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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An adequate package, for now

The article discusses the adequacy of the economic support package for addressing the impacts of the Iran war, highlighting its limitations based on the current geopolitical climate.

Mar 21 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Tell your people to get to work": the phrase that surrounds Francisco González due to the orders to Villarejo

The Spanish Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is seeking 173 years in prison for former BBVA president Francisco González over alleged hiring of police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo for espionage projects.

Mar 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Spain, 173 years in prison requested against the former head of BBVA in a spying case

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a 173-year prison sentence for former BBVA chairman Francisco González, accused of espionage involving high-profile individuals.

Mar 19 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sabadell reviewed the functioning of its board after Martínez Guzmán's departure during the takeover bid

After David Martínez Guzmán's departure, Sabadell undertook a review of its board's functioning amid internal conflict regarding a hostile takeover bid from BBVA.

Mar 19 • 04:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jin Eun-sook awarded the ‘BBVA Knowledge Frontier Award’ in Spain… the first Korean to do so.

Jin Eun-sook, the artistic director of the Tongyeong International Music Festival, has become the first Korean to receive the BBVA Knowledge Frontier Award in Spain.

Mar 19 • 01:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Anticorruption requests a fine of 181 million from BBVA for the 'Villarejo case', 173 years in prison for former president Francisco González and 243 for the former commissioner

Spain's Anticorruption Prosecutor is demanding a 181 million euro fine from BBVA and significant prison sentences for key figures in the 'Villarejo case' involving high-level corruption and illicit activities.

Mar 18 • 20:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests 173 years in prison for Francisco González and more than 180 million in fines for BBVA for hiring Villarejo

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has requested a 173-year prison sentence for former BBVA president Francisco González and over 180 million euros in fines for the bank due to illegal hiring of a retired police commissioner for espionage activities.

Mar 18 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Composer Unsuk Chin wins the Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Music and Opera: "I still feel like a beginner"

South Korean composer Unsuk Chin has won the Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Music and Opera from the BBVA Foundation for her unique technique and sound refinement.

Mar 18 • 15:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is the BBVA Stadium, the modern jewel of Monterrey for the 2026 World Cup

The BBVA Stadium in Monterrey is set to be one of the most modern venues for the 2026 World Cup, hosting crucial matches in the tournament.

Mar 18 • 10:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Investment and certainty, keys for economic growth: BBVA Mexico

BBVA Mexico emphasizes that economic growth and certainty hinge on increasing investment, currently stalled by various local and external factors.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA doubles private banking inflow to over 18 billion euros

BBVA has doubled its private banking inflow to over 18 billion euros in 2025, with significant contributions from Spain, Mexico, and Turkey.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

BBVA Research raises the expected inflation for this year to 2.9% due to the war in Iran, with peaks of 4% in April and May

BBVA Research has increased its inflation forecast for Spain to 2.9% for this year, partly due to the impact of the war in Iran.

Mar 16 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spain will grow by 2.4% this year despite the war in the Middle East, according to BBVA Research

BBVA Research forecasts Spain's economy will grow 2.4% in 2023, despite geopolitical tensions arising from conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 16 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Atlético de Madrid obtains financing from Santander and BBVA for its giant surf lagoon

Atlético de Madrid secures financing for a giant surf lagoon project with the help of Santander and BBVA.

Mar 9 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Telefónica sells its historic stake in BBVA for over 600 million

Telefónica has sold its remaining 0.7% stake in BBVA for 608 million euros, marking a significant financial maneuver amid ongoing restructuring efforts.

Feb 26 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Telefónica sells its historic stake in BBVA for 608 million

Telefónica has completely divested its remaining 0.7% stake in BBVA for 608 million euros, marking the end of a 25-year financial relationship.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Economist Charles Manski wins the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award for his work on uncertainty

Economist Charles Manski has been awarded the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award for his groundbreaking work on uncertainty in public policy research.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA will leave Telefónica's board due to the new shareholder balance

BBVA is set to depart from Telefónica's board of directors, introducing Jane Thompson as an independent director in place of long-serving José María Abril.

Feb 23 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Court Confirms That the Former President of BBVA and His Management Were Outside the Control Regulations to Hire Villarejo

The Spanish National Court confirmed that the former president of BBVA and his executive team were not adhering to control regulations when hiring former police commissioner Villarejo for espionage activities.

Feb 21 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The National Court rejects the last opportunity for BBVA and Francisco González to evade trial over illegal commissions to Commissioner Villarejo

The National Court of Spain has dismissed the final appeals by BBVA and its former president, Francisco González, aimed at evading trial for illegal commissions linked to Commissioner José Manuel Villarejo.

Feb 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court confirms that there are grounds to prosecute BBVA and its former president Francisco González for hiring Villarejo

The Spanish National Court confirms that BBVA and its former CEO Francisco González will stand trial for allegedly hiring retired commissioner José Manuel Villarejo to spy on individuals from 2004 to 2016.

Feb 20 • 13:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Supervisors Warn About the Complex Risk Sales by Major Banks

Regulatory bodies have raised concerns about complex risk sales practices employed by major banks in Europe, specifically pointing to a lack of transparency.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Exclusive: Is the Spanish BBVA Overtaking ING with Its Own Credit Card?

The Spanish digital bank BBVA plans to launch a credit card for its German customers ahead of the summer travel season, expanding its services to compete with other neobanks.

Feb 19 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA will raise 60% more debt this year after the takeover halt

BBVA is set to increase its debt issuance by 60% this year following the suspension of its takeover bid for Sabadell.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Pumas Femenil seeks to maintain their undefeated status at Ciudad Universitaria and make a statement against Tigres

Pumas Femenil is determined to retain their home unbeaten streak and assert their strength in the upcoming match against Tigres.

Feb 18 • 23:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA allocated more than 1 billion to advertising during the two years of the takeover bid for Sabadell

BBVA spent over 1 billion euros on advertising during its failed takeover bid for Banco Sabadell.

Feb 18 • 04:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Private consumption recorded moderate growth in December and January, predicts Inegi

Private consumption in Mexico showed weak growth at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, according to estimates from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 16 • 14:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Solvento and BBVA Spark close financing of 25 million dollars to strengthen transport and logistics in Mexico

Solvento has secured a $25 million financing deal with BBVA Spark to enhance liquidity solutions in Mexico's transport and logistics sector.

Feb 13 • 21:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Torres earned 14.75% more at BBVA in 2025 despite the failure of the takeover bid for Sabadell

In 2025, Carlos Torres, the president of BBVA, earned a salary of 9.1 million euros, representing a 14.75% increase from the previous year, even after the failure of a major takeover bid.

Feb 13 • 16:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

BBVA Mexico strengthens the tourism sector with financing and digital payments for 500 agencies

BBVA Mexico has partnered with the Mexican Association of Travel Agencies to enhance digitalization and financing for 500 travel agencies in Mexico.

Feb 12 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The scientists who have revolutionized treatment for different types of blood cancer win the Fronteras prize

American oncologist Carl June and French geneticist Michel Sadelain have been awarded the BBVA Foundation's Fronteras del Conocimiento Prize for their innovative CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers.

Feb 11 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The parents of CAR T therapies against cancer receive the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine

Researchers Carl June and Michel Sadelain have been awarded the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine for their pioneering work in CAR-T cell therapies that transform cancer treatment.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Rayadas vs Toluca LIVE: What time and where to WATCH the match TODAY Day 8 of the Liga MX Women 2026

The Liga MX Femenil match between Rayadas and Toluca will take place tonight at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.

Feb 9 • 21:19 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

More than half of Spaniards believe that advances in science and technology could trigger a world war

A majority of Spaniards express concern that advancements in science and technology might lead to a global conflict, according to a report from the BBVA Foundation.

Feb 7 • 03:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Less than half of Spaniards believe science can save the planet

A new study reveals that less than half of Spaniards think science can save the planet, with just 12% believing there is strong public support for knowledge, and four out of ten believing leftist governments are more committed to science.

Feb 6 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Banco Sabadell reports a 2.8% drop in profit to 1.775 billion in the year of the takeover bid

Banco Sabadell has experienced a 2.8% decline in profit to 1.775 billion euros due to a failed takeover bid by BBVA, as new CEO Marc Armengol faces the challenge of recovering margins and boosting commercial activity.

Feb 6 • 07:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Banco Sabadell earns 1.775 billion euros, 2.8% less, in the year it battled BBVA's takeover bid

Banco Sabadell reported a net profit of 1.775 billion euros for 2025, a decrease of 2.8% from 2024, although underlying profits showed a 3.4% increase when excluding extraordinary items from the previous year.

Feb 6 • 06:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How Banco Sabadell changes CEO: million-dollar compensation for González-Bueno, promotion for Marc Armengol, and consolation prize for Ventura

Banco Sabadell announced a significant leadership change with Marc Armengol appointed CEO, following a successful battle against BBVA, while César González-Bueno receives substantial compensation.

Feb 5 • 21:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico has no growth because it lacks sustained investment: BBVA

BBVA Mexico warned that Mexico's economic growth will remain sluggish unless investment consistently exceeds 25 percent of GDP.

Feb 5 • 20:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sabadell Entrusts Itself to Marc Armengol, a Familiar Face Eager to Take Action

Marc Armengol is appointed as the new CEO of Banco Sabadell, taking charge during a period of positive momentum for the bank after overcoming a hostile takeover attempt by BBVA.

Feb 5 • 19:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

BBVA earned 10.511 billion euros in 2025

BBVA reported a record profit of 10.511 billion euros in 2025, driven largely by growth in recurring revenues, with Mexico as a major contributor.

Feb 5 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

César González-Bueno leaves Banco Sabadell and Marc Armengol will be the new CEO

César González-Bueno has stepped down as CEO of Banco Sabadell, with Marc Armengol set to take over following a failed takeover bid by BBVA.

Feb 5 • 17:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Banco Sabadell replaces César González-Bueno and appoints Marc Armengol as new CEO

Banco Sabadell has replaced CEO César González-Bueno with Marc Armengol amid a transformation following BBVA's hostile takeover bid.

Feb 5 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

BBVA rules out a real estate bubble: "We do not see short and medium-term risk, nor a decrease in prices"

BBVA asserts there is no real estate bubble, indicating stability in prices without short to medium-term risks after announcing its 2025 results.

Feb 5 • 12:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

BBVA gains 4.5% more in 2025, and its profit exceeds 10.5 billion for the first time

BBVA reported a record profit of 10.511 billion euros in 2025, a 4.5% increase from the previous year, driven by higher banking revenues.

Feb 5 • 07:44 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

BBVA earns a record 10.511 billion, an increase of 4.5%

BBVA reported a net attributed profit of 10.511 billion euros for 2025, reflecting a 4.5% increase compared to the previous year, with total revenues also rising to 36.931 billion euros.

Feb 5 • 06:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

BBVA increases its profits by 4.5% in 2025 and achieves a record figure of 10.511 billion euros thanks to its recurring income

BBVA reported a profit of 10.511 billion euros for 2025, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year, largely attributed to growth in its recurring income.

Feb 5 • 06:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA sets a new profit record in 2025 at 10.511 billion and raises dividend by 30%

BBVA achieved a record profit of 10.511 billion euros in 2025, increasing its dividend by 30% despite challenges from the takeover bid for Banco Sabadell.

Feb 5 • 06:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Remittances at risk due to economic slowdown in the United States and strength of the peso: BBVA Mexico

In 2026, remittance flows to Mexico will face major risks from a potential economic slowdown in the United States, strict immigration policies, and the appreciation of the Mexican peso, according to BBVA Mexico.

Feb 3 • 23:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Fronteras Award Recognizes the Architects of the System that Protects Security and Privacy on the Internet

The BBVA Foundation awarded Belgian engineers Joan Daemen and Vincent Rijmen for their contributions to information technology, specifically for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm that safeguards internet security and privacy.

Jan 29 • 11:57 UTC

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