Saudis Buy In To Become Telefonica´s Largest Shareholder
The Spanish government has said it would keep watch to ensure the “strategic autonomy” of Telefonica after this week´s aquisition
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Iniesta Deepens Winery Vanity Club Project
Football star Andres Iniesta has invested nearly 6 million Euros into a winery in his hometown despite years of losses,
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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Issue Mega Fines To Low Cost Airlines
The Spanish authorities are set to fine low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet and Volotea for charging passengers extra for
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Disappointing End To Madrid Pride As Revenue Half Of Forecast
Madrid Pride 23 came to a climax this weekend with the flagship parade through Colon and the Castellana followed by
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Sale Strip – Young Shoppers Down To Underwear For Free Clothes On Gran Via
Young Madrid shoppers have been stripping down to their underwear to get their hands on free clothes in possibly the
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Spain´s Golden Visa Spurs First Philipino Hotel Investment In Madrid
Spain’s ‘Golden Visa’ which grants an automatic residence permit to any non-EU national who invests a significant sum in the
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Spain Leads Way On European Gig Economy Labour Rights
Spanish workers´ rights activists are hailing a recent vote in the European parliament as a major step towards enhancing the
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Sanchez Heralds Spain´s Space Arrival
Spain is set to become a major space power according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who announced that she will
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Snooze Hard – Work Hard Formula Pays Dividends For Workers
Spain maybe the country of the siesta but it is also the European country leading the way in a productivity
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Spanish Infrastucture Giant Ferrovial Storm For Going Dutch
One of Spain’ biggest companies, the infrastructure group Ferrovial, has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Madrid to
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IAG Buys Air Europa For Madrid Hub Expansion
The owner of British Airways & Iberia – IAG has announced that it will be buy its remaining stake in
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Spain´s Biggest Companies By Region
A new report shows the biggest companies in each of Spain´s 17 autonomous regions. The rankings of the companies are
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Banking Boom As Santander Posts Record Profits
Spain’s largest banks are having a boom time with expected improved profits for 2022 being reported across the sector. Spain´s
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Sanchez Eyes Elections With Minimal Wage Increase
This week the Spanish government has unveiled an 8% rise in the minimum wage, as part of the package to
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FITUR Gets Royal Kick Off After “Dazzling Surge”
Spain´s biggest trade fair – FITUR ( International Tourism Trade Fair) kicked off yesterday, 18th January, and runs until the
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Sales & Subsidies Entice Spanish Shoppers
As the first day of Spain’s Rebajas Season starts, shoppers are also making savings on every-day food items thanks to
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Madrid Leads The Way In Spanish Job Recovery
The Madrid region is leading Spain in job recovery according to the latest unemployment figures released today, Tuesday 3rd January.
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Lidl Supermarkets Under Fire Over Shocking Footage Of Supplier Poultry Farm
These shocking images show the horrific abuse and conditions suffered by chickens on two poultry farms that are said to
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Are you thinking of moving to Spain as a Digital Nomad?
The Madrid Metropolitan talks to Antonio Rodriguez about tax and visa for those thinking of making the digital move to
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Global Women In Tech Network Returns To Madrid
Women in Tech Madrid 2022 hosted by Adyen & WomenTech Network is set to return to the Spanish capital. WomenTech
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Carrefour Launches 30 Essentials Basket For €30
The supermarket chain Carrefour has been the first off the mark in response to the governments appeal to large retailers
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Legendary Pacha Nightclub Group Up For Sale For €500 Million
The legendary nightclub Pacha is going up for sale with several other properties for a breathtaking EUR 500 million price
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The Biggest Industries In Spain
The Spanish economy is one of the largest in the world, with an overall Gross Domestic Product that stands at
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Madrid Determined To Keep Lights On As Government Energy Saving Introduced
The Spanish government’s controversial energy saving measures which come into force today, 10th August, is raising temperatures as a heated
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Tourism Rebound Boosts Jobs As Unemployment Falls
Spain’s unemployment rate fell in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest government data released last week. The
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Spain To Introduce “Doggy Bag” Law To Cut Food Waste
Restaurants in Spain could be required to offer customers free “doggy bags” as part of a new draft law aimed
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Real Madrid Strike Super Deal For Bernabeu Stadium
Spanish Liga champions Real Madrid have announced a deal with US investment firm Sixth Street, worth 360 million Euros for
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Emir’s Visit Bears Gifts For Spain
The visit of the Emir of Qatar, Shekih Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Madrid has brought rich rewards for Spain.
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Spanish Government Announces Small Business Credit Line
The Spanish Cabinet has approved the first tranche of a line of guarantees for self-employed workers and small companies with
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Freelance & Business Guide To Spanish Tax Forms
For any freelancer or entrepreneur doing business in Spain navigating through the maze of form filling has always been a
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Madrid Emerges As Leading European Finance Hub
The Spanish capital continues its rise as a leading global financial centre according to the latest ranking of the 31
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Once Upon A Time In The West Film Set Goes On Sale
The Spanish film set used for Spaghetti Western movies by director Sergio Leone has been put up for sale. Eight
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Alya Society Holds Inspirational Women’s Day Event
Last Friday, March 11th, Madrid’s recently launched international club, Alya Society , celebrated International Womens Day in a fabulous and friendly
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Madrid Calls For “Immediate Solution” Over Haulage Strike
Over 20,000 National Police and Civil Guard officers have been mobilised by the Spanish government to guarantee supplies from
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Court Rules Madrid´s “Rural Marbella” To Be Demolished
A luxury residential development and favourite of Madrid’s well heeled – the Marina Isla de Valdecañas – has been given
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Leo Clancy CEO Enterprise Ireland Talks To Spanish-Irish Business Network
The Madrid based Spanish-Irish Business Network is holding it´s first event of 2022 with a webinar with Leo Clancy, CEO
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Spain Minimum Wage Set To Increase To €14,000 A Year
Despite considerable opposition from employers and business associations, the left-wing coalition government of Pedro Sanchez, have succeeded in raising the
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Banco Santander 8 Billion Euro Profit Bounceback
Spanish mega bank, Banco Santander has announced a post pandemic bounce back recovery, posting a 8.1 billion Euro profit for
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Mona Bizzari’s Journey of Self-Discovery Entering The Spanish Market
In 2021 Bizzari Jewelry became one of the partners of Alya Society – A Madrid-based international networking community of English-Speaking
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Spanish Economy Continues Recovery As Unemployment Drops
The latest figures from the Spanish statistical agency INE show that the Spanish economy continued to recover in the final quarter of
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January Heralds New Self Employed Rates And New Changes In Offing
This month sees the general rate for self-employed professionals increased to 30.6%. This means that self-employed persons paying on the
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Madrid Barajas Leads Spanish Airport Recovery As Mega Hub Planned
The latest passenger figures from the Spanish airport operator AENA, released yesterday, Tuesday 11th January, show that passenger traffic through
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Alya Society Inauguration & Awards Ceremony
In a spectacular opening ceremony, within the walls of one of Madrid’s historically iconic buildings, The Westin Palace Hotel, Egyptian
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Alya Society Unveils Its New Trophy
The Alya Society presents the Ayla award for excellence. Awarded to outstanding performers in all professional sectors who have excelled
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Latest Unemployment Figures Show Madrid´s Is Lowest In Spain
The latest Spanish employment figures show the largest single monthly November fall to a national level last seen in 2008.
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Egyptian Female Entrepreneur Making Her Mark In Europe – Nehad Sharaf
Abi Lindsay Clark talks to Egyptian entrepeneur and Madrileña, Nehad Sharaf, about the forthcoming launch of the Alya Society On
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Spain Set For Slow Lane As Truckers Plan Christmas Strike
Spain’s national haulage association announced last week a three day lorry strike which if goes ahead is likely to lead
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Madrid Metropolitan Welcomes Return Of Google News In Spain
The Madrid Metropolitan has welcomed the announcement by news aggregator, Google News, that it will be returning following a 7-year
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Jobs That Are Seeing High Wage Increases
The world may have experienced untold economic devastation due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the current upside is that a
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Salón Gourmets Triumphant Madrid Return
One of Spain’s leading trade fairs, the Salón Gourmets returned this week with a packed out IFEMA once more hosting
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Madrid Surges As Principal Destination Of Foreign Investment
The latest figures showing foreign investment in Spain shows that the Community of Madrid has surged ahead as by far
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Tourism Boost As Spain Optimistic For UK Travel Easing
The Spanish tourism sector, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic enduced contraction, is hopeful that the UK”s
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A Complete Guide to Decode Cheap Energy Plans
Australia’s electricity market is divided into the east coast and west coast. These two regions have wholesale energy markets where
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Sanchez Announces “Immediate” Rise In Minimum Wage
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced an “immediate increase” in the country´s minimum wage, at a special conference
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Spain Increases Toll Free Motorway System
Travelling around Spain will become significantly cheaper from the 1st September as nearly 500km of previous toll motorways become free
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Deliveroo Eyes Leaving Spain As New Job Ruling Comes Into Force
The food delivery platform, Deliveroo said in its annual report statement that it is considering shuttering its operations in Spain.
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Spanish Economy Bouncing Back To Pre Pandemic Recovery
The Spanish economy is expected to bounce back to reach its pre-pandemic level by next year after better than expected
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Madrid To Hold Critical Communications World Flagship Fair 2021
Critical Communications World (CCW) is TCCA’s flagship event. This year’s show will reinvigorate and reignite the industry as critical communications professionals
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Madrid Rail Travel Boost As Low Cost & Euro Sleeper Services Beckon
Madrid rail travellers will soon be enjoying a new era in train travel from the capital with a number of
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Learn To Use One Particular Strategy Like A Pro Trader
Learn to use one particular strategy like a pro trader Investors like to use a simple formula to make money.
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Last Call For The Peseta As Spain Says Adios To Old Currency
Spain´s pre-Euro currency the venerable peseta is set for its final act as the deadline approaches to exchange them for
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Cristiano Ronaldo Opens Madrid Luxury Hotel
Portuguese football superstar and former Real Madrid galactico, Cristiano Ronaldo, continues to build his links with the city he lived
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Covid Adds To El Corte Ingles Woes
Spain’s largest department store chain, El Corte Ingles reported record losses of €2.9bn for the trading period from March 2020
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Government’s Proposed New Self Employed Reform Favours Lower Earners
The Spanish government has proposed a major overhaul of Spain’s autónomo system for calculating self employed workers social security contributions.
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Storm Filomena To Blame For First Quarter Economic Contraction
The latest figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show a contraction of 0.5% in the Spanish economy for the
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CaixaBank Announces Huge Post Merger Job Losses
Spain’s largest retail bank, CaixaBank, has announced one of the largest compulsary redundancy plans in the country’s recent corporate history.
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Sanchez Hails “Generational Opportunity” As European Funding Set For Spain
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced an ambitious modernisation plan to go in tandem with the European Union´s
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IMF Upgrades Spain Growth But Unemployment To Remain High
The latest report by the International Monetary Fund ( IMF), the Spanish economy is forecast to grow by 6.4% in 2021,
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Spanish Brewer Mahou Reports Sharp Falls In 2020
Spain´s biggest brewery, Mahou San Miguel, has reported a 98% fall in profits for 2020 compared to the previous year.
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Spain´s Abandoned Youth – Low Salaries & Poor Prospects
Spain´s youth umemployment remains critically high, with no solution in sight,according to the latest data released by Encuesta de Población
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OECD Forecasts Further Improvement In Spain´s 2021 Recovery
The latest report by the OECD paints a rosier picture for the global economy with improved prospects for most of
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The number of people unemployed in Spain is now just over 4 million people representing 17% of the workforce according
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Sanchez Announces 11 Billion Euro Bail Out
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced yesterday that the government will approve over the coming weeks an 11 billion
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Netflix´s The Queens Gambit Spurs Spanish Chessboard Maker Boom
A Spanish chessboard maker has seen demand for their high-quality products skyrocket thanks to their usage in the Netflix series
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Bank Of Spain Shows Historic National Debt Surge
The Bank of Spain has released it´s latest figures for Spain’s national debt showing a record increase of just under 122.5
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What Is The “Beckham Law” – Guide To Expat Tax In Spain
The “Beckham Law” is a Spanish Tax Decree which came into force in 2005 and nicknamed after the footballer David
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Government To Bail Out Hotels And Restaurant Sector
The Spanish Deputy Prime Minister, Nadia Calviño, has indicated that the government will start to provide direct financial assistance to
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Spanish Home Sales Plummeted Nearly 18% In 2020
The Spanish National Institute ( INE) released figures today, Monday 15th February showing that house sales plummeted by 17.7% in
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European Union Economic Forecasts “Light At The End Of The Tunnel”
The European Commission has released its Winter 2021 Forecast, which show improved prospects for the block and with higher than
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Double Whammy As Economy Contracts In 2020 & 2021 Expectations Downgraded
Figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that the Spanish economy plummeted by 11% in 2020, while the
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2020 Figures Show Pandemic Unemployment Toll
Figures released by the National Institute for Statistics (INE) for the quarterly workforce survey (EPA) show the Spanish economy shedding 622,600 jobs
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Madrid Business Ideas – A Tale Of Two Slices
The Madrid Metropolitan cought up with Irishman, Ivan Hilliard, to find out why, after 20 years of living in Madrid,
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Global Economy Report Paints Bullish Outlook For Spain
The respected thinktank the CEBR ( Centre for Economics and Business Research) has released it´s report for the global economy
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Spanish Tourism Sector Eyes Recovery After Abyss Of 2020
Statistics released by the National Statistics Institute’s (INE) show a catastrophic fall in tourist numbers coming to Spain in 2020.
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Spain´s Banking Sector Consolidates With Unicaja & Liberbank Merger
Spain´s banking sector took another step towards consolidation as the boards of Unicaja and Liberbank approved the merger of the
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Brexit And You – Residency And Tax Guide
The UK is now officially out of the EU and this will impact the estimated 300,000 Britons residing in Spain.
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Government Announces €4.2 Billion Relief For Tourist Sector & Restaurants
The Spanish government has announced an economic relief package for the tourist and retail sectors in response to the ongoing
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Madrid Launches “Home Tourism” Campaign For Struggling Hotel Sector
The Madrid regional government has launched an initiative to support the struggling hotel sector in Madrid. The campaign #MadridSinIrMasLejos has
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Spanish Restaurant Sector Decimated In 2020
A staple part of Spanish economy and society is finishing the annus horibilis of 2020 with shocking figures illustrating how
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Last Call For Filing Non Resident Tax In Spain
Time is closing in for non-tax residents in Spain to declare declare their Modelo 210 tax The tax declaration must
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Vaccine Roll Out Brings Optimism For 2021 Bank Of Spain Report
The Bank of Spain provided some pre-Christmas cheer with it´s latest report for the country´s economic performance expectations in 2021.
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Real-Time Temperature Monitoring Wearable Launches In Spain
A Singapore based company has launched an innovative product to help Spain curb the spread of coronavirus. PouchNATION, a leader
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EU Funds New Metro Extention To Create Madrid’s “Diagonal”
The Madrid regional government have announced a major new infrastructure project that will see the extention of the Madrid’ s
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OECD Warns Of Uncertain Recovery For Spanish Economy
The OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ) latest economic report entitled ” Turning Hope Into Reality” is far
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Green Light For Europe´s Largest Man Made Beach 40 Mins From Madrid
Alovera Beach which will be the largest artificial beach in Europe, has been given the green light for construction to
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BBVA & Banco Sabadell Merger Called Off Early
The proposed merger between BBVA and Banco Sabadell have been scrapped less than two weeks after the tie-up was announced. The initial
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Back To Work – Guide To Best Madrid Coworking Spaces
As we hopefully get back to a new normal routine in September, Amy Shia gives us her top 5 co-working
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