Spain is one of the many countries surrounding the Meditteranean sea, a body of water that is home to all kinds of plants and wildlife... One of these being the Great White Shark. American research organization OCEARCH set out to investigate the Mediterranean great whites... but in the Atlantic. The Expedition Save the Med explored Spanish, French …

Natalia Bayona, the executive director of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joins us to talk about tourism in Spain this past summer, now that we've finally settled back into our routines after the holidays. Spain is one of the world's most popular destination countries and the tourism sector is crucial for the country's economy. But this summ…

In 1939, the civil war that had broken out in Spain 3 years earlier came to an end with the victory of the Nationalists... The war ended in April. In September, after a month of travel, over 2000 refugees arrived in Valparaíso, Chile aboard the Winnipeg. Ealier this month, an exhibition titled Geografías nunca antes soñadas (Geographies never befor…

The Hay Festival is coming to Segovia, bringing with it events in English and Spanish from international speakers about literature and the arts. Eley Williams is the author of The Liar's Dictionary, and at the festival she will be in conversation with Cristina Ward, head of Arts of British Council Spain. They joined us ahead of the festival here at…

We've seen them in TV, cinema and video games, but the more often than not, the image we have of Vikings has been mythologized and romanticized, overlooking the true richness of their culture and society. Now, an exhibition in Galicia aims to shed some light onto their daily lives and culture. "Una vida Vikinga" (A viking life) brings the public cl…

For many of us, Wikipedia has become a essential part of our lives and our search history. It is probably the easiest and most convenient way to find information about any topic. However, did you know that only 22% of the biographies belong to women? The inequality in Wikipedia is only a reflection of the inequality in the real world. But, for a fe…

A week ago, the CEO of instant messaging service Telegram, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France for reportedly failing to prevent criminal activity on the app. And this past weekend, Brazil suspended access to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after Elon Musk refused to comply with the Brazilian's Government's requests. Events like…

Ilse was only 11 years old when her family packed their bags and left from Germany to Chile, where they settled in a colony that looked idyllic from the outside, but in reality it was nothing of the sorts. Ilse is a fictional character, but her memoirs are based on real stories that happened in Colonia Dignidad, a religious cult under the leadershi…

A decade after the Second World War, the pessimism and hopelessness gave way to a new era in which young people became immersed in the new found phenomenon of "teenage life" and dove head first into the new cultural movements that developed during the 60s. Mods and Rockers peacefully coexisted together in the UK, sharing the streets and the roads. …

If any of you are trying to learn Spanish or any other language you might have encountered some words or some expressions that cannot be translated, And no matter how hard you try, the only way to convey these concepts is by offering a rough explanation. Spanish is no exception and we have a few words that are particularly difficult to translate to…

On the 19th of August we celebrated World Photography Day. A day dedicated to "the art, craft, science and history of photography". This year's theme was "An entire day", a project in which thousands of people shared photographs of what happens around the world in a single day. Well to celebrate World Photography Day and get into the spirit of this…

The island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands is the smallest out of the seven islands that make up the archipielago, but being the smallest does not mean it's lacking in ecological treasures. El Mar de las Calmas, located in the south of the island, is about to become the first marine national park in Spain due to the exceptionality of its biodive…

Making a murderer, Dahmer, The Disappearance of Madeleine McCannor, in Spain, The Asunta case, The Alcàsser murders or The Sancho case... If you are a fan of "true crimes" you might have heard about some of these. Documentary or fiction series based on real crimes have become extremely popular on streaming services. But, recently, here in Spain, a …

Summertime is usually considered a time to relax, to pause and reflect. To do what we enjoy without the pressure of routine. And one of the preferred activities during this time is, of course, reading. On this broadcast we learn about "El reflejo de Medusa" (Medusa's reflection), a book about contemporary representations of women in media. From the…

The nice weather, the proximity of the people, the beautiful landscapes and the gastronomy are just some of the reasons why Spain is one of the main holiday destinations for many. But for some people, it is not only a holiday country, but a home. This is the case of Steve Conroy, who arrived to Spain from Liverpool 11 years ago and settled in the s…

9 years ago, the aftermath of the economic crisis led to a period of unrest in our country. Protests against cutbacks, inequality and corruption spread in all regions, asking for a democratic renovation. In this context, the government at the time, tried to put an end to the protests with a set of reforms, which were quickly dubbed the "gag law", a…

As our country leaves behind the fourth heat wave of this summer, concerns about the consequences of unusually warm temperatures continue to rise. One of these consequences is the increase of mosquito population, especially in humid areas of our country. In Andalusia, the West Nile Virus worries citizens as several cases have been detected in the l…

The monotony and endless heat of summer has been broken up this 2024 by the Paris Olympics, an event that brings people together from all over the world, and glues even the most disinterested of sports fans to their screens. Of course, one of the things we find fascinating about the Olympics is... How is the human body capable of such fantastic fea…

The Eisner Spirit Award used to be a lifetime title, awarded to a comic book store from anywhere in the world for "doing an outstanding job of supporting the comic art medium, both in the industry at large, and in their local community." Madrid's Akira Comics store achieved the award back in 2012, and this year, thanks to a change in the rules, the…

It is summer time here in Spain and, as the country experiences its warmest and sunniest weather of year, the risks associated to sun exposure increase. In this context, recent trends have surfaced in social media, trends that might be dangerous. One of this is what is called "callo solar" (solar callus), a practice that claims to build resitance t…

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