Regulator approves BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Sabadell bank
April 30, 2025 08:58 PM
Spanish government to decide on operation and potential conditions
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CaixaBank posts €1.47 billion Q1 profit, boosted by change in bank tax accounting
Bank itself noted 6.9% increase after comparing what result would be without change in tax accounting
April 30, 2025 11:46 AM
BBVA's bid for Sabadell hits one-year mark as market awaits regulator's verdict
Sabadell remains opposed as BBVA seeks to strengthen its position in Spain and reduce reliance on emerging markets
April 30, 2025 10:16 AM
Grid operator rules out cyberattack as cause of Spain's blackout
Red Eléctrica links power outage to issues in electricity generation
April 29, 2025 12:06 PM
Catalonia recovers 100% of its electrical power after outage affecting Spain
Authorities deny cyberattack as cause of blackout
April 29, 2025 07:49 AM
Inflation in Spain drops to 2.2% in April driven by lower gas and electricity prices
Consumer Price Index fell 0.1 percentage point
April 29, 2025 10:55 AM
Petrol stations closed across Catalonia, with cars queuing due to power outage
Police control some sites to prevent customers from entering restricted areas
April 28, 2025 05:37 PM
Barcelona airport registers delays and cancellations due to power outage
AENA airport management warns of difficulties with passengers and cabin crew reaching infrastructure
April 28, 2025 05:59 PM
Labor market sets new Q1 record in 2025 with 3.85 million employed workers
Unemployment rate up slightly to 8.81%, with additional 47,000 out of jobs
April 28, 2025 10:10 AM
Union rejects Freixenet's proposed job cuts, citing 'temporary' causes
UGT calls on renowned cava producer to withdraw plan to lay off 180 workers
April 25, 2025 11:09 AM
Cava producer Freixenet considers layoffs of 25% of workforce
Climate change 'challenges' cited as reason behind scheme
April 24, 2025 12:40 PM
Airline SkyUp launches new direct flight between Barcelona and Moldovan capital Chisinau
Flights start this month with three journeys a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
April 23, 2025 11:43 AM
Film director Carla Simón among recipients of Catalonia's prestigious Creu de Sant Jordi award
21 individuals and 10 organizations recognized for outstanding civic and cultural contribution to Catalonia, including actor Loles León and theater company La Cubana
April 22, 2025 03:14 PM
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