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"We reached the conclusion that we need to make our financial system more robust," Spanish Economy Minister Elena Salgado told reporters.

EU finance ministers break no new ground on debt crisis Reuters 2011

After the latest data, Ms. Salgado added: "It's a bit more difficult to achieve 1.3% growth for this year, but it's still possible."

Spain Sticks to Growth Goal Despite Poor Data David Roman 2011

Spain's Finance minister Elena Salgado Friday called Moody's decision "bad news" but added that the ratings also praised the central government's achievement of near-term fiscal consolidation targets.

Moody's Puts Spain on Downgrade Review David Roman 2011

"We reached the conclusion that we need to make our financial system more robust," Spanish Economy Minister Elena Salgado told reporters after a meeting of EU finance ministers in the south-western Polish city of Wroclaw.

EU ministers see need for stronger bank sector Reuters 2011

"We noted the fact that unlimited liquidity windows are opened," Salgado said.

EU ministers see need for stronger bank sector Reuters 2011

At the same time, Salgado added that a slight decrease in Spain's unemployment in the second quarter seen in data released Friday, to 20.9% from a 14-year high of 21.3% in the first quarter, is indication of an improvement in Spain's economic prospects.

Moody's Puts Spain on Downgrade Review David Roman 2011

"The amount we have lent to the state is very similar to how much we have borrowed from the ECB," Banco Espirito Santo President Ricardo Salgado said.

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Givet is given a chance of appearing at Carrow Road and the central defender Scott Dann may also return after injury, though Kean confirmed there is no chance of the senior players Ryan Nelsen, Michel Salgado, Vince Grella or David Dunn taking part.

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Banco Espirito Santo SA President Ricardo Salgado said earlier this week that Portugal's property market is stable and hasn't been hit by a bubble seen in Spain and Ireland.

Foundations Turn Shaky for Portuguese Property Patricia Kowsmann 2011

"We reached the conclusion that we need to make our financial system more robust," Spanish Economy Minister Elena Salgado told reporters.

EU finance ministers break no new ground on debt crisis Reuters 2011