Sabadell to sell UK subsidiary TSB to Santander for nearly €3.1 billion
July 1, 2025 07:51 PM
Catalan bank calls shareholders' meeting to approve sale amid BBVA takeover bid
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BBVA to proceed with Banc Sabadell takeover bid despite new conditions
Bank believes acquisition generates value despite Spanish government's three-year delay imposed on merger
June 30, 2025 07:14 PM
Retailers anticipate 'fewer discounts' this sales period
Constant promotions, little stock accumulation and success in business sectors are important factors in this year's campaign
June 30, 2025 12:54 PM
Girona-Costa Brava Airport announces 12,000 flights and 2 million seats for summer 2025
Airport serves 49 destinations in 17 countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and Poland
June 30, 2025 01:48 PM
EasyJet cancels 8 flights in Barcelona airport on last day of cabin crew strike
Destinations affected include Basel, Geneva, Lisbon, and Berlin
June 27, 2025 12:01 PM
9 flights canceled at Barcelona Airport on second day of Easyjet cabin crew strike
Destinations affected include Basel, Geneva, London, and Berlin
June 26, 2025 01:05 PM
Spain's inflation slightly increases to 2.2% in June
Prices rise after three consecutive months of drops
June 27, 2025 09:27 AM
Catalan households spend nearly half of their budget on housing and food
Catalonia is the third Spanish autonomous community with the highest spending, at €14,746 per person per year
June 26, 2025 04:35 PM
Judge rules over 3,500 Glovo couriers were misclassified as self-employed
Inspection in 2019 spurs biggest ruling yet against Glovo's hiring practices
June 26, 2025 09:44 AM
Delta to launch direct Barcelona–Seattle route in May 2026
The U.S. airline will operate three non-stop flights per week between the two cities
June 25, 2025 05:30 PM
BBVA weighs withdrawing Banc Sabadell takeover or suing Spanish government
Acquisition approved under stricter conditions, raising doubts about its feasibility
June 25, 2025 12:39 PM
EasyJet cancels five flights in Barcelona due to cabin crew strike
72 Barcelona flights could be affected, as trade union criticizes high minimum services
June 25, 2025 09:39 AM
Spanish government greenlights BBVA's takeover bid for Banc Sabadell
The two banks will have to maintain separate legal identities, assets, and autonomous management for three years
June 24, 2025 02:04 PM
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