Catalonia gaining global reputation for its start-up community, as 2021 sees 11% growth
Catalonia continues to gain a reputation as a global destination for start-ups, as data released this week confirms that 2021 was again a strong year
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Santander announce profits of €8.1bn for 2021, with digitalisation a key focus
Banco Santander has published a strong set of results this week, posting profits of 8.1 billion euros for 2021. The results confirm that the bank
Spain’s latest economic data beats expectations – & unemployment lowest since 2008
Spain’s economy continued to bounce back in the final quarter of 2021, as data released on Friday by the National Statistics Institute (INE) confirmed that
‘SHYNE’ consortium in Spain commits €3.2bn investment in renewable hydrogen
A major initiative to promote renewable hydrogen projects across all sectors of the economy in Spain has been launched, led by global energy company Repsol. The
‘Spanish Screenings XXL’ launched to further promote Spain’s audiovisual sector
The Spanish government has announced its latest initiative to boost the country’s audiovisual sector, with the promotion of ‘Spanish Screening XXL’, an international market for
Spotlight: Barcelona opens a new office for welcoming international talent
Barcelona City Council has opened the ‘Barcelona International Welcome Desk’, a new office located in the MediaTIC building in the city’s 22@ innovation district, aimed at international
Barcelona airport expansion plans: environmentalists at odds with business groups
There is increasing pressure to expand Barcelona El Prat Airport to raise capacity to create jobs and economic growth, with local business leaders joining forces
Spain’s flagship store El Corte Inglés posts record losses
Spain’s flagship department store group El Corte Inglés, a key barometer of the Spanish economy, reported record annual losses for 2020 on Friday, due to
Renault’s new hybrid models give boost to Spain’s car manufacturing sector
Renault has presented its plans to manufacture five hybrid vehicles in Spain, giving a significant boost to the country’s car manufacturing industry. The presentation earlier
Spain extends its ERTE furlough scheme to 31 January
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (20 Oct) Following hours of last-minute negotiations with employers and trade unions this week, the Spanish government has approved an