to reshape and reinvent the industry for a sustainable future. The concept aligns with the changing … Read the full press release

Banco Santander invests €1.5m to fund reforestation project in Asturias

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander is set to fund the planting of a second Santander forest in Torga, Asturias as part of Fundación Repsol’s Motor Verde project, which aims to promote the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of nature. The project … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., its subsidiary in Spain, entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the roll out of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that its subsidiary in Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the rollout of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain. The deployment of the … Read the full press release