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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz could pocket whopping €5m if he wins two ‘exhibition’ matches
THE world’s number one tennis player, Carlos Alcaraz, will be battling it out in Saudi Arabia this week to win the sport’s biggest financial prize- €5m. It will be the second staging of the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Riyadh and though...
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Spain to Maintain Arms Embargo on Israel - Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251014/spain-to-maintain-arms-embargo-on-israel-prime-minister-1122961303.html Spain to Maintain Arms Embargo on Israel - Prime Minister Spain to Maintain Arms Embargo on Israel - Prime Minister Sputnik International The...
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Trump admin delivers financial lifeline to Argentina in $20 billion currency swap as Milei visits White House
The financial lifeline is a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina, exchanging US dollars with pesos. The Trump administration has made a currency swap with Argentina as the country's President Javier Milei meets with President Donald Trump at...
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IMF says Spain’s economic growth in 2025 will be higher than expected- way above eurozone average
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for economic growth this year in Spain to 2.9%. That’s 0.4% higher than its prediction earlier in 2025 and more optimistic than the Spanish government’s projection a few weeks ago of a...
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Trump to Spain: Spend more on defense or face ‘punishment’ tariffs
But Sánchez asked for a carve-out, arguing Madrid doesn't need to spend as much money to fulfill the duties required by NATO. At the time, Trump had threatened to make Spain pay "twice as much" in tariffs. Madrid has the lowest military spending...
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Spanish Supreme Court seeks to lift immunity of far-right MEP Alvise Pérez
MADRID – Spain’s Supreme Court has asked the European Parliament to lift the parliamentary immunity of far-right MEP Alvise Pérez, enabling an investigation into alleged electoral offences and illegal financing linked to his party Se Acabó La...
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Financial Market Sees Volatility; Expert Discusses Investment Strategies
Madrid, Spain – The financial market has shown significant activity and volatility in recent weeks, triggering alertness among investors. Mar Barrero, the director of analysis at Arquia Banca, discusses various investment fund options that can...
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'Investment for next generations': Ybor City native helps Hispanic students through scholarship program
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay 28 is honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month and amplifying the voice of Donna Parrino, a local woman who’s had a huge influence on the Latino Community. “My parents as sweethearts. This was shortly after they got...
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IBM Unveils Europe’s First Quantum System Two in Spain, Advancing Innovation
In a landmark move for European quantum computing, IBM has officially inaugurated one of the world’s most advanced quantum systems in the Basque city of San Sebastián, Spain. The event marks a significant step forward in the global pursuit of...
Spain the front-runner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant
China's No 1 automaker BYD considers Spain to be its top candidate for a third car factory to serve the European market, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters, as the company seeks to grow sales on the continent. A BYD assembly plant,...
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IBM inaugurates powerful computer that puts Spain in the race for quantum utility
The race for quantum computing is a marathon with several intermediate milestones that must be met. The initial milestones have already been achieved with low-capacity systems, but they are essential to continue the journey and reach the era of...
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Finance Europe is a well-intentioned label but it misses the structural point
In June 2025, seven EU Member States (namely France, Spain, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Estonia, Germany and Portugal) launched Finance Europe, a voluntary label for retail financial products that invest at least 70 % of their portfolio in assets...
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Crypto investor 'Bitcoin Jesus' strikes deal to resolve US tax charges
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By Nate Raymond and Sarah N. Lynch (Reuters) -An early crypto investor dubbed the "Bitcoin Jesus" has agreed to pay up to $49.9 million to resolve charges he evaded tens of millions of dollars in taxes, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a...
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Spanish Minister Visits UNRWA Facilities, Pledges Continued Support for Refugees
Ammon News - Spanish Minister of Youth and Children, Sira Abed Rego, reviewed the services provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) during a two-day visit to Jordan, reaffirming her...
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Spanish PM Sánchez calls for ‘no impunity’ over Gaza
MADRID – Upon returning from the Sharm el-Sheikh summit on Gaza, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended Spain’s diplomatic stance, insisting that peace in the Middle East cannot come with impunity for alleged war crimes. In an interview...
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Spain frontrunner for BYD's 3rd European plant after Hungary, Türkiye
China's top automaker BYD is considering Spain as the leading candidate for its third European car plant, a report said on Tuesday, as the company looks to expand its footprint and boost sales across the continent. A BYD assembly plant, joining...
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Spain developing 16 GW of battery storage by 2030, accounting for 29% of global pipeline: EY
Spain is preparing for an unprecedented expansion in battery energy storage and now ranks as the world’s second-largest market for project development, behind only the United States. According to the EY Infrastructure Compass 2025: The development...
Espanyol’s new American owner wants Spanish club to build a winning mentality
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Espanyol, Barcelona’s other club, is perpetually in the shadow of the almighty Barça. Its new American… BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Espanyol, Barcelona’s other club, is perpetually in the shadow of the almighty Barça. Its new...
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Fuel breakthrough as Spain’s Repsol unveils 100% renewable petrol that could help save our planet
SPANISH energy giant Repsol has just announced the industrial-scale production of the world’s first 100% renewable gasoline. The fuel, dubbed Nexa 95, is now available at a handful of service stations in Spain, with plans to expand to 30 locations...
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EU Considers Forced Tech Transfers for Chinese Investments
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The EU has spent the last several years vowing to protect domestic manufacturers from China. (Bloomberg) -- The European Union is considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over technology to European companies if they want to operate locally, in...
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