Europe’s richest man is Spaniard Amancio Ortega, owner of Zara clothing chain

Monday, June 18th 2012 - 07:12 UTC

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Just as Spain asked Europe for a bailout of 125 billion Euros, Amancio Ortega, the septuagenarian Spaniard who founded retailer Inditex SA became the region’s richest man. Read full article

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Max
I had bought a T-shirt (Made in Philippines)last year from Zara have prices are normal,quality normal.
Jun 18th, 2012 - 01:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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aussie sunshine
well done!! Nice to see a Spaniard as the Europe´s richest man.
It is not all bad news for Spain....well done
Jun 18th, 2012 - 10:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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DJ56
This guy is buying up prime real estate in London - some £600m worth in the last few months - which begs the question what does he know about the Spanish economy?
Jun 19th, 2012 - 10:39 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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aussie sunshine
He should buy real estate in Gibraltar and buy Gibraltar out!!
Jun 19th, 2012 - 10:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Yomp to victory
And which country is Amancio Ortega transferring all his personal assets? London :)
Jun 20th, 2012 - 04:42 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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lsolde
Ah, London.
“He who is tired of London, is tired of life”
Not sure who said that but l agree.
Jun 25th, 2012 - 08:29 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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