France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may lift its holding to 9.9%. Alongside Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group's investment would bolster Sabadell's shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
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%.
Wiremind, known for its technology in transport and entertainment, has taken on outside investment for the first time in twelve years. The €35 million round, led by Seaya Andromeda, will support the company’s international expansion and AI projects.
The Spanish model has created Smthelse after two decades in fashion. Its 14 products pair premium formulas with a scent inspired by Lanzarote.
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Banco Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion. The stake gives Sabadell a powerful new shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover attempt.
BPCE has acquired around 7% of Banco Sabadell, becoming a major long-term shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover bid. The stake could support a wider banking partnership across the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain's early election adds political risk, but investors are watching France more closely as debt sustainability worsens and bond spreads widen across Europe.
Only 27% of Spanish parents know meningitis can become fatal within hours. Awareness is even lower among teenagers, despite the risk of lasting damage.
La Pausa has reopened after a careful restoration led by Peter Marino. The villa retains Coco Chanel's austere design and personal details, and Matthieu Blazy has made it the setting for Chanel's first spring campaign.
Andy Burnham has dropped Labour's cautious Brexit formula. The British prime minister says every future relationship with the EU should remain open for discussion.
A wave of youth-led protests is sweeping Europe under the banner of the 'cucarachas', driven by frustration over unaffordable housing, precarious jobs and a failing education system. Political leaders are being forced to respond as the movement spreads from Asia to the heart of the EU.
Lenzetto shortages are disrupting access to transdermal hormone treatments in Spain. Alternative patches are under pressure as regulators seek more supply and clinical guidance.
The Ibex 35 rebounds as weaker US hiring eases rate fears. G7 oil reserves add relief, while banks and Repsol lag behind.
The Ibex 35 held above 19,000 points at midday on Friday as investors waited for US employment data. French borrowing costs and faster euro-area inflation, alongside falling oil prices, kept the wider market cautious.
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October, just after Spain's National Day. The trip follows a summer border crisis and comes nearly nineteen years after the previous royal visit.
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta on 13 October and Melilla on 14 October. It will be their first trip there as King and Queen, after months of migration pressure on Spain's border.
Jordan Bardella denies messages attributed to him by Mediapart. Emmanuel Macron demanded an immediate explanation during his state visit to Spain.
At the French ambassador's residence in Madrid, Brigitte Macron closed her state visit to Spain in a pale-blue dress and a matching Louis Vuitton Capucines. Navy pumps provided the only strong contrast.
Andy Burnham says Brexit has harmed Britain more than it helped. The government will examine every future option with Brussels, including renewed EU membership.
Pedro Sánchez expects Congress to back two housing decrees on Friday. The measures address housing insecurity through eviction protections and action against speculative purchases, with rental rules also in play. The Partido Popular plans to vote against them, and the government has no guaranteed majority.
At Casa Velázquez in Madrid, Emmanuel Macron honoured Pedro Almodóvar as an officer of the Legion of Honour and Javier Cercas as an officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. His speech linked their work to Spain's democratic story and Europe's shared culture.
Pedro Sánchez and Emmanuel Macron have welcomed the idea of Britain returning to the EU. Andy Burnham says his government will examine every long-term option, from the current relationship to full membership.
Princess Leonor did not appear during the French presidential visit to Madrid, prompting questions about her role in official ceremonies. Experts say her gradual introduction to state duties is deliberate and rooted in protocol, not oversight.
Spain’s Partido Popular has blocked the Barcelona Treaty in the Senate, undermining a basic Franco-Spanish agreement and casting a shadow over President Macron’s state visit. The move has weakened Spain’s diplomatic standing and exposed deep divisions in national politics.
The Ibex is looking for a late-quarter recovery as oil prices and bond yields pull back. Investors now await the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge from the United States.
A 142-106 Senate vote has stopped Spain from ratifying its friendship treaty with France. The defeat came during Emmanuel Macron's two-day state visit to Madrid.
Spain's Senate rejected the treaty by 142 votes to 106, with one abstention, as Emmanuel Macron began his state visit to Madrid. The decision blocks ratification despite the Constitutional Court's approval.
Les Arts de Valencia will open its 2026-2027 season with Carmen on 2 October. Ted Huffman leaves the stage machinery in view and centres a woman fighting for freedom in a violent society.
A 142-106 Senate vote blocked the friendship treaty with France, with one abstention. The PP and Vox opposed the deal during Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Spain, focusing on a clause that would allow ministers from each country to attend the other's cabinet meetings.
Felipe VI has called for shared European responsibility for Ceuta's border after more than 80,000 people reached the autonomous city in two days. His appeal came as France and Spain faced a fresh parliamentary setback over their friendship treaty.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcomed Emmanuel Macron in Madrid with full honors for his first state visit to Spain as president. The September 29-30 trip comes as France faces a impressive election and political tensions rise across Europe.
Queen Letizia made a bold statement at the Palacio Real gala, wearing a borrowed Carolina Herrera dress and the historic floral tiara. The event honored Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, bringing Spanish royal tradition and modern style together.
Queen Letizia drew all eyes at the Royal Palace of Madrid, wearing a century-old diamond floral tiara for a state dinner honoring French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. The evening combined royal tradition with Spanish haute cuisine by chef Joan Roca.
Emmanuel Macron surprised the Spanish royal family by publicly honoring Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía during a state dinner at the Royal Palace. Though absent, the young royals became basic figures in a night focused on the monarchy’s future.
Seville artist Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Visual Arts Award. Her performances use a feminist lens to question power and examine folklore and gender.
