Ministerio de Cultura in the news

The Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud is hosting a Christmas recipe contest for Costa Ricans over 18, with selected recipes to be published in an official cookbook.

The Spanish Ministry of Culture is participating in the Frankfurt Book Fair with a program of literary and professional activities focusing on comics and literary adaptations.

The Ministry of Culture awarded Leandre Ribera the National Circus Prize 2026 for his international contributions to clowning and gestural theater, influencing new generations with his unique artistic vision.

The Spanish Ministry of Culture, through the National Library of Spain, acquired and received a donation of Javier Marías's personal literary archive, including manuscripts, correspondence, and his personal library.

The Ministry of Culture has acquired Javier Marías' personal archive, including manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents, for half a million euros, complemented by a donation from his widow, to enrich the National Library of Spain's collections and facilitate research.

The Minister of Culture, Alberto Beingolea, criticized the decision to archive the Executive's request for legislative powers, stating it is customary for new governments to receive such powers.

Rosalía was awarded the National Prize for Current Music 2026 by the Ministry of Culture for her album 'Lux', recognized for its artistic innovation and global impact.

The Ministry of Culture acquired the personal collection of writer Javier Marías for  500,000, which will be integrated into the National Library of Spain alongside a donation from his widow.

The Ministry of Culture is offering one million euros in grants to promote the internationalization of Spanish video games, podcasts, and digital culture.

The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs returned 342 cultural artifacts, including a significant painting and a unique manuscript, to the Ministry of Culture, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage protection and international cooperation.

Rosalía was awarded the National Award for Current Music 2026 by the Ministry of Culture and Sport for her innovative album LUX (2025) and her international career.

Rosalía was awarded the National Prize for Current Music 2026 by the Ministry of Culture and Sport for her innovative album 'Lux' and significant international career.

The Ministry of Culture awarded Rosalía the 2026 National Award for Current Music, recognizing her artistic transcendence, international reach, and innovative contributions to Spanish music.

Peru's Ministry of Culture revamped Machu Picchu ticket sales to eliminate reselling, making tickets readily available, and is launching new archaeological initiatives.

Ministerio de Cultura and UNESCO Peru are strengthening institutional capacities and developing tools to protect cultural heritage from the 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon through training and a post-disaster information collection tool.

The early announcement of Spanish general elections on October 6th has once again stalled the processing of the Cinema and Audiovisual Culture Law, leaving the industry without an updated regulatory framework.

Aida dos Santos received the National Essay Award 2026 for her book 'Hijas del hormigón' from the Ministry of Culture, recognized for its critical examination of social inequalities.

The Spanish Government has convened a jury to select an architectural project for the expansion of the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville, integrating adjacent buildings to increase its exhibition space.

Fundación para la Asistencia Solidaria and Fundación Rincón de Luz, with support from the Ministry of Culture and Education of Formosa, developed a training proposal to strengthen inclusion.

Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun and his team spent 17,015.30 euros on a trip to the Cannes Film Festival, with accommodation being the primary expense.