Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE aired a special edition of its flagship evening news programme on June 22nd that was produced using artificial intelligence (AI), in a bid to encourage viewers to reflect on the opportunities and dangers posed by the rapidly advancing technology. The special broadcast of Telediario 2, presented by veteran journalist Pepa Bueno, […]
The 32nd EBU Technical Assembly has elected a new Technical Committee and Chair at its annual meeting, hosted by Spanish public broadcaster RTVE in Barcelona. Brian Wynne, Head of Technology Infrastructure at RTÉ, was elected Chair of the new Technical Committee (TC), taking over from Michael Eberhard, Chief Technology Officer at ARD/SWR, who led the TC […]
Spain’s government has approved a reform of the law governing the financing of public broadcaster RTVE, effectively resolving a long-running tax dispute that threatened the corporation with liabilities of up to €940 million. The amendment, approved by the Council of Ministers, modifies the financing framework for RTVE by allowing the broadcaster to classify non-deductible taxes […]
Prime Video has strengthened its FTA TV service in Spain, adding three new channels. The move further expands a section of the platform that has become one of its most dynamic areas, extending beyond its traditional on-demand catalogue. The latest additions are BBC Lifestyle, BBC Series and The Tennis Channel, all of which are now […]
Spain’s opening World Cup game against Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 15th was the most watched TV content of the year so far with an average of 7,322,000 spectators – peaking at 8.85 million viewers – and a 60.4 per cent audience share. More than 11 million spectators (11,258,000) tuned […]
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has launched Teledeporte Play, a new sports-focused portal within its streaming platform RTVE Play, aimed at expanding its digital sports offering ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The revamped service introduces new live channels, simultaneous broadcasts, an updated design and a broader catalogue of on-demand content, consolidating the Teledeporte brand […]
A Madrid court has rejected an attempt by Spain’s commercial broadcasters to halt RTVE’s commercialisation of advertising packages linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a significant legal victory for the country’s public broadcaster. In a ruling issued by the Commercial Section of Madrid Court No. 19, the judge dismissed the request for precautionary […]
International content distribution and production company, Bomanbridge Media, has secured multiple broadcast agreements throughout Europe and North America for titles across its factual portfolio. Independent US network EarthxTV, dedicated to conservation and sustainability programming, has acquired a 45+ hour package of factual content to launch alongside Earth Day later this month. Titles include the Jackson […]
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE has announced the upcoming launch of ARTE España, a new cultural television channel developed in partnership with the renowned European network ARTE. Set to debut in late June, the project will be led by journalist Ana Peláez under RTVE’s newly created Arts and Knowledge division. The launch comes at a pivotal […]
Spain’s leading streaming platforms remain locked in battle, with the latest figures for February 2026 highlighting both the stability of the market and the enduring dominance of major operators in the country. Despite slight declines across most services, on-demand consumption continues to hold a firm position among audiences, according to the Dos30’ report, based on […]