Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

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

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Non Profit, Society, Spain

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

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Media, Spain, Technology, Telecom

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

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

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 →

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

Posted on 17, June 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Belgium, Estonia, European Union, Germany, Government, Greece, Non Profit, Portugal, Society, Spain, United Kingdom

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

Posted on 13, June 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Entertainment, Italy, Retail, Spain

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

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Healthcare, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain

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

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain, Technology

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

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

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 →

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2013 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture winners announced

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Belgium, Construction, European Union, Real Estate, Society, Spain

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

Posted on 4, June 2013 by

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 →

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

Posted on 4, June 2013 by

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 →

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

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Spain, Technology

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

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

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 →

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

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Spain

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EIB to finance Repsol’s RDI programme with EUR 200 million

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Madrid, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Repsol S.A.’s research, development and innovation (RDI) programme with a EUR 200 million loan. EIB Vice-President Magdalena Álvarez Arza and Repsol’s CEO Antonio Brufau signed the finance contract in Madrid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Spain

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Ford España under EC investigation for proposed public financing

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to examine whether Spanish plans to grant public financing to the Ford group for an investment project in the Valencia region are in line with EU state aid … Read the full press release →

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Antonio Tajani & Ana Pastor inaugurated Loyola de Palacio Global Navigation Satellite System Service Centre in Spain

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Galileo and the space industry in general presents a huge opportunity for Europe, not just for companies delivering the space infrastructures but even more for downstream industry, the people who develop innovative applications or services. The … Read the full press release →

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EC clears Banco CEISS restructuring plan

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that a modification to Banco CEISS’ restructuring plan, opening the door for an acquisition of the bank by Unicaja Banco, is in line with EU state aid rules. In particular, the Commission … Read the full press release →

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New Alstom service centre for tramways hydraulic brakes in Madrid

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has inaugurated in Madrid a Lead Service Centre specialised in tramway equipment overhauls and repairs within its business area Transport Life Services (TLS). This new centre will focus its industrial activities on overhauls and repairs of … Read the full press release →

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EC rolls out Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The Action Plan follows from the Atlantic Strategy the Commission adopted in 2011 (see IP/11/1456). It aims … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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