Tag: Spain

Inditex sales growth forecasts dampened by rain in Spain

By Reuters Published September 10, 2024 Expectations of bumper second quarter sales growth at Zara owner Inditex have been dashed by a wet and cold June in its biggest market of Spain, analysts and investors said ahead of earnings due on Wednesday. Other clothing retailers have also struggled, with rival H&M predicting a 6% fall [...]read moreInditex sales growth forecasts dampened by rain in Spain

Spain To Eliminate “Golden Visa” Program For Foreign Investors

The program, which allows non-European Union citizens who invest at least 500,000 euros in Spanish real estate three years of residency, will soon be eliminated amidst affordability concerns, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. Join the movement at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30 – Aug. 1! Seize the moment to take charge of the next [...]read moreSpain To Eliminate “Golden Visa” Program For Foreign Investors

Ford says it will make new SUV in Spain

MADRID — Ford is planning to produce a new sports-utility vehicle at its plant in Valencia, Spain, the company said on Thursday. “We are closely monitoring the evolution of the European markets for opportunities to enhance our current product offering,” the automaker said. “Given the changes we see in the industry, we believe there is [...]read moreFord says it will make new SUV in Spain

The EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail | Opinions

On March 7, the European Union and Mauritania inked a 210-million-euro ($227m) migration deal. The agreement was spearheaded by the EU and lobbied for by the Spanish government, which is worried about an uptick in undocumented migration to the Canary Islands. In January, more than 7,000 arrivals were recorded on the islands. The migration deal aims [...]read moreThe EU-Mauritania migration deal is destined to fail | Opinions

Convicted of rape, Spanish court grants $1.1m bail to footballer Dani Alves | Football News

The former Brazilian international footballer was convicted in February and sentenced to 4.5 years in prison. A Spanish court has decided to release ex-Brazil and Barcelona footballer Dani Alves if he pays a bail of 1 million euros ($1.1 million) and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a [...]read moreConvicted of rape, Spanish court grants $1.1m bail to footballer Dani Alves | Football News

How an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests | Investigation

Dakar, Senegal / Madrid, Spain – The Senegalese government deployed a special counterterrorism unit, created, equipped, and trained with funding from the European Union, to violently suppress recent pro-democracy protests, a joint investigation between Al Jazeera and porCausa Foundation reveals. Since 2021, the trial of popular and controversial opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has led to [...]read moreHow an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests | Investigation

Spain shaman arrests: Police say group sold psychoactive drugs to members

Members of the group are accused of promoting rituals involving psychoactive substances like toad venom. Source link