Tag: Spain

Friday, February 25th 2011 - 03:48 UTC
Spain ‘closely following’ fishing companies difficulties in port of Montevideo

The Spanish embassy is closely following the difficulties faced by Spanish fishing companies in the port of Montevideo, some of which have decided to stop operating in Uruguay.
Friday, February 18th 2011 - 14:11 UTC
UK/Spain reaffirm commitment to Trilateral Dialogue on Gibraltar

UK and Spain's foreign ministers reaffirmed Thursday their commitment to the Tripartite Forum (UK/Spain/Gibralar) for Dialogue following a bilateral meeting in London, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Tuesday, February 15th 2011 - 20:17 UTC
UK/Spain holds talks on ways to re-launch trilateral dialogue with Gibraltar

The Spanish media revealed that Spain’s Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez will be in London this coming Thursday to meet with her UK counterpart William Hague for a bilateral meeting on various international issues including Gibraltar.
Thursday, February 3rd 2011 - 21:56 UTC
Santander, Euro zone largest bank helped by solid results in UK and Brazil

The collapse of the Spanish property prices helped pull annual profit down 8.5% at the Euro zone largest bank Santander. Solid results from Brazil and Britain, which each account for more profit than Spain at the diversified bank, failed to calm fears about exposure to a stagnant domestic economy, struggling to shake off the worst recession in half a century.
Thursday, January 27th 2011 - 00:11 UTC
Clinton Praises Spain’s “Important” Role in Latina America

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised the “important” role Spain plays in Latin America and said the nation is a “great defender” of human rights in the region.
Sunday, January 23rd 2011 - 20:18 UTC
Spain-China Expand Alliance

Spanish Telefónica and Chinese operator Unicom agreed on Sunday to expand their alliance, both investing a further U$ 500 million in the other. Under the agreement, China Unicom could get a seat on Telefónica.
Thursday, January 6th 2011 - 20:45 UTC
China to the rescue of Europe confirms purchase of Spanish sovereign debt

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang has said Beijing is willing to buy about Euro 6 billion worth of Spanish public debt, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Thursday, citing government sources.
Thursday, January 6th 2011 - 12:42 UTC
Future Chinese PM promises full financial and economic support for Spain

China has confidence in the Spanish financial market and will continue buying bonds issued by Spain’s government, Beijing’s Deputy prime minister said in an op-ed published in Madrid daily El Pais.
Thursday, January 6th 2011 - 11:10 UTC
As with Greece and Portugal, China comes to Spain’s rescue; 7.5 billion deals

China and Spain signed this week business deals worth 7.5 billion US dollars, a welcome boost for Spain's recession-hit economy. Visiting Vice-Premier Li Keqiang also vowed to help Europe overcome its debt crisis (and support the Euro), as he started his three-nation European tour.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 23:27 UTC
US warships try to avoid docking in Gibraltar to keep strong relation with Spain

Secret US document newly released by Wikileaks underscores the critical importance of Spain as a strategic logistics hub for the US military. The document details the importance of bases such as Rota, just a short drive from Gibraltar.