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Date Published: 15/05/2023

Over 65s can go to the cinema for just 2 euros in Spain

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Older people will be able to enjoy Spanish and international movies at a discount on Tuesdays

Over 65s can go to the cinema for just 2 euros in Spain

The President of the Government in Spain, Pedro Sanchez will approve “a new social advance” on Tuesday May 16 that will allow everyone over the age of 65 to attend the cinema on Tuesdays for just two euros to enjoy Spanish and international movies.

Speaking at an election campaign event in Castilla-La Mancha at the weekend, President Sanchez said the subsidy is part of the government’s efforts to promote culture and make it more accessible for all ages, particularly after the “very difficult” years of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Culture needs to be a political commitment for each and every one of the regions, for every town and, of course, for the Spanish government,” he said.

“And that’s why I’d like to tell you here today that at the next cabinet meeting on Tuesday we’re going to take a new social step, which will allow those over 65 to go to the cinema every Tuesday and to pay only two euros.”

The initiative will require an investment of 10 million euros and should benefit around 9.5 million people. Government sources also indicated that, if successful, the scheme could be extended to another day of the week, depending on the individual availability of regions.

President Sanchez believes that participation in cultural life is "a guarantee of a healthy, full and happy maturity" and therefore the cinema must form part of active and healthy ageing. "Culture and cinema as part of it is a guarantee of a better life," he added.

Unsurprisingly, shortly after his announcement criticism began to rain down on the president from opposition parties, who have accused him of pandering to pensioners to secure their votes ahead of the May elections and of "financing his electoral campaign with public money."

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