Mindlessness: An Alternative Approach
There are many things that are annoying about being alive in the early 21st century. Like identity politics, phones, Donald
Read moreThere are many things that are annoying about being alive in the early 21st century. Like identity politics, phones, Donald
Read moreThis month we interview Petya Radulova who is well known to all those who frequent “Finnegans” Plaza Salesas, 9, in
Read moreCortylandia – running till January 5th No Madrid Christmas is complete without a visit to Cortylandia – El Corte Inglés
Read moreThe nights are drawing in, it is finally getting colder after our Indian Summer or the ‘veroño’ (new spanish word
Read moreOnce again, Isfahan – that fabled city in Iran famed for its stunning Persian Islamic architecture and impressive boulevards covered
Read moreThe Pilgrim, or ‘Peregrino’ in Spanish, was some two weeks into his ‘camino’ to visit the resting place of St
Read moreNearly a year ago as the second issue of Madrid Metropolitan hit the streets, we looked into the crystal ball
Read moreMadrid is literally at the heart of David Ebsworth’s latest novel, Until the Curtain Falls – with its Spanish version,
Read moreEscher Gavira Palace, 9 Calle Arenal Until 24 September Having been extended to allow for more visitors, this highly popular
Read moreStephen Jenkins gives his take on truly discovering Spanish culture. Cultural can often mean trudging around dull museums, shuffling around
Read moreIn the May edition of “Madridmetropolitan”, Chris Neil wrote about the process of cultural adjustment when moving to a new
Read moreGreetings everyone, it’s good to be back – fresh from a rest. I hope July and August were full of
Read moreExpanding into Spain: this month we take a look at look at some of the things foreign businesses should watch
Read moreMelissa Dura takes a look at what we can enjoy this autumn in Madrid Escher Exhibition Gavira Palace, 9
Read moreWelcome along! We are now into the summer proper, gingerly walking on the shady side of the street and spending
Read moreChanging of the Guard at the Royal Palace In July, the Royal Guards move to their summer timetable, with the
Read moreI’ve been working as an English language teacher since 2009. Throughout this period many students have asked me to recommend
Read moreBy Jemima Butler This month as promised I am going to give you the variations of that Spanish classic summer
Read more“REBAJAS” Spain has a unique culture, but some things are universal – such as getting the same for less and
Read morePROUD MADRID! World Pride comes to town for a weeklong festival and celebration of gay life with open-air concerts, performing
Read moreThe Changing of the Guard The Changing of the Guard. On the first Wednesday of the month at midday at
Read moreAs spring temperatures slowly creep up to the stifling 11 of a Madrid summer, the cinema’s AC is more tempting
Read moreIN CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S INCEPTION, Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) shows Ariadne (Ellen Page) how to build within a dream. They walk up
Read moreThe Lovehearts make their international debut at the 10 club, Avenida del Mediterráneo 10 on Saturday 24 June at 21:00…It’s
Read moreOne of the silliest precepts of political correctness is the idea that if you change the language then you change
Read more“All generalisations are dangerous, even this one.” ― Alexandre Dumas Jr. A google search on business culture in Spain reveals
Read moreWhen I moved to Madrid I wasn’t so much moving to Madrid as getting away from Ireland. The feeling of
Read moreMadrid Resident and Anglo-Spanish Cuisine Caterer Jemima Butler Gives Us Her Recipe To Make The Best Gazpacho. I always have
Read moreFor many, coming to live in Madrid from an English-speaking country, can be a daunting prospect – and adapting to
Read moreMadrid Metropolitan takes a look at some of the less-well known things that Spain excels at, and that were the
Read moreA rough guide to bullfighting and what to look out for when watching a bullfight The month of May sees
Read moreWHAT’S ON IN MADRID this month. May brings a wealth of things to do and see in town. San Isidro
Read moreMay’s bank holidays give us ample chance to catch a movie this month. Some of the Oscar winners are still
Read more“Sometimes I hate you, sometimes I hate myself, but always I miss you.” Madame Butterfly “There is nothing either good
Read moreSO you have a 25 year old clapped out banger, a money-pit rust bucket held together by string and a
Read moreIt was a late Sunday afternoon, when the Spanish skies were orange, just between the post-meal coffee and evening siesta,
Read moreBy Jemima Butler Hello again. Alas the cold weather has returned. There we were in the first vestiges of spring!
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan talks to Tom Dillon, a British native, from Manchester (the red side) who has been living in
Read moreFans of bullfighting see it as an integral part of Spanish culture. Opponents see it as an excuse for primitive
Read moreJilted in Madrid, a bewildered Englishman must learn to live and love again – the Spanish way. David, a love-struck
Read moreThroughout Spain the “Holy Week” from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday is celebrated with drums, processions and masses – and
Read morePagagnini Pagagnini is a classical concert with a twist. Gags and wordless skits that are funny and original and have
Read moreSaturday, April 29 – MADRID Teatro Barceló «rinôçérôse» The French band led by Patou and Jean-Philippe returns to Madrid on
Read moreIt’s difficult to know when positive thinking first infected our culture, or at exactly which point it burrowed its way
Read moreThe city of Madrid has assigned some spectacular buildings to display its works of art and collections. It’s worth making
Read moreAs we get closer to Easter, inching closer to the summer, tent pole, popcorn blockbusters are beginning to appear like
Read moreMuch more should be done to combat youth unemployment Ifyou’re an 18 year old Madrilenian just leaving school and starting
Read morePascua, known as Semana Santa in Spain, is when people get terribly excited about taking their local religious figures of
Read more“Todo lo que quieras” Asa child my father always told me I could have anything I wanted, I just needed
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan decided to give the future of City Break tourism a whirl by testing the exciting launch of
Read moreAfter the dark days of winter and the tuxedo-wearing, award-baiting films released between November and February, after so much serious
Read moreI am a traveller and I don’t mean a two-week-a-year holidaymaker. On average, I have moved to a new city
Read moreMadrid might seem an odd choice for a second hand designer shop and the very Add to dictionary upmarket Salamanca
Read moreAnup and down February for Real Madrid saw them drop 5 points in their bid for a first La Liga
Read moreAnaïs Solà Fernández and Guillermo Núñez Mercado are the founders of CELTIC TRES CANTOS, a club with diverse sports sections
Read moreJames Joyce Irish Pub Calle de Alcalá, 59, 28014 Metro: Retiro, Banco de España or Cercanias: Recoletas Sunday 12th March
Read moreSpring has sprung! Or indeed it seems intent on doing so. The leaves on my roses on the balcony have
Read more‘Got Talent‘ step aside! Face 2 Face is back in town and ready to bust a groove. There will be
Read moreKane’s starkly beautiful play threads together four frayed voices into a powerful tapestry of words. English Theatre Madrid does justice
Read moreSpain’s most international actor, Antonio Banderas, caused quite a stir on a chat-show last year when he unleashed a broadside
Read moreThe editor of the Madrid Metropolitan, Richard Lewington, has been dismissed. Richard Lewington had claimed that he had substantial editorial
Read moreI’m not much of a foodie. I like eating although you would never guess that from my svelte waistline. But
Read moreSpanish actors and actresses have conquered the world in many huge Hollywood productions. The talents of Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz
Read moreChase Masterson is famously known for her role as Star Trek: Deep Space 9’s Leeta. Outspoken on Twitter and an
Read moreThe “sharing economy” is alive and well in Madrid, although not everyone thinks it’s a good thing. In his recent
Read moreTHE FUNAMVIOLISTAS The director, Rafael Ruíz has devised a show that recovers the spirit of funambulism with The Funamviolistas. This
Read moreBy Jemima Butler This is a great recipe for these cold winter months as it is a one pot dish
Read more(A Talent Show, with a Twist!) ‘Got Talent‘ step aside! Face 2 Face is back in town and ready to
Read moreIt was a fantastic start to the year for Real Madrid, as they broke Barcelona’s Spanish record for consecutive matches
Read morePhoto, From Left to Right: Javier Vincente, James Keaney, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. and Keith Curran. Just as in
Read moreAs snow threatens to fall and the temperature dips below zero, choose cinema as a refuge from the chill. February
Read moreBy Brian Collins An idea, whether advantageous or damaging to society, is not powerful until it’s distributed, until it’s put
Read moreI love football. Despite myself. Despite the fact that I actively dislike the players, the fans, the backroom staff, the
Read moreIn honour of the annual Australia Day celebrations that take place around the world in January, The Madrid Metropolitan is
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan’s Maja Jakic offers a few suggestions on where to go and what to do this month: Gastrofestival
Read moreA British resident in Madrid has been awarded an honour by Her Majesty The Queen in the New Year Honours
Read moreThe mayor of Madrid, Manuela Carmena, has suggested making “consultations” with citizens on plans to the pedestrianise Gran Vía and
Read moreMetro Madrid Line 8 will be closing its eight stations on January 26 in order to carry out renovation of
Read moreBy Roger Pike The view inside the crystal ball looks a little murky for 2017. After the notorious and largely
Read moreInterNations goes back to 1997 when two German students, Malte Zeeck and Philipp von Plato, met while enrolled on
Read moreBy Brian Collins The name Robert Capa instantly brings to mind images. Images of desperation, images of death, images of
Read moreBy Andrew James Ball 2016 was a year brimming with decent films. Arrival, Nocturnal Animals, High Rise, I Daniel Blake
Read moreA new year means a clean slate. A fresh start. A blank book with 365 pages to fill with, hopefully,
Read moreBy Jemima Butler Welcome you to our New Year’s page on amazing food, which Spanish traditions and international flavours My
Read moreBaby it’s cold outside Being an expat in Madrid seems to equate to three things: you’re highly likely to favour
Read moreBinge, don’t purge By Catherine Powell I pride myself on revelling in all things indulgent. My mantra is generally something
Read moreBy Tom Hankin A Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick led Real Madrid to their second FIFA Club World Cup. It was a
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