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                    <title>Davos 2026 Forum: Spirit of Dialogue</title>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[david.corral]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Digital Economics]]>
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                            <![CDATA[‘Spirit of Dialogue’ is the theme of the new edition of the Davos Forum to be held in Switzerland from January 19 to 23, 2026. Organized by the <a href="https://www.weforum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">World Economic Forum (WEF)</a>, the event will bring together public- and private-sector leaders, along with representatives from civil society, with the aim of finding shared solutions to the world’s most pressing global challenges. Davos 2026 takes place against an international backdrop in which global balances and growth models are being shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and the relentless pace of technological change. In this context, the Forum has cemented its status as a key space for fostering cooperation, promoting responsible innovation, and championing more resilient and inclusive growth capable of generating prosperity while respecting the planet’s limits.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[‘Spirit of Dialogue’ is the theme of the new edition of the Davos Forum to be held in Switzerland from January 19 to 23, 2026. Organized by the <a href="https://www.weforum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">World Economic Forum (WEF)</a>, the event will bring together public- and private-sector leaders, along with representatives from civil society, with the aim of finding shared solutions to the world’s most pressing global challenges. Davos 2026 takes place against an international backdrop in which global balances and growth models are being shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and the relentless pace of technological change. In this context, the Forum has cemented its status as a key space for fostering cooperation, promoting responsible innovation, and championing more resilient and inclusive growth capable of generating prosperity while respecting the planet’s limits.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA volunteers donate 3,000 kilos of food at Christmas time</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-volunteers-donate-3000-kilos-of-food-at-christmas-time/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[cristobal.baeza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Donations]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bank organized a variety of different volunteer programs in December in every country where it has a presence. Over 1,100 volunteers participated in 36 charitable activities, which primarily entailed collecting food and toys and supporting underprivileged groups.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bank organized a variety of different volunteer programs in December in every country where it has a presence. Over 1,100 volunteers participated in 36 charitable activities, which primarily entailed collecting food and toys and supporting underprivileged groups.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA to offer 200 homes for Ukrainian refugees in Spain</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-to-offer-200-homes-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-spain/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Óscar García]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Donations]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Given the massive influx of Ukrainian refugees leaving their country as a result of the Russian military invasion and looking for a place to live, BBVA has offered the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations 200 homes for refugees. The homes will be able to house up to 800 people and are spread throughout Spain, but are mostly located in Catalonia, Valencia and Andalusia.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Given the massive influx of Ukrainian refugees leaving their country as a result of the Russian military invasion and looking for a place to live, BBVA has offered the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations 200 homes for refugees. The homes will be able to house up to 800 people and are spread throughout Spain, but are mostly located in Catalonia, Valencia and Andalusia.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA signs international business statement in solidarity with Ukrainian refugees</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-signs-international-business-statement-in-solidarity-with-ukrainian-refugees/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[jesus.delasheras]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Current news]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA adheres to a statement signed by 49 companies around the world to support people fleeing Ukraine and address their immediate needs. The companies involved include Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, FedEx, L'Oréal, Pfizer, Unilever and Virgin. The initiative is part of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, a global non-profit. <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-to-donate-e1-million-to-support-ukraine/">BBVA made  a donation of 1 million euros to improve the living conditions of refugees</a>.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA adheres to a statement signed by 49 companies around the world to support people fleeing Ukraine and address their immediate needs. The companies involved include Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, FedEx, L'Oréal, Pfizer, Unilever and Virgin. The initiative is part of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, a global non-profit. <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-to-donate-e1-million-to-support-ukraine/">BBVA made  a donation of 1 million euros to improve the living conditions of refugees</a>.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA makes a donation to projects for a greener and more inclusive world on the occasion of its General Shareholders' Meeting</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/agm-bbva-to-devote-donation-to-projects-for-a-greener-and-more-inclusive-world/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Manuel Calvente Orden]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Donations]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is firmly committed to working towards building a greener and more inclusive society. To this end, <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/bbvas-shareholders-gift-or-the-annual-general-meeting-will-be-given-to-charitable-causes/">for the second consecutive year</a> and on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting, the bank will make a donation of 300,000 euros to social organizations working in four areas related to the environment and inclusive growth. ATADES, Aldeas Infantiles SOS, Asociación Amica and ECODES were the winning organizations in 2022.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is firmly committed to working towards building a greener and more inclusive society. To this end, <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/bbvas-shareholders-gift-or-the-annual-general-meeting-will-be-given-to-charitable-causes/">for the second consecutive year</a> and on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting, the bank will make a donation of 300,000 euros to social organizations working in four areas related to the environment and inclusive growth. ATADES, Aldeas Infantiles SOS, Asociación Amica and ECODES were the winning organizations in 2022.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA kicks off a donation and aid campaign to help with the emergency in Ukraine</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-kicks-off-a-donation-and-aid-campaign-to-help-with-the-emergency-in-ukraine/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[XE98434]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has launched a donation campaign amongst its customers and employees in Spain, aimed at aiding in the humanitarian crisis that Ukraine is suffering. Moreover, BBVA will enable free transfers from individuals to Ukraine from March 7.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has launched a donation campaign amongst its customers and employees in Spain, aimed at aiding in the humanitarian crisis that Ukraine is suffering. Moreover, BBVA will enable free transfers from individuals to Ukraine from March 7.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA to donate €1 million to support Ukraine</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-to-donate-e1-million-to-support-ukraine/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Óscar García]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is to donate €1 million, to be split 50/50 between UNICEF and UNHCR, to respond to the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine. This step is in addition to the donation campaign launched by the bank among its employees and customers, which has raised more than €200,000 so far.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is to donate €1 million, to be split 50/50 between UNICEF and UNHCR, to respond to the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine. This step is in addition to the donation campaign launched by the bank among its employees and customers, which has raised more than €200,000 so far.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA’s shareholders gift for the Annual General Meeting will be given to charitable causes</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbvas-shareholders-gift-or-the-annual-general-meeting-will-be-given-to-charitable-causes/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Carmen Álvarez]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Donations]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Inclusion]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In order to help alleviate the effects of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable, BBVA will make a charitable contribution in Spain in replacement of the traditional gift given to shareholders for the Annual General Meeting. It will be the shareholders who vote on which of four causes they prefer for the donation from this gift: social inclusion, education, health and people with disabilities.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In order to help alleviate the effects of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable, BBVA will make a charitable contribution in Spain in replacement of the traditional gift given to shareholders for the Annual General Meeting. It will be the shareholders who vote on which of four causes they prefer for the donation from this gift: social inclusion, education, health and people with disabilities.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA donates €200,000 to three NGOs on behalf of its employees in Spain</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-donates-e200000-to-three-ngos-on-behalf-of-its-employees-in-spain/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[cristobal.baeza]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The pandemic and the subsequent health protection measures have forced the bank to adapt the actions planned for its employees this Christmas. The traditional Christmas festivities have been replaced by global digital celebrations and a donation to three NGOs that provide support to the sectors of society that have suffered the most during the crisis.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The pandemic and the subsequent health protection measures have forced the bank to adapt the actions planned for its employees this Christmas. The traditional Christmas festivities have been replaced by global digital celebrations and a donation to three NGOs that provide support to the sectors of society that have suffered the most during the crisis.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA urges Congress to act on police reform</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/us/sustainability/bbva-urges-congress-to-act-on-police-reform/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Lori Moore]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA USA <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-usa-to-observe-juneteenth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> earlier this week that it would close offices across its footprint in commemoration of Juneteenth, creating an opportunity to cultivate a deeper understanding of our individual and collective roles in standing against systemic racism and social injustice.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA USA <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-usa-to-observe-juneteenth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> earlier this week that it would close offices across its footprint in commemoration of Juneteenth, creating an opportunity to cultivate a deeper understanding of our individual and collective roles in standing against systemic racism and social injustice.]]>
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