Tag: Santander
Banks in Spain continue to shed jobs and close branches
THE six main Spanish banks have shed 2,176 jobs and closed 1,188 offices so far during the coronavirus pandemic - with worse to come...
Land ahoy! New ferry for British holidaymakers arrives into Portsmouth for first time
BRITTANY Ferries’ new vessel Galicia arrived into Portsmouth International Port yesterday morning, ready for berthing trials before she begins ferrying British sun seekers to...
EXCLUSIVE: British expat fears losing his home on Spain’s Costa del Sol after being unable to transfer money to...
A BRITISH expat is worrying he might lose his house, as he has been unable to send money from his British bank account to his Spanish one.
Spain’s biggest bank, Santander sees profits plunge a record 35% amid Brexit uncertainty
The bank has added six million customers in the last twelve months and already serves 144 million people worldwide
PANE-FUL TO WATCH: Photos of ‘crazy’ woman cleaning windows in Spain go viral
The shocking images show the resident climbing out and around the windows of her apartment
Ireland’s first EVER direct ferry to Spain sets sail this week
The first trip will depart on Sunday May 6, which will mark the first link between the two countries
Ryanair has just announced three new routes from Spain
PASSENGERS will now be able to fly between Palma and Santander, Valladolid and Zaragoza. The new routes will operate during June to September this year and...
Zara among most valuable brands in the world, according to new rankings
Zara reigned supreme in 82 position with a value of $17.5 billion and Santander was close behind in 92 with a value of $16.2 billion.
ALL ABOARD: First EVER ferry link between Ireland and Spain announced
THE first ever ferry link between Ireland and Spain has been announced by Brittany Ferries. The company presented its new route from Cork to northern...
Spanish property magnate is second to list on stock exchange since the crash
Worth €2.7 billion, Metrovacesa has appointed banks to help ease the floatation on Spanish stock exchanges and hopes to announce its IPO in February.
British schoolchildren rushed to hospital following gas leak in Spain
Nine British schoolchildren have been taken to hospital after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a hotel in northern Spain.
Santander to buy struggling rival Banco Popular for €1
Popular has come into trouble due to mounting risky property loans
Thieves loot cash machine in Estepona
Local residents complained of a loud "explosion" and the noise of security alarms
Illegal investments: Landmark claim against Santander bank sticks
It's the first case of its kind
Three Spanish companies enter top 100 ‘most valuable brands in the world’ list
Apple was the most valuable brand worth an estimated €136 billion
Arab Sheikh and football billionaire purchases charming Spanish bolthole
The estate is larger than 8,000 football pitches
‘Spanish elegance’ – a trip to the north
OP blogger Ben Anson takes a trip to El Sardinero, Santander
Another great year for Spain’s 10 richest women
Spain’s 10 richest women are worth over €20 billion collectively
Santander makes surprise appearance at Dublin technology summit
The Spanish bank is branching out into the world of technology
Banks say ‘yes’ to UK accounts for EU residents
But the ruling applies only to current accounts
Santander boss appointed to PM Cameron’s economic advisory council
Ana Botin, president of Santander since September 2014, becomes only non-Brit in Business Advisory Group
Spanish banker forbidden from taking his Picasso to the UK
Jamie Botin, main shareholder in Spanish bank Bankinter, has been trying to flog his artwork for three years
Spanish government considers legal action against HSBC
Finance minister, Cristobal Montoro, has asked the government to carry out a 'study of the legal actions' that can be taken against HSBC
New Santander chairman issues €7.5 billion cash-call
Ana Botin issued the gigantic cash-call to strengthen the bank with fundraising
Huge Santander cash-call leads to speculation of a future acquisition
The latest of Ana Botin's mark-making changes