Radio

In Valencia, it is possible to listen to the BBC World Service on short wave (European schedule), while the main BBC stations and other English-language radio can be received via many satellite TV installations. Click here for West and South West Europe's frequency chart, or here for the listing of frequencies - note that all times given are GMT, so you must add an hour during winter and two hours during summer for local time (CET).

Voice of America is also available on short wave, with NewsNow.

• See here for its frequency chart
• and here for a programme guide

Valencia Radio Stations in English

• Radio Exterior de España is broadcast in English and other languages: (see the Foreign Language section on the left-hand side of the page and select a language)
• For information about timetables and kHz frequencies: Click here
• The first hour of Radio Exterior's weekday broadcasts is divided into two parts: The first 30 minutes of the show presents Spanish and international news with particular emphasis on European issues
• Following the news section, the presenters play Spanish music, review the Spanish press and present the day's general interest programme. These include Radio Waves; Euro-American Chronicles, which focuses on Spain's relations with the EU and the USA; Extremeses, which is dedicated to food and travel; Africa Today and the mailbag programme Radio Club
• The weekday broadcasts include "Visitors' Book", which concentrates on foreign personalities who have been in Spain recently; "Window on Spain", highlighting the cultural scene; more news about Spain and re-broadcasts of weekday programs which listeners may have missed
• Suggestions can be emailed to: e-mail
• To see a list of the radio stations available on the web (most of which with Spanish commentary): Click here and here

Radio on the Internet: English language stations online

Many international radio stations are available streamed live on the Internet. You typically need Real Player (a free version, called Real Player basic, is available on the real.com website). A feed is sometimes available in Windows Media, compatible with the players that have shipped with recent versions of Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

• For a fairly comprehensive list of the many stations that provide this service: Click here

Alternatively, select one of the stations below for (relatively) instant access to live radio!

• To reach links to any of the BBC Radio stations: Click here
• The BBC World Service (RealPlayer) (Windows Media)
• Voice of America on VOA NewsNow
• CNN (RealPlayer) (Windows Media)

International online news

• BBC News
• CNN News

Television

There is no independent national authority in Spain that monitors broadcasting. At national level, there is an independent authority, the Telecommunication Market Commission (Comisión del Mercado de las Telecomunicaciones), which has some powers over the audiovisual sector.

• See their website (in Spanish).

However, the authority with the power to enforce most of the provisions related to Spanish broadcasting law is the State Telecommunications Secretariat (Secretaría de Estado de Telecomunicaciones) (in Spanish).

Moreover, the Community of Valencia has a consultative council (Consejo Audiovisual Valenciano).

• For a good (if not entirely comprehensive) list of what's on TV across Europe, check out this site.

Satellite & cable TV in Valencia

The main cable operators are:

• Aunacable
• Euskaltel
• ONO
• Retena

Print

Local print publications in English include the following:

• Inland Trader is distributed to inland towns within the province of Valencia and to the coastal towns of Gandia, Oliva and Javea. Each issue provides local information and world news. The most recent and past issues are also available online.
• Tel: 962 910 095 / 618 329 511
  e-mail
• thinkSPAINtoday, previously called CB Friday, is a newspaper featuring the most important national news as well as regional and local stories, information about properties, motoring and jobs, articles about travelling, education and events. Published every Friday, this newspaper is available at newsagents throughout the Valencia, Alicante and Murcia provinces. Subscribe on the website
• Costa Blanca News covers the area from Castellón to Almería, with articles on property, motoring and English/Spanish word glossaries.
• To arrange for it to be delivered: Click here
• The Broadsheet was established in 1983. It was originally a small publication, but became a monthly magazine with features on art, music, people and listings. Founded in Madrid, it expanded its coverage to include all of Spain in 1999.
• The Broadsheet (TBS)
  At: Plaza de Canalejas 6, Madrid
  Tel: 915 237 480
  e-mail

Most major international daily and weekend newspapers from the UK, US and Germany are available at many news stands, usually on the day following publication.

Books, magazines and films in English are available at the British Council:

• British Council
  At: Av. Catalunya 9, 46020 Valencia
  Tel: 963 392 980
  Fax: 963 691 389
  Open: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:30 Monday to Friday
  Website

English-language books, DVDs and CDs are sold in FNAC (book and music store):

• FNAC San Agustin
  At: Guillem de Castro 9/11, 46007 Valencia
  Tel: 963 539 000
  e-mail
  Website (Spanish)

Spanish news on the Web

• Valencia World: News and information about Valencian trade fairs, events, gala nights and more
• Valencia News: A collection of articles from newspapers such as the Boston Herald, Hindustan Times, The Guardian, The Mirror and The Times
• El País Internacional: information in English and Spanish on economic, financial, graphic, leisure and entertainment subjects. The El País Internacional website also offers the "Independent News Service", a Monday to Sunday news service with information on business, foreign affairs, science, technology, sports and UK news. The information is obtained from The Independent and The Independent on Sunday newspapers and delivered through the web. 
  A password and login are necessary to read the news: Click here for further details
• El País Internacional
  At: Ribera del Sena s/n, 28042 Madrid
  Tel: 913 537 900
  e-mail
• Spain Daily News: News in English on Spanish sports, general information, travel, transport, weather and city forecasts
• The Entertainer Online: National Spanish news in English
• Typically Spanish: News from Spain
• Spain Post: News from Spain and the rest of the world
• Soccer Spain: News about Spanish football

Magazines on the Web

• Valencia Trader: Online magazine for English speakers in the region of Valencia. It includes news on events, properties, activities and places to visit, flights, football tickets and more
• Valencia Connect: Online magazine available in several languages
• thisisValencia: Online guide in English to events, music, bars, restaurants, festival, arts and culture in Valencia
• Freelance Spain is an online Spanish resource for English-speaking editors and journalists

International News Links

AngloINFO delivers an extensive English-language news service, drawn from sources around the world.

• Visit the AngloInfo Newsroom!

You can also often read your favourite newspaper online:

UK

• The Belfast Telegraph
• The Daily Express
• The Daily/Sunday Telegraph
• The Financial Times
• The Guardian
• The Independent
• The Mirror
• The Sun
• The Scotsman
• The Times
• And many more, listed here

Ireland

• The Irish Independent
• The Irish News
• The Irish Times
• And many more, listed here

USA

• The Chicago Sun Times
• The LA Times
• The New York Times
• The New York Post
• The San Francisco Chronicle
• The San Francisco Examiner
• The Seattle Times
• USA Today
• The Wall Street Journal
• The Washington Post
• And many more, listed here

Canada

• The Montreal Gazette
• The Toronto Star
• The Vancouver Sun
• The Globe and the Mail
• And many more, listed here

Australia

• The Sydney Morning Herald
• The Melbourne Age
• And many more, listed here

New Zealand

• The New Zealand Herald
• And many more, listed here

South Africa

• Business Day
• Die Burger (in Afrikaans)
• Independent Newspapers (The Star, The Cape, Argus etc)
• The Sunday Times
• The Weekly Mail and Guardian

Jamaica

• The Jamaica Observer

Japan

• The Japan Times Weekly (Tokyo)

Trinidad & Tobago

• The Trinidad Express

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