They are not immigrants asking for a pension of 1,500 euros, it is a demonstration against racism and evictions
2025-05-14 09:47
4 min read

They spread on social networks videos of a demonstration in Mataró (Barcelona) and say that they belong to a protest of immigrants in irregular situation who ask for free housing and a pension of 1,500 euros to live. It is false. The images correspond to a march last Thursday, May 8 in this Barcelona town, but it was called to protest against racism and evictions.

They spread on social networks videos of a demonstration in Mataró (Barcelona) and say that they belong to a protest of immigrants in irregular situation who ask for free housing and a pension of 1,500 euros to live. It is false. The images correspond to a march last Thursday, May 8 in this Barcelona town, but it was called to protest against racism and evictions.

They are not immigrants asking for a pension of 1,500 euros, it is a demonstration against racism and evictions
'Audrey's War': When the Audrey Hepburn could have starved to death during the Nazi occupation
2025-05-14 06:57
9 min read

Salva Rubio and Loreto Aroca narrate the childhood of the popular actress in the occupied Netherlands.

Salva Rubio and Loreto Aroca narrate the childhood of the popular actress in the occupied Netherlands.

'Audrey's War': When the Audrey Hepburn could have starved to death during the Nazi occupation
It is not the demonstration in Madrid to demand the resignation of president Pedro Sánchez, it is a photo from 2023
2025-05-12 15:01
5 min read

A photograph of a crowded square has been disseminated on social networks and is presented as if it corresponds to the demonstration in the Plaza de Colón held on May 10 to demand the resignation of Pedro Sánchez. This is false. The image is not current. It is a snapshot taken in 2023 in the Plaza de Cibeles where thousands of demonstrators were protesting in Madrid against the amnesty after the investiture of Pedro Sánchez.

A photograph of a crowded square has been disseminated on social networks and is presented as if it corresponds to the demonstration in the Plaza de Colón held on May 10 to demand the resignation of Pedro Sánchez. This is false. The image is not current. It is a snapshot taken in 2023 in the Plaza de Cibeles where thousands of demonstrators were protesting in Madrid against the amnesty after the investiture of Pedro Sánchez.

It is not the demonstration in Madrid to demand the resignation of president Pedro Sánchez, it is a photo from 2023
'The Sleeper', the fight over Caravaggio's 'Ecce Homo' becomes a gripping documentary
2025-05-12 07:01
9 min read

Álvaro Longoria tells us the story of the painting that went from being worth 1,500 euros to 300 million euros.

Álvaro Longoria tells us the story of the painting that went from being worth 1,500 euros to 300 million euros.

'The Sleeper', the fight over Caravaggio's 'Ecce Homo' becomes a gripping documentary
Blackout sparks nuclear power debate in Spain
2025-05-12 05:46
10 min read

The massive failure on April 28 has rekindled a controversy that has been rooted in Spanish society for decades.

The massive failure on April 28 has rekindled a controversy that has been rooted in Spanish society for decades.

Blackout sparks nuclear power debate in Spain
Ursula von der Leyen does not call for "taking over the media and social networks" to prevent disinformation, it is false
2025-05-09 17:52
4 min read

They spread a video on social networks of a conference of the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to claim that in her speech she has called to "take over the media and social networks" to "prevent" disinformation. This is false. There is no record of Von der Leyen uttering these words. The press department of the European Commission assures VerificaRTVE that "the president has never made such statements."

They spread a video on social networks of a conference of the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to claim that in her speech she has called to "take over the media and social networks" to "prevent" disinformation. This is false. There is no record of Von der Leyen uttering these words. The press department of the European Commission assures VerificaRTVE that "the president has never made such statements."

Ursula von der Leyen does not call for "taking over the media and social networks" to prevent disinformation, it is false
Ezekiel papyrus, oldest document in Spanish national library, unveils its three lives
2025-05-08 12:39
4 min read

The exposition on this manuscript dated in the 3rd century A.D. allows the reconstruction of the Greek text.

The exposition on this manuscript dated in the 3rd century A.D. allows the reconstruction of the Greek text.

Ezekiel papyrus, oldest document in Spanish national library, unveils its three lives
Last month was second warmest April globally, according to Copernicus
2025-05-08 02:31
2 min read

The average surface air temperature was 14.96 ºC, 0.60 ºC above that calculated between 1991 and 2020.

The average surface air temperature was 14.96 ºC, 0.60 ºC above that calculated between 1991 and 2020.

Last month was second warmest April globally, according to Copernicus
Spain once again leads the blue flag podium with 642 award-winning beaches
2025-05-07 10:48
2 min read

748 blue flags will fly in Spain, 15% of those in the world

748 blue flags will fly in Spain, 15% of those in the world

Spain once again leads the blue flag podium with 642 award-winning beaches
Pedro Sánchez has not threatened to "ban" real estate inheritance, it is a hoax
2025-05-07 10:28
4 min read

You have consulted us on our WhatsApp service about a video of Pedro Sánchez delivering a speech that is circulating on social networks along with messages that claim that he has threatened to prohibit the inheritance of real estate. It is a hoax. Sánchez does not make such statement in the network recording and there is no record that the Government is considering taking this measure.

You have consulted us on our WhatsApp service about a video of Pedro Sánchez delivering a speech that is circulating on social networks along with messages that claim that he has threatened to prohibit the inheritance of real estate. It is a hoax. Sánchez does not make such statement in the network recording and there is no record that the Government is considering taking this measure.

Pedro Sánchez has not threatened to "ban" real estate inheritance, it is a hoax
Hoaxes and misinformation surrounding the conclave to elect the new pope
2025-05-07 09:58
5 min read

Since Wednesday, May 7, the Catholic Church has been holding a conclave to elect a new pope after the death of Francis on April 21. While St. Peter's Square in the Vatican is being shielded for the occasion, disinformative content has been circulating on social networks about the papables. From false statements attributed to Cardinal Robert Sarah to the hoax of Pietro Parolin's illness. In VerificaRTVE we compile and refute disinformation about the election of the new pontiff.

Since Wednesday, May 7, the Catholic Church has been holding a conclave to elect a new pope after the death of Francis on April 21. While St. Peter's Square in the Vatican is being shielded for the occasion, disinformative content has been circulating on social networks about the papables. From false statements attributed to Cardinal Robert Sarah to the hoax of Pietro Parolin's illness. In VerificaRTVE we compile and refute disinformation about the election of the new pontiff.

Hoaxes and misinformation surrounding the conclave to elect the new pope
Kamal Kishore (UN): "Many of the events we see in the global south are already knocking on the door of the north."
2025-05-07 05:26
6 min read

Kishore heads the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Kishore heads the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Kamal Kishore (UN): "Many of the events we see in the global south are already knocking on the door of the north."
Spanish organist who played at two papal funerals prepares music for the conclave: "It is a great responsibility"
2025-05-06 05:41
5 min read

Josep Solé is titular organist of St. Peter's Basilica and has played under the orders of Francis and Benedict.

Josep Solé is titular organist of St. Peter's Basilica and has played under the orders of Francis and Benedict.

Spanish organist who played at two papal funerals prepares music for the conclave: "It is a great responsibility"
The Patios of Cordoba open their doors to the public with 52 enclosures in competition
2025-05-05 17:06
4 min read

The festival was declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2012.

The festival was declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2012.

The Patios of Cordoba open their doors to the public with 52 enclosures in competition
The Public Prosecutor's Office investigates for the first time the death of Spaniards in Nazi concentration camps
2025-05-05 10:09
3 min read

Of the nearly 10,000 Spaniards deported, 4,435 were tortured and killed, most of them in Mauthausen and Gusen.

Of the nearly 10,000 Spaniards deported, 4,435 were tortured and killed, most of them in Mauthausen and Gusen.

The Public Prosecutor's Office investigates for the first time the death of Spaniards in Nazi concentration camps
The Church awaits a new pope: these have been the 266 previous popes
2025-05-05 05:41
9 min read

5% of popes have had a pontificate of more than 20 years, while 47 did not reach one year.

5% of popes have had a pontificate of more than 20 years, while 47 did not reach one year.

The Church awaits a new pope: these have been the 266 previous popes
The future of abuse in the Church after Francis: 'There is still a lot to be done, it will depend on who is in charge'
2025-04-30 05:22
9 min read

The pontiff obliged clerics and religious men and women to denounce any alleged sexual abuse or abuse of power.

The pontiff obliged clerics and religious men and women to denounce any alleged sexual abuse or abuse of power.

The future of abuse in the Church after Francis: 'There is still a lot to be done, it will depend on who is in charge'
Schools are open, but no school activity in most of Spain after the blackout
2025-04-29 07:23
2 min read

Schools are open, but no school activity in most of Spain after the blackout
Who are the cardinals who will elect the new pope?
2025-04-28 05:22
7 min read

There are 134 cardinals in the College of Cardinals who will participate in the conclave to elect Francis' successor.

There are 134 cardinals in the College of Cardinals who will participate in the conclave to elect Francis' successor.

Who are the cardinals who will elect the new pope?
Five arrested for selling newborn baby girl for 2,000 euros to couple with fertility problems
2025-04-25 09:30
3 min read

The mother sold the baby for 2,000 euros to a family suffering from infertility.

The mother sold the baby for 2,000 euros to a family suffering from infertility.

Five arrested for selling newborn baby girl for 2,000 euros to couple with fertility problems