Spain to launch public consultation on BBVA-Sabadell takeover bid
PM Pedro Sánchez wants to gather opinions from citizens, associations, and organizations in order to make informed decision
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Employment in Catalonia sets new record in April, with 3.8m workers registered
Unemployment falls by over 6,000 to lowest level since 2008
BBVA-Sabadell banking deal is 'terrible mistake' after regulatory approval
Basque bank celebrates CNMC greenlight, pending Spanish government decision on conditions
Thousands rally across Catalonia on Workers' Day, calling for 37.5-hour workweek
Labor unions await Spanish government's green light to shorter workweek after approval was postponed due to blackout
Regulator approves BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Sabadell bank
Spanish government to decide on operation and potential conditions
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
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
Grid operator rules out cyberattack as cause of Spain's blackout
Red Eléctrica links power outage to issues in electricity generation
Catalonia recovers 100% of its electrical power after outage affecting Spain
Authorities deny cyberattack as cause of blackout
Inflation in Spain drops to 2.2% in April driven by lower gas and electricity prices
Consumer Price Index fell 0.1 percentage point
Petrol stations closed across Catalonia, with cars queuing due to power outage
Police control some sites to prevent customers from entering restricted areas
Barcelona airport registers delays and cancellations due to power outage
AENA airport management warns of difficulties with passengers and cabin crew reaching infrastructure
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
Union rejects Freixenet's proposed job cuts, citing 'temporary' causes
UGT calls on renowned cava producer to withdraw plan to lay off 180 workers
Cava producer Freixenet considers layoffs of 25% of workforce
Climate change 'challenges' cited as reason behind scheme
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