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🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Markel, Paula, David, and Blanca and the secrets of a world silver for history: 'How many punches!'

The article highlights the Spanish mixed relay team's journey to winning a silver medal at the World Indoor Championships, emphasizing the personal stories and struggles of the athletes involved.

Mar 21 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Return of the Republican Women Who Broke Ground in Congress

Two editorial novelties highlight the legacy of nine women who held seats in the Spanish Congress during the 1930s.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Lorenzo Silva recreates the life of General Campins, executed for remaining loyal to the Republic

Lorenzo Silva's new novel explores the life of General Miguel Campins, who was executed for his loyalty to the Spanish Republic during the tumultuous years leading to the Spanish Civil War.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum celebrates that the King of Spain recognizes 'abuses' in the conquest: 'It is a gesture of rapprochement'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praised King Felipe VI's acknowledgment of the abuses during the Spanish conquest of America as a significant step towards historical recognition.

Mar 17 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feijóo, after the King's statements on the Conquest of America: "Assessing events from the 15th century now is nonsense"

Feijóo criticized the notion of reevaluating historical events from the 15th century following King Felipe VI's acknowledgment of abuses during the Conquest of America, defending Spain's legacy in the Americas.

Mar 17 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Torrente President Expands Its Popularity: Earns 7 Million Euros in the First Weekend and Becomes the Fourth Best Spanish Debut in History

The film 'Torrente Presidente' has achieved record earnings of 7 million euros over its opening weekend, marking it as a significant success in Spanish cinema.

Mar 16 • 16:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

King of Spain, Felipe VI, acknowledged that there was "much abuse" during the conquest of America

King Felipe VI of Spain admitted that there were significant abuses during the Spanish conquest of America, although he noted a desire for protection towards Indigenous peoples by the Crown.

Mar 16 • 15:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Spanish Socialists Promised a Referendum on NATO. After the Elections, They Struggled to Keep the Country in the Alliance

The Spanish Socialists, traditionally anti-American, faced a dilemma after promising a referendum on NATO membership in 1982, ultimately choosing to defend NATO membership during the campaign.

Mar 16 • 09:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

50 years of the protest against the '200 potholes per mile' in Canillas, the first authorized in Madrid after Franco's death

The article commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first authorized protest in Madrid, which occurred in Canillas against poor road conditions shortly after Franco's death, highlighting its significance in the democratic transition.

Mar 13 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Torrente President, the worst-kept and most profitable secret in the history of Spanish cinema: will Kevin Spacey be the bad guy in the movie?

The article explores the cultural phenomenon of Torrente in Spain, examining its evolution from a perceived social oddity to a symbol of pride and controversy.

Mar 11 • 20:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Why Real Madrid Fears Playing Matches on Monday?

Real Madrid has a history of poor results in La Liga matches played on Mondays, experiencing significant losses compared to games on weekends.

Mar 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Punch That Stained the Reputation of Spanish Football (Video)

The article discusses the infamous incident that occurred 30 years ago between José María Caneda and Jesús Gil, which dramatically impacted the reputation of Spanish football.

Mar 8 • 20:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO ⟩ Drell Emerges as a Star, Makes History in Spain

Henri Drell led his team Joventut Badalona to a significant victory in the Spanish league, scoring 20 points and achieving a remarkable +/- rating of 46.

Mar 8 • 16:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Reason Spanish Football Team Is Desperately Searching for Madonna's Old T-Shirt

The Spanish football team Celta Vigo is urgently trying to locate a team uniform worn by Madonna during her 1990 World Tour concert at their stadium.

Mar 7 • 08:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When the first case of Spanish Flu was found, it wreaked havoc like COVID

The article discusses the origins of the Spanish Flu, beginning with its first case reported by an American soldier in 1918, paralleling its devastating impact to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 4 • 07:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Matagorda: where it is located and the curious origin of this locality's name

Matagorda, a locality in Andalusia, Spain, has a name linked to its dense vegetation, derived from Latin terms meaning 'large bushes.'

Mar 3 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A boy trips

An article discussing the impact of the 23-F coup attempt on Spanish democracy and the subsequent social reactions.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Txiki Benegas: the Basque and Spanish socialism

The article highlights the life and contributions of Txiki Benegas to Basque and Spanish socialism, emphasizing his commitment to pluralism and his intellectual dimension.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Ryoga Kida, the Japanese who made history in Argentinos: speaks 'a little' Spanish and had to google the club before scoring the equalizer vs Barracas Central

Ryoga Kida, a Japanese player who speaks limited Spanish, became a hero for Argentinos Juniors by scoring a critical equalizer against Barracas Central amidst a tense match following the team's recent elimination from the Copa Libertadores.

Mar 2 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Elector Max II. Emanuel: When Bavaria Was on the Way to Great Power

The article discusses Elector Max II. Emanuel of Bavaria and his ambitions for power in Europe, particularly concerning the potential inheritance of the Spanish throne by his son Joseph Ferdinand.

Mar 1 • 19:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Brit Awards 2026: Rosalía's Record, Her Stunning Performance with Björk, and the Complete List of Winners

Rosalía made history at the Brit Awards 2026 by becoming the first Spanish artist to win the International Artist of the Year award, impressing audiences with her performance alongside Björk.

Mar 1 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rosalía highlights her abdomen wrapped in feathers at the BRITs

Spanish artist Rosalía made history by winning the International Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards held in Manchester.

Mar 1 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The secrets that the declassification of 23-F has left out

The recent declassification related to Spain's 23-F coup attempt has revealed gaps in documentation, leading historians to question the completeness of the released files.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Goya Awards Celebrate in Barcelona a Harvest Candidate for "Best Year in the History of Spanish Cinema"

The Goya Awards in Barcelona highlight the diversity and international appeal of Spanish cinema in 2025, deemed one of its best years ever.

Feb 28 • 21:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What was known about 23-F and what has been revealed by the declassified documents about the coup d'état

The Spanish government declassified 166 documents related to the 1981 coup attempt, providing new insights and confirming known details.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The sisters of García Caparrós trust that the Government will change the law to recognize the young man as a victim of terrorism

The sisters of Manuel José García Caparrós are hopeful that the Spanish Government will amend the law to recognize their brother as a victim of terrorism, following a recent denial of this status.

Feb 27 • 12:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

More than 100 dresses that are already history of the Goya Awards

The article showcases over 100 historical dresses worn at the Goya Awards, highlighting iconic fashion moments from various editions.

Feb 27 • 06:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Operation Cibeles, a restoration for history: "It is going to be unrecognizable"

The Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, a symbol of the Spanish Civil War, is undergoing a significant restoration after a turbulent history filled with destruction and renovation.

Feb 25 • 21:48 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Who was Antonio Tejero, a nostalgist of Francoism who sought to overthrow democracy as it was just being established

Antonio Tejero Molina, a symbol of the failed 1981 coup in Spain, has passed away, remembered for his role in attempting to dismantle democracy during a turbulent time in the country's history.

Feb 25 • 20:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Spanish coup leader is dead

Spanish coup leader Antonio Tejero, who led the failed coup attempt in Spain in 1981, has died.

Feb 25 • 18:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Juanito Muehlegg has never existed

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the legacy of Olympic skiing, particularly focusing on the fictional character Juanito Muehlegg and its implications in the context of Olympic history.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The legend of the Spanish Olympic bobsleigh team that never existed: "We were a bunch of losers"

A forgotten tale of Spain's Olympic bobsleigh team reveals their struggles with inadequate equipment and lack of recognition in the history of winter sports.

Feb 24 • 21:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New edition of Ferrara bible shows how persecuted Jews kept faith alive in Spanish

The new edition of the Ferrara Bible highlights the efforts of persecuted Jews in 16th-century Italy to preserve their faith amidst challenges.

Feb 24 • 10:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

45 Years Since the 23-F: Proven Facts and Reasonable Doubts

The article reflects on the 45th anniversary of the failed coup attempt in Spain, highlighting ongoing uncertainties regarding its details and implications for Spanish democracy.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

No more secrets from the 23-F

The Spanish government plans to declassify documents related to the attempted coup d'état of February 23, 1981, in an effort to address historical debt to citizens and end conspiracy theories.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Spain will declassify 'the 23F documents' after 45 years of the attempted coup d'état

The Spanish government has decided to declassify documents related to the failed coup attempt of 1981, shedding light on military and civil conspiracies during that time.

Feb 23 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Historians Fusi and García Cárcel defend themselves against the accusation of writing a book through AI: 'I don't even know how Artificial Intelligence works'

Historians Juan Pablo Fusi and Ricardo García Cárcel respond to criticism suggesting their new book potentially relied on AI due to its numerous typographical errors.

Feb 23 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government announces the declassification of the documents from the 23-F coup attempt, 45 years later

The Spanish government has announced the declassification of documents related to the 23-F coup attempt, affirming the importance of memory in democracy.

Feb 23 • 08:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

No Major Changes: Traveling from the 19th Century to the Present

A detailed exploration of Spain's discographic history highlights the contributions of amateur researchers rather than industry players.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Barcelona Makes the Most Expensive Deal in the History of Spanish Women's Football

Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sevilla for the transfer of defender Julia Torres for €300,000, marking a record deal in Spanish women's football.

Feb 22 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Oriol Cardona and Ana Alonso complete their historic week with a bronze in the mixed relay at the Olympics

Spanish athletes Oriol Cardona and Ana Alonso have made history by winning a bronze medal in the mixed relay at the Winter Olympics, adding to their previous successes in skiing events.

Feb 21 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The longest and most alive Constitution in our history

The Spanish Constitution of 1978 will become the longest-standing constitution in Spain's history on February 18, surpassing the 1876 constitution and reflecting significant differences in human rights and governance.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Micro-society on the North Coast of Africa is rich in history and has few international tourists

The article discusses the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Africa's north coast, highlighting its rich cultural history and the limited presence of international tourists.

Feb 17 • 08:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

First-look at history-making streaming series based on ‘masterpiece’ novel

Prime Video has confirmed the premiere date for its highly anticipated series adaptation of Isabel Allende's iconic novel, 'The House of Spirits.'

Feb 16 • 21:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Olympic rivals turned lovers as US ice dancer proposes to Spanish skater on Valentine's Day in Milan

An ice dancer from the U.S., Jean-Luc Baker, proposed to Spanish skater Olivia Smart on Valentine's Day in Milan, marking a romantic turn from their competitive history.

Feb 15 • 20:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The University of Santiago elects the first rector in the history of Galicia

The University of Santiago in Galicia elects its first-ever female rector amid a predominantly female student body.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

What happened to 'Juanito' Mühlegg, the naturalized skier who lost his medals due to a doping scandal?

The article discusses the controversial career of Johann 'Juanito' Mühlegg, a German skier who became a Spanish national but later lost his Olympic medals due to doping allegations.

Feb 11 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Daniel Milagros and the Fable of Ice, Where Rich and Poor Skate for Medals in Milan-Cortina

Spanish speed skater Daniel Milagros makes history by being the first from his country to compete in the Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The two Spaniards involved in the largest biomedicine project in history: 'With Trump, it would not be possible'

Spanish researchers Pep Abril and Roderic Guigó reflect on the transformative impact of the international human genome project and the changes in biomedical research over the years.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bad Bunny sets audience record during Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance became the most-watched in history, reaching approximately 135.4 million viewers.

Feb 9 • 16:56 UTC

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