Spain prevents BBVA from merging with Sabadell for a minimum of three years.
New hurdles for BBVA’s takeover bid of Sabadell The Spanish government has introduced new challenges to BBVA’s €11 billion hostile takeover of its rival, Sabadell, stating that the two banks cannot merge for at least three years. Economic Affairs Minister Carlos Cuerpo indicated that the decision ensures the banks must keep their legal identities, assets, […]
Exhibit of ancient Roman coins in Spain features the Tomares treasure
Ancient Roman Coin Collection Displayed in Spain Officials in Spain have recently revealed a significant collection of ancient Roman coins. This noteworthy announcement comes from the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid, which has introduced the exhibition titled “Treasures of Tomales.” The coins were unearthed in 2016 during a construction project in Tomales, Spain, where over […]
Spain seeks reduction in NATO contribution: Report
The leader of Madrid has requested NATO Secretary Mark Latte to exempt Spain from a proposed defense expenditure target of 5% of GDP in advance of the upcoming summit in The Hague. In a letter to Latte, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated, “Committing to such a 5% target is not just unreasonable, but it also […]
Spain and Portugal experienced a blackout for 12 hours — the U.S. could soon follow.
Power Outages in Spain and Portugal: A Warning for America Earlier this month, there was a significant power outage in Spain and Portugal, marking the largest incident of its kind in their history. Approximately 600 million people in the Iberian Peninsula and parts of southern France faced a complete shutdown of power and communication for […]
Spain Faces Network Disruption, Weeks After Countrywide Power Failure
On Tuesday morning, a significant disruption in Spain saw major mobile networks going offline, leaving millions without phone or internet access. The problem began around 2 AM and escalated by 5 AM, with services completely failing in key cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Users reported an inability to make calls, send texts, or use […]
Spain Relies on Nuclear and Gas Power to Maintain Electricity Supply After Blackout
Spain Adjusts Power Grid Strategy Post-Blackout Spain is currently managing its national power grid in what it describes as “enhanced mode,” relying more on nuclear and natural gas resources rather than the renewables it previously championed. This shift comes in the wake of last month’s significant blackout, although there has been no official announcement regarding […]
Get tickets for the Commanders-Dolphins in the inaugural NFL game in Spain
You definitely don’t want to sleep through this. This coming Sunday, November 16th, Jayden Daniels’ Washington Commanders will go head-to-head with Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami Dolphins in their 11th week matchup, which also marks the NFL’s first game in Spain.
Couple Dies After Their Ferrari Goes Off The Road Into a River in Spain
Tragic Accident in Spain A British couple, aged 78 and 58, tragically lost their lives in a car accident while navigating a mountain road in Spain. Their Ferrari veered off the path and plunged into a river. The incident took place on May 10th around 2 PM during a Ferrari rally. Reports indicate that the […]
Three Kids Saved From House After Parents with “Covid Syndrome” Kept Them Locked Away for Years in Spain
Three German children were rescued from a home in Oviedo, Spain, where they had been locked away for three years. This situation developed during the pandemic and resulted in the arrest of their parents for domestic violence and child abandonment. The brothers, including a pair of eight-year-old twins and their 10-year-old sibling, had reportedly not […]
Power Cut Chaos In Spain, Portugal, Operator Points To ‘Rare Phenomenon’
New Delhi: Millions of Spain, Portugal and some parts of Southern France have been affected by rare blackouts, causing traffic, trains and regular activities to halt, causing panic among people. Initially, the cause of the outage was unknown, but Portugal’s power grid operator said that a “rare atmospheric phenomenon” was behind the power outage and […]