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17.10.2025

17.10.2025The Day BBVA's Hostile Bid for Sabadell Failed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 17.10.2025.

It displays 83 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.10.2025The Day BBVA's Hostile Bid for Sabadell Failed
Spanish media on October 17th primarily focused on the failure of BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell. Early reports confirmed the bid's low acceptance rate of approximately 25%, indicating a victory for Sabadell. Throughout the morning, BBVA Chairman Carlos Torres reiterated his decision not to resign, citing board support. The stock market reacted with BBVA shares rising and Sabadell's falling, prompting discussions on the financial implications. By afternoon, reports detailed celebrations within Sabadell and the EU's decision to continue sanctioning Spain. Coverage also emerged regarding the suicide of a 14-year-old in Seville due to alleged bullying. Later in the day, the focus shifted to Trump and Zelensky's meeting at the White House, particularly regarding the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles, which Trump appeared to cool on.
17.10.2025

03:03BBVA's Bid Fails: Sabadell Stands Alone

Spanish media widely reports on the failure of BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, with only about 25% of shareholders accepting the offer (El Español, El Periódico, La Vanguardia, Libertad Digital, RTVE). This outcome is seen as a victory for Sabadell. Additionally, the 'Koldo case' continues to be covered, with Koldo commenting on co-defendants' situations (La Razón).
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08:02BBVA's Hostile Bid Fails

Spanish media continues to extensively cover the failure of BBVA's hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, with multiple sources confirming the bid only reached around 25% acceptance (El País, El Periódico, La Razón, La Vanguardia, Libertad Digital, El Español, RTVE). BBVA's chairman, Carlos Torres, affirmed his intention to remain in his position despite the outcome (El Confidencial, La Razón).
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12:47Sabadell's Victory Party

Spanish media continues to focus on the aftermath of BBVA's failed takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, with multiple sources confirming its independence and the chairman's decision not to resign (El Confidencial, El Español, El Periódico, La Razón, La Vanguardia, RTVE). Reports also detail celebrations at Sabadell following the bid's failure.
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16:43Child's Silence, A Cry Unheard

Spanish media continues to focus on the aftermath of BBVA's failed takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, with new reports detailing stock market reactions and the EU's decision to continue sanctioning Spain (El Español, El Periódico, RTVE). Several sources also highlight the suicide of a 14-year-old girl in Seville due to alleged bullying and the inaction of her school (El Mundo, El País).
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El Mundo

Trump y Zelenski se reúnen en la Casa Blanca

En directo.
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18:19Tomahawk Missiles: Ukraine's Unanswered Call

Spanish media continues to extensively cover the aftermath of BBVA's failed takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, with new reports focusing on stock market reactions, the reasons behind the failure, and the ongoing EU sanctions against Spain (El Español, El Periódico, La Razón, Libertad Digital, RTVE, La Vanguardia). Additionally, some outlets report on Trump and Zelensky's meeting at the White House, particularly regarding the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles (El Confidencial, El Mundo, El País).
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