On January 3, EFE celebrated 85 years of reporting with objectivity and democratic commitment.
The Instituto Cervantes and Agencia EFE reaffirmed their collaboration through a new agreement “to carry out joint cultural activities within the framework of EFE’s 85th anniversary,” as published in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
EFE awarded Argentine player Estefanía Banini, midfielder for Atlético de Madrid, the EFE Award for Best Ibero-American Women’s Player of 2023 — an honor she received with pride, as a recognition of her team’s legacy and her role in the growth of women’s football and sports.
The President of Agencia EFE, Miguel Ángel Oliver, presented the 34th EFE Trophy for Best Ibero-American Male Footballer of 2023 to Brazilian player Vinicius Junior, in the presence of Florentino Pérez, President of Real Madrid.
EFE Verifica joined a coalition of over 40 fact-checking organizations to fight disinformation in a year marked by the European Parliament elections in June. This was possible thanks to its recognition as a member of the EFCSN network, after passing a rigorous evaluation process on the quality and transparency of its work.
To mark the 40th anniversary of EFE’s presence in the Region of Murcia, President Miguel Ángel Oliver opened the commemorative events with a dialogue alongside the President of Murcia, Fernando López Miras.
Ahead of the European elections held on June 9, EFE organized a press conference series featuring the leading candidates of the main political parties and coalitions running for the European Parliament.
The communications revolution — and its potential to transform everyday life — was the theme of a new photographic exhibition by EFE, sponsored by Telefónica Perú and open to the public in the Plaza de Armas of the Barranco district in Lima.
A graphic exhibition inaugurated in Valladolid, with photographs by EFE, traced four decades of regional autonomy in Castilla y León (1983–2024), showcasing its continuous evolution, development, and global outreach.
In Santander, a photographic exhibition featuring images from EFE captured four decades of its work in Cantabria, highlighting the agency’s role in projecting the region’s identity globally and making it “a little more infinite.”
EFE also presented its New Urgent Stylebook at the Instituto Cervantes in Beijing — the first international launch of this guide designed to help journalists face ethical and linguistic challenges in the digital age.
In Logroño, a photographic exhibition organized by EFE showcased iconic moments in La Rioja’s recent history, captured by the agency’s regional bureau over the past four decades.
Thanks to a collaboration with Meta, EFE’s photos and images opened a window into key events in recent Spanish history through an augmented reality filter launched on Instagram and Facebook.
In El Salvador, EFE launched a photographic exhibition celebrating its 85th anniversary, with a special focus on Latin America and the region’s most significant events in recent decades.
EFE committed itself fully to covering the damage caused by the DANA (a high-impact storm system), producing over 7,200 photos, 17,000 texts, 850 videos, and hundreds of social media posts documenting events in Valencia, several towns in Castilla-La Mancha, and Málaga. This was a collective effort involving professionals from various EFE bureaus — work that resonated far beyond Spain’s borders.
EFE marked its 85th anniversary with a commemorative event at Espacio Larra in Madrid, where its President, Miguel Ángel Oliver, highlighted the agency’s strategic importance, its journalistic strength and credibility, its battle against disinformation, and its commitment to truthful reporting.
In Santo Domingo, EFE opened a photographic exhibition celebrating 85 years since its founding. This display immortalized historic moments from around the world, with a special focus on the Dominican Republic.
Throughout 2024, EFE has received multiple recognitions that highlight the effort, dedication, and professionalism of its entire team. These awards reflect not only the success of its editorial work but also the positive impact it continues to generate in society and the media landscape.
Below is a summary of the main awards and honors that reaffirm its strong commitment to quality and public service.
