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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish companies earned more money than ever last year: 71.118 billion euros

Spanish companies set a record profit of 71.118 billion euros in 2025, indicating strong market performance despite economic uncertainties.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor clarifies that seniority and eleven other bonuses cannot be eliminated when raising the minimum wage

The Spanish Ministry of Labor has announced a decree preventing companies from eliminating certain salary bonuses in response to minimum wage increases.

Feb 27 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Miriam González Durántez denounces that Spanish companies did not want to finance a survey about Spanish youth "for fear of losing their contracts and licenses" with the State

Miriam González Durántez criticizes Spanish companies for their reluctance to finance a survey on the youth due to fears of potential repercussions from the government.

Feb 25 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

58% of large Spanish companies are already using artificial intelligence

A report by UGT indicates that 58% of large Spanish companies have adopted artificial intelligence, while usage among smaller firms has also increased to an average of 21%.

Feb 25 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP, Vox, and Junts prevent the processing of Díaz's initiative to ban layoffs in companies relocating outside the EU

A right-wing majority in the Spanish Congress has blocked a proposal aimed at banning layoffs for companies relocating outside the European Union.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Companies fear the effects of Trump's tariff chaos: 'Returning to uncertainty is the worst'

Spanish exporters are anxious about the potential impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's annulment of tariffs and Donald Trump's renewed trade offensive.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Bridgerton Effect or When Fiction Becomes Business

Spanish companies are capitalizing on the popularity of the Netflix series 'Bridgerton' by offering a variety of themed products and experiences.

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

The Cuban Government's Debt to Spanish Companies Averages at Least 300 Million Euros

The Cuban government owes at least 300 million euros to Spanish companies, amidst an unprecedented economic crisis in Cuba exacerbated by the U.S. embargo.

Feb 18 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The CEOE responds to Sánchez that companies will inject 1.782 billion for the SMI while he does not address the 'hemorrhage of 33 billion' from medical leaves

The CEOE criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for failing to address the economic impact of medical leaves while asserting that companies would contribute 1.782 billion euros following the minimum wage increase.

Feb 16 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Transport allows railway companies to resume circulation between Madrid and Seville after the Adamuz accident

Spanish authorities have granted permission for railway services to resume operations between Madrid and Seville following repairs made after a January accident.

Feb 16 • 19:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela ‘opens the tap’ to US and Spanish oil companies: Would give Chevron and Repsol ‘rich’ oil lands

Venezuela is planning to grant more oil production lands to Chevron and Spain's Repsol, as the Trump administration encourages private companies to rebuild the nation's energy sector.

Feb 12 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mapfre enters the Olympus of 1 billion annual profit

Mapfre achieved a record net income of 1.079 billion euros in 2025, joining a very select group of Spanish companies surpassing the 1 billion profit mark.

Feb 12 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Companies increase pressure for mutuals to give all medical discharges and leaves to workers

Spanish companies are pressing for mutual insurance organizations to provide all medical discharges and leaves to workers amid rising sick leave cases.

Feb 11 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Venture capital welcomes wealthy individuals into industrial firms like Talgo, Palacios, Hijolusa, or Uvesco

Wealthy individuals are increasingly investing in Spanish industrial companies through venture capital, which has shown significant growth in recent years.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish entrepreneurs find themselves trapped in Cuba's dead end

Spanish companies in Cuba report severe difficulties in maintaining business operations due to electricity and fuel shortages amidst an economic crisis.

Feb 10 • 16:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Goldman Sachs attributes the stock market crash of insurers to the agreement between ChatGPT and the Spanish company Tuio

Goldman Sachs reports that the stock market plummet of major insurance companies is linked to Tuio's agreement with OpenAI to provide home insurance quotes directly through ChatGPT.

Feb 10 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Fines of up to six million for electricity companies that make 'spam' calls

The Spanish government has approved regulations imposing fines of up to six million euros on electricity companies for making unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Feb 10 • 12:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will impose fines of up to six million euros on electricity companies for 'spam' calls

The Spanish government is set to impose hefty fines on electricity companies for engaging in unsolicited telemarketing practices.

Feb 10 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Spanish train strike canceled after investment agreement

Three major Spanish unions for railway workers have canceled a planned train strike after reaching an investment agreement with the Spanish government and rail companies.

Feb 9 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Big companies encourage the King to visit Trump after the arrival of his new ambassador, but the trip depends on Sánchez's approval

Spanish companies are pushing for King Felipe VI to visit Donald Trump, following the arrival of a new U.S. ambassador, but the trip hinges on the Spanish Prime Minister's support.

Feb 9 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente announces a 2.8 billion operation for Spanish companies in Saudi Arabia and the continuation of Renfe on the Medina-Mecca line

The Spanish Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, announced a €2.8 billion operation to benefit Spanish companies in Saudi Arabia, including the extension of Renfe's role on the Medina-Mecca high-speed rail line until 2038.

Feb 8 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The 'great replacement' of Sanchismo S.A.

The Spanish government is in a state of frantic speculation about future control of major companies, amidst growing paranoia and mistrust.

Feb 8 • 03:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The 7,000 Spanish train drivers called to strike: how much do they earn and which companies hire them?

In Spain, 7,000 train drivers are set to strike, highlighting wage disputes and competition among public and private operators, particularly after recent tragic train accidents.

Feb 7 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Spanish giant companies head towards the US and UK due to obstacles in the EU

Major Spanish companies are prioritizing expansion into the US and UK due to frustrations with bureaucracy and slow progress in the European market.

Feb 7 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The ICO will not finance arms companies with its 1 billion line for the expansion of Spanish companies

The ICO Institute in Spain has established a 1 billion euro credit line for company expansion, explicitly prohibiting funding for arms companies and lethal equipment.

Feb 6 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Police claim that Francisco de Borbón was involved in money laundering in Africa for the former head of the UDEF

The Spanish police allege that Francisco de Borbón used companies in São Tomé and Príncipe for money laundering connected to cocaine trafficking, related to a former police chief's case involving concealed assets worth 20 million euros.

Feb 5 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government suggests that Indra buy the majority of Escribano without fusion

The Spanish government is proposing that Indra acquire a majority stake in Escribano Mechanical & Engineering without merging the two companies.

Feb 5 • 17:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Venezuela's interim president meets with administrators of Spanish and French oil companies

Venezuela's interim president Delsy Rodriguez met with officials from the Spanish energy company Repsol and French oil company Maurel & Prom to strengthen the country's energy sovereignty following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 5 • 05:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Body warned Montero: forcing energy companies to pay 110% VAT in advance will result in a multitude of lawsuits

The Spanish Treasury has revised its fuel distribution regulations shortly after implementing the new law, indicating potential legal challenges ahead for energy companies forced to pay advance VAT.

Feb 5 • 03:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Spanish government announced it will ban social media for those under 16

The Spanish government plans to prohibit social media access for individuals under 16, introducing fines for companies that fail to comply, amid a global trend of similar discussions.

Feb 3 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

From ACS to Logista: these are the dividends of February

In February, electricity company Iberdrola leads with a generous dividend of 0.253 euros among several payout announcements.

Feb 3 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The political opposition to Maduro contacted large Spanish companies amid clear expectations of government change

The Venezuelan political opposition, led by María Corina Machado and Edmundo González, reached out to large Spanish companies for support in anticipation of a regime change.

Jan 15 • 03:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mercosur, the great threat to Spanish agriculture: "It is a deceit and a scam"

The Spanish agricultural sector views the Mercosur agreement as a significant threat that offers minimal opportunities while posing numerous challenges for farmers and agro-food companies, leading to widespread dissatisfaction towards Brussels.

Jan 12 • 01:04 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Carlos Malamud: 'The US Treasury could end up paying for the reconstruction of the Venezuelan oil industry'

Carlos Malamud discusses the implications of U.S. actions on Spanish companies in Venezuela and the potential role of the US Treasury in rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry.

Jan 10 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Investing in real estate without leaving home: real estate funds shine with the normalization of interest rates

Real estate companies are revising their profit estimates upward as Spanish Socimis and their international counterparts, REITs, benefit from stabilizing interest rates.

Jan 10 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Government celebrates the agreement between the EU and Mercosur: ‘It is a historic step in a complex international context’

The Spanish government, led by President Pedro Sánchez, celebrates the EU's approval of the agreement with Mercosur as a historic step that enables Spanish companies to access new markets and create more jobs.

Jan 9 • 18:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The White House summons Repsol to a meeting about Venezuela with the big oil companies

The White House has called a meeting with major oil companies, including Spanish Repsol, to discuss the situation in Venezuela following recent U.S. military intervention.

Jan 8 • 19:36 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Thousands of Employees and a Shrinking Million-Dollar Bet: What Spanish Companies Stand to Gain in Venezuela

Spanish multinational companies have invested heavily in Venezuela since the late 1990s, but an ongoing economic and political crisis has undermined their expected returns.

Jan 7 • 21:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Young Spaniards Are Not Taught to Fail

Spanish youths are perceived to lack skills in innovation and critical problem-solving despite having sufficient academic training, according to companies.

Jan 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Repsol, Telefónica, and up to 60 Spanish companies hold their breath for Venezuela

Major companies with operations in Venezuela, including Repsol and Telefónica, continue to operate under uncertainty following the U.S. military attack that captured Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 4 • 02:19 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Small electricity companies are stealing thousands of customers from big companies again

Small electricity providers are regaining thousands of customers from larger companies amid instability in the Spanish energy sector.

Jan 4 • 02:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Repsol to Iberdrola: these are the first dividends of 2026

In early 2026, at least 11 Spanish companies, including Endesa, Iberdrola, and Repsol, are set to distribute dividends exceeding 2.7 billion euros.

Jan 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The banking sector breaks records in a virtuous year for the Ibex 35 despite global uncertainty

In 2025, the Spanish stock market experienced its best year since 1993, with the Ibex 35 rising by 49.3% to 17,307.80 points, largely driven by banks and energy companies that thrived despite global uncertainties.

Dec 31 • 18:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

How health technology impacts the economy... beyond health

The healthcare technology sector ensures access to quality medical equipment for professionals and patients, significantly contributing 1.13% to the GDP, according to the Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies.

Dec 29 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The Great Victory of the Spanish Armada (and its spies) over England

On August 9, 1780, the Spanish Armada achieved its most significant victory by capturing a vast treasure, marking a disastrous day for the Royal Navy and London insurance companies.

Dec 28 • 21:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Government avoided providing data on brokers in one of the companies involved in the Leire Díez scheme

The Spanish government refrained from disclosing information about brokers linked to the public company Enusa, connected to the Leire Díez investigation, while the Civil Guard's Central Operational Unit conducted multiple raids.

Dec 28 • 18:40 UTC

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