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RTVE reunites veteran presenters for its 70th anniversary
Former Telediario presenters return for a 45-minute anniversary special. Pepa Bueno calls it the largest presenter line-up in the programme’s history.
Piedad Isla’s archive holds more than 130,000 documents
A 2009 gathering in Cervera de Pisuerga recreated a photograph Isla had made decades earlier. Her archive records a rural world in transition across more than 130,000 documents.
A chance sample recast Piedad Isla’s photographic legacy
Around 2003, a selection of negatives from Piedad Isla’s archive revealed images that surprised the foundation bearing her name. RTVE’s documentary on the photographer airs Sunday at 21:30 on La 2.
Rioja institute brings Azcona’s life to schools
The Instituto de Estudios Riojanos is printing 1,000 DIN A2 copies of an illustrated auca about Rafael Azcona. Schools across La Rioja will receive copies, and the publication will also be sold through the institute’s bookshop.
TVE lines up a Telediario reunion for its 70th anniversary
Pepa Bueno will host a 45-minute Telediario 2 special on 19 October, bringing familiar faces back to Torrespaña. It starts at 20:55 on La 1 and Canal 24 horas, with a stream on RTVE Play.
Granada prepares a citywide funeral for Lorca
Granada’s Réquiem por Lorca runs from Thursday to Sunday, marking the 90th anniversary of the poet’s killing and remembering victims of Francoist repression. Eleven performances will take place across the city.
The Prado puts Ricardo de Madrazo in the spotlight
The Prado has opened the first exhibition devoted entirely to Ricardo de Madrazo. It brings 29 sketchbooks and rarely seen works into public view, with material supplied by his descendants.
Estopa brings its 1997 demo back for a 2027 tour
Estopa will release La Maketa on 20 November, revisiting songs from the demo that launched the Muñoz brothers’ career. Their 2027 tour includes a Barcelona stadium concert on 18 June.
Citroën Shows Electric 2CV Work Van Without a Production Plan
At the Paris Motor Show 2026, Citroën showed an electric study of its 2CV work van, first launched in 1951. The passenger-car 2CV Concept is planned for 2028; the van has no confirmed production plan.
The Devils returns with its missing footage restored
Ken Russell’s The Devils returns in a director-approved 4K restoration. The missing crucifix sequence and censored ending will screen in the United States on 16 October 2026, followed by UK and Ireland cinemas on 30 October.
Mari Carmen García Vela returns to Informe Semanal
After 29 years away, Mari Carmen García Vela returned to Informe Semanal for a one-off edition marking TVE’s 70th anniversary and the programmes that shaped Spanish television.
163.020 new Spanish citizens face an uncertain vote
A Supreme Court review has put the 29 November vote in doubt for thousands who gained Spanish nationality through the ley de nietos. Their registration remains under scrutiny.
Five cars that rewrote Spain’s road story
Spain’s leap from carts to car keys started with five breakthrough models. These vehicles put millions behind the wheel and reshaped the country’s daily rhythm and economy.
Mallorca plague study exposes a hidden human route
More than 2,400 people died in Mallorca's 1820 outbreak. Historical records now suggest that respiratory spread and human ectoparasites may have joined the usual rat-and-flea pathway.
Gabriel Celaya Made Poetry a Public Weapon
His life moved between factory management and social poetry. Engineering shaped his work. War and love followed his path into rebellion.
Andrew Garfield anchors two high-profile Spanish film premieres this October
Spanish cinemas brace for a rare double act as Andrew Garfield headlines two sharply different films this October. One plunges into medieval rebellion, the other whisks families into fantasy. Both arrive within weeks, putting Garfield’s range under the spotlight.
Lamborghini Murciélago at 25 proves supercars have lost their soul
A rare chance to drive the Lamborghini Murciélago LP650-4 Roadster exposes just how much character and raw emotion today’s supercars have left behind. The 25th anniversary brings a sharp reminder of what made this icon unforgettable.
Spain’s first registered car wore the PM 1 plate in Palma
Spain’s first officially registered car was a Clement quadricycle with a De Dion Bouton engine. It got the PM-1 plate in Palma de Mallorca in 1900, kicking off the country’s motoring story.
Seat 1200 Sport Bocanegra: Fifty years since Spain’s boldest coupé broke the mold
Fifty years ago, the Seat 1200 Sport Bocanegra hit Spanish roads with a look and attitude all its own. Born in Martorell, this lightweight coupé marked a turning point for Seat, showing the world what Spanish engineering could do.
TVE brings back its news legends for a 70th anniversary reunion
TVE will reunite historic news presenters for its 70th anniversary. Two commemorative bulletins will bring familiar faces back to Torrespaña and revisit seven decades of broadcasting.
Televisión Española turns seventy with a live broadcast from its roots
Televisión Española celebrates seventy years on air with special programming. Legendary presenters will return to the screen, while a small Madrid village takes center stage in the festivities.
El Prado brings Cristina de Suecia's collection into focus
Room 74 now displays 17 sculptures from Cristina de Suecia's collection, up from nine. The Prado has also made the Room of the Muses a permanent focus for the queen's collecting life in Rome.
Forgotten queen returns to Madrid spotlight in new historical novel
Margarita de Borbón y Parma, once erased from Spain’s royal narrative, emerges at the heart of a new novel that reimagines Madrid as a beacon of ambition and resilience. The book challenges the silence around her legacy.
Fiat 124 turns sixty as Turin exhibition revisits a global icon
Turin’s Heritage Hub marks the 60th anniversary of the Fiat 124 with a rare exhibition. Five historic models and original brochures reveal how this Italian sedan became a worldwide phenomenon and shaped mobility for decades.
Spanish Cinema Day takes El desencanto to five continents
The sixth Día del cine español brings Jaime Chávarri's El desencanto to more than fifty cities. Rural screenings and a guionista tribute widen the celebration beyond Madrid.
Prince Daniel of Sweden opens Prado tribute
The Museo del Prado has opened a major tribute to Queen Cristina of Sweden. Prince Daniel's visit brought the Swedish royal story into Madrid's cultural spotlight.
One of a Kind BMW M5 with Volkswagen W10 Engine Heads to Auction
A unique BMW M5 E39 fitted with Volkswagen’s only W10 engine is about to hit the auction block. This prototype, once driven by Ferdinand Piëch himself, laid the groundwork for the legendary Bugatti Veyron’s powertrain.
Peter Marino Restores Coco Chanel's La Pausa
La Pausa has reopened after a careful restoration led by Peter Marino. The villa keeps Coco Chanel's austere design and personal details, while Matthieu Blazy uses it for Chanel's first spring campaign.
SEAT 2000-D: The car that defined Madrid taxis
The SEAT 2000-D became the backbone of Madrid’s taxi fleet. Its Mercedes-Benz diesel engine and tough build set a new standard for Spanish city drivers.
Bilbao's Museum Rebuilt Its Future on a Century of Ambition
The Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao will reopen after more than four years of construction. Its expansion continues a story that began with a disputed plan for a serious home for modern art.
Audi A3 redefined the compact premium car in 1996
Audi’s 1996 launch of the A3 did more than add a new model. It carved out a premium niche in a segment ruled by the VW Golf, setting a new standard for compact cars and changing the industry’s direction.
Dodge Charger turns sixty as an American icon evolves
The Dodge Charger, born in the heat of the 1960s, has survived reinventions, cinematic fame, and the end of the V8 era. Its journey from muscle car to electric sedan reveals how American automotive culture keeps rewriting its own rules.
Fiat 600 Multipla changed family cars before the world noticed
Long before the quirky 90s Multipla, Fiat stunned postwar Europe with a compact six-seater that squeezed three rows into just 3.5 meters. The 600 Multipla’s radical design quietly set the template for modern family cars.
Gonzalo Suárez leaves behind a cult classic in Remando al viento
Gonzalo Suárez's Remando al viento became a rare Spanish cult film. Its international cast, six Goya wins and 58-week Madrid run still define its unusual place in Spanish cinema.
Classic car rally blurs the border between Extremadura and Alentejo
Fifty-six classic cars and motorcycles, including seventeen from Portugal, crossed the border for the 21st Rally de Coches y Motos Clásicas. The event honors a key figure and highlights the enduring passion for historic vehicles.
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