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Vodafone Spain explains Sat-Connect Europe plan

Vodafone Group has been an enthusiastic supporter of AST SpaceMobile for some years. It has demonstrated video calls via its circuits with AST and has created a joint-venture with AST in the form of a ‘SatCo’ in November 2025. SatCo has morphed into Satellite Connect Europe. Last week, Vodafone Spain (which is not owned by […]

June 28, 2026

RTVE airs AI-made newscast

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, […]

June 23, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Banijay Iberia expands LOTCHI’s Luminiscence to Seville’s San Jacinto Parish

Banijay Iberia has announced the further expansion of Luminiscence, in collaboration with LOTCHI, a Banijay Live company (part of Banijay Entertainment), confirming Seville as the third Spanish city to host the internationally acclaimed immersive experience. Marking its debut in Andalusia this October, the launch follows highly successful runs in San Sebastián and Barcelona. In keeping […]

June 22, 2026

Spain wipes out RTVE’s €940m tax hole

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 […]

June 18, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Prime Video expands FTA offer in Spain

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 […]

June 17, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Vodafone Spain reports strong FY amid Telefónica talks

Vodafone Spain has reported a marked improvement in its financial and operational performance, reinforcing its position as negotiations over a potential merger with Telefónica continue. The telco, owned by investment fund Zegona since 2024, delivered its second full-year set of results under the new ownership, posting stronger earnings, lower debt and a return to revenue […]

June 16, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Spain: RTVE takes 60% audience share for Spain vs Cape Verde

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 […]

June 16, 2026

Spain: CNMC unveils new child protection framework

Spain’s regulator CNMC, together with the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function and leading stakeholders from the audiovisual sector, has launched the signing process for a new co-regulatory agreement designed to enhance the protection of minors and improve audience information across audiovisual services. The agreement introduces a unified age-rating and content descriptor system that […]

June 12, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Spain: TV ad investment rises 3.6%

TV strengthened its position as Spain’s leading advertising medium in April 2026, posting solid growth and reaffirming its importance for brands seeking mass reach and campaign effectiveness. According to the latest figures released by InfoAdex, TV advertising investment reached €140.7 million during the month, representing a 3.6 per cent increase compared with April 2025, when […]

June 11, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Spain: Movistar Plus renews DP World Tour rights

Movistar Plus and the DP World Tour have expanded their partnership through a new long-term agreement that will consolidate the platform as the ‘Home of Golf’ in Spain for years to come. Per the deal, Movistar Plus will continue to offer exclusive coverage of the complete DP World Tour through to 2031, including some of […]

June 9, 2026