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French retailers tally hundreds of millions in riot damage
About 1,500 French businesses were affected during a weekend of unrest, with damage estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros. European markets opened lower as France’s divided Parliament debated the 2027 budget.
Amazon brings Luna games to Prime Video on Spanish Fire TVs
Prime Video subscribers in Spain can now play supported Amazon Luna games on compatible Fire TV devices at no extra cost. The Games tab opens a changing catalogue, with no console or dedicated PC required.
Amazon Luna lands on Fire TV in Spain
Prime members in Spain can now play a selection of Amazon Luna games through the Prime Video app on Fire TV at no extra cost. The games stream without downloads and include familiar titles.
Resimas Brings AI Into Care Home Search and Calls
Resimas has introduced two AI tools for older people’s care: one helps families find potentially suitable homes, while the other handles calls staff cannot answer. The project starts in Barcelona.
Damián tells his children to resist Gabriel from inside
Gabriel wants to remove the De la Reina name from the factory and rename it Brossard España. Damián urges his children to push back from inside the company.
Banderas leaves Sohrlin as Sánchez takes control
Antonio Banderas left Sohrlin Andalucía after differences with producer Domingo Sánchez over its direction. Sánchez and Merlín will keep the venue running as Banderas looks for a larger space for the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank.
Faro Barcelona adds modular Lumina lights
Star-profile glass softens Lumina’s light, while modular fittings can be arranged vertically or horizontally. Faro Barcelona also offers a free-suspension option for architectural spaces.
Samsung and Martín Alcalde launch five The Frame looks
Samsung and Martín Alcalde Studio unveiled a five-look capsule in Madrid on 14 October. The show marked designer Inés Martín Alcalde’s runway debut and the tenth anniversary of both the label and The Frame television range.
ACS and Acciona challenge Ferrovial’s I-24 award
ACS and Acciona have taken Tennessee’s award of the Nashville I-24 express-lanes concession to court, seeking clarity on whether bidders were treated equally. The 50-year project is valued at $9.2bn.
Repsol uses fuel discounts to chase energy customers
New electricity customers can get €100 in Waylet credit and 20 cents off each litre of fuel for 12 months. Repsol wants to pass four million electricity and gas customers by 2028.
Spanish royals will preside over Planeta Prize’s 75th gala
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are due at the Barcelona ceremony on Thursday. The contest drew a record 1,424 manuscripts; nine finalists remain after one entry was removed for prior publication.
Avatr targets Spain for a six-model rollout from 2027
Avatr expects to enter Spain in the first half of 2027, then introduce six models over three years. The 06T and 07L are first in line, with European service support also planned.
AITO targets Europe in 2027 with a 1,474km SUV
Huawei-linked AITO plans to enter Europe in autumn 2027, with four SUV lines in view. Spain could be a market, but the company has not said where it will sell its vehicles.
Hyundai Adds a Full Hybrid to the 2027 Bayon
Hyundai has added cabin equipment associated with larger vehicles, while petrol engines remain the range’s starting point. A 138 hp full hybrid is planned for 2027; Spanish prices and dealer timing remain unconfirmed.
Spain’s €6.5bn autumn payouts arrive in two waves
BBVA pays first on 15 October; Santander and Inditex follow on 2 November. The combined total exceeds €6.5 billion, though it includes buybacks as well as dividends.
Renault Weighs Electric Espace for Palencia
Renault has not committed the E-Space Concept to production. But the prototype could preview an electric successor to the Espace built in Palencia, part of a wider plan for five new models at Spanish plants by 2028.
Spain’s Deal Market Shrinks 25% Under Sánchez
Spain has logged €410 billion in acquisitions since June 2018. Higher rates and state controls have cooled dealmaking even as the Ibex 35 climbed above 19,000 points.
Ballenoil rolls out double-additive Excellent Plus+ petrol in Spain
Ballenoil debuts Excellent Plus+, a 95-octane petrol with double additives aimed at cleaning engines and boosting efficiency. The fuel lands at 110 stations in 14 Spanish regions, chasing drivers who want more than just a cheap fill-up.
Telefónica slides as Ibex 35 retakes 19,000 points
The Ibex 35 ended the week higher, led by Cellnex as Telefónica dropped sharply. SpaceX revived concern over Starlink competition, though its US spectrum deal still needs FCC approval.
Telefónica pone a la venta OnNet Fibra en Chile
Telefónica y KKR han activado la venta de OnNet Fibra, valorada entre 1.500 y 2.000 millones de dólares. El proceso no terminaría antes de 2027.
Dacia demands clear incentives as Spain’s electric car market shifts
Dacia’s Spanish chief Laurent Sengenes warns that tangled and shifting incentives could freeze out buyers as fuel prices soar. He calls for direct, stable support and rolls out new models aimed at keeping electrified cars within reach.
Gincat System adds Keyence vision machine to factory quality checks
A Keyence vision machine is now part of Gincat System's inspection process in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona. The system is meant to automate checks and spot possible defects more consistently, but independent sources do not confirm its model or performance.
Ingredalia takes FoodTech award for sulforaphane platform
Ingredalia has won a FoodTech Emprende Award in Barcelona. The Navarra startup received the prize for its bioactive sulforaphane platform for functional foods.
RBE shareholders line up a €2.5 billion takeover plan
Gregorio Jiménez is assembling a majority bloc for Restaurant Brands Europe. The proposed deal could value the group at up to €2.5 billion including debt.
BYD Great Tang SUV smashes sales records with 40,222 units in three months
BYD’s Great Tang SUV has shaken up the market, racking up over 150,000 pre-orders and delivering 40,222 units in just three months. The 5.2-meter flagship, starting at €31,920, is set to hit Europe by 2026, taking aim at established brands with its size and tech.
FIC 2028 takes its campaign to Barcelona
FIC 2028 directors Jesús Manuel Hernández and Darío Sánchez are meeting potential exhibitors and visitors at Alimentaria FoodTech in Barcelona. The visit forms part of the early campaign for the next Feria de la Industria Cárnica in Guijuelo.
Philips brings AI diagnostics to Spanish hospitals
Philips is rolling out AI-powered diagnostic tools across Spain, pushing hospitals to rethink how they deliver care. Miguel de Foronda says only real, scalable innovation can keep up with growing patient needs.
AbbVie: Spain risks falling behind in global pharma innovation
AbbVie's top executive in Spain warns that the country could lose its place in global medical innovation unless it ramps up investment and reforms. He calls for bold moves to keep Spain competitive as Europe trails the US and China.
Porsche lifts curtain on Mission S, a new supercar above the 911
Porsche is building a new mid-engine supercar platform that will sit above the 911. The Mission S prototype, coming in October, marks a sharp turn in the brand’s lineup and strategy.
Lumina makes suspended light part of the architecture
Faro Barcelona presents Lumina as a sculptural lighting system. Xavier Carrasquet uses fluted glass and modular elements to spread warm reflected light through architectural spaces.
Incyte Biosciences Iberia demands faster access to new medicines
Incyte Biosciences Iberia has invested €130 million in Spanish R&D and clinical trials, but patients still wait too long for new treatments. Company leaders want clearer deals and quicker approvals to match Spain’s scientific strength.
Airtificial wins $6.4 million US contract for EV automation
Airtificial will design and build a $6.4 million automated line for electric vehicle parts in Michigan. The project boosts production for a top supplier near Detroit and marks another global step for Spanish industry.
Sabadell builds a shield against hostile takeovers
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may raise its holding to 9.9%. With Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group gives Sabadell a stronger shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
Spain's state portfolio puts €50 billion at election stake
Spain's state holds shares worth around €50 billion. Seven of the ten listed companies belong to the Ibex 35. The election could change Madrid's role in strategic businesses.
BPCE takes a 7% stake in Banco Sabadell
BPCE has acquired about 7% of Banco Sabadell for an estimated 1.2 billion euros. The French group will explore cooperation in corporate and investment banking, lending, leasing and cross-border activities while keeping its stake below 9.9%.
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