Spain to launch public consultation on BBVA-Sabadell takeover bid
May 5, 2025 12:51 PM
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
May 6, 2025 09:39 AM
BBVA-Sabadell banking deal is 'terrible mistake' after regulatory approval
Basque bank celebrates CNMC greenlight, pending Spanish government decision on conditions
May 1, 2025 02:09 PM
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
May 1, 2025 01:06 PM
Regulator approves BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Sabadell bank
Spanish government to decide on operation and potential conditions
April 30, 2025 08:58 PM
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
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