Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

IBERDROLA won Energy Intelligence’s 2013 Award for Leadership in New Energy

From the prestigious US group ‘Energy Intelligence’ The Company placed first in a ranking of the top 100 green utilities compiled at the end of 2012 by Energy Intelligence and based on CO2 emissions and renewable energy capacity 28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — IBERDROLA has received the 2013 … Read the full press release

Irizar entrega la unidad 1000 de su modelo de autocar Irizar i6

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — En un acto celebrado en sus propias instalaciones Irizar hace entrega de la unidad 1000 de su modelo de autocar Irizar i6 fabricado en la planta de Irizar en Ormaiztegi – España. El Irizar i6 fue … Read the full press release

Abengoa to launch its first demonstration Waste-to-Biofuels (W2B) plant in Babilafuente, Spain

The production of bioethanol from municipal solid waste represents a major technological advance in the waste management model. 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, today … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA’s British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables completed the expansion of the biggest European wind farm Whitelee in Scotland

As part of its commitment to sustainable development Located south of Glasgow, this renewable energy complex has increased its installed capacity from 322 megawatts (MW) to 539 MW Annual output at Whitelee will be equivalent to the electricity consumption of … Read the full press release

EU Court of Justice on the Google v Agencia Española de Protección de Datos case: search engines not responsible for personal data appearing on web pages they process

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National data protection legislation is applicable to them when they set up an office in a Member State which orientates its activity towards the inhabitants of that State, so as to promote and sell advertising space, even … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA and NEOENERGIA joint venture Força Eólica do Brasil launched Leilão 2010 social project in Brazil

Both companies are currently building ten new wind farms in this country, with a combined installed capacity of nearly 290 megawatts (MW) The programme includes the development of educational projects to familiarise young people with the concept of wind energy, … Read the full press release

Fundación IBERDROLA announced the beneficiaries of its Master’s Scholarships and Grants for Energy and Environmental Research Programme

The number of aid packages granted has increased by 37% The institution will support 50 students who will broaden their education with Master’s studies and 20 who will conduct research projects With this initiative, the Foundation contributes to excellence in education … Read the full press release

Spanish €260M scheme to finance terrestrial digital platform operators found incompatible with EU State aid rules

Brussels, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that a Spanish €260 million scheme to finance the digitisation and extension of the terrestrial television network in remote areas of Spain was incompatible with EU State aid rules. The measure favours … Read the full press release

Fundación Iberdrola received 525+ applications for Its Social Aid Programme, 46 projects will receive funding

The initiatives will be carried out in Spain within a maximum execution time of one year The recipient projects are related to the fight against poverty, social exclusion and improved quality of life The Foundation will fund up to €20,000 … Read the full press release

2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards Winners Announced in Athens

Brussels / Athens, 17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards will be honoured this evening at a ceremony in Athens in the presence of Karolos Papoulias, the President of Greece, Androulla Vassiliou, … Read the full press release

Sisley chooses Spanish artist Aitor Saraiba for its in-store events in Via Roma, Florence for Pitti Immagine 2013

13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An intriguing, carefree vision of fiery creativity. This is the vision of Spanish artist Aitor Saraiba, 30, the star of two evenings of in-store events at the Sisley store in Via Roma, Florence, for the upcoming 2013 … Read the full press release

VivaCell Spain and Aphios USA to develop novel class of compounds for Multiple sclerosis and CNS disorders

Cordoba, Spain, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — VivaCell Biotechnology España S.L., Cordoba, Spain today announced that it has entered into joint Research Collaboration and Commercialization Agreements with Aphios Corporation, USA, to develop therapeutics for multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases of the central … Read the full press release

Airbus Military introduced new series of its best-selling C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft – the C295W

New series available in 2014 features winglets and uprated engines as standard Madrid, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus Military today announces the launch of a new series of its best-selling C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft – the C295W. Featuring winglets … Read the full press release

la Morella nuts rolls out new website featuring its rich history, overview of product range and the array of innovative ingredients used

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Over a year ago, Barry Callebaut acquired Spanish producer, la Morella nuts. The formerly family-run company has turned decades of expertise into an exciting range of nut-based inclusions, fillings, toppings and decorations – from whole nuts to … Read the full press release

2013 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture winners announced

Brussels/ Barcelona, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture / Mies van der Rohe Award will be honoured tomorrow. The ceremony marks the 25th anniversary of the Prize and will be held at … Read the full press release

Bizkaia-based co-operative BATZ, part of MONDRAGON Corporation, celebrated its 50th anniversary on 10 May 2013

Igorre, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This Friday, 10 May, the Bizkaia-based co-operative BATZ, part of MONDRAGON Corporation, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with an institutional event in which the leading authorities from the Provincial Council of Bizkaia will be taking … Read the full press release

EC, ECB on the conclusion of the third review of the financial assistance programme for Spain

Brussels, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  A delegation from the European Commission, in liaison with the European Central Bank, the European Stability Mechanism and the European Banking Authority, carried out the third review of the financial sector assistance programme for Spain from … Read the full press release

Alstom Grid organized Technical Seminar in Barcelona on new substation automation solutions

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May, Alstom Grid organized a new Technical Seminar on new substation automation solutions aimed at small and medium sized electricity companies in the Catalonia area. This event is part of a series of seminars that … Read the full press release

CNMV: Advertencia Al Público De Entidad No Registrada En Supervisores Internacionales

21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) hace públicas las advertencias recibidas a través de los supervisores de los mercados de Bélgica, Irlanda, Luxemburgo, Noruega y Reino Unido. El supervisor belga informa de que I-RISK BVBA … Read the full press release

EUR 500m loan agreement between EIB and Instituto de Crédito Oficial, Spain

20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement with the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) designed to boost the amount of credit available to SMEs and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 employees), … Read the full press release