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Ghost of Franco still haunts Spanish politics, 50 years on

In Spain, far-right parties such as Vox have reiterated their allegiance to the dictator Francisco Franco, who died 50 years ago on 20 November, 1975. In a bid to counterbalance this, the country's leftist government has announced hundreds of events throughout the year to mark the restoration of democracy.

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Spanish PM calls for nation to heed past lessons on anniversary of Franco’s death

Pedro Sánchez says his country must defend the democratic freedom ‘wrenched from us for so many years’

The Guardian - UK

Revisionism on social networks fuels Franco nostalgia among Spanish youth, experts say

Half a century after Francisco Franco's death, his legacy still sparks debate in Spain, with some young people showing nostalgia for his regime amid rising far-right influence.

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50 years after Franco’s death, giving a voice to Spanish dictator’s imprisoned mothers

In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death on Nov. 20, 2025, the left-leaning Spanish government led a vigil honoring the many victims of the dictator’s regime.

The Conversation

First Thing: Senate agrees to pass Epstein files bill after near-unanimous House vote

The bill’s support in the House and Senate is a rare moment of bipartisan agreement. Plus, Trump shrugs off Khashoggi murder during Saudi prince’s visit

The Guardian - UK

‘Dangerous nostalgia’: did Spain’s ‘pact of forgetting’ after Franco leave new generation open to far right?

Events to mark the 50th anniversary of dictator’s death are intended to remind Spaniards, particularly the young, of the dangers of fascism

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky visits Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ painting years after making Ukraine bombing comparison

Zelensky referenced the painting in April 2022 while addressing Spain’s parliament

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‘Life was better under Franco’: The young Spaniards rewriting the dictator’s legacy

IN FOCUS: Concerns over housing, jobs and immigration are sparking an interest in the right among young Spaniards – and a belief, 50 years on, that life under the repressive dictator was not all bad, writes Graham Keeley

The Independent UK

Disgraced former king of Spain’s memoir details ‘enormous respect’ for Franco

Memoir chronicles Juan Carlos’s anointment as heir to dictator and death of younger brother when playing with pistols

The Guardian - UK

Spain grants citizenship to descendants of civil war’s International Brigades

About 32,000 volunteered to fight Franco dictatorship, including 2,500 men and women from Britain and Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Regrets and reconciliation: Spain's emeritus King Juan Carlos shares respect for Franco in memoir

In his memoirs, Spain's former king Juan Carlos I reviews half a century of history: his role in the country's transition to democracy, the strained relationship with his family - including his son Felipe VI - and the "mistake" he made by accepting millions of euros from Saudi Arabia.

Euronews

7 Name Trends That Carry Dark Historical Connections

Names are more than just labels—they carry stories, meanings, and sometimes, heavy baggage from the past. Choosing a baby name can feel exciting, but it’s easy to overlook the deeper histories certain trends carry. Some popular name trends are linked to events or figures with troubling legacies. Understanding these dark…

Budget and the Bees

Spain's Benidorm Embraces Its Franco-era Mass Tourism Model

Fifty years after General Francisco Franco's death, Benidorm still clings to the mass tourism model it pioneered under his dictatorship, even as protests against overtourism sweep other Spanish holiday hotspots.

International Business Times

Why is the Palestinian issue so important among Spain's public and politicians?

According to a survey by the Elcano Royal Institute, 82% of Spaniards questioned believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

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Edinburgh set to showcase the very best of Spanish cinema

A STUNNING restoration of a landmark documentary featuring six trans women in post-Franco Spain is to be shown in Scotland for the first time ...

Euronews

From Cristiano Ronaldo to a busty mermaid: The controversial statues that have lost their place

From Denmark’s busty mermaid statue to toppled slave traders and stolen Paddington Bears, we take a look at the statues around the world that have vanished, been relocated, or quietly removed.

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20 People Who Were Part Of Royalty But Decided To Part Ways With Their Duties

These 20 royals said “no thanks” to tradition.

The Guardian - US

Revealed: the far-right, antisemitic men’s club network spreading across US

Old Glory Club has at least 26 chapters with participants including military personnel, lawyers and civil servants

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‘It’s not a genuine apology’: Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration

Many survivors believe organisation’s request for forgiveness over abuse in Women’s Protection Board centres does not go far enough

The Conversation

The woman who turned the Met Gala into the biggest party of the year

The annual Met Gala in New York City is a dazzling collision of celebrity, fashion and media frenzy.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: every El Clasico final

Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the Copa del Rey final at the end of April. Here, a look at the pair's previous meetings in finals...

Latin Times

Internet Blasts Trump For Quoting Napoleon: 'Translation: I Want to Be a Dictator'

Social media users criticized a cryptic post from President Donald Trump which read, "He who saves his Country does not violate any Law."

Woman & Home

Long Lost Family Special: What was the Spanish baby scandal and how many families were affected?

ITV airs a Long Lost Family special about the devastating Spanish Baby Scandal, but what exactly happened and what have the affected families said?

The Guardian - US

‘Has the world gone mad? It has’: foreign reporters share a view of Trump from abroad

Journalists from countries that have seen challenges to democracy give their view on the second Trump presidency

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Copa del Rey winners

From its inauguration in 1903 to the present day, a look at the winners of Spain's Copa del Rey...

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