Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Airbus Military receives full Type Certification for the A400M new generation airlifter

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

  Military certification and first delivery to follow soon Madrid, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus Military has today received full Type Certification for the A400M new generation airlifter, marking a critical step towards delivery of the first aircraft to the French … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Government, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Almirall presents the latest news in respiratory diseases

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

The NAR and the 9th symposium on respiratory diseases reflect Almirall’s commitment to patients and its support and training for professionals Aclidinium, Almirall’s proprietary R&D medicine for the relief of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) symptoms through its user-friendly delivery … Read the full press release →

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

Grupo ACS net debt has been reduced by 4,382 euro million, a 47%, down to 1.8 times EBITDA

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

Madrid, 20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sales accounted for 38,396 euro million, a 34.9% more than in the same period of last year. Recurrent net profit accounted for 705 euro million and, after the adjustment from the partial sale and the impairment of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain

abertis launches an initiative to provide disabled drivers with free VIA-T devices to make motorway use as easy as possible

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Disabled drivers with a valid driving licence and disability card issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Family Affairs of the Generalitat of Catalonia are entitled to a free VIA-T device and other special benefits. This pioneering joint initiative … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Non Profit, Society, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Nokia Asha 305 won a GSMA Global Mobile Award for ‘Best Feature Phone or Entry Level Phone’ during Mobile World Congress 2013

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Barcelona, Spain, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia today announced that the Nokia Asha 305 won a GSMA Global Mobile Award for ‘Best Feature Phone or Entry Level Phone’ during Mobile World Congress 2013. The Nokia Asha 305 edged out two other Nokia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Finland, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Telecom

abertis ended 2012 with improvements in all of its main financial

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Barcelona, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013 the Group will focus on integrating the new toll road assets acquired in Brazil and Chile, increasing its international presence and further improving the efficient management of its businesses abertis ended 2012 with improvements in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Nokia Life Services surpasses 95 million global user milestone and debuts in Kenya

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Barcelona, Spain, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia today announced that Nokia Life, one of the most popular mobile services for high growth markets, will launch in Kenya, one of Africa’s largest economies. Continuing on its path to connect ‘the next billion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology, Telecom

Cassidian successfully performed the maiden flight of the ATLANTE Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

The ATLANTE programme is the most important technological and industrial initiative in the Spanish unmanned air vehicle sector. First flight took place today at Rozas airfield in Lugo Lugo/Spain,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian today successfully performed the maiden flight of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain, Technology

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced a range of new applications for Nokia Lumia and Nokia Asha devices

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Latest imaging, location and social applications deliver many features unique to Nokia – Burton and GoPro build exclusive experiences using Nokia imaging technology enablers – Exclusive Foursquare for Nokia Lumia app leverages voice integration and augmented reality technology – WhatsApp … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology, Telecom

The Royal Saudi Air Force has formally inducted into service the Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport aircraft

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Royal Saudi Air Force accepts Airbus Military A330 MRTT into fleet Madrid, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khaled bin Sultan dedicated the aircraft at a ceremony at Riyadh Airbase on 25 February. The aircraft is the first of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced plans to extend high-end innovations to more people in more markets

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

– Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 deliver high-end Lumia innovation to more affordable price points – Nokia 105 and the Nokia 301 add aspirational Lumia experiences to mobile phones – HERE expands its reach – Developers gain access to exclusive Nokia technology – Nokia and Microsoft sharpen focus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Telecom

Unicaja colabora con el Torneo de Debate Jóvenes Promesas de Andalucía que se celebra en Sevilla con la participación de cerca de 200 estudiantes y profesores

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unicaja, a través de su Obra Social, colabora con el Torneo de Debate “Con Acento” Jóvenes Promesas de Andalucía, que celebra su IV edición hasta el próximo domingo, día en el que se celebra la gran final, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Financial, Spain

Enagás to invest €2.1Bn between 2013 and 2015

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

 The strategic priorities will focus on the regulated asset business in Spain  Enagás will capitalise on its LNG experience and on its complex network management to continue the prudent internationalisation process it began in 2011  The company plans … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Spain

El Beneficio Neto de Enagás ascendió a 379,5 millones de euros, un 4,1% superior al de 2011

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

 Los resultados han estado motivados principalmente por el riguroso control de costes operativos, que se redujeron un 1,8%  La compañía invirtió 761,4 millones de euros y puso en explotación activos por valor de 994,4 millones  Enagás ha … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain

Red Eléctrica collaborates in the programme for the reintroduction of the Black Vulture in Catalonia

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

The project will allow the natural corridors between the major colonies in Europe to be restored 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Red Eléctrica collaborates in the project for the reintroduction of the Black Vulture in Catalonia and through which today another seven … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Non Profit, Science, Society, Spain

RED ELÉCTRICA DE ESPAÑA: Demand for electrical energy falls 5.5% in February

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

More than 45% of this month’s generation came from renewable sources 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The demand for electrical energy on the Spanish peninsula in February, after having factored in the seasonal and working patterns, dropped 5.5% with respect to the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Spain

Australian Department of Defence announces Initial Operational Capability for the Airbus Military A330 MRTT

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Madrid,  4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Australian Department of Defence has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) of the Airbus Military KC-30A – its designation for the A330 MRTT. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Australian International … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain

Profits of the Red Eléctrica Group reached 492 million euros in 2012

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Investment in the transmission grid reaches 672 million euros 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Red Eléctrica has published the consolidated results for 2012, with a net profit for the Group of 492.3 million euros, 6.9% higher than the previous year which reached … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Spain

EIB and Banca March provide EUR 200 million for SMEs and midcaps

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 200 loan agreement with Banca March to finance the investment projects of SMEs and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 employees) in the industrial and service sectors and … Read the full press release →

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

Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Volar-e presentation Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car. The project undertaken by the Spanish company on behalf of the European Commission shows that electric vehicles can have sporty performance. BARCELONA, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Applus+ IDIADA, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Spain, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics