Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Revolutionizing Post-Heart Surgery Care with AI: Virtual Assistant Enhances Patient Monitoring

(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

BBVA Champions AI Innovation at Barcelona’s KDD Conference, Showcasing Financial Tech Leadership

(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

CIMIC Group Secures Key Contracts in Australia and India, Expanding Renewable Energy and Real Estate Footprint

(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: Salinas Pliego Incumple Préstamo de $110 Millones USD y Viola Regulaciones Mexicanas

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

BBVA Champions LGTBIQ+ Inclusion Through Role Models and Global Initiatives

(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

Telefónica Strengthens Commitment to Brazil, Plans Continued Expansion in Key Market

(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

BBVA Sets the Benchmark for Innovation in Corporate Banking, Wins Top Honors from Global Finance

(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

Iberdrola Strengthens Global Leadership in Sustainability with Continued FTSE4Good Index Inclusion

(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

Garanti BBVA Mobile App Achieves Record Usage with 2.7 Billion Logins in H1 2024, Leading Türkiye’s Digital Banking Revolution

(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

Iberdrola’s Ekienea Solar Project Reaches Milestone in Basque Country’s Renewable Energy Efforts

(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

Abertis Strengthens Presence in Chile with New Ruta 5 Santiago-Los Vilos Concession

(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

HOCHTIEF Secures EUR 190 Million Contract for Infrastructure Maintenance in North Lanarkshire, Scotland

(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

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2024 Financial Results

(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

Digi Communications N.V. announces that conditional stock options were granted to a director of the Company’s Romanian Subsidiary

(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

BBVA Expands AI Factory to Mexico and Türkiye, Doubling Workforce to Drive Global AI Innovation

(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

Vestas Secures 41 MW Wind Turbine Order for Spanish Wind Parks

(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

Plenitude to Power Electric Vehicles and Celebrate Youth at La Vuelta 24

(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

Indra Advances Space Strategy with Creation of Space NewCo and Acquisition of Deimos

(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

€50 Million EIB Loan to Boost Solar Energy Capacity in Spain with Five New Plants

(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

Digi Communications N.V. announces Investors Call for the presentation of the H1 2024 Financial Results

(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