SpainOwnership & classification
Founded: 1903
Ownership
ABC is the flagship daily of Grupo Vocento, one of Spain's two largest multimedia groups. It was founded in Madrid in 1903 by Torcuato Luca de Tena y Alvarez-Ossorio and published for nearly a century by the family-controlled Prensa Espanola. In 2001 Prensa Espanola merged with the Basque group Grupo Correo to form Vocento, which remains a publicly listed company in which founding families (including descendants of the Luca de Tena, Ybarra and other Basque shareholder families) hold significant blocks.
Funding
Financed commercially through print and digital advertising, newsstand sales and online subscriptions, as part of Vocento's diversified portfolio of national and regional newspapers. It receives no party or state subsidy beyond ordinary institutional advertising.
Affiliation & stance
ABC is a conservative, monarchist and Catholic-leaning paper, historically right-of-center, and editorially aligned with Spain's center-right. Because it is privately and commercially owned by a listed media group (Vocento) with no party or government control over its editorial line, it is classified INDEPENDENT despite its clear conservative stance.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Conservative
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 1171
75/100
Factual
71/100
Objective
1993
Articles
1948
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
The Provincial Government is offering university residency scholarships to students living more than 40 kilometres from Seville
The Seville Provincial Council has announced a new scholarship program aimed at helping university students who live more than 40 kilometers away from the public institutions where they are enrolled in a degree or vocational training program. The initiative provides financial support through the Culture and Citizenship Department, allocating 1.2 million euros to facilitate student housing. The program seeks to reduce the challenges faced by students living farther from their educational centers.
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Ibai Sanz is running out of minutes in a Córdoba CF lead with many candidates
The article discusses the situation at Córdoba CF during the final days of the transfer market, focusing on the forward position. The club's sports director, Iván Ania, has several options to fill the offensive role, leading to a scenario where there is more than enough talent available. Ibai Sanz, who has yet to play any minutes in the first two matches of the season, is highlighted as one of the players in this overstocked situation.
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The Betis freezes the transfer of Pablo Garcia to Hull City
On August 21, 2026, Real Betis has cooled the transfer of Pablo García to Hull City. The young player was called up for tonight's match against Real Sociedad, which marks the second round of LaLiga EA Sports. However, the club apparently rejected the latest offer from the English team, despite seeming to have reached an agreement. It was initially thought that the player might be removed from the squad, but he will remain in the lineup and could play some minutes in the second half. He is expected to start as a substitute.
The USA Scholarships of the Unicaja Foundation make it possible for almost a hundred young people to study in the United States
Nearly 100 young people from Spain have traveled to the United States for a three-week cultural and linguistic exchange program funded by the Unicaja Foundation's USA Scholarships. The initiative, organized in collaboration with Aston Heritage, allows participants to live with American host families and attend classes at public schools in several states across the U.S. The program aims to provide students with immersive educational experiences and cross-cultural understanding.
The Civil Guard catches a poacher in Cordoba and can release 11 birds at once
On August 23, 2026, Spanish police authorities in Córdoba reported that a person was caught in the act of illegally capturing birds using a collapsible net. The incident occurred during operations by the Service of Nature Protection (Seprona). The individual attempted to flee but was intercepted by officers. This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife capture in the region.
The pilot Jesús López 'Pijo' dies in an accident during the Ascent to Taboadela, in Ourense
Jesús López, conocido como 'Pijo', falleció a los 48 años tras un grave accidente durante la séptima edición de la Subida a Taboadela en Ourense, una prueba puntuable para el Campeonato Gallego de Montaña. El incidente ocurrió alrededor de las 11:30 horas mientras participaba en un Forwin RS23, cuando perdió el control del vehículo y chocó contra un coche estacionado y luego contra el muro de una vivienda, causando un incendio. El piloto falleció en el acto, mientras que dos espectadores resultaron heridos de gravedad y fueron trasladados al hospital. La Federación Gallega de Automovilismo confirmó la identidad del fallecido y la suspensión de la prueba. El accidente generó conmocionó en la comunidad automovilística gallega, con el Rallye Ourense Recalvi destacando la trayectoria profesional de López y su legado en el automovilismo local.
Government responds to Juanma Moreno's letter: OCON-South was a temporary structure
On August 23, 2026, Pedro Fernández, the Spanish government's delegate in Andalusia, responded to a letter from Juanma Moreno, who had requested the return of OCON-Sur to Andalusia. Fernández criticized Moreno's demands against drug trafficking in the region, stating that OCON-Sur was a temporary structure designed to address the needs of the first special plan. The response came before Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, had officially replied to Moreno's letter.
Registration completed: Kochorashvili can debut today with Sevilla FC
On August 22, 2026, Giorgi Kochorashvili, a Georgian international footballer previously with Sporting de Portugal, has completed his registration with Sevilla FC and is set to make his debut in the LaLiga 26-27 season. The registration process was finalized in the afternoon, and he appears on the club’s transfer list as a new first-team player. The match in question is part of the second round of LaLiga, scheduled for the evening at San Mamés against Athletic Club Bilbao.
Cuenca Provincial Council allocates 270,000 euros to activities of associations of the elderly
The Diputación de Cuenca has announced a provisional resolution proposal for subsidies aimed at senior citizen associations for 2026. The budget allocated is 270,000 euros, intended to fund activities, cultural trips, and the purchase of equipment and furniture for these organizations across the province. The announcement was made by ABC (España) on August 23, 2026.
The PP denounces the taxes of Page: The government that has put its hand in the pockets more
Alejandra Hernández, portavoz del Partido Popular de Castilla-La Mancha, criticó al gobierno regional liderado por Emiliano García-Page, acusándolo de haber implementado una política fiscal muy extractiva hacia los ciudadanos. Esto se dio tras conocerse que la recaudación tributaria en la región aumentó un 14,3% en 2025. La crítica se centra en la percepción de que el gobierno ha incrementado gravámenes o impuestos de manera significativa, afectando directamente a los residentes locales.
The mayor of Cordoba defends that the tourist tax should not be generalized
On August 23, 2026, José María Bellido, the mayor of Córdoba and president of the Andalusian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FAMP), expressed concerns about the tourism tax, stating that it should not be universally applied across all municipalities. He argued that the situation varies between towns and suggested that any decision regarding the tax should go beyond regional governance, potentially involving national legislation through the Local Taxes Law. However, he emphasized that such measures should not be mandatory for local governments but rather optional.
Ariana Geerlings from Grenada wins the ITF W35 from Krakow
On August 23, 2026, Spanish tennis player Ariana Geerlings won the ITF W35 tournament in Kraków, Poland. This victory marks another successful summer for the Andalusian athlete, adding to her nine World Tennis titles. Geerlings secured seven consecutive wins during the event, which is part of the World Tennis Tour and offered $30,000 in prize money. The win highlights her continued progress on the international circuit.
Castilla y León is among the communities with the lowest work stress, although job satisfaction is below average
The workers in Castilla y León report lower levels of work stress compared to the national average, scoring 4.39 out of 7, while their satisfaction with employment remains slightly below the Spanish average at 5.45. The survey highlights that although the region has lower stress levels, this does not translate into higher job satisfaction among its residents.