Canal 24 h

Canal 24 Horas is a Spanish television channel operating in the 24-hour news format. The primary language of broadcasting is Spanish. The channel is owned and operated by Televisión Española (TVE), the public broadcasting corporation of Spain. Canal 24 Horas was launched on 15 September 1997, making it one of the first 24-hour news channels in Europe. The channel is based in Madrid, with its main studios located at TVE\'s Prado del Rey complex in the Pozuelo de Alarcón district. The channel is available throughout Spain via digital terrestrial television, as well as internationally through satellite and online platforms.

On air, Canal 24 Horas features continuous news coverage, including breaking news, live events, political coverage, economic reports, weather updates, and sports news. The channel broadcasts a mix of news bulletins, talk shows, and analysis programs. Flagship programs include 24 Horas, the channel\'s main hourly news bulletin, and La Noche en 24 Horas, an evening program offering in-depth coverage of the day\'s top stories. The channel also airs specialized programs such as Economía 24, focused on financial news, and Deportes 24, covering sports events. Additionally, Canal 24 Horas produces cultural programming, including coverage of Spanish art exhibitions, film festivals, and literary events.

Beyond standard news coverage, Canal 24 Horas is known for its live coverage of major national events, including sessions of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, state visits, elections, and royal events. The channel often features extended live coverage of breaking stories, with reporters on the ground and experts in the studio providing analysis. Canal 24 Horas also produces investigative journalism programs and documentaries on topics such as corruption, terrorism, immigration, and social issues. The channel has correspondents in major Spanish cities such as Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, and Las Palmas, as well as international correspondents in Brussels, Washington DC, London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Beijing, and Jerusalem.

Canal 24 Horas is available throughout Spain via digital terrestrial television, as well as on cable networks and satellite providers such as Movistar+, Vodafone TV, Orange TV, and Euskaltel. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of Canal 24 Horas through the RTVE Play website and the RTVE Play mobile application, available for iOS and Android devices. Online television of Canal 24 Horas also includes a 24-hour live stream, on-demand news clips, full episodes of programs, and a dedicated section for live coverage of parliamentary sessions. The channel is also available internationally through the TVE Internacional satellite feed, which reaches Spanish-speaking audiences in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Canal 24 Horas strives to provide impartial, accurate, and comprehensive news coverage to the Spanish public, in keeping with TVE\'s charter obligations as a public service broadcaster. The mission of the channel is to inform citizens about events in Spain and the world in real time, while offering context and analysis to help viewers understand complex issues. The channel is funded through a combination of government appropriations and commercial advertising, which is limited on public television in Spain. Unlike some commercial news channels, Canal 24 Horas maintains a commitment to balanced coverage and respect for Spain\'s diverse regional identities. Thanks to modern digital platforms, Canal 24 Horas provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that Spanish-speaking audiences in Spain and around the world can access trusted news wherever they are.