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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Santander made the largest job cuts in over 20 years in 2025

Santander bank executed the biggest workforce reduction in over two decades, decreasing its staff by 4% in 2025.

Mar 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A sewer and a push: this is how Mariano, the Racing de Santander supporter, died after arguing with a former coach of Albacete

A Racing de Santander fan, Mariano, died after an altercation with an Albacete supporter, which escalated following a heated argument regarding team loyalties.

Mar 22 • 22:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A silent march demands accountability in Santander for the six deaths on the El Bocal walkway

A silent march in Santander called for accountability regarding the deaths of six young people who fell into the sea after a walkway collapse.

Mar 22 • 18:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A Racing fan dies after being assaulted by a man wearing an Albacete shirt

A 53-year-old Racing fan has died in Santander after being assaulted during an argument with a man wearing an Albacete shirt.

Mar 22 • 13:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Racing fan dies after a violent argument with an Albacete supporter in Santander

A Racing fan died in Santander following a violent argument with an Albacete supporter, highlighting the ongoing issues of fan violence in football.

Mar 22 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The executive who defeated Santander and is now going for Commerzbank

This article discusses Andrea Orcel's strategic move as CEO of UniCredit to acquire a significant stake in Commerzbank, potentially reshaping the European banking landscape.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CEO of Santander Brazil decides to leave position; Finkelsztain of B3 will be the successor

The CEO of Santander Brazil, Mario Leão, is set to leave his position, with B3's Finkelsztain taking over, amid recent confirmations from both organizations regarding the changes.

Mar 20 • 02:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mario Leão leaves Santander, and the head of B3 will take over as CEO

Mario Leão will step down as president of Santander Brazil, with Gilson Finkelsztain, the current CEO of B3, set to take over in July.

Mar 19 • 22:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Expert says 'lock in' after major bank decision made on Thursday

A mortgage expert advises borrowers to act decisively as rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainties persist following the Bank of England's recent decision to maintain rates at 3.75 percent.

Mar 19 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Santander wants to give customers free £200 - who is eligible

Santander is offering a £200 incentive for customers who switch to its Edge current account, with eligibility criteria in place.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New rules for Nationwide, HSBC, Natwest, TSB and Santander customers this week

UK banks, including Nationwide and HSBC, are implementing new contactless payment rule changes allowing firms to set their own limits starting Thursday.

Mar 18 • 11:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico has an attractiveness superior to some developed markets

Despite facing internal and external challenges, Mexico remains an attractive destination for foreign investment, according to Felipe García, CEO of Santander Bank Mexico, who highlights its appeal compared to developed markets.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Santander BP with high dividend. Close to 50 PLN per share

Santander Bank Polska has recommended distributing approximately 5.1 billion PLN for dividends, amounting to nearly 75% of its net profit for 2025.

Mar 18 • 11:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Loretta Ortiz, Minister of the Court, and her Son-in-law being Investigated by the SEC in the US

The SEC in the United States is investigating Loretta Ortiz Alfh and her son-in-law Abel Chávez Salinas for potential corruption and influence trafficking linked to a lawsuit against Santander.

Mar 17 • 21:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Barclays, HSBC, Nationwide, NatWest and Santander 'withdraw deals'

Major UK banks are withdrawing sub-4% fixed mortgage deals in response to market turmoil and increased interest rates.

Mar 17 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Some Santander customers to be worse off after announcement

Santander is increasing mortgage rates, which will negatively impact some borrowers, with new deals seeing hikes of up to 0.35 percentage points.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank opens positions for investment advisors in Maranhão; see who can apply

Santander is hiring investment advisors in Maranhão, Brazil, with a focus on candidates who possess an entrepreneurial spirit and strong customer service skills.

Mar 15 • 21:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Santander closing 40 branches in April and May 2026 - full list

Santander plans to close 40 branches in the UK by May 2026 as part of a shift toward digital banking.

Mar 14 • 02:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In alliance with a bank, an automotive company launches financing of up to $19.5 million at 0% interest for its cars

Kia has partnered with Banco Santander to offer 0% financing for select car models in Argentina.

Mar 13 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The judge commissions a forensic report to clarify whether the maintenance of the Santander footbridge was “negligent”

A judge in Santander investigates whether the maintenance of a footbridge involved in a fatal accident was negligent, commissioning a forensic report to assess its condition and the adequacy of prior maintenance.

Mar 13 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update on contactless ‘change next week' from Lloyds, HSBC, Santander, Barclays, Natwest

UK banks are set to change contactless payment limits from £100, allowing for potentially higher amounts based on bank discretion starting next Thursday.

Mar 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Santander Theater celebrates 10 years with a unique play directed by Miguel Falabella

Santander Theater in São Paulo marks its 10th anniversary with a unique show directed by Miguel Falabella, reflecting on its artistic journey and featuring various renowned artists.

Mar 12 • 21:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Without setbacks and 100% online, how to access the most advantageous loans for the field

The article discusses how Banco Santander is streamlining agricultural financing at the Expoagro 2026 event.

Mar 12 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The operations of Tesla and Santander are puzzling - Customers pay a high price

Tesla and Santander's handling of car trade-ins has been raising concerns among customers who are struggling to settle their old car loans.

Mar 12 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bradesco, Santander and BNP Paribas are among the largest creditors of Raízen

Bradesco, Santander, and BNP Paribas are significant creditors of Raízen, which has filed for judicial recovery to restructure approximately $12.6 billion in debt.

Mar 11 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A comedy miniseries that turns learning into an experience

'Café para Cinco' is a new miniseries by Banco Santander that humorously explores lifelong learning and entrepreneurship across generations.

Mar 11 • 10:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

There are opportunities in Mexico for traditional and digital banking

Financial inclusion is low in Mexico, presenting growth opportunities for banks to integrate more people into the formal banking system, according to Felipe García of Santander Mexico.

Mar 11 • 09:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How much can Erste earn from acquiring a Polish bank

This article discusses Erste Group's acquisition of 49% of a Polish bank, its potential dividends, investment return period, and long-term growth prospects.

Mar 11 • 03:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank offers job openings for investment advisor in Ceará; see how to apply

Santander is hiring for investment advisor positions in the metropolitan area of Fortaleza and nearby cities in Ceará, requiring candidates to have an entrepreneurial spirit and customer-focused skills.

Mar 10 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Program offers 10 thousand scholarships for language studies on an artificial intelligence platform; find out how to enroll

The Santander Fala Mundo 2026 program offers 10,000 scholarships for language studies in Maranhão, Brazil, via a digital platform that incorporates AI and immersive learning methodologies.

Mar 9 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

No one takes responsibility for the collapsed walkway in Santander

Following the collapse of a wooden walkway in Santander that resulted in the death of six young people, local authorities are pointing fingers over responsibility as the investigation unfolds.

Mar 9 • 04:30 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
Crime & Justice

The judge summons local police and 112 who received the alert about the Santander walkway a day before the collapse that killed six young people

A judge in Santander has called local police and emergency services to testify regarding warnings about a hazardous coastal walkway that collapsed, resulting in six fatalities.

Mar 8 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Frivolity with Infrastructure

An engineer expresses concern about the lack of professionalism regarding Spanish infrastructure failures, highlighting a recent accident in Santander and calling for better maintenance and vigilance.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ainara clung to life after falling from the El Bocal bridge: "She held on with her nails against the wall"

Ainara R. V., a 19-year-old from Álava, miraculously survived a tragic fall from a coastal bridge in Santander that resulted in the deaths of six of her friends.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A walkway and the particular Ventorro of Santander

A tragic incident in Santander led to the death of six young people due to a walkway collapse, sparking administrative disputes over responsibility.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The trap trail of Santander: the Ministry halted a 400,000 euro reform that ruled out the walkways

The municipal government of Santander faces scrutiny after a tragedy on a walkway, prompting an investigation into past maintenance and safety warnings.

Mar 6 • 21:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The mayor of Santander will sanction local police for not reporting the warning about the danger of the El Bocal walkway

Santander's mayor, Gema Igual, has stated that a local police officer failed to communicate and register a warning about the poor condition of a walkway, leading to consequences for the officer and highlighting broader issues of maintenance responsibility.

Mar 6 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Santander will sanction the Local Police officer who did not respond to a neighbor's warning about the collapsed walkway

The mayor of Santander announced that a Local Police officer will be sanctioned for failing to respond to a citizen's warning about the state of a collapsed walkway.

Mar 6 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Santander City Council clings to the idea that the footbridge where six died was not a 'liquidated work' and points to the ministry

The Santander City Council insists that the collapsed footbridge, resulting in six fatalities, was not an abandoned project and shifts blame towards the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

Mar 6 • 01:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Spain: the body of a sixth person found after the collapse of a walkway on a beach on Tuesday

A sixth victim has been recovered following the collapse of a wooden walkway in Santander, Spain, which left six dead and one survivor.

Mar 5 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Body of a person located in the area of the Santader footbridge that collapsed on Tuesday

A body has been found near the collapsed footbridge in Santander, with authorities working to confirm its identity amidst ongoing search efforts for a missing 20-year-old.

Mar 5 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A body is found in the area where the missing person was searched for after the collapse of the bridge in Santander that left five dead

A body has been discovered in El Bocal, Santander, where five young people died due to a bridge collapse, as search efforts continue for another missing girl from the same group.

Mar 5 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The neighbor who alerted 112 about the deadly footbridge in Santander: 'The ground was shaking'

A neighbor reported concerns about a footbridge in Santander shortly before a tragic incident that left five young people dead after falling from the structure.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

22 years of collision, some rusty nails and the call to 112: the keys in the tragedy of the bridge in Santander

The tragedy resulting from the collapse of a bridge in Santander killed five students and left another missing, highlighting administrative failures and a call for accountability.

Mar 4 • 21:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fall into the void of the seven students from La Granja in the tragedy of Santander: 'It has been a series of misfortunes'

A tragic incident in Santander resulted in the deaths of five students from La Granja during a cliffside excursion due to dangerous conditions.

Mar 4 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The search device for the missing young woman is maintained after the collapse of a footbridge over cliffs in Santander

Search efforts continue for a 20-year-old woman missing after a footbridge collapse in Santander, which has resulted in the deaths of five young individuals.

Mar 4 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The collapsed walkway in Santander, a 'failed' project and center of dispute between MITECO, the Regional Government, and the City Council

A collapsed wooden walkway in Santander resulted in five deaths, raising questions about the project’s history and the involved authorities.

Mar 4 • 10:07 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

At least five dead after footbridge collapsed in Spain

At least five individuals died when a wooden footbridge collapsed near El Bocal beach in northern Spain.

Mar 4 • 03:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Five dead and one missing after the collapse of a walkway on a beach in Spain

Five people died and one is missing following the collapse of a wooden walkway in Santander, Spain.

Mar 4 • 01:35 UTC

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