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Health & Wellbeing 

Exploring the Medical Uses, Health Benefits, and Potential Side Effects of Cannabis

May 22, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Health

As cannabis becomes more widely accepted around the world, its medical uses are gaining serious attention. This article dives into

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Former Top Ukrainian Govt Aide Gunned Down In Madrid

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, ukraine

A leading key aide to a former Ukrainian president was shot dead today, Wednesday 21st May morning outside an American

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Authorities Intervene Over Homeless Surge At Barajas Airport

May 19, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

The number of homeless people at Madrid´s Barajas Airport has surged to become a full-blown crisis with airport and emergency authorities

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Whodunnit? Prime Suspect In Brutal TikTok Murder

May 16, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan crime, spain news

A beauty influencer gunned down live on air in a brutal killing was allegedly in a relationship with a notorious

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Police Smash Chinese – Arabic Money Laundering Operation

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The EU´s Europol agency and Spanish National Police have the dismantling of a Chinese-Arab criminal network accused of laundering $21 million in profits

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15th May – San Isidro´s Feast Day

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history

Every year on the 15th May, Madrid celebrates the feast day of it´s patron saint, San Isidro who is credited

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Spanish News 

Ferrari Road Rally Ends In Tragedy As British Couple Killed

May 14, 2025May 15, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A British couple died when their 205mph Ferrari careered off the road and plunged into a river during a rally

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The Best Spanish Language Courses In Madrid

May 14, 2025May 15, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan learn spanish, visit madrid

Learn Spanish In Madrid The Spanish capital considers itself to the  world capital of Spanish, a language spoken by some

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AIL Español State Of Art Campus Set For Madrid Opening

May 13, 2025May 15, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan learn spanish, madrid news

AIL Español, a global leader in Spanish language education, is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its most innovative

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Beauty Influencer Murdered In Live Stream Horror

May 13, 2025May 15, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A 23-year-old influencer with a huge following in Spain was gunned down in the middle of a live broadcast from

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Spain No Closer To Answers Over April 28 Blackout

May 8, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez,  pleaded for patience on Wednesday as pressure grows on his government to determine what

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Spanish Football In Mourning After Death Of “Manolo El del Bombo”

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Football, spain news

Spanish football has lost its one of it´s most ardent fans this week, after it was announced that Manuel Cáceres

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Spain Ups Its Game On Defence

May 2, 2025May 1, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced last week a massive €10.5 billion increase in the country´s defence budget which

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Dos De Mayo – A History Of Madrid And Spain

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan dos de mayo, history of spain, madrid history

Dos De Mayo – A history of Madrid and Spain. Tomorow sees the commemoration of the uprising of the Madrid

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Trapped Beneath Madrid: Surviving the Day the City Went Dark

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

By Lara Mitchell Guirao It was a normal Monday in Madrid — until it wasn’t. I was on my way

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Massive Power Outage As Spain Grapples In The Dark

April 28, 2025April 29, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

At 12.30pm today, Monday 28th April, a massive power outage swept across Spain and Portugal. Within seconds, Spain’s electricity grid

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Hapless Yacht Thieves Call Coastguard Rescue

April 27, 2025April 29, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Hapless crooks who stole a EUR 100,000 yacht from a Spanish marina were seized when they got hopelessly lost at

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Travel Blogger Rebecca Labara Fights For Life After Collision

April 24, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

One of Spain´s most  glamorous travel bloggers and her eight-month-old son are fighting for life after a horrific three-vehicle pile-up

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Green Light For High Speed Madrid – Lisbon Train Link

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A new high-speed train route linking Madrid and Lisbon aims to be operational by 2030 – when the two countries

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Arbúcies Air Crash Mayor Honoured

April 20, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Mayor of Arbúcies, the village in Catalonia where a British  De Havilland Comet crashed in 1970 has been honoured

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Easter Week In Madrid

April 15, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, What's on Madrid

Easter or Semana Santa takes place from Sunday April 13th until Sunday April 20th with a series of processions, public

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Nobel Prize Winner Mario Vargas Llosa Dies Aged 89

April 14, 2025April 15, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, spain news

One of the giants of Spanish literature, the Peruvian born author and Nobel prize winner, Mario Vargas Llosa, had died

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Time Out Crowns Madrid As Best Foodie Destination In Europe

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, visit madrid

Madrid has been named as the best city in Europe for food  according to a global survey by Time Out

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Chuck’s Review – “Traditionally Incoherent, Completely Banging”

April 8, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, What's on Madrid

Damn, I forgot the receipt. Idiot. Dunce. Fool. I’m so motorprogrammed. We’re so motorprogrammed. Receipt? Nah, what am I, an

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Spanish Police Dismantle “Hells Angels” Drugs Gang

April 7, 2025April 8, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have concluded a successful international operation led by Europol to dismantle a gang allegedly linked to

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Horrified Owner Finds Beloved Pet Dog’s Severed Head On Doorstep

April 5, 2025April 8, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

A horrified woman who was arriving home from work found her beloved pet dog’s bloodied severed head in front of

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Young Woman In Coma For Two Years Finally Home

April 2, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A young woman who suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction to a pistachio milkshake is finally going home after spending more

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15th Cocido Madrileño Gastro Route

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s signature winter dish, Cocido Madrileño is taking centre stage in some of the capitals most emblematic restaurants offering their

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Manzanares River Breaks Its Banks After Weeks Of Unprecedented Rainfall

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan

The three weeks of intensive and consistent rain that Madrid has experienced is without parallel in recent years. All rainfall

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UK Nationals Told Green Certificate Not Recognised By Incoming EU Border Control  

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, spain news

The British Embassy in Madrid has issued a warning to UK nationals resident in Spain that the “green certificate” that

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Madrid Andy Warhol Poster Exhibition

March 20, 2025March 22, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

An exhibition of posters by Andy Warhol is being hosted by the Mateo Inurria Canal Foundation The exhibition is free

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All the King´s men – A Glimpse Into Europe´s Oldest Royal Guard

March 14, 2025March 23, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, royal family, visit madrid

The Madrid Metropolitan has been granted a rare insight into the the Spanish Royal Guard with an interview with their

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Earliest Human Fossils Discovered In Nothern Spain

March 13, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Perhaps the oldest fragments of a newly discovered human ancestor has been has been found in northern Spain. Spanish scientists

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Can Chan Chan Review: ‘Stupid Location, Stupid Website, Stupid Prices’

March 13, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, living in madrid

I’ve been to some bad restaurants this week. First was Can Chan Chan in Serrano and I should have known.

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From Urban Pariah To Gay Mecca – A Short History Of Chueca

March 10, 2025March 23, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan chueca, gay pride, living in madrid, madrid history

 John Boyce explores the turbulent and everchanging history of Madrid’s iconic gay neighbourhood . On the 10th of November 1975

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500 Sleeping Rough At Madrid´s Barajas Airport

February 28, 2025February 27, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

Madrid´s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, one of Europe´s busiest,with over 66 million travellers passing through annually, has become a magnet

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Mansilla & Pez Tortilla Review: ‘Chocolate Tea And The Perfect Caña’

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, What's on Madrid

Not strictly restaurants, these two. It’s not for the lack of them. When I first came to Spain, I wrote

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Central Government Aims To Eradicate Regional Government Debt

February 24, 2025February 26, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish Government announced today, that it intends to cancel €83.2 billion of debt owed by the country´s 17 autonomous

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Enough Cocktails To Drown A Fish

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Going out, visit madrid

Bars in Madrid tend to generally fall into one of two distinct camps; the ones with the unmissable glow of

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Spain & Gibraltar Inch Closer To Deal

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan gibraltar, spain news

The illusive deal allowing for the free movement of people and goods between Gibraltar and Spain that has been on

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Investment & Financial Advice In Spain

February 22, 2025February 23, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Business, living in spain, madrid news

Peter Dougherty, financial planner at BISSAN Wealth Management, has little free time for puzzles or board games these days. He’s

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Joana Vasconcelos Exhibition Brings Contemporary Art to Liria Palace

February 19, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan liria palace, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s most prominent private residence, the Liria Palace, owned by the Duque of Alba has opened a unique exhibition featuring

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Madrid Classic Car Rally & Vintage Air Display

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

Madrid´s Cuatro Vientos Aerodrome will be the scene of one of the biggest gatherings of classic cars and vintage aircrafts

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Madrid’s Must-See Spots According To Local Experts

February 18, 2025February 21, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan visit madrid

Madrid is a picturesque city with history, culture, and places to visit. However, beyond the most popular tourist destinations, the

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Sanchez Heads To Paris For European Security Summit

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan donald trump, Perdro Sánchez, spain news, ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, is en-route to Paris this morning to attend the emergency summit of European leaders

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Dudua Palacio: Spain´s Greatest Hits

February 15, 2025February 22, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out

Fun fact for you: I can sound out Russian. Is it very useful? No, it’s not very useful. Is it

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St Valentine´s Last Resting Place – In Madrid

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

As lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid

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Ryanair Boss Mocks Spanish “Clown” Minister In Price Promotion

February 12, 2025February 14, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

Ryanair´s boss Michae O’Leary, whose eye for uncoventional marketing opportunities has been a mainstay of the Irish no frills airline

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AC/DC Set For Madrid Concert

February 11, 2025February 14, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

Legendary Australian rock band AC/DC is coming to town with two dates set for their Spain leg of their Power

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Trump Chides Spain For Low Defence Spending Amid BRICS Confusion

February 7, 2025February 14, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, Trump

US President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some

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Hermanos Vinagre Review: ‘Good Food, Great Walls’

February 4, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, living in madrid

Hermanos Vinagre tonight? Max texted me. He was en route from the airport and had one thing on his mind.

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St Patrick´s Ball Tickets Go On Sale

February 3, 2025February 4, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, st patricks day, What's on Madrid

One of the highlights of the Madrid calendar is back! The Spanish Irish Business Network´s St Patrick’s Day Charity Ball

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Hollywood Hearthrob To Receive Goya Award

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan goya awards, spain news

The Spanish Film Academy has chosen awarded the 2025 International Goya to veteran Hollywood star, Richard Gere, in recognition of

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Spain Hails Lowest Unemployment Rate In 16 Years

February 1, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain economy

Official figures released this week show that the unemployment in Spain fell last year to its lowest level since the

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Madrid Foodie Corner: TonTon Chamberi

January 27, 2025February 4, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out

Some facts: Alice is a chef Alice is a very good chef Alice has a new restaurant It’s very good

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Footage Released Of Half Sunk Narco Sub Off Spanish Coast

January 26, 2025January 27, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan narcos, spain crime news

This footage shows how the Spanish authorities found a narco sub half sunk and adrift off their coast. The vessel

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Greasy Fish & Chips Holy Veil Causes Consternation

January 25, 2025January 27, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A poster to celebrate Lent showing Christ as a greasy stain on a fish and chips paper has baffled worshippers

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Fugitive Boxed In Trying To Evade Prison

January 18, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

This footage shows police officers catching a dangerous fugitive by boxing his car in with their own vehicles on a

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Sanchez Unveils Housing Reforms & 100 Tax On Non EU Buyers

January 14, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, SPAIN, spain news

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled his government’s plan to address the country´s housing shortage and reverse the

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Spain Marks 50 Years Since Death Of Franco

January 10, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan franco, history of spain, spain news

This week the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has been hosting the first in a year-long series of events to mark 50

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Trump´s Man In Spain Announced

January 8, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed an 80-year-old Cuban-American businessman and Republican Party donor, Benjamín León Jr, to be his new ambassador to

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Casinos Embrace Sports Betting While Sportsbooks Add Casino Games

January 7, 2025January 8, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan casinos, Sport

The gambling world is no stranger to seismic regulatory shifts that trigger market changes practically overnight. The landscape transformation usually

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Midget AirBnB Entrance Has Girls In Giggles

January 6, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

This is the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ moment that two girls get a fit of giggles after discovering a miniature-sized door

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Kings Of Christmas – Roscones del Rey

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan christmas, food and drink

Madrid´s 600 bakeries and artesanal cake shops are expected to sell some 2.8 million of Spain´s favourite Christmas cake, Roscones

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Madrid´s Three Kings Parade Heralds Epiphany

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan christmas, three kings, What's on Madrid

All is set for tomorow´s traditional Three Kings Parade ( Cabalgata de Reyes) with the arrival of  Melchior, Gaspar and

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Madrid Leads Spanish Christmas Tourist Boom

January 3, 2025January 4, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

Its a bumber Christmas for the tourism sector in Madrid and other key city destinations in Spain with international flights

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Oldest Neanderthal Remains Found In Northern Spain

January 3, 2025January 4, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spain news

One of the oldest Neanderthal remains to have been discovered have been found in the Basque Country. Scientists have dated

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British Benevolent Fund Leads New Year Honours In Spain

December 31, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan brits in spain, living in spain, spain news

The treasurer of British Benevolent Fund, Charlie Wilson, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year´s Honours List

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Puerta del Sol Countdown To New Year´s Eve

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, new years eve, visit madrid

As every year on New Year’s Eve, Madrid´s Puerta Del Sol takes centre stage as Spain rings in the New

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5 Dumb Reasons To Learn Spanish

December 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan learn spanish

Hola amigos and amigas, formigos and formigas. Our firends at Gymlish.com have come up with some very compelling reasons about why learning Spanish is a

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Madrid Foodie Corner: TKO Tacos, Chueca

December 26, 2024December 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, What's on Madrid

There. Were. So. Many. People. In. The. Queue.  It was long and ragged and hungry.  And it was beautiful. This

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King Felipe Urges Spain To Learn Lessons From Flood Response

December 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan christmas spain, spain news

King Felipe VI has used his traditional Christmas Eve broadcast to the Spanish people for the country to draw lessons

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Civil Guard Bag Christmas Seafood Haul

December 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Spanish authorities have joined forces with their counterparts in Portugal and France to have bust a gang smuggling contaminated seafood

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El Gordo Brings 2.7 Billlion Euros Of Christmas Cheer

December 22, 2024December 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan christmas spain, el gordo

Lucky Spaniards are celebrating today as the world-famous Spanish Christmas lottery distributed winnings totalling more than €2.7 billion, some 112

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Spain’s Navantia Shipbuilder Set To Buy Harland and Wolff

December 21, 2024December 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

Spanish state owned Navantia is set to buy a chunk of Britains´s shipbuilding sector with the buy-out of Harland & Wolff,

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Founder Of Spanish Fashion Giant Mango Killed In Accident

December 15, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

Isak Andic, the founder of high street fashion chain Mango, has died after a hiking accident in Spain on Saturday,

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The Economist Singles Out Spain For Special Praise

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spanish economy

The Economist magazine has chosen Spain as a shining example of how Europe can “keep up” with America’s booming economy

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Madrid’s Football Legacy: Celebrating the Capital’s Sporting Passion

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Football, Madrid, Real Madrid

Madrid has long been synonymous with football excellence. Known globally for its outstanding clubs and vibrant fan culture, the city

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Couple Buried In Huesca Mountain Snowdrift Rescued

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan weather

The Spanish weather meteorological agency AEMET  has issued alerts for snow in much of central and northern Spain where Arctic

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Madrid Climbs Rankings To Top Investment City After London

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news, spain economy

Madrid has climbed to second place in the rankings of Europe’s most attractive cities for investment in 2025, according to

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Sixty Years On Paul McCartney Rocks Madrid

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Music, What's on Madrid

He first arrived with the Beatles in 1964, where they played in Las Ventas to a rapturous Spanish crowd. At

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St George´s Church Christmas Fair

December 10, 2024December 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan st george´s church madrid, What's on in Madrid

As we come round to another Madrid Christmas its time to think of mulled wine and gift buying as well

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The Monstrous Beauty Of Trees

December 10, 2024December 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Dont miss the chance to visit the Monstrous Beauty of Trees exhibition by artist Andrea Savini, taking place at the Centro

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Phonesexkingdom Alternatives for Dirty Talk in 2025

December 9, 2024December 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

Being an adult male in my forties, I’ve always been passionate about phone sex. The need to choose a provider

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A Look At Madrid’s Original Printing Press

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Artes del libro, Imprenta Municipal

An idea, whether advantageous or damaging to society, is not powerful until it’s distributed, until it’s put into a form

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The Feast Day Of The Immaculate Conception

December 8, 2024December 10, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain fiestas, spain news

Today, 8th December, Spain celebrates the feast day of the Immaculate Conception. The day is a celebration of the immaculate

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An Irish Christmas Comes To Madrid

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan christmas, What's on Madrid

The critically acclaimed Irish documentary “So This Is Christmas,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Ken Wardrop, is set to make its

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Government´s “Big Brother” Hotel Guest Rules Take Effect

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish government has introduced new stringent rules for guests staying in hotels and other accommodation platforms such as Airbnb.

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Bank Of Spain Unveils Royal Annie Leibovitz Portraits

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, madrid news, queen leticia

The Bank of Spain has presented the much awaited portraits of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, taken by the renowned

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Business Featured 

How Crypto Is Changing the Game in Spain: Real Estate and Gambling

November 29, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, crypto

Spaniards’ perceptions around money are currently being reshaped since the world has significantly embraced cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Tether

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Madrid´s Latest Nightclub Opens Its Doors

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Going out, What's on Madrid

Madrid is already well known for its vibrant nightlife – indeed it regularly tops every poll for going out among

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Spanish News 

German Pensioner Pulled Over For 3 KPH Motorway Crawl

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This is the roll-with-it moment an 80-year-old holidaymaker in an electric wheelchair trundles down a 80 kph motorway at walking

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Spain Cracks Down On Budget Airline “Abusive Practices” With €179 Million In Fines

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The Spanish government´s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has announced that five budget airlines operating in the country have been fined

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Spanish Authorities Shut Down Spain´s Biggest Illegal Liga Streaming Network

November 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan la liga, spain crime news, spanish football

Spain´s Civil Guard has taken down the country´s largest illegal football streaming network, ‘Cristal Azul’, in an operation that left

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Police Swoop On Swedish Murder For Hire Gang

November 20, 2024November 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have arrested a Swedish gang that tasked minors with assassinations and bombings with footage showing one

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Retiring in Spain: Financial Advice You’re Looking For

November 18, 2024February 26, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in spain

As night becomes morning the only sounds emanating from the offices of BISSAN Wealth Management are clicks on a computer

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Abandoned Madrid Sierra Village Yours For Less Than A Million

November 17, 2024November 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

Situated less than 72 kilometres from Madrid, the abandoned village of La Lastra, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, situated on

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Real Madrid Unveils World’s First Football Theme Park In Dubai

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, Sport

This week saw the enveiling of “the world’s first football club theme park,” by Spanish Liga legends, Real Madrid in

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Spain Slowly Recovers From DANA Storms

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, weather

Intense rainfall and flooding have led to evacuations, road closures, and service disruptions in many parts of Spain this week

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Top Anti Money Laundering Cop Arrested After 20 Million Found At Home

November 10, 2024November 10, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Madrid´s top-ranking anti-money laundering police officer Oscar Sanchez Gil, has been arrested alongside his partner, also a police officer, after

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Madrid´s Feast Day – The Legend Of The Virgin Of Almudena

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, madrid tours, madrid whats on, What's on, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

Today, 9th November, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin of Almudena (Virgen de la Almudena)- The

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Spanish Tourist Rescued From Amazon

November 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A missing Spanish tourist has been rescued after surviving for three days in the Amazonian jungle by eating oats and

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Financial Consultations for Americans in Madrid

November 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in spain, What's on Madrid

Come along to the  “Financial Planning Consultations for Americans in Madrid”, a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with experts who

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Man Sets Car Rental Company On Fire In Ibiza Resort

November 7, 2024November 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

This is the moment a man sets a store in Ibiza on fire leading to EUR 400,000 of damage and

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Mud & Insults Hurled At King & Queen

November 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, queen leticia, spain news

The royal visit that was supposed to show solidarity with the victims of the Valencia region DANA ended up with

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Spanish Death Toll Passes 200 In Worst Peacetime Disaster In Memory

November 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan DANA, spain news

Rescuers have raised the death toll in Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory to 205 as the government deployed more

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Sanchez´s Coalition Partner Sumar Rocked By Sexual Resignation Scandal

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spanish politics

Íñigo Errejón, Podemos founding member, quits politics amid series of sexual assault accusations Íñigo Errejón, one of the founders of

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All You Need to Know About the Estrellas Poker Tour

October 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan betting

The Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT) is widely regarded as the best-established regional poker tour in Spain. Originating in 2010, the

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Jewellery Designer Lisi Fracchia´s Glittering Collection

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan fashion

Journalist Abi Lindsay Clark recently met with Jewellery designer Lisi Fracchia. Lisi Fracchia the highly successful Argentinian Gemmologist and jewellery

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Civil Guard Pulls Off Daring Helicopter Clifftop Rescue

October 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan civil guard, spain news

This is the incredible moment a climber is rescued after he got stuck on a cliff hundreds of feet high

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What Is Ruby On Rails & Why Is It Used In Business?

October 23, 2024October 24, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan technology

Ruby is a programming language that can be used for many different purposes. Its most common use is web development.

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Noche de Poker Returns for Season 7

October 22, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan poker

Poker enthusiasts in Spain have plenty to look forward to, with Noche de Poker returning for its seventh season. The

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Clocks To Go Back This Sunday 27th

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan daylight saving, living in madrid, living in spain

The last Sunday in October and the last Sunday in March are marked in red on the calendar when the

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Missing Girl Found Crushed To Death After Bizarre Accident

October 20, 2024October 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan mallorca, spain news

A woman in Mallorca is presumed dead after she passed out in a rubbish container after a night out drinking

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Another Name Change For Athletico´s Metropolitana Stadium

October 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan athletico madrid, Business

Athletico Madrid has announced a new name for its Estadio Metropolitano which will now be known as the Riyadh Air

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Master & Commander – Alvaro de Bazán

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, visit madrid

Visit the Plaza de la Villa just off the Calle Mayor in Madrid and you will see a statue of

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Research Claims Christopher Columbus Was a Spanish Jew

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan columbus, history of spain

New DNA research has revealed that Christopher Columbus was in fact most likely to have been a Sephardic Jew from

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Madrid Leads Commemoration Of Spain´s National Day

October 12, 2024October 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

The 12th October is the Fiesta Nacional de España with Madrid taking centre stage for the official commemorations taking place

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How to Make Your Money Go Further in Madrid

October 11, 2024October 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid

Known for its artistic scene and architecture, its football teams and its world-class eateries, Madrid is a must for those

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“Six Of The Best” Art Museums To Visit In Madrid

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid Metropolitan´s Guide To The Best Art Museums To Visit In Madrid The Spanish capital boasts some of the most

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Most Influential Spaniards In History – By Province

October 8, 2024October 7, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, history of spain

The Spanish daily newspaper La Razon has published  the “most influential Spaniards of all time” – listed by each of Spain´s 49

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Heartbroken Zoo Chimp Finally Lets Go Of Stillborn Baby

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, valencia

A heartbroken mother chimpanzee has finally parted ways with the mummified remains of her infant baby seven months after it

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UK Police Offer £20,000 Reward For Brit Fugitive

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Detectives in Lancashire, England have issued a substantial reward for information on the whereabouts of a British fugitive believed to

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Domestina Launches in Spain: The Perfect Solution for Expats in Madrid

October 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain

For expats living in Madrid, maintaining a clean and organized home can be a challenge, especially with a busy schedule

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Cross Border Financial Advice In Spain

September 30, 2024October 3, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in spain, personal finance

If you’ve visited the Roman aqueduct in Segovia, you know what an imposing construction it is. The ancient Romans built

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One Dead & Four Injured As Bull Slips Through Barrier In Fiesta

September 29, 2024September 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, spain fiestas

This is the terrifying moment a raging two-tonne bull gores a man to death and injures a four-year-old girl after

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Five Classic Films To Learn Spanish

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan learn spanish

The Madrid Metropolitan has teamed up with Gymglish to give you FREE SPANISH content to help you learn the second

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Sea Dog: Pet Jumps Into Sea To Play With Shark….Until

September 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan curious, spain news

This is the moment a dog jumps into the water and gives chase after spotting a shark off the Spanish

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Brad Pitt “Romantic Scammers” Arrested

September 24, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The Spanish Civil Guard have  arrested five people accused of scamming two women of 350,000 euros by posing as the

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Consumer Group Wins Payout For Ryanair Overcharge

September 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The Spanish consumer rights association FACUA has succeeded in getting low budget airline Ryanair to refund one of its members

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Ballon d’Or List Features No Messi or Ronaldo, Highlighting Spain’s Top Talent

September 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

For the first time in over two decades, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for the prestigious

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Raging Bull As Festival Goer Brutally Gored

September 19, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, spain fiestas

Across much of Spain, September is a busy month for fiestas including the many featuring traditional bullrunning. Inevitably there are

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Bernabeu Stadium Suspends “Infernal Noise Nuisance” Concerts

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid

Real Madrid has suspended all upcoming concerts at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to comply with the capital´s noise regulations, following

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Latina Music Star Killed In Madrid Hit & Run

September 12, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Music

A Latina teenage music star was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madrid just as she was tipped to be

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Essential Tips to Start a Business in Madrid

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business

Opening a business in Madrid can be an excellent opportunity, given the vibrant economy and growing demand for products and

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Culinary Delights of Madrid: Your Guide to the Best Food Experiences

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, visit madrid

Culinary Delights of Madrid: Your Guide to the Best Food Experiences Madrid is a city where the ancient blends seamlessly

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Bienvenido Sir Alex – New British Ambassador Arrives In Madrid

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The new British Ambassador to Spain, Sir Alex Ellis, has arrived in Madrid, where he has taken over from Hugh

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Madrid City Council To Ban E-Scooters Over Safety Concerns

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

Madrid City Council has announced that all rental e-scooters will be banned from next month due to the high risk

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Fresh Madrid – Madrid´s Only International Community Fair

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

Friday 27th September sees the welcome return of Fresh Madrid – the capital´s only international community fair for English-Speaking groups.

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Super Chef – Dani Garcia On Life, Michelins & Madrid

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Food, madrid news

Malaga born and honorary Madrileño, super chef Dani Garcia has helped put Madrid on the map for inventive international cuisine

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Planning the Perfect Night Out in Madrid: The Ultimate Fashion Checklist

September 4, 2024September 3, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Going out, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is a city where history, culture, and nightlife converge in style. From the bohemian

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Spain Expects Princess Leonor To Do Her Duty

September 3, 2024September 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan princess leonor, royal family, spain news

One day she will be Queen of Spain but for now the Infanta Leonor is a humble midshipman in the

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The Future of English Language Teaching: Trends and Innovations

September 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan learn english

The field of English Language Teaching (ELT) is undergoing significant transformations as technology advances and global communication needs evolve. Educators

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Madrid´s Iconic Tio Pepe Symbol History

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history

Peter Besas, author of Hidden Madrid tells the story of one of the most iconic symbols of the capital. Since

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Ajoblanco - Recipe
Featured Food & Drink 

Spanish Classic Gazpacho Variations – Salmorejo & Ajoblanco

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Food

By Jemima Butler After savouring Spain´s iconic Gazpacho soup we look at its two variations which are less well known internationally

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Spanish Couple Feared Dead After Waterfall Selfie In Nepal

August 30, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Rescuers in Nepal are searching for a missing Spanish woman who is believed to have suffered a deadly fall while

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The Economic Ripple Effect: How the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Boosts Local Economies

August 30, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Sport

The Breeders’ Cup has been a fixture in horse racing since its inaugural event in 1984. It has continued to

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Gazpacho
Featured Food & Drink 

Your Guide To Making The Best Gazpacho

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Food, living in spain

Madrid Resident and Anglo-Spanish Cuisine Caterer Jemima Butler Gives Us Her Recipe To Make The Best Gazpacho. I always have

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World´s Oldest Person Dies In Spain Aged 117

August 25, 2024August 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The world’s oldest person,  Maria Branyas has died peacefully in a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, according

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Outrage As Man Avoids Prison For Domestic Abuse By “Changing” Sex

August 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, transgender

A man sentenced to 15 months in prison for assaulting his partner has avoided going to jail after changing his

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TikTok Cook Scorned As Domestic ‘Slave’ Becomes Sensation

August 22, 2024August 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan social media, spain news

A TikTok cook who shares videos of perfect housewife meals she prepares for her boyfriend has been branded a slave

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Education 

How to Leverage Your Graduate Degree for Career Advancement in Education

August 21, 2024September 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan education

Completing a graduate degree in education is a significant accomplishment that reflects your dedication to both personal and professional growth.

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Here’s Why Pursuing an Online Degree Is a Smart Choice

August 20, 2024September 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan education

Online degrees have become increasingly popular as a preferred choice for individuals looking to advance their education. With advancements in

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Mercadona´s Unwelcome “Undie” Influencer Causes Consternation

August 16, 2024August 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan influencers, spain news

A controversial British influencer has caused outrage after taking off her underwear and dumping it next to the bread tray

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Civil Guard Apprehend Thieves After Brazen Statue Robbery

August 15, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

Thieves who used a tow rope and car to steal three statues worth EUR 300,000 from a fountain in Spain

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Madrid Summer Fiestas – La Virgin de la Paloma

August 15, 2024August 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid culture, madrid history, madrid news, What's on in Madrid

Today, like every  15th August,  Madrid celebrates it´s virgin feast day – the Virgin de la Paloma is the queen

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UK Embassy Urges Brits In Spain To Get TIE Card

August 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan brexit, living in spain

The British Embassy in Spain is highlighting newly published guidance on the Entry-Exit System to British nationals in Spain: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en. The

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“Disastrous” Restoration Of Church Cherubs Ridiculed

August 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spain news

The restoration of a chapel which left the centuries-old cherubs inside looking like “stunned cartoon characters” has sparked so much

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Greenpeace Lambasts Madrid For “Imperative Need” For Cooling Trees

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan environment, living in madrid, madrid news

Madrid´s City Hall has come under fire from Greenpeace which has released thermal imaging videos to capture the “unliveable temperatures”

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Mallorca Drunken Sailors Rescue Goes Viral

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

This is the moment a group of drunken sailors’ dream comes true when their sinking boat is rescued by a

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HM Hospitales Share Top Tips For A Healthy Summer

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain health and wellbeing, spain travel, summer

As we gear up for another hot summer HM Hospitales, Spain´s leading private healthcare group, shares its top summer tips

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Sinister Drug Lynchpin “The Professor” Arrested

July 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Spanish National Police have taken part in a massive international operation to break up a worldwide drug trafficking ring arresting

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Madrid´s Last Remaining Corner Madonna

July 20, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history

A casual observer may not notice them wondering the streets of many the towns and historical quarters of some of

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Couple Recording Of Zara Changing Room Romp Goes Viral

July 19, 2024July 18, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This is the wall-banger moment a couple are caught as they squeal in ecstasy during an ear-splitting romp in a

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Weather Alert As Madrid Hit By First Heatwave

July 18, 2024July 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid weather

Temperatures in the Madrid region have been climbing steadily these last few days and set to touch 40 degrees on

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Gibraltar Sees Red Over Spanish Teams Victory Chant

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan gibraltar

The Spanish football team celebrations in Madrid following their victory over England in the European Cup final have been mired

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What are the Best Business Ideas while Travelling in 2024?

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business

As we move into the second half of 2024, the digital landscape continues to evolve, creating opportunities for online businesses

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An Evening At The Madrid Races

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

See the horses, have a flutter and enjoy great slap-up dinners at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela – a winner

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Madrid Welcomes Spanish Team After Historic European Cup Win

July 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Football

Tens of thousands of Madrileños thronged the streets of Madrid to welcome the  Spanish team to the capital yesterday following

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Juvederm: Premium Injectable for Natural Beauty Enhancement

July 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

Juvederm is a popular choice for those seeking to enhance their natural beauty. Known for its effectiveness and safety, Juvederm

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Taking Care Of Your Physical And Mental Health May Be Easier Than You See

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Health

There are so many people out there who struggle with their health overall for one reason or another. Whether it’s

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Searching For Long Lost Madrid Love

July 14, 2024July 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

An American man has been looking to make contact with a long lost friend he had in Madrid more than

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Madrid Prepares To Celebrate Euro Victory

July 13, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

Madrileños like most across Spain are expectant of victory over England in the Euro finals in Berlin. Spain which has

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crime Spanish News 

Three Brits Arrested And 36 Guns Seized In Spanish Raid

July 13, 2024July 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Three British nationals have been arrested and 36 firearms seized as part of joint Spanish National Police and National Crime

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EU Authorities Smash Chinese Money Laundering Network

July 6, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid weather, spain crime news

Five members of an alleged Chinese criminal network have been arrested this week in Madrid and other major cities in

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Turbulence Forces Air Europa Flight Emergency Landing

July 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan air europa, spain news

An Air Europa flight from Madrid´s Barajas Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in Brazil due to to

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Government Removes Olive Oil VAT To Boost Sales

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, Food, spain economy

Spain is attempting to come to the aid of its beleaguered olive oil industry by removing all VAT on the

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Madrid Set For Week Of Pride Festivities

July 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid pride, What's on Madrid

Last Friday 28th June saw the pregon or starting pistol for the 2024 Pride celebrations marking the anniversary of the

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Disgruntled Ex Employee Indentified As Top Bodega Wine Sabateur

June 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

A Spanish woman who allegedly sabotaged a high-end winery, earlier this year, by opening the taps so 60,000 litres of

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Real Madrid Star Saves Couple From Drowning

June 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, spain news

This is the moment former Real Madrid star Sergio Arribas performs the sliding tackle of his life as he leaps

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expat spain Personal Finance Work & Professional 

How to say “Financial Advisor” in Spanish

June 19, 2024June 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, expat spain

If you’re looking for a talented financial advisor in Spain, Peter Dougherty is the clear choice. Peter is American. But

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The Boss Is Back Rockin In Madrid

June 13, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, What's on Madrid

The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, is back in Madrid with his legendary The E Street Band to performing three concerts in

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Madrid’s Fallen Angels – A History

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, visit madrid

Madrid resident and author of the best seller Hidden Madrid, Peter Besas explains Madrid´s fallen angels. If you walk to

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Real Madrid – Kings Of Europe – Again

June 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Football, madrid news, Real Madrid

Madrid has been celebrating as home side Real Madrid came home with their 15th Champions League trophy for a record-extending

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Taylor Swift Mania Hits Madrid As American Idol Plays Bernabeu

May 29, 2024May 30, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan taylor swift

The phenomenum that is Taylor Swift hits Madrid from today for a two night concert run at the Santiago Bernabéu

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Bienvenido Mr Zelenski – Spain Opens Its Arms To Arm Ukraine

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain politics, ukraine

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Spain to sign a major deal with the Spanish government for a

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Groundbreaking New Book By American Financial Advisor In Spain

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, expat, personal finance

Navigating American finances as a Spaniard in the U.S. can be a very bumpy road. Fortunately, a new book, La Hoja

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Suspected British Drug Dealer Arrested & Facing Extradition

May 26, 2024May 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

A suspected British drug dealer who is believed to have fled to Spain in a desperate attempt to evade the

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Fundacion Hispano-Britanica Opens First Spanish-British Communications Award

May 24, 2024May 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, history of spain

One of the leading cultural institutions promoting UK and Spain links, the Madrid based Fundacion Hispano Britanica, has announced the

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Police Recover €5m Painting By Francis Bacon

May 24, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have recovered a painting by the late artist Francis Bacon that was stolen from a banker’s

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War Of Words Breaks Out Between Spain & Argentina Over Milei Rally

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, spain politics

A war of words has broken out between Spain and Argentina after the Argentinian President, Javier Milei used an appearance

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Thousands Take To Streets To Protest Health Funding Cuts

May 20, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Healthcare workers took to the streets of Madrid yesterday, Sunday 19th May to protest against the right-wing regional governments handling

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Archaeologists Discover Pre-Expulsion Synagogue Ark In Sevilla Church

May 19, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

Spanish archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a medieval synagogue under the church of  Santa Maria la Blanca in Sevilla.

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Brits In Spain Urged To Get TIE Card Ahead Of EU Border System

May 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

The British Embassy in Madrid has launched a campaign for British residents in Spain to exchange their green certificates for

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Madrid´s San Isidro Week Of Celebrations

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan san isidro, spain fiestas, What's on Madrid

This Wednesday sees Madrid celebrate the feast day of its patron saint San Isidro on the 15th May. San Isidro

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Waitress Finds Severed Thumb After Wife Loses It In Local Bar

May 12, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, weird

A man has been reunited with his severed thumb tip by police after horrified waiters found it in a bar.

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BBVA Bid To Become Banking Powerhouse Comes Under Fire

May 10, 2024May 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy, spain news

Spain’s second-largest bank, Madrid based, BBVA announced today a 12.23 billion euro hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Banco Sabadell

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Prado Museum To Display Lost Caravaggio Masterpiece

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, What's on Madrid

A lost Caravaggio painting that was misattributed and almost sold for €1,500 is to go on display at Madrid´s Prado

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10 Things You Should Know Before Dating A Hispanic Woman

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in madrid

Hispanic ladies are some of the most beautiful and awesome women to be with, but they come with their own

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Importance Of Door Rooms

May 8, 2024May 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

Room doors are more than just functional elements of a space; they are essential components of interior design that can

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Champion Boxer Takes Down Children´s Cinema Thug

May 7, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This is the moment a loudmouth thug gets a lesson in manners when he’s decked by a six-time champion boxer

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Real Madrid Clinch Record Breaking 36th Liga Title

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan la liga, madrid news, Real Madrid

Real Madrid´s winning streak continued yesterday by clinching La Liga 23/24 league title with four games to spare. A walk

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A Culinary Haven In Madrid For Japanese BBQ Enthusiasts

May 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, living in madrid

If you find yourself in Madrid and are on the lookout for a unique culinary adventure, Oribu Brasas Japocastizas is

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Almeida Takes Axe To Madrid Holiday Lets

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Madrid´s Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced that the city council is temporarily suspending new tourist apartments licences with “immediate

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Ricky’s Casino: Australia’s Premier Online Gaming Destination

April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

Dive into the thrilling world of online gaming with Ricky’s Casino, the go-to platform for Australian players. Reviewing Ricky’s Casino

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Political Turmoil As Pedro Sánchez Threatens To Resign

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, spain politics

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that he has suspended public duties and is contemplating resigning from government.

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Smitten Priest Gives Up Church For Erotic Novelist

April 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A best-selling erotic novelist whose partner quit his calling as a Catholic bishop has told the real-life love story of

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Madrid Open Set For 2 Weeks Of World Class Tennis

April 22, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid open tennis, Sport, What's on Madrid

The courts are set and the world’s best tennis players are in town to battle it out on the clay

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Madrid´s New Digital Nomads Experience

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan digital nomad, expat spain, living in spain

It’s over a year since Spain’s digital nomad visa was launched, so the Madrid Metropolitan spoke to our  Spain tax

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Saved By The Tail As Bull Tries To Enter House

April 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, spain news

This is the moment a bull corners a festivalgoer in a doorway and gores him before a young man pulls

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Four Arrested In Solar Panel Scam

April 19, 2024April 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Four people have been arrested in Extremadura by the Spanish Civil Guard  following an investigation into scams related to the

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Laureus World Sports Awards Set For Madrid

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Sport

Some of the world´s leading sports figures are expected in Madrid next week for the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards,

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Spain & UK Within ” Kissing Distance” Of Gibraltar Brexit Deal

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan gibraltar

The final piece of the Brexit jigsaw is hopefully in place as the UK and Spain edge towards an agreement

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Spain To Scrap ” Golden Visas”

April 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Spain plans to scrap so-called ‘golden visas’ that allow people from outside the European Union to obtain residency permits if

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Sanchez Of Arabia Commits Spain To Palestinian Recognition

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

      Spain is set to recognise Palestinian statehood by July in a move that it hopes will open

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Rubiales Arrested At Madrid´s Barajas Airport

April 4, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, rubiales, spanish football

The Spanish Civil Guard  have arrested the former head of the Spanish football federation. Rubiales was detained at Madrid’s Barajas

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Spanish Economy Beats Expectations – Just

April 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy

Spain’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in 2023 according the latest figures from the INE state statistics agency,

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Easter Washout As Madrid Issues Red Weather Warning

March 31, 2024April 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

Easter 2024 has been a wash out all across Spain with wind and torrential rains forcing the cancellation of many

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Madrid Tour Bus Takes Wrong Turn & Crashes Into Shop

March 29, 2024April 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

Tourists on a Madrid siteseeing tour bus got a  different type of tour experience when the driver tried to take

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Madrid High Court Orders Telegram Suspension In Spain

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, technology

The Spanish High Court in Madrid has ordered the “temporary suspension” of messaging app Telegram’s services in the country. The

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Madrid All Set For Week Of Easter Processions

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

School is out and today is the first part of Operacion Salida as Madrileños and families head to pueblos and

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UK & Spanish Police Swoop On Human Traffickers In Madrid

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

Nine people suspected of human trafficking offences have been arrested in Madrid in a joint operation between Spanish and UK

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Advanced Tactics for Survival in Escape from Tarkov

March 20, 2024March 22, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore and realistic online first-person action RPG/Simulator with MMO features and a story-driven walkthrough. As

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Madrid Pips Barcelona In Luxury Shopping Destination Survey

March 18, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Shopping, visit madrid

Yet another survey has confirmed Madrid´s ascendance in rankings for best visitor destinations pipping arch rivals Barcelona off the top

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Madrid´s ANTIK Fair Set for April

March 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Until very recently the antiques market in Spain was the domain of a few collectors and not a popular pastime

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How To Order Free Tapas In Madrid – A Beginners Guide

March 15, 2024March 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Eat out madrid, Food, Going out

It is said that Madrid has more bars than any other city in Europe and I have often wondered how

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Ayuso Under Spotlight Following Partner´s Mask Fraud Probe

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news, spain politics

The Spanish tax authorities are investigating the partner of Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, for alleged tax fraud. The

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New British Ambassador To Spain Announced

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain

The British Foreign Office have announced the new ambassador to Spain, replacing Hugh Elliot whose 5 year mandate is coming

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Royal Opera House Stages The Passenger

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, teatro real, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s Royal Opera House – El Teatro Real –  is staging a unique performance of The Passenger, one of Poland´s most

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Beware “Wangiri” Phone Scam

March 12, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan crime, living in spain

The Spanish consumers association have issued a warning about the latest telephone call scam where criminals attempt to dupe victims

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Madrid Unveils Memorial On Atocha Bombing Anniversary

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan atocha, madrid news, spain terrorist attacks

On the 20th anniversary of the Atocha bombings, Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Mayor, Jose Luis Martínez -Almeida

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The Curious Origins Of The Word “Siesta”

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain history, spanish culture

No word so encompases the imagination about Spain & the Spanish than”siesta”. In fact in any word association about the

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“Speedy Gonzalez” Biker Cought Doing 300 Kph On Madrid Motorway

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A biker who is seen here driving at over 300 kph on a motorway in Madrid has been arrested by

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Real Madrid´s Ancelotti Faces Tax Fraud Charges

March 7, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid, Sport

The Spanish Public Prosecutors Office are pressing criminal charges against the Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti for alleged tax fraud.

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Birthday Wish For World’s Oldest Person Aged 117

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan society, spain news

The world’s oldest person has posted a message to say when close to death, life has more meaning, as she

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Government Publishes Property Rental Price Check Site

March 4, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, property

The Spanish government has published an online property check list for rental price range up to the maximum that should

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St. Patrick’s Family Day Party Tickets On Sale

March 4, 2024March 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan st patricks day, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s vibrant Irish community is coming together again this year for the annual St. Patrick’s Family Day Party, which is

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The Peculariarities Of Mobile Application Development

March 3, 2024March 4, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, technology

What are the peculiarities of mobile application development? Professional’s answer The main peculiarity in mobile application development is the form

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The “Gothic” Statues Of Plaza Oriente

February 29, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid history

In front of Madrid´s royal palace are two parallel rows of toga-attired statues adorning the Plaza de Oriente and to

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Zara Remains Spain´s Leading Brand

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, zara

High Street retailer Zara keeps top spot of Spain´s leading brands according to the latest Interbrand´s survey of 30 of

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Los Petazetaz Influencers Arrested For Raping Followers

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan crime, madrid news

Two famous Spanish influencers  have been detained in Madrid for drugging and raping underage female followers. The duo reportedly used

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Guide To The Castles Of Madrid

February 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid excursions, madrid history

Madrid lies at the heart of the historical Kingdom of Castile, which under the Spanish Constitution of 1978 was became

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Valencia Mourns Fire Victims As Fallas Suspended

February 25, 2024February 26, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, valencia

The city of Valencia has been holding three days of mourning in honour of the 10 victims who died in

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Sabotage Attack At One Of Spain´s Most Prestigious Wineries

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan ribera del duero, spain crime news, spain news

A sabotage attack carried out at one of Spain´s best known high-end wineries has left 60,000 litres of DO Ribera

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Japan Weekend Returns To Madrid

February 17, 2024February 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Today sees the return of Japan Weekend at the IFEMA exhibition complex in Madrid and a weekend immersion in all

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Police Smash People Smuggling Ring At Bajaras Airport

February 16, 2024February 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have said that they have smashed an international smuggling ring which has managed to bring around

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Bernabeu Set To Host Spain´s First NFL Game

February 15, 2024February 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid, Sport

The newly modernised Santiago Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is set to a US National Football League (NFL) season game in 2025.

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Madrid´s Mayor Oversees The Burial Of The Sardine

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan carnival, madrid history, What's on Madrid

Today is Ash Wednesday and the solemn “burial of the sardine” marks the close of the carnival and the beginning

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Rampaging Yob Attacks Women On Metro Platform

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan barcelona, spain crime news

This is the brutal moment a man punches a woman waiting for a train so viciously that he knocks her

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Partner Imprisoned & Raped Girlfriend In Cellar

February 12, 2024February 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A man in Madrid has been arrested for binding his partner with cable ties, locking her up in the cellar

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Its Carnival Time In Madrid!

February 11, 2024March 3, 2025 Madrid Metropolitan carnival, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s 2025 carnival celebrations kicked off over a rainy weekend with the traditional pregon in the Matadero plaza on Saturday.

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Spain´s “Sluty”Eurovision Entry Gets Nil Pois From Feminists

February 10, 2024February 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, spain news, Zorra

Spain’s 2024 Eurovision entry ‘Zorra’, which can be literally translated as an anti-female slur, but it can also be interpreted

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Madrid Bracing For Tractor Protests As Farmers Block Roads

February 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Spanish farmers have joined their European counterparts in a second day of tractor demonstrations across the country, blocking key roads

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Enter The Dragon As Madrid Welcomes Chinese New Year

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan chinese new year, living in madrid, madrid news

The celebration of the Chinese New Year will take pride of place in Madrid as it officially welcomes in the

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Protect Your Company Name, Logo & Product Names With aTrademark.

February 5, 2024February 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business

Registering a trademark with Profitmark.es is a great choice of a reliable partner and assistant for you and your business.

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Daily Tipple Keeps You Young & Healthy Says 107 Year-Old

February 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A woman aged 107 in Spain’s longevity capital who believes the secret to a long life is a daily shot

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Spain´s Roman Catholics See Red Over ‘Effeminate’ Christ Poster

January 31, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan easter, spain news

A poster of Jesus to promote Easter week in Seville has caused an uproar with Spanish conservatives, who have denounced

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Madrid´s Barajas Airport Aims High

January 29, 2024January 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan barajas airport, Business, madrid news, visit spain

Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is set for a major expanision which could make it the busiest in Europe by

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Spring Is In The Air As Salesas Street Market Returns

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Shopping, What's on Madrid

Spring is in the air and with it the return of one of Madrid´s coolest street markets is set to

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Formula 1 Racing Returns To Madrid From 2026

January 26, 2024November 24, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan formula1, Sport, What's on Madrid

Formula One racing will return to Madrid for the first time since 1986 when the capital will stage the Spanish

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Man Turns Himself In For Triple Murder In Madrid Village

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The horrifying murder of three siblings; Amelia, 67, Ángeles, 74, and José Gutiérrez Ayuso, 77, who were found at their

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Madrid Presents Formula One Racing Bid

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Sport

The Madrid City and Regional Governments are expecting the results of the bid to host the 2026 Spanish Gran Prix.

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FITUR Opens Amid Buoyancy In The Air

January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, children whats on madrid, FITUR

One of Spain´s biggest trade fairs – the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR, is opening this week amid optimism in

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Falling In Reverse: Prado´s B Side Is A Must See

January 19, 2024January 20, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid whats on, prado

Madrid´s Prado Museum has created an extraordinarily thought-provoking exhibition. Curated by Miguel Ángel Blanco, the exhibition turns around works of

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Brits In Spain Get The Vote Back

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, expat spain

After over 20 years, many broken government manifesto promises, a European court decision and Brexit, British citizens living abroad have

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Ways To Earn Money: Business Ideas and Side Hustles You Can Start Today

January 16, 2024January 19, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan

A new year means new life and new opportunities for everyone. Today’s discussion is about businesses and side hustle ideas

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Last Chance To See Women Masters Exhibition

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Artemisia Gentileschi, Angelica Kauffmann, Clara Peeters, Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and Maruja Mallo were all great artists but

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12 Resolutions To Improve Your Health In 2024

January 13, 2024January 16, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Health, spain hm hospitals

Attaining good health is always at the top of our New Year’s Resolutions and January full of the latest diets

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Madrid´s Valdesquí Ski Resort Opens Today

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, ski madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s main ski and snowboard resort in Valdeski is open from today, Thursday 11th January. The later seasonal opening was

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Face Masks Back On As Spain Grapples Winter Tridemic

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan covid madrid, Health, madrid news, spain news

As Spain faces a “tridemic” combination of Covid-19, winter flu and other respiratory illnesses, the government has ordered that the

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Tourist Arrivals Breaks All Records In 2023

January 9, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain tourism, visit spain

Figures released show that tourism has once again consolidated its position as one of the main pillars of the Spanish

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The Definitive Guide – How To Eat And Drink In Madrid

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Food, living in madrid, visit madrid

Madrid resident Stephen Jenkins gives his top tips on how to eat and drink in Madrid. There can be few

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Mad Cool 24 Star-Studded Line Up

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madcool, Music, What's on in Madrid

Madrid´s biggest outdoor music festival is back for its 7th year, with a star -studded line up including Dua Lipa,

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Balthazar Black Face Row Overshadows Three Kings

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain politics, three kings

Madrid´s Three Kings Parade and celebrations have been overshadowed by a row over the hiring a white actor to wear

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Spain´s Unemployment Lowest Since 2007 But Still Highest In EU

January 5, 2024January 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy, spain news

Unemployment in Spain has reached its lowest level since 2007, having fallen by 130,000 people (4.59%) since a year ago

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Madrid “Example For Europe” As Air Pollution Down

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan environment, living in madrid, madrid news, pollution

Madrid´s big clean up is gathering pace with a further fall in the capital´s air quality, according to Madrid´s Mayor,

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Fewer “Puentes” For 2024 As Madrid Public Holidays Revealed

January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, spain bank holiday, spain fiestas

The Official Spanish State Gazette has released the official list of all 14 public and bank holidays throughout Spain in

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Charles & Camilla Visit To Madrid On The Cards For New Year

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, spain news

Speculation is rife that King Charles will visit Madrid in the early part of 2024. The invitation was originally made

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Puerta Del Sol Readies For New Year´s Eve

December 30, 2023January 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

Final preparations are being made for tomorow´s New Year s Eve celebrations as Madrid´s Puerta del Sol takes centre stage for

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Sanchez Pays Christmas Visit To Spanish Troops In Iraq

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has reaffirmed Spain’s “commitment” to the “unity, sovereignty and stability” of Iraq during a Christmas

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Red Faces As Double Hitman Walks Out Of Madrid Prison

December 28, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

It’s the stuff of the movies but it appears an inexplicable security breach at Madrid’s Alcalá Meco high-security prison allowed

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Flamenco Gran Gala Comes To Madrid

December 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, flamenco, What's on Madrid

This Christmas week sees Barcelona´s Gran Gala Flamenco come to the capital for the first time. The EDP Gran Vía

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Felipe Defends Constitution In Christmas Eve Speech

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan christmas, king felipe

King Felipe VI gave his traditional Christmas Eve speech last night calling for Spain´s constitution to be respected. Putting some

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1Win Canada Review – Navigating the World of Online Betting

December 25, 2023January 17, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan casinos

Are you searching for a suitable platform to engage in online betting? Are you unsure of the criteria for making

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, xmas

From All Of Us At The Madrid Metropolitan we wish you a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. We

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“The Fat One” Visits Madrid This Christmas

December 23, 2023December 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan christmas, lottery, madrid news

Spain´s Christmas is officially underway now that the El Gordo ( the fat one) Christmas lottery has been drawn with

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Spanish Government Takes “Shareholding Stability” Stake In Telefonica

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, Telefonica

The Spanish government has announced that it will acquire a 10% stake in the country’s telecoms giant, Telefónica, in response

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Geomotiv Shows Types Of Web Applications

December 21, 2023December 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business

Geomotiv, an international company that develops complex web applications for businesses, shows basic steps on types of web applications. How

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Madrid´s Arts & Crafts Market Open Until End Of December

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

If you are looking for some great artesanal christmas gift ideas no better place can be found than the Arts

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“Society of the Snow” Nominated For Golden Globe & Oscar

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, spanish movies

Spanish director J.A.Bayona’s latest film, Society of the Snow, has been nominated for best non-English language film at the Golden

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Madrid´s Best Public Nativity Scenes

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan belen, kids and family madrid, living in madrid, madrid christmas

No Spanish Christmas is complete without a nativity scene ( belens) in the home – and the more elaborate the

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Shut Down For Speaking Up

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news

A Madrid dream for two Italian restaurant entrepeneurs goes sour due to their landlord´s decision. Giorgia and Carlo from Rome

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Office Xmas Party Goer Turns To Neighbours To Retrace Naked Steps Home

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan christmas spain, living in madrid

As we all know, December is the month of the office Christmas party – dreaded by some and loved by

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Outrage Over Vox Leader In Hanging Sanchez Remark

December 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain politics, vox

Politicians across the political spectrum in Spain have expressed their outrage after the leader of the far-right Vox party talked

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Madrid Scouts Charity Christmas Show

December 11, 2023December 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid, madrid scouts

The 1st Madrid Scouts will be staging a special fundraising performance of the 12 Days Of Christmas this Saturday 16th

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Spanish Royal Family Rocked By Queen Leticia Affair Claim

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan queen leticia, royal family, spain news

Spain´s royal family have been rocked by allegations from Queen Leticia’s former brother-in-law that he had an affair with her

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Oh Happy Days! Last Chance To See Gospel Festival

December 9, 2023December 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, What's on Madrid

A Madrid seasonal favourite has been back in Madrid with the last shows coming up. With more than 25 years

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Madrid´s Plaza Mayor Third Most Picturesque Square In Europe

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, visit madrid

With the growing number of visitors to the Spanish capital, more and more travellers are discovering Madrid´s many historical sites

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Z Cars – Spanish Police Vehicles Go Electric

December 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, police

The Spanish National Police are adapting to the times with the purchasel of 106 plug-in hybrid Ford vehicles worth over

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Madrid Empties For December Puente Gettaway

December 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, madrid news

Operacion Puente de Salida starts today as families take off ahead of the bank holidays marking the Constitution and Immaculate Conception

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Sanchez’s Election Gamble Paid Off But Challenging Years Ahead

December 4, 2023December 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

John Boyce takes a look at what is in store now that Pedro Sanchez has clinched another term as prime

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Javier Bardem And His Unexpected Love for Rugby

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan javier bardem, rugby

In the world of Hollywood glamor and red carpet events, one wouldn’t immediately associate actors with the muddy, physical world

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Picasso Exhibition: The Sacred and the Profane

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, picasso, What's on Madrid

As part of the marking of the 50th anniversary of the death one of the greatest artists of the 20th

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Latino Superstar Luis Miguel In Child Kissing Furore

December 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

Luis Miguel, one of the biggest stars in Spanish music is in hot water over a controversial kiss on the

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Police Arrest Spaniard On FBI Most Wanted List

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

The Spanish National Police have arrested the founder of the Spain-North Korean Friendship Association who was wanted by the United

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Drone Delivery Services Set For Take Off In Madrid

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news

Drone Express, a leading innovator in the drone delivery industry is the latest operator to enter the growing Spanish market

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Madrid Christmas Business Lunch At Irish Rover

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan business lunch, networking

Madrid´s leading – and oldest international business networking group – will be holding it´s Christmas lunch on Thursday 21st December.

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King Opens New High Speed Madrid-Asturias Train Line

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain travel

What train line was inaugurated in Spain in 1884 by King Alfonso XII was finally opened by his great-grandson, Felipe

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Bodybuilder & Steroid Use Influencer Dies Suddenly Aged 30

November 29, 2023November 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A young Spanish influencer bodybuilder dubbed ‘Hero Fitness’ because of his incredible physique has died suddenly aged just 30 after

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Sanchez Calls For Two State Solution During War Visit

November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan israel, pedro sanchez, spain politics

As part of Spain´s six month presidency of the European Union, which also coincided with his first international trip after

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Last Days Of Pompey Exhibition In Madrid Until January

November 25, 2023November 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

On August 24th of 79 AD a young boy pointed out to his uncle, Pliny the Elder, that “a cloud

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Spanish Horror Appreciation: Top Films to Watch

November 24, 2023November 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, learn spanish, spanish culture

Spain has gifted the world with a haunting tapestry of horror and thriller films, each a masterpiece in its own

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Christmas Lights Go On As Madrid Prepares For Black Friday

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s Chistmas lights go on this evening at 7pm to herald the season of goodwill to all – and of

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Sanchez´s New Government Sworn In At Zarzuela Palace

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain news, spain politics

A day after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his new Spanish cabinet, the official swearing ceremony took place today in

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The Story of Jesús Vázquez: Three Decades of TV Fame

November 20, 2023November 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Jesús Vázquez

There are few more charismatic and memorable television presenters in Spain’s modern era than 58-year-old Jesús Vázquez. Born in Ferrol,

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Mastering the Art of Persuasive Public Speaking: Techniques for Captivating Your Audience

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan learning english

Public speaking can be a daunting task for many individuals. The thought of standing in front of a large audience

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Exploring Madrid’s Vibrant Culture & Hidden Gems

November 19, 2023April 25, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid, the center of Spain, has a lively culture that mixes old traditions with new ideas. This busy city is

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St George´s Church Christmas Fair

November 18, 2023November 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan st george´s church madrid, What's on in Madrid

As we come round to another Madrid Christmas its time to think of mulled wine and gift buying as well

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How to Revise and Edit Your Essays: Polishing Your Prose for Clarity and Impact

November 18, 2023November 21, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan education spain

Writing a strong and impactful essay requires more than just putting words on paper. It involves a careful process of

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Sanchez Clinches Re-Election Victory

November 18, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain news, spain politics

After weeks of four months of political deadlock, Pedro Sánchez has been re-elected as Spanish Prime Minister after a tight

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Stand Up Comedy Duo Come To Madrid

November 18, 2023November 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan comedy, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

Stand up comedian Mike Rice and Victor Patrascan will be in Madrid this Wednesday for a one night gig at

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Most Awaited Premier League Games of 2024

November 18, 2023November 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football

The English Premier League combines thrilling matches, remarkable fan enthusiasm, and unpredictability.  As we approach the 2024 season, anticipation is

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British Ladies Association Christmas Bazaar

November 17, 2023November 21, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

The British Ladies Association will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar this coming Sunday 26th November. The bazaar which is

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Carriages To Cars – A History Of Royal Transport

November 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, royal palace, What's on Madrid

The Royal Collections Gallery  by the Royal Palace in Madrid is exhibiting the Royal off vehicles and carriages, one of

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The Berlin Wall Comes To Madrid In Unique Exhibition

November 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

34 years after its dramtatic fall, the Berlin Wall has come to Madrid for a unique exhibition which is part

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Widespread Street Protests At Sanchez Amnesty Deal

November 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, pedro sanchez, spain news, spain politics

Madrid was the epicentre of nationwide protests called by the conservative People’s Party (PP) and supported by far-right Vox, to

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Authorities Investigate Iranian Link To Shooting Of Spanish Politician

November 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

Alejo Vidal-Quadras, former head of Spain’s Popular Party in Catalonia and former Vice President of the European Parliament, was shot

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Madrid Rocked By Street Protests Against Sanchez Deal

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain politics

For the 6th night in a row street protests by demonstrators outside the PSOE Socialists Party HQ in Madrid have

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Run In The Park Is Back In Madrid

November 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan run in the dark, What's on Madrid

The Run in the Park is back in Madrid The initiative which was started by Mark Pollock and takes place

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Madrid Prepares For Almudena´s Feast Day

November 8, 2023November 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan almudena, madrid history, spain fiestas

As on every November 9th, the city of Madrid celebrates it´s patron, the Virgen of the Almudena. This year, coincides

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Municipal Police In Cocaine Fuelled M30 Car Chase

November 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A driver high on cocaine led police on a terrifying 20-mile chase down a motorway sending cars and pedestrians diving

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Police Seize $60 Million Of Ukrainian Gold Artefacts In Madrid

November 7, 2023November 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news, ukraine

Five suspects have been arrested in Madrid after smuggling and trying to sell gold artefacts from Ukraine worth EUR 60

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Macabre Hunting Display Causes Outrage

November 4, 2023November 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

Furious animal rights activists have shamed a group of hunters who posed for trophy pictures with the blooded bodies of

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Princess Leonor Comes Of Age

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, princess leonor, royal family

Madrid came to a halt yesterday, Tuesday 31st October, as Princess Leonor of Spain celebrated her 18th birthday with an

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Government Formation In Doubt As Catalan Separatists Up The Ante

October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

It is now more than ninety days since Spain went to the polls, yet the country is still without a

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Financial Planning for Americans Living in Madrid

October 24, 2023October 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, personal finance, What's on Madrid

Shane Clark is an American expat living in Spain and founder of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors, an investment advisory firm for

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Centre Of Madrid Gives Way To Shepherd´s Delight

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, Transhumance Festival

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida has been on hand today to receive the shepherds, cattle farmers, herdsmen and

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Record Rainfall Brings Travel Chaos To Madrid

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, madrid weather

Yesterday,Thursday October 19, saw the heaviest rainfall to hit the capital in a 24-hour period in more than 100 years.

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Visitors Warned Of Prado Museum Ticket Scam

October 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

Visitors to Madrid´s world famous Prado Museum are being warned of a sophisticated ticket scam which has seen unsuspecting tourists

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Missing Teenager Found Dead After Being Kicked Off Train For Not Having Ticket

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A missing teenage footballer who was kicked off a train for not having a ticket has been found dead next

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Ayuso Goes To New York To Promote Spanish In Digital Future

October 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has been in New York to promote the Spanish language in the new

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Teenage Spaniard Identified As Latest Hamas Terrorist Victim

October 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish Foreign Ministry has confirmed that one of two Spaniards affected by the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel has

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Star Strikers Home Burgled During Liga Match

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, spain crime news

Former Manchester United and Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao’s home in Madrid has been broken into and plundered while he was

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Shane Clark – An American Expat Story

October 12, 2023October 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news

Shane Clark is one of a growing number of Americans choosing to live in Spain. Shane arrived in 2017, so

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Madrid Shows Solidarity With Israel Following “Repulsive Attacks”

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid Stands firm with the people of Israel. That is the message from the regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, today

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Most Popular Cathedrals & Basilicas To Visit In Spain

October 6, 2023January 6, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, visit spain

Basilicas and cathedrals in Spain are among the most emblematic sights in their respective cities. In addition to being places

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King Asks Sanchez To Try & Form Government

October 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

King Felipe VI has asked the minority Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to try and form the next government. If

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“Muerte Dulce” Claims Two Lives In La Rioja

October 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan la rioja, spain news

The little known muerte dulce or “sweet death” struck again last week as a pair of winery workers died after

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British Benevolent Fund Centenary Celebrations At Embassy

October 1, 2023October 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

The British Benevolent Fund, one of the oldest and most established British charities in Spain celebrated its centenary last week

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The Return Of Spain´s Culture Wars

September 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

John Boyce reports on the latest round of the Spanish culture wars, centering on the use of co-official languages in

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Litigation Finance Arrives In Madrid

September 23, 2023October 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news

GreenPark Global, one of the world’s leading players in global litigation investments, is making a splash in the Spanish capital.

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Crashpoint: Police Seize Gang After Digger Used For ATM Robbery

September 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

A gang using building site diggers to smash their way into bank ATMs have been seized by police after two

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Madrid Fashion Weeks Kicks Off Autumn Feria Season

September 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid fashion week, What's on Madrid

Tomorow Wednesday 13th September sees Madrid once more take centre stage in the world of fashion for the 78th Mercedes

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Saudis Buy In To Become Telefonica´s Largest Shareholder

September 9, 2023September 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The Spanish government has said it would keep watch to ensure the “strategic autonomy” of Telefonica after this week´s aquisition

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“Frankenstein” 2.0  Or Fresh Elections? 

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan catalunia, spain politics

With the clock ticking on government formation, John Boyce assesses the challenges President Sanchez faces in renewing his multi-party progressive

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Madrid Dana Aftermath – Residents Urged To Make Claims

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, madrid weather

Madrid is recovering from the 24 hours of deluge that brought an estimated 120 litres of water per square metre

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Storm Dana Brings Summer To Abrupt End

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid weather

Madrid´s blazing summer came to an abrupt as record breaking torrential rains and storms swept the region over the weekend

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Gruesome Goring At Bullfighting Fiesta Leaves Tourist In Hospital

September 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, spain fiestas, spain news

This is the gruesome moment a holidaymaker is repeatedly gored by a raging bull after trying to jump on its

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Madrid Climbs The Global Literature Rankings

August 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, hemingway, madrid news

That Madrid is one the great centres in Spanish literature is no surprise – its rich legacy stretches back to

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Furore Over Rubiales Resignation Defiance

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, spain news

The entire Spain women’s football team, have signed a statement in support of Jenni Hermoso, condemning the ‘behaviour that have

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Miguel Bose Tells Of Home Robbery Terror

August 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

Spanish superstar, Miguel Bose,67, has told how a gang of heavily-armed raiders tied him and his terrified sons up for

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Hero Cops Rescue Family From Sinking Boat

August 21, 2023August 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This is the dramatic moment Civil Guard officers rescue a family of five just in time as their boat sinks

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“Six Of The Best” British And Irish Pubs In Madrid

August 20, 2023August 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid has a fine selection of centrally located pubs where a fine selection of IPA, lagers and stouts can be

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Love One To Sanchez Following Parliamentary Speaker Vote

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain politics

Pedro Sánchez’s hopes of securing another term as Spain’s prime minister have received a significant boost after his Socialist Workers’

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Holiday Household Plant Hotel Proves A Summer Hit

August 18, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

The heatwave may be bad news for plants one Spanish city is doing its bit after setting up a hotel

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Giant Screens & Free Tickets For Spain-England Final

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, What's on Madrid

Spain and England are set to clash at the final of the Women´s World Cup on Sunday 20th August. Madrid

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Obligatory Pet Insurance Set To Take Effect

August 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, pets spain

The latest animal welfare law is set to come into force in Spain from next month and will mean that

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Madrid Restaurant Guru Mocked For Water Bottle Charge

August 15, 2023August 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Food, spain news

A Madrid restaurant guru who blew nearly EUR 1,000 on a caviar banquet has been ridiculed after moaning about the

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Real Madrid Deny Florentino Perez Departure

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, madrid news, Real Madrid

Real Madrid Football Club have released a statement in support of the club president, Florentino Perez, in response to rumours

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Ana Obregon Surrogate Furrore Continues As Socialite Wants Another

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, spain news

The Spanish socialite who became a mother at 68 using a surrogate and then revealed how the baby she calls

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UK Embassy Issues Last Chance Appeal For Driving Licence Swap

August 12, 2023August 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, spain news

The British Embassy in Madrid has issued a last chance appeal as the window for exchanging UK-Spain driving licences enters

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Summer Festival & Market At Plaza de España

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

Following last years success ‘La Estival’ is back at the Plaza de España where it will remain until 10th September, with

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Scooter Thief Stages Own Kidnapping After Police Stop

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

This is the moment a bungling thief puts on handcuffs to pretend that he had been kidnapped when caught red

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Iniesta Deepens Winery Vanity Club Project

August 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, spanish football

Football star Andres Iniesta has invested nearly 6 million Euros into a winery in his hometown despite years of losses,

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Madrid Issues Red Weather Alert As Third Heatwave Hits

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

Yesterday, Monday 7th August, saw the Madrid authorities issue a red weather alert as the third heatwave of the summer

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Visitors Guide To Health Care In Spain

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Health

Spain is the second most popular destination for international visitors in the world. Over 100 million international tourists come attracted

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Kids & Family 

1st Madrid Scouts AGM

August 5, 2023September 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, madrid scouts

Notice is given that the 1st Madrid Scouts Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday, 16th September, St George’s

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Consumer Affairs Ministry To Issue Mega Fines To Low Cost Airlines

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The Spanish authorities are set to fine low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet and Volotea for charging passengers extra for

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Mayhem On AP-7 Motorway As Pigs Flee Overturned Lorry

August 4, 2023August 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Terrified pigs caused traffic chaos with a nearly 9-mile traffic jam after they fled down a Spanish motorway when their

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5 Tips on Managing Mental Game for Student Athletes

August 4, 2023August 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan education spain

College life can be quite a juggling act. Balancing academic obligations with rigorous athletic training, you might realize you need

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Mexcican Drug Cartel Boss Arrrested In Madrid

August 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, narcos, spain crime news

The European boss of a Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in Madrid, after an international operation involving the United

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Madrid Firefighters In Dramatic Lift Rescue

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

This is the moment firefighters use tools to drill a hole in a wall to rescue people trapped in a

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August Heralds Madrid´s Verbanas and Fiestas

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, spain fiestas, What's on Madrid

August has arrived and amid the heat Madrid also welcomes its famous “verbenas”, or open-air festivities, three of which are

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Classic Songs with a Madrid Connection

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, Music

Introduction Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, New York was so good they named it twice, and if

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Key Takeaways From Spain´s J23 Election

July 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain news, spain politics

In the aftermath of surprising results in last Sunday’s general election, John Boyce examines the fallout from 23J After a

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Civil Guard Busts Daring Madrid Ram-Raiding Gang

July 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

The Civil Guard has successfully dismantled an active criminal group of ram raiders operating in multiple provinces in central Spain

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Veranos De La Villa Summer Festival

July 28, 2023July 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, veranos de la villa, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s iconic Veranos de la Villa Festival  is back for July and August with a packed programme of performing arts for

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Taken For A Ride: Off Duty Police Officer Carried Off By Car Thief

July 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

This is the moment an off-duty policeman is carried off on the bonnet of a car after he stopped a

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Madrid Tourist Numbers Surged In June

July 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, visit madrid, visit spain

Madrid received 890,031 travellers in June, the highest figure of the year so far and just short 2.3% of the

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Partido Popular Falls Short Of Expected Victory

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

Yesterday´s Spanish general election has proved a hollow victory of the conservative Partido Popular who won the most seats with

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Steady Voting Reported As Spain Goes To The Polls

July 23, 2023July 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

Despite the blistering summer heat a steady stream of voters have been casting their vote since polling stations  opened this

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Hola Magazine To Sue Meta Over Glamour Wedding Leak

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, madrid news

Spanish magazine Hola! is suing Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over the unauthorised distribution of its latest issue, which

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Top Tips For New Expats In Madrid

July 19, 2023January 6, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in madrid, moving to madrid

Is it the allure of sun-soaked plazas, delicious tapas, or the rhythmic flamenco that’s got you packing your bags for

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Can Sumar Make A Difference In Sunday’s Snap General Eection?

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain politics

With the final polls of the campaign indicating a modest right wing majority, John Boyce assesses the coalitions’ chances of

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Spanish General Election: Focus O J.23 

July 18, 2023July 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain politics

With less than two weeks to go before voters head to the polls, John Boyce examines some key factors that

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HM Hospitals Guide To A Healthy Summer

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Health, living in spain

As Madrid City Council issues a red weather alert for today and tomorow with extreme temperatures expected of over 40

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Education Other Posts 

5 Benefits Of Online Education: Best Education Chatbot To Opt For

July 17, 2023July 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan education

The dawn of technology has revolutionized all spheres of human lives, and education is not an exception. Today almost anyone

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Importance of Writing Skills for Students

July 17, 2023December 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan education

Definition and Explanation of Writing Skills Imagine yourself in a foreign country, unable to communicate with the locals because you

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Brazen Thieves Steal 20,000 EUR Worth Of Wine In Broad Daylight

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

This is the moment brazen thieves break into a secure glass vault for some of the world’s most expensive wines

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Chatbots in Education: Do You Need a Virtual Assistant?

July 13, 2023July 26, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan education

Technology has already reshaped education as we know it. The rise of chatbots and virtual assistants will only deepen this

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Madrid Gripped By Stiffling 40 Degree Heatwave

July 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

The almost two week heat wave that has gripped Madrid is one of the most intense on record, according to

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Scam Of God Trickster On Trial For Conning Believer Of Life Savings

July 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

A man has gone on trial in central Spain for scamming an elderly woman out of nearly a quarter of

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Enrique Iglesias Brother Lets Slip Anna Kournikova “Secret” Marriage

July 9, 2023July 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, spain news

Enrique Iglesias’s older brother has let slip on live TV that the singer and former tennis ace Anna Kournikova secretly

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UK – Spain Education Agreement Set To Come Into Force

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan brexit, education spain, spain news

This week the UK and Spain completed the signing of a bilateral agreement on cooperation in matters of education and

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Disappointing End To Madrid Pride As Revenue Half Of Forecast

July 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan LGBTQ+, madrid news, madrid pride

Madrid Pride 23 came to a climax this weekend with the flagship parade through Colon and the Castellana followed by

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Figures Show Surge in Spain Heat Related Deaths

July 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

As the thermometers rise once more for the July and August heat, Spain´s official figures have showed that last year

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Spanish Authorities Seize 50 Tonnes Of Fake Pata Negro Jamon

July 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The Spanish authorities have seized over 50 tonnes of fake luxury hams infested with worms and covered with mould. The

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Fallen Galactico Mocked For Filmed Tattoo Session

July 1, 2023July 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid

A fallen Real Madrid galactico notorious for his lacklustre performance on the pitch has been mocked after undergoing an eight-hour

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Pedro Zerolo: Portrait Of A Political Radical

June 26, 2023June 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan LGBTQ+, living in madrid, spain politics

As Madrid Pride week festivities approach, John Boyce looks back at the life of iconic gay activist Pedro Zerolo, and

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Sale Strip – Young Shoppers Down To Underwear For Free Clothes On Gran Via

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Young Madrid shoppers  have been stripping down to their underwear to get their hands on free clothes in possibly the

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Madrid-based Author Contender For UK Debut Novel Award

June 24, 2023June 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news

Madrid-based author Sarah Callejo is a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) annual RNA Joan Hessayon Award for 2023

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Co-Worker Dies At Desk But Bosses Tells Staff To Carry On Working

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

Bosses at a giant Madrid call centre who ordered staff to keep working after a colleague dropped dead at her

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Madrid´s Newest Museum – The Royal Collections Gallery – Set To Open

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s newest and museum is set to open later this month with a state-of-the-art gallery, whose construction, which has taken

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Five-Storey Block Collapses In Teruel ‘Seconds’ After Evacuation

June 13, 2023June 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This is the terrifying moment a five-storey building in Spain collapses “seconds” after it is evacuated. A resident of the

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Sick Killer Left Flowers On Victim’s Bricked-Up Corpse

June 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Spanish National Police investigating the murder of the missing 22-year-old woman found bricked up in an apartment have reported they

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One Of Spain´s Longest Cold Cases Ends After Murderer´s Confession

June 8, 2023June 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

One of Spain´s longest missing person searches has ended after National Police  reported they had found the body of a

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Botanic Nights Kicks Off Madrid´s Summer Season

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, noches botanico, What's on Madrid

One of Madrid´s summer highlights is back as the 7th annual Madrid Botanical Nights which returns from tomorow, June 7

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Ignoble End For Madrid Navigator´s Elcano Expedition

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan elcano, history of spain

A Spanish ship attempting to recreate the historic first sea voyage around the world more than 500 years ago has

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Spanish Elections: Five Key Takeaways From M28

June 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

John Boyce assesses the fallout from last weekends’ municipal and regional elections in Madrid and around the country.  True blue

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Bite Club: Influencer Takes To Social Media After Pet Rottweiler Attack

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, madrid news

Spanish influencer Sofia Suescun has taken to Instagram to share snaps of her nasty injuries with her 1.3 million followers

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Joana Biarnés Exhibition – 1960s Madrid Street Fashion

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid in the 1960s was achanging world – the young generation coming to age in the decade were coming through

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Sanchez Announces Early General Election

May 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain politics

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez announced yesterday Monday 29th May that he is dissolving parliament and calling an early

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Clean Sweep For Partido Popular In Madrid Elections

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid elections, spain politics

The results of the Madrid regional and city elections which took place yesterday, Sunday 28th May, show that the conservative

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Madrid Neighbourhoods Top Spain´s Highest Earners

May 28, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Madrid has the highest income and the lowest unemployment in the country, according to a new report published by the National

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Twin Daughters Of Russian Exile Found Dead After “Falling From Window”

May 28, 2023May 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, ukraine

The Spanish authorities are investigating the suspicious deaths of the twin daughters who were found dead after falling from a

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Madrid´s “Feria de Libro” Starts Today

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan children madrid, feria de libro, What's on in Madrid

Despite the rain showers the 82nd annual Madrid Book Fair (Feria del Libro) kicks off today in the Retiro Park.

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Four Men Arrested For Hate Crime Over Real Madrid Player Racial Abuse

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid

Spanish National Police officers have arrested four individuals aged 19, 21, 23 and 24 in Madrid as alleged perpetrators of

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Madrid´s Duende Comes Alive For Flamenco Festival

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, flamenco, What's on Madrid

The 7th annual Madrid Flamenco Festival runs until the end of this week to May 27 with a vibrant and

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Vox Madrid Councillor Ran Drug Network From Town Hall

May 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid elections, madrid news

Madrid police have arrested a local councilwoman from the right-wing Vox party on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking network.

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Stupid Cupid – Civil Guard Seize Drugs Concealed As Valentine´s Day Gifts

May 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

Authorities in Madrid have dismantled a criminal organisation that trafficked ecstasy and pink cocaine concealed in 3D-printed Valentine’s Day gifts.

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Mr Sanchez Goes To Washington

May 15, 2023May 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain news

All the world is a stage for Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez as he continues his high-level global diplomacy with

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Madrid Rocks On San Isidro Weekend

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, san isidro, spain fiestas, What's on Madrid

Madrid is celebrating her patron saint, San Isidro (Isidore the Labourer) this weekend with a packed programme of parades, concerts,

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Madrid´s Municipal Outdoor Pools Open From Today

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, summer

Madrid´s city council has brought forward the opening of the capital´s outdoor swimming pools by a month to open in

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Restoration Work Questions Madrid’s Medinaceli “Black Jesus”

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, spain news

The restoration of one of Spain’s “black Christ” statues which turned out to be actually white has led for calls

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Santiago Bernabéu Champions League Fourth “Most Popular” Stadium

May 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, spanish football

Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu is the fourth most popular stadium as it reaches over 700,000 Instagram hashtags according to ticketing

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Ayuso Poised To Win Another Presidential Term

May 9, 2023May 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, spain politics

With the regional elections set for May 28th, John Boyce fills us in on Madrid´s regional assembly, the current president,

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St George´s Church Summer Fete Set For 17th June

May 8, 2023May 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

Madrid´s St George´s Anglican Church will be holding its annual summer  fete including its famous jumble sale on Saturday 17th

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Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Again In Madrid Magic Box

May 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid sports, tennis

The world tennis No2 Carlos Alcaraz, has won the Madrid Open for the second year running, beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4/3-6/6-3

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Felipe & Leticia In London As Madrid´s Brits Celebrate Coronation

May 7, 2023May 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, madrid news

King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia of Spain joined over a hundred heads of state for the  coronation of King

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Spain´s Golden Visa Spurs First Philipino Hotel Investment In Madrid

May 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news

Spain’s ‘Golden Visa’ which grants an automatic residence permit to any non-EU national who invests a significant sum in the

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Young Mother Sues Hospital After Giving Birth In Hallway

May 3, 2023May 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

A young woman who gave birth in the hallway outside her flat after she was allegedly sent home by doctors

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Napoleonic Reenactment Marks Madrid “Dos de Mayo” Celebrations

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan dos de mayo, madrid history, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s Napoleonic War Reeactement Society has been practising today to take centre stage in Madrid´s Dos de Mayo Celebrations next

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May Elections: Mass Madrid Or Mass PP?

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid elections, spanish politics

With polls showing a tight contest, John Boyce previews next month’s election for Madrid´s Mayor. 2023 is shaping up to

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Abuela Charito Shakes Up Mayorial Race In Madrid Sierra

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid elections, madrid news

A  99-year-old grandmother has put her hat into the ring to become her town’s next mayoress by standing as a

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Fundacion Hispano Britanica Hosts Madrid Coronation Bash

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

The Fundacion Hispano Britanica which is the leading Spanish institution fostering strong UK -Spain cultural links, will be hosting a

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Up & Coming Musician Among Victims Of Madrid Restaurant Blaze

April 26, 2023April 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

One of the victims of the deadly fire that swept through a central Madrid restaurant was a 25-year-old promising musician.

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Spanish Fascist Founder Primo de Rivera Exhumed From Valley Of Fallen

April 25, 2023April 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan franco, spanish civil war

The body of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of the Spanish fascist Falange movement that supported the Francoist regime,

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88 -Year-Old El Gordo Winner Dies Months After EUR 1.2 Million Jackpot

April 25, 2023April 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan el gordo, madrid news

An 88-year-old former miner who won EUR 1.2 million on the lottery has died just four months later after barely

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Last Days Of Tartessus Exhibition

April 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, history of spain, tartesus, What's on Madrid

The Madrid regional Archaeological and Paleontological Museum in Alcalá de Henares has opened a major exhibition on the lost Iberian

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War Of Words Between Real Madrid & Barcelona Over Franco Era Favouristim

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan el clasico, franco, Real Madrid

Some things don’t change. The historic rivalry between Spanish footballing joints FC Barcelona and Real Madrid extends far beyond the

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Madrid Braced For April Heatwave As City Hall Ponders Opening Pools Early

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan heatwave, madrid weather, swimming pools

Despite today’s dampening, Madrid, like much of the Peninsula will be in the grip of a Spring heatwave next week

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Two Dead As ‘Flambéed Pizza’ Causes Restaurant To Go Up In Smoke

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

Two men died and 12 others were injured after a freak fire broke out at a restaurant in centre of

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Passenger Brawl Forces Emergency Landing At Barajas

April 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan barajas airport, madrid news, spain crime news

This is the moment a burly plane thug is led away in handcuffs after he was accused of attacking crew

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School´s Out: Briton Denied Teaching Job Because Of Brexit

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, spain news

An English teacher has accused Spain’s Ministry of Education of wrongly banning her from public schools because of Brexit. Teacher

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Spanish Big Brother Contestant Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Fellow Participant

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

A former contestant on the Spanish edition of Big Brother has been sentenced to 15 months in jail over the sexual

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Tricia & Team To The Rescue

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, comedy, What's on Madrid

Dominique White reports on the new bilingual sitcom System Fóbicos which began airing in January and has become a word

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Madrid Student Overcomes Stroke To Win Liverpool Accolade

April 16, 2023April 18, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

Becoming a dad, an award finalist, a teacher, achieving a master’s qualification and exhibiting work have all been highlights of

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Madrileña Athlete Emerges After 500 Days In a Cave

April 15, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

An elite athlete from Madrid has emerged after spending 500 days isolated in a cave without any external contact. Athlete,

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“Sensational” Ancient Mayan Ball Game Scoreboard Discovery

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan discovery, latin america

A Spanish archaeological team have unearthed a Mayan stone marker scorboard from an ancient ball game that was played thousands

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Madrid Centre Gastro Stage For 36th Salon Gourmet

April 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, Food, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Madrid takes centre stage as the gastronomic capital with the opening of Salón Gourmets, the largest fair for fine foods

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Quick Guide to Help You Start Investing in the Stock Market

April 13, 2023April 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan investing, personal finance

For newcomers, investing in the stock market might appear to be a difficult endeavor. However, with some basic knowledge and

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Pablo Picasso: Life and legacy

April 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, picasso, What's on Madrid

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Picasso, John Boyce looks back at the  extraordinary life and career

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Spanish Masterpieces From Frick Collection Back Home For Exhibition

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan prado, What's on Madrid

Spanish paintings from one of the world’s most important art collections are back home for a limited time at an

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Police Hunt Hotel Reception Hold Up Robbers

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A couple and their daughter got a rude reception while checking into a hotel when they were suddenly confronted by

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Retiro Park Makes Top 10 European Attractions

April 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan retiro park, visit madrid

The travel booking site Monument has published its most popular tourist attractions in Europe which include Madrid´s Retiro Park which

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Dirty Immigrant Comedian Victor Patrascan Performing In Madrid This Week

April 9, 2023April 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan comedy, What's on Madrid

Wanna see a dirty immigrant tell dirty jokes? This April traveling Romanian comedian Victor Patrascan is coming to Madrid with

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Sanction Busters Busted By Spanish Authorities

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, ukraine

The Interior Ministry in Madrid has revealed that Russian and Ukrainian nationals accused of weapons trafficking to Moscow have been

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Michael Fitzgibbon Presents Debut Album In Madrid

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, concerts, What's on Madrid

English recording artist, Michael Fitzgibbon, will be in Madrid next week to present his debut album,”Songs For Emily”at the Tempo

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Ana Obregon Reveals Surrogate Baby Fathered By Dead Son

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, spain news

Ana Obregon, the Spanish socialite who said she became a mother aged 68 using a surrogate has told how the

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“Holy Week” Traditions In Spain

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan easter, spanish traditions

Yesterday Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, was at the Almudena Cathedral for the Palm Sunday Mass and celebration marking the beginning

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Believers Hail Virgin Mary “Miracle” Untouched By Blaze

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan easter, spain news

Believers are hailing it a holy miracle as several people ended up with burned hands after a Palm Sunday procession

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Sanchez In China Urging Peace & Prosperity

April 1, 2023April 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Spain with a visit

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Spanish Celebrity Ana Obregon Surrogate Mother At 68

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan celebrity, spain news

Spanish actress, television presenter, and socialite Ana Obregon, who lost her first born three years ago has become a mum

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Guide To Easter Processions In Madrid

March 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan easter, madrid whats on, What's on Madrid

Easter is upon us. Some Madrileños maybe leaving but tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the capital

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Early-Spring Inferno Wreaks Easter Gettaway Havoc

March 29, 2023March 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, weather, wildfires

Madrileños hoping to enjoy the unseasonally good weather might be in for a shock if they are heading to the

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Pop Air – Madrid´s First Exhibition Of Inflatable Art

March 28, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art, madrid whats on

For the first time ever Madrid is hosting an exhibition dedicated to inflatable art. The Balloon Museum has chosen Madrid

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Madrid Hotel Worker Arrested For Hate Crime Against Morrocan Football Team

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

An employee at a five- star Madrid hotel has been arrested for allegedly committing hate crimes against the Moroccan national

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Pedro Sanchez Heads To China To Meet President Xi

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will visit China this week following a formal invitation by President Xi Jinping. The

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All Tangled Up – Firemen Rescue Paramotor Pilot From Cables

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Madrid firefighters had to rescue a 55-year-old paramotor pilot tangled in overhead cables more than 80 feet above the ground

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Easter Activities For Kids In Madrid

March 23, 2023March 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan easter, kids and family madrid

News is coming in thick and fast about different activities happening in the run up to Easter, especially during the

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Police Seize British Drugs Courier Gang

March 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan costa del sol, spain crime news

Police on the Costa del Sol have seized four British drugs kingpins and a haul of nearly a tonne of

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Spain Leads Way On European Gig Economy Labour Rights

March 21, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, gig economy, spain news

Spanish workers´ rights activists are hailing a recent vote in the European parliament as a major step towards enhancing the

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Ibérica de Danza´s Anniversary Gaudí Dance Experience

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

The Ibérica de Danza Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a dynamic double show in the Red Hall

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Montserrat Abbey Choir To Admit Girls For First Time

March 18, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan barcelona, equal rights, spain news

The world-renowned Escolania boys’ choir, based at the Benedictine abbey Santa Maria de Montserrat near Barcelona, will be accepting girls

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Morocco Joins Spain & Portugal For “Historic” 2030 World Cup Bid

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, world cup

No hard feelings as Spain officially welcomed Morocco to join a pan Iberian World Cup bid of Spain and Portugal

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Two Liverpool Fans Arrested After Skipping 2000 Euro Bar Bill

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan champions league, Real Madrid

A pair of Liverpool fans have been seized by Madrid Municipal Police accused of skipping out on a EUR 2,200

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Country Hospitality In The Jewel Of Spain’s La Rioja

March 15, 2023March 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan discover spain, la rioja, spanish wine

The small rural town of Leza in the Rioja region of Northern Spain is abuzz with new activity. Guests are

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Final Agreement For UK-Spain Driving Licence Exchange

March 15, 2023March 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in spain, spain news

The seemingly endless Brexit saga over the exchange of UK driving licences in Spain has finally come to a close.

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Cocido Madrileño – Madrid´s Winter Stew

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan cocido, Food, What's on Madrid

One of the most emblematic dishes of Madrileño cooking is a heavy winter stew known as Cocido Madrileño. The stew

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Bloom & Bust: Police Seize Gang That Moved Cocaine In Flowerpots

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

This footage shows how a policeman cracks open a flowerpot holder using a sledgehammer and finds slabs of cocaine inside.

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Canal Isabell II´s “We Are Water” Exhibition

March 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, exhibitions, What's on Madrid

The Castellana 214 Exhibition Hall at the Fundación Canal is hosting a fascinating immersive Somos Agua – We are water

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Liverpool Fans Descend On Madrid For Champions League Tie

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan champions league, Real Madrid

Thousands of Liverpool fans have started arriving in the capital in advance of their Real Madrid tie on Wednesday 15th

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Sanchez Heralds Spain´s Space Arrival

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, space, spain news, technology

Spain is set to become a major space power according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who  announced that she will

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Bob Dylan Set For Spanish Tour Including 2 Nights In Madrid

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan bob dylan, noches botanico, What's on Madrid

Legendary singer songwriter, Bob Dylan, is set for a Spanish summer with 12 dates confirmed in June. He will be

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From Madrid to Mexico – Buñuel: A Life In Exile

March 11, 2023March 11, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, history of spain, luis buñuel, spanish civil war

John Boyce looks at the republican struggle and exile of Spain´s greatest auteur, on the Forty year anniversary of his

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Last Call For St Patrick´s Ball Tickets

March 10, 2023March 11, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan st patricks day, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s iconic Westin Palace Hotel is finishing the final touches for the one of the highlights of the Madrid international

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Research Shows Early Hunter Gatherers Survived Ice Age In Iberian Peninsular

March 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, pre-history, research

A new study has revealed that only hunter-gatherers who sought refuge in the Iberian Peninsula survived the last Ice Age

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Drink Driver Kills Italian DJ Music Promoter In Head-On Collision

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

An Italian DJ and festival organiser was killed when an 18-year-old drink driver travelling the wrong way down the road

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Chain Of Life Anguish As Mother Gives Birth So Baby Organs Could Be Donated

March 8, 2023March 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Health, madrid news, spain news

A mother-to-be who was told her baby would die in childbirth told doctors she wanted to go ahead so her

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Snooze Hard – Work Hard Formula Pays Dividends For Workers

March 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, working in spain

Spain maybe the country of the siesta but it is also the European country leading the way in a productivity

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Spotlight On Madrid´s Iconic Residencia de Estudiantes

March 6, 2023March 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, madrid history, What's on Madrid

The “Residencia de Estudiantes” cultural centre has survived civil war, dictatorship and repression to become a contemporary centre of open

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Lucky To Be Alive: Trapeze Artist Survives 20ft Fall

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

A trapeze artist ended up in hospital after he plunged 20 feet to the ground during a circus performance. The

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Freed Spanish Activist Speaks Of Anguish Inside Iranian Prison

March 5, 2023March 6, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spanish news

The young Spanish woman who was detained in Iran for 138 days and released last week has told how she

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Madrid Local News Highlights Of The Week

March 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

Selena Patel takes a look at the standout local Madrid news this week. “Pasea Madrid” registration opened – Monday, February 27,

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Spanish Infrastucture Giant Ferrovial Storm For Going Dutch

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, spain politics

One of Spain’ biggest companies, the infrastructure group Ferrovial, has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Madrid to

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Last Chance To Take The Dalí Challenge

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

This week is the last opportunity to take the Dalí Challenge, a personal immersion into the creative universe of Dalí

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Europol’s Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested In Madrid

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

The Spanish authorities have released video footage of one of Europol’s most wanted fugitives being arrested in a Madrid hotel.

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A Night In The Museum – The Prado Opens For Nocturnal Visits

February 28, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, prado, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s world famous art museum the Prado will for the first time be opening its doors to the public at

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Hero Ukrainian Hairdresser “El Español” Killed In Combat

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

A hairdresser who left Ukraine after suffering a homophobic attack before returning to fight the Russians has died in combat.

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Mad Cool Festival 23 Line Up & Tickets

February 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, festivals, mad cool, Music, What's on Madrid

Mad Cool one of Spain´s biggest music festivals is back for the sixth year from 6th -8th  July 2023, with

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Communidad de Madrid Celebrates 40th Anniversary

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, living in madrid, madrid news

The Madrid Regional Premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Communidad of

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IAG Buys Air Europa For Madrid Hub Expansion

February 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan barajas airport, Business, spain news

The owner of British Airways & Iberia – IAG has announced that it will be buy its remaining stake in

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Sanchez Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine On Eve Of War Anniversary

February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on the eve of the anniversary of

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Burial Of The Sardine Brings Carnival To A Close

February 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan carnival, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

The festivities of Carnival ended this week on Ash Wednesday. The tradition has been around since the 16th century, representing

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How To Best Prepare For A University Entrance Exam In Spain

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan education spain

It’s no secret that the competition to get into the top Spanish universities is fierce. To give yourself the best

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Madrid´s Barajas Airport Leads The Way Relaxing Liquid Rules

February 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan barajas airport, madrid news

Spain’s AENA, a public company that manages the country’s main airports, has announced that passengers at Spanish airports will no

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Feared Latin Kings Gang Busted In Civil Guard Swoop

February 21, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan latino gangs, madrid news, spain crime news

The Spanish Civil Guard have seized members of an extremely violent chapter of the notorious Latin Kings street gang, including

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Plaque Unveiled To Juan Bautista Aznar – The Man Who Couldnt Save Alfonso XIII

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid news, spanish civil war

The Madrid City Council have unveiled a plaque to commemorate Juan Bautista Aznar-Cabañas who was Spain´s last Prime Minister under the

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A Tale Of Two Cities – Madrid Strengthens Ties With Israel While Barcelona Cuts Hers

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan ayuso, madrid news, spain politics

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been in Jerusalem amid the ongoing war of words between Barcelona´s Mayor,

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Emerald Jewelry in Spain: Exploring the Beauty and Tradition

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan jewelry, SPAIN

The Spanish are known to be a people with a deep love of tradition and history. The rich cultural history

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Spotlight On Castilla FC – The Other Real Madrid

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, Real Madrid, Sports

Bob Barton finds a place to catch young football talent as well as discovering a few quirky soccer tales If

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Spain´s Biggest Companies By Region

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

A new report shows the biggest companies in each of Spain´s 17 autonomous regions. The rankings of the companies are

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Madrid´s Carnival Parade Kicks Off Week Of Celebrations

February 18, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, carnival, What's on Madrid

Today Saturday 18th February marks the start of Madrid´s Carnaval Week. Every year, from the weekend before Shrove Tuesday to

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Montero Pushes Through Transgender Rights, Abortion Reform & Menstrual Leave

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan LGBTQ+, living in spain, spain news, spain politics, women

Lawmakers also gave final approval to a law that gives women paid time off if they are diagnosed with severe

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Spanish Rescue Team Find Mother & Newborn Alive In Ruins After Almost 200 Hours

February 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan rescue, spain news, turkey

Spain´s contribution to the Turkish earthquake relief effort has been remarkable – earlier this week a Madrid Rescue Team were

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Nephew Says Franco Era Nobel Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda Was Poisoned

February 15, 2023February 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan franco, spain news, spain politics

An international panel of forensic experts including those from Spain, have said that the Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner

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Operacion Captura: UK Redoubles Efforts To Arrest Its Most Wanted In Spain

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

The UK´s National Crime Agency and partners have renewed an appeal to help trace some of the Most Wanted British

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Huge Demonstration Of Madrid’s Public Health Workers

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

The centre of Madrid was brought to a standstill yesterday, Sunday 12th February, as over 250,000 people ( the organisers

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Court Adds Bullfighting To “Bono Cultural Joven” Youth Scheme

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, isabel diaz ayuso, spain politics

The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that bullfighting and taurine spectacles should be included in the activities that can be

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Real Madrid Extend Unbeaten FIFA Club Final Victory Run

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the Fifa Club World Cup final in Rabat yesterday 11th February

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Nikon Madrid Exhibition Celebrates 50 Years Of Pink Press

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

They may not be the most popular people nor appear in anyone top 10 of professionals but the world’s photographers

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Hola! Magazine – A Made In Spain Global Phenomenon

February 11, 2023February 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, Lifestyle, living in spain, spanish culture

‘Would you like a magazine to read?…’  Trashy magazines: pure pleasure. There is nothing more comforting to while away the

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Spanish Chef´s World Central Kitchen Helps Feed Turkish Victims

February 10, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, turkey

As the relief effort gets under way in response to the February 6th Turkish earthquake one of Spain´s best known

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Spotlight On Madrid´s Secret Kingdoms English Bookshop

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan learn english, living in madrid

In early April 2022 the Madrid Metropolitan was given a sneak preview of the premises at Calle Moratin 7, that

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Spanish Police Make First Reported Arrest In Metaverse

February 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A teenage boy is reportedly the first person to be arrested for crimes committed in the metaverse after he posed

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Banking Boom As Santander Posts Record Profits

February 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spanish banking sector, spanish economy

Spain’s largest banks are having a boom time with expected improved profits for 2022 being reported across the sector. Spain´s

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“Madrid Is Bullfighting” As Ayuso Unveils San Isidro Feria

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, madrid news, san isidro, What's on Madrid

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida were both in attendance for the presentation

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Spanish Football Match Fixing Probe Leaves 23 Behind Bars

February 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, spain crime news

Twenty-three people, including players, have been arrested as part of an investigation into match-fixing in lower-division football matches in Spain,

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Sanchez Eyes Elections With Minimal Wage Increase

February 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, pedro sanchez, spain news, spain politics

This week the Spanish government has unveiled an 8% rise in the minimum wage, as part of the package to

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HM Hospitales Sponsors Iberian Diplomatic Awards

February 2, 2023February 6, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan awards

One of Spain’s most important private hospital groups, HM Hospitales is the official sponsor of this year’s Raia Diplomatic Awards.

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Bust Unveiled To Spanish Football Legend Luis Aragonés

February 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, madrid news

Luis Aragonés, one of Madrid’s most successful figures in LaLiga history has been honoured with a bust in the Hortaleza

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Kings Of Spanish Omelette Closed Over Salmonella Outbreak

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Health, madrid news

An iconic Madrid restaurant whose Spanish Omelettes have been a staple part of Madrileño going out has temporarily closed its

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Crooning The Night Away With Michael Bublé In Madrid

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan concerts, Music, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

The Canadian singer and songwriter, Michael Bublé, winner of several Grammy and Juno Awards, is back in Madrid with a

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Polishing Up On Your Español Before Visiting Madrid

January 30, 2023March 1, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan learn spanish

If you’re planning a visit to Madrid, brushing up on your Spanish language skills is an excellent way to get

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Shared Memories – Jews & Spaniards In The Holocaust

January 28, 2023January 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan franco, history of spain, jewish, What's on Madrid

It is a paradox. Adolf Hitler´s ally, General Franco, sent Fascist volunteers to fight with his armies on the Eastern

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Choosing the Right Plants to Grow in a Mediterranean Climate

January 28, 2023January 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan environment

When you live in a Mediterranean climate, there are a few things that you need to know about growing plants. 

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After 32 Months – Masks Off On Trains, Planes & Public Transport

January 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan covid news, spain news

The Spanish Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, announced that the country’s obligatory use of face masks on public transport will

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The Simply Sophisticated Appeal Of Spanish-Style Interior Design

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan interior design, style

Interior design can have  a huge impact on how a space looks and feels. There are many different unique styles,

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Spain To Send Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

January 26, 2023January 25, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

The Spanish Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, confirmed yesterday, Wednesday 25th January that Spain “ was open to providing Ukraine

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FBI Swoop On Sanction Busting Brit At Barajas Airport

January 25, 2023January 27, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news, ukraine

Madrid´s Adolfo Suárez–Madrid Barajas was the scene of an FBI led arrest of a British national accused of facilitating a

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Julia – Jaume Plensa´s Madrid Landmark

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan julia, madrid siteseeing, visit madrid

Standing 12 metres high in Madrid´s Plaza de Colón is Julia, a sculpture by one of Spain´s greatest artists,  Jaume

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MasterChef India Winner Shipra Khanna On Life, Success & Love Of Spain

January 24, 2023January 23, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Food

Abi Lindsay Clark met with Shipra Khanna, the winner of MasterChef India, to ask her about her life and success.

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Madrid Fusion Showcases Best Of International Haute Cuisine

January 23, 2023January 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Food, spanish wine, What's on Madrid

Madrid Fusion – one of the highlights of the international gastro year, starts today, Monday 23rd January, at IFEMA. One

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Sanchez Tells Global Elite To “Rise To Challenge” Of Inequality & Injustice

January 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan pedro sanchez, spain news, spain politics

Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez was in Davos last week to plead the global elites to play their parts to

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HM Hospital’s New Madrid Health Testing – Prevention Is Better

January 21, 2023January 22, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Health, spain hm hospitals

Now is the time to take care of yourself! One of Madrid’s leading private hospitals, the HM Sanchinarro Hospital has

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Madrid Welcomes Year Of Rabbit As Voted Europe´s 2nd Best Chinatown

January 20, 2023January 21, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan chinatown, living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Madrid will be putting on the style with a full range of activities as it joins the Chinese community in

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115 Year Old Spanish Flu & Covid Survivor Becomes World´s Oldest Person

January 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spain news

A 115-year-old Spanish woman has become the world’s oldest person following the death of French nun Lucile Randon. Maria Branyas

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Real Madrid Head Spanish Teams In Most Valuable League

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Football, la liga, Real Madrid

Real Madrid head the Spanish contingent in the latest Deloitte Most Valuable Football Clubs List, published today, 19th January. Real

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FITUR Gets Royal Kick Off After “Dazzling Surge”

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, FITUR, spain tourism, What's on Madrid

Spain´s biggest trade fair – FITUR ( International Tourism Trade Fair) kicked off yesterday, 18th January, and runs until the

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Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasure Online Slots

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

First introduced as a game only available in physical casinos, this online slot game has been taking the world by

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Why Madrid? How Madrid Became Capital Of Spain

January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, spain history

Why and how Madrid became the capital of Spain dates back to the reign of King Filipe II, 1556 –

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International Day Of The Croqueta

January 16, 2023January 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Food, What's on Madrid, wine and tapas madrid

The international day of the croquette: One of Spain’s most celebrated foods  Even though today is considered Blue Monday, the

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Madrid Sierra Braced For Heavy Snow This Week

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid weather

After the weekend fog, Madrileños are waking up this morning to the expected arrival of Storm Gerard bringing an artic

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Guide To New Spanish Urban Low Emission “Eco Stickers”

January 15, 2023January 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan dgt, driving in spain, spain news

January 1st saw the implementation of the new Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) environmental ECO car sticker which is

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Discover Spanish Wine – The Native Grapes Making A Comeback In León

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan discover spain, spanish wine

There is so much more to Spanish wine than the big famous denominaciones of Rioja, Ribera and Rueda and Spain

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Why Are Madrileños Called Gatos

January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, spanish traditions

What’s in a name and where does it come from? Ask a Madrileño if he is a ‘gato’ and you

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Friday The 13th – Unlucky For Some But Not In Spain….

January 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spanish traditions

Today is Friday the 13th – traditionally a day of bad luck in the western world – but not in

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From Madrid To Heaven….A Love Affair

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, visit madrid

Long time Madrid aficionado and resident, Stephen Jenkins, shares his thoughts on why Madrid is the place to be. “From

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Oscar Car Rental Expands & Opens More Than 10 Locations In Madrid

January 12, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Business, living in madrid, visit madrid

Oscar Car Rental is proud to announce the expansion of its business, with the opening of 10 new locations in

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Keys To Detect Toxic Relationships

January 10, 2023January 13, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan

Keys to detect toxic relationships The meaning of toxic relationships Toxic relationships are unhealthy relationships which include a series of

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Ouigo Low Cost Train Tickets To Barcelona & Valencia

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan promotions, spain travel, trains

Low cost train service, Ouigo is launching a January promotion offering cheap tickets for train travellers from Madrid. Ouigo are

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Guide To Applying For Government´s “Cheque De 200 Euros”

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news, ukraine

The Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria has now opened the online applictation web page for the 200 EUR grant which

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Sales & Subsidies Entice Spanish Shoppers

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Economy, spain news

As the first day of Spain’s Rebajas Season starts, shoppers are also making savings on every-day food items thanks to

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On The Buses – Madrid EMT Free On 9th & 10th January

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, public transport

Madrid´s public buses will be free for users on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th January. The announcement made by EMT

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White Angel Of Peace Heralds Arrival Of Three Kings To Madrid

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan three kings, What's on Madrid, xmas

The eve of the epiphany is marked every year by the arrival of the Three Kings – Melchor, Gaspar and

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Inspirational Cancer Influencer Loses Final Battle

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan cancer, elena huelva, influencers, spain news

A young Spanish woman who spent four years documenting the fight against cancer has died. The news of the death

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Madrid Leads The Way In Spanish Job Recovery

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain economy, spain news

The Madrid region is leading Spain in job recovery according to the latest unemployment figures released today, Tuesday 3rd January.

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2023 – Madrid’s Bumper Bank Holiday Year

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan spain bank holiday, spain fiestas

Madrileños will be enjoying a bumper year for public holidays in 2023. The official list has been published and whilst

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January – And So It Begins…

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan Lifestyle, Wellness

Long time Madrid resident Stephen Jenkins gives his take as we enter another New Year…… January. A dry month for

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New Year Countdown In Puerta Del Sol

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan 12 grapes, new years eve, spain traditions

The countdown to 2023 has begun in Madrid. Thousands of revellers are already in the Puerta del Sol for the

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Two British Spain Residents In New Years Honours

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Two British residents have been given awards in the first honours list since King Charles came to the throne following

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Why Visit Madrid – 5 Reasons To Visit Madrid

December 29, 2022December 30, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan visit madrid, visit spain

Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, and it is a vibrant and exciting place to visit. Tons

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Plaza De Cibeles “Playa” Proposal Kicks Off Day Of Innocents

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spanish april fools, spanish traditions

The announcement that the Madrid mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeda, is planning to convert the Plaza de Cibeles into an open

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Singing Iberia Stewardess Wows Passengers On Xmas Eve Flight

December 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan iberia, spain news, xmas

A stewardess on a flight of the Spanish airline Iberia Express got a surprise after an impromptu performance of “All

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Felipe Christmas Speech Warns Of Fragility Of Democracy

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, king juan carlos

King Felipe VI has used the traditional Christmas Eve speech to the nation to deliver a very politically charged address

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Migrant Lands A Winning Christmas Lottery Ticket

December 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan el gordo, spain news

A migrant who nearly died crossing the Mediterranean Sea twice to get to Europe has won a fortune on the

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“El Gordo” Christmas Lottery Brings Seasonal Cheer Across Spain

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan el gordo, xmas

The world’s oldest and most famous lottery delivered big to day with some 2.5 billion Euros won across Spain today.

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Convicted Killer Of Alcasser Girls Arrested Again

December 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan alcasser, spain crime news

The notorious Spanish killer who was convicted for kidnapping, raping and then killing  three schoolgirls in what became known as

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Free Entry To Moncloa Lighthouse Viewing Platform

December 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of Madrid´s most unusual and iconic structures – the Moncloa Lighthouse. Opened

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Family Of Madrid World Cup Fan Arrested In Iran Demonstrate Outside Embassy

December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

The ordeal of the Madrid football fan who was arrested in Iran on his way on foot to the World

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Plaza Mayor Christmas Market For All The Family

December 19, 2022December 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid christmas, plaza mayor, What's on Madrid

Each year as Christmas rolls around, Madrid’s historic Plaza Mayor turns into a sprawling Christmas market, which this year features 104 stalls

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Spanish Authorities Seize 75 Properties In Russian Money-Laundering Sting

December 15, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news, ukraine

Spanish National Police working with Europol have seized 75 properties worth over EUR 25 million in a money-laundering bust that

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Madrid Commuters Hit By Heavy Rains & Flooding

December 15, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

Madrid commuters faced an uphill task getting home yesterday, Wednesday 14th December, as heavy rains caused widespread disruption to public

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Viva Madrid! Casino Guide To The Capital

December 13, 2022January 2, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan casinos, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

That the Spanish like to gamble is no secret – it´s Christmas El Gordo Lottery is the oldest ( dating back

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Madrileño Drugs Lord Arrested In Dubai Swoop

December 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan narco, spain crime news

Police in Dubai have arrested ‘The Tiger’ – the most-wanted Spanish cocaine trafficker – as a crackdown on drug traffickers

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Drug Dealing Sniper Arrested For Shooting At School And Nursery

December 6, 2022December 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan

A man has been arrested for shooting at a school and a nursery from his home using a sniper rifle.

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Madrid Empties For December “Super Puente” Week

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan christmas spain, living in madrid, puente, spain news

Despite the plunging temperatures, Madrileños have been taking advantage of no school and two bank holidays to escape to pueblos

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Spanish Scientists Reveal First-Ever Mass Produced Children’s Toy Is 5,000-Year Slate Bird

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan science, spain news

Forget Lego, Barbie or even teddy bears, the world’s first-ever kids’ toy craze was actually carved slate owls covered with

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Footage Shows How Life Survived La Palma Volcano Eruption

December 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, volcano

The Madrid based Spanish Oceanographic Institute, has released images that show how coral off La Palma in the Canary Islands

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Arrival Of Circus Price Heralds Christmas Around The Corner

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, circus price, madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

As we step into December what better way than to plan a family treat to that most Madrileño of seasonal

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British “Drugs Lord” Taken Down With Super Cartel

November 29, 2022November 28, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan costa del sol, spain crime news

The British Embassy in Madrid has been instrumental in taking down a British drug lord who fled the Costa del

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Are These The Best Paintings To See In Madrid ?

November 28, 2022November 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan museums, What's on Madrid

Madrid is blessed with some of the finest art museums in the world. Last year it´s Paseo de Arte which

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Madrid World Premier Of Tim Burton’s Labyrinth

November 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, tim burton, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid plays host to the world première of an extraordinary immersive exhibition by the acclaimed American film director, Tim Burton.

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Kicking The Habit – Singing Sensation Nun Becomes Waitress In Spain

November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, spain news

A nun who won the Italian version of The Voice has quit serving God and moved to Spain to work

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Madrid´s Iconic Albéniz Theatre Opens Its Doors After 14 Year Wait

November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

One of Madrid’s finest theatres has reopened after an extensive renovation which now includes the capital’s latest boutique hotel –

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Cirque du Soleil Returns To Madrid With LUZIA

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, cirque du soleil, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

The Cirque du Soleil can probably claim to be the best show on earth. The Canadian company is back in

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Cristina Pedroche Gets Into Hot Water Over Naked Posts

November 20, 2022November 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan cristina pedroche, glamour

A Love Island host has been torn off a strip for posting a saucy naked snap of herself from her

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Lidl Supermarkets Under Fire Over Shocking Footage Of Supplier Poultry Farm

November 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan animal abuse, Business, spain news

These shocking images show the horrific abuse and conditions suffered by chickens on two poultry farms that are said to

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Discovery Sheds Light On Origins Of Basque Language

November 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan basque, history of spain

Archaeologists have discovered a bronze hand dating back 2,100 years and sporting the oldest known inscription in the Basque language

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Outcry Over “Toro de Jubilo” Burning Bull Festival

November 16, 2022November 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, castilla y leon, spain fiestas

This shocking video shows a terrified bull as it is pinned down and has flaming balls attached to its head

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Madrid Plays Host To Run In The Dark

November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, mark pollock, run in the dark, sibn, What's on Madrid

Run in the Dark comes to Madrid on 16th November 2022 at 8pm. Participants can join the 5k or 10k

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Chef Confesses To Murdering His Girlfriend 20 Years Ago

November 11, 2022January 19, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A Spanish fast-food cook has confessed to murdering his girlfriend, who went missing nearly 20 years ago, and then burying

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Family Appeal For Missing Rugby Player

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The family of missing British rugby player Levi Davis, 24, who was last seen on a night out over a

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HM Hospitals Widens Coverage On Costa Del Sol

November 9, 2022July 17, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, Health, living in spain, spain hm hospitals

One of Spain’s leading private healthcare providers HM Hospitals has announced the opening of 4 hospitals in and around the

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Four Killed In Horrific Intentional Hit & Run

November 6, 2022November 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

Four people were killed and four others seriously injured early Sunday after a car rammed into members of a wedding

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The Great Madrid Grape Escape

November 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

Thieves made off with 132 bottles of wine worth EUR 200,000 from one of Spain’s best collections at a two-starred

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Madrid’s Love Affair With British Education

November 2, 2022November 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education spain, kids and family madrid, learn english, living in madrid

Ever since the first British school opened its doors in Madrid in 1940, Spanish parents have made huge efforts to educate

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All Saint´s Day Brings Madrid´s City Of The Dead To Life

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history

Today 1st November and Spain marks All Saints Day with remembrances of loved ones of those who have passed. In Madrid,

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Madrid Grooves To Its Premier Jazz Festival

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Going out, jazzmadrid, living in madrid, Music, What's on Madrid

This week sees the welcome return of JAZZMADRID, the capital’s premier jazz festival. Madrid will be grooving away to “an

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Daring Helicopter Airlift Of Trapped Bull In Madrid Sierra

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid sierra

This is the moment a bull trapped behind a waterfall after wandering off from its enclosure is airlifted to safety

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Its Back! Madrid Players Christmas Panto Returns

October 30, 2022November 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid, xmas

After a three-year Covid induced hiatus, Madrid´s very own Players have announced the return of their very popular Christmas Panto.

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Are you thinking of moving to Spain as a Digital Nomad?

October 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, digital nomad, working in spain

The Madrid Metropolitan talks to Antonio Rodriguez about tax and visa for those thinking of making the digital move to

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Spotlight On Madrid´s Best News & Coffee Kiosk

October 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, coffee, Food, Going out, living in madrid

Located in the heart of La Latina and in the Catch 22 spot between the neighbourhood´s bustling staples of Mercado

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How Your Child Benefits From Early Years Specialists To Learn English

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education spain, kids and family madrid, learn english

With so many Spanish parents embarking on bilingualism at home from birth, the Madrid Metropolitan takes a look at the

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Transhumance Festival Brings The Flocks To Madrid

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

The historic quarter of Madrid saw some old friends make their rare visit to the capital  marking the annual Transhumance

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Government Set To Test Civilian Disaster Response Communication

October 22, 2022October 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This week the Spanish government is set to test its disaster alert system by sending messages to mobile phones over

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Spanish World Cup Fan Walking To Qatar “Disappears” Near Iran

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Football, madrid news, spain news

An ex-paratrooper and Real Madrid football fan who was walking from Spain to Qatar to watch the World Cup has

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Shroud Of Turin “Mystery Man” Exhibition Unveiled In Salamanca

October 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, religion, What's on Madrid

Spanish experts have unveiled this lifelike Jesus Christ made of latex and silicon – and real human hair – based

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Global Women In Tech Network Returns To Madrid

October 17, 2022October 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid, working in spain

Women in Tech Madrid 2022 hosted by Adyen & WomenTech Network is set to return to the Spanish capital. WomenTech

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Firecraker Causes Pet Dog To Fall From Balcony In El Clasico Celebrations

October 17, 2022October 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Football, madrid news, Real Madrid

A terrified pet dog leapt to its death from a seventh-floor apartment window after a football hooligan set off a

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Another First For Madrid´s La Paz Children´s Transplant Team

October 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan health and wellbeing, madrid news

An adorable infant named Emma has received the world’s first intestinal implant from a dead organ donor. The 17-month-old toddler

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Madrid Scouts Annual General Meeting

October 12, 2022October 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid, madrid scouts

1st Madrid British Scouts are having their AGM  at St George´s School Sanchinarro 17.00 on Saturday October 15. Should you wish

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Spain´s Fascist Founder To Be Exhumed From Valley Of The Fallen

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spain news, spanish civil war

Just days after the Spanish Senate passed the Democratic Memory Law, to finally “settle Spanish democracy’s debt to its past”,

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Albanian Underage Trafficking Gang Busted In Joint UK – Spain Operation

October 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan migrants, spain crime news, spain news

The Spanish Civil Guard working with Britain’s NCA say they have dismantled an Albanian crime gang that had been trafficking

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The Best Rated Hiking Routes in Mallorca Revealed

October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan mallorca, visit spain

Heading to Mallorca during the autumn months is the perfect choice for travellers seeking to avoid the peak-summer crowds and

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The Next Generation Of Bilingual Madrileños – Talking English To Your Baby

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, learn english, living in madrid

How Spanish Parents Can Overcome Their Reluctance To Talk English To Their Baby More and more Spanish families are bringing

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Giant Fiesta Figure Falls – Narrowly Missing Child

October 5, 2022October 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain fiestas, spain news

A dancer dressed as a giant in a horned bull headdress and a bloody apron caused terror when they fell

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Fake Ransom Kidnap Backfires As Civil Guard Arrest Woman

October 5, 2022October 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan canary islands, spain crime news

Cops in Tenerife have arrested a woman who staged her own violent kidnapping to demand  45,000 Euros from her own

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Reasons Photographers Like Hunter Hobson Love Madrid

September 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan visit madrid

Gold, guns, and grandeur–Madrid has it all. The Spanish capital is a city rich in history and culture and shows

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Motorist Drove Wrong Way Along Motorway To Dodge Toll

September 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A woman who drove seven kilometres the wrong way down a motorway to avoid paying a toll has been seized

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Six Scholarships For Students Who Want To Study Abroad

September 29, 2022September 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan

College opens up a lot of opportunities to explore the world. You leave home and are on your own for

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“Non Letting Tax” Modelo 210 Declaration Looms

September 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, modelo 210, spanish tax

Spanish Non-Resident Tax (Impuesto sobre la Renta de No Residentes) is an income tax payable by non-fiscal residents regardless if

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Top Marks For Spanish Teacher´s Visual Stimulus Bringing History To Life

September 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education spain, spain news

A Spanish teacher who draws these amazing whiteboard history portraits like that of the late Queen Elizabeth II says that

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Two More Men Brutally Gored By Bull At Madrid Municipal Fiesta

September 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, spain fiestas

Two more men have been brutally gored by a bull during summer festivities in the Madrid region. Footage shows how

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Artist Catherine Fenton – First Exhibition In Madrid

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Madrid based artist Catherine Fenton is on a mission. She grew up in southern Spain, with Canadian parents and then

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Spain Officially Ends Covid Travel Controls

September 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Health, SPAIN COVID, spain news

Spain has officially eliminated strict Covid controls and checkpoints at its ports and airports in a bid to “favour international

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Four Monarchs Of Spain Attend Elizabeth Funeral

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, king juan carlos, royal family, spain news

All four Spanish monarchs, the present King Felipe and Queen Leticia as well as the King Emeritus Juan Carlos and

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Fugitive British Rapist Arrested In Madrid

September 19, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A suspect accused of multiple rapes has been seized in Madrid after a British woman reported him to police in

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Video Games in Education: Main Features Advantages and Disadvantages

September 18, 2022September 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education spain

In the conditions of the knowledge economy, modern high-tech companies require from employees perfect knowledge of exact sciences and the

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Spanish Police Swoop On Kinahan Crime Cartel

September 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kinahan, spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have busted a huge money laundering operation linked to Ireland’s once mighty Kinahan Cartel. Footage of

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Juan Carlos To Join Felipe & Leticia For Queen Elizabeth´s Funeral

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, king juan carlos, queen leticia, spain news

The Spanish Royal Family will be fully represented at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, due to be held at Westminster

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Giant Hot Air Balloon’s Emergency Landing In City Street

September 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This is the moment a huge hot air balloon taking part in a race caused chaos with an emergency landing

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Pandamonia At The Zoo As Giant Panda Twins Celebrate First Birthday

September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid zoo

The first two months in the lives of a pair of giant panda bear twins have been captured on film

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Carrefour Launches 30 Essentials Basket For €30

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, ukraine

The supermarket chain Carrefour has been the first off the mark in response to the governments appeal to large retailers

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World’s Best Bar Takes Its British Cookbook Menu To Madrid Hotspots

September 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan cocktail, Going out, What's on Madrid

Award winning Lyaness is taking its very own renowned British Cookbook to Madrid tomorow, 13th September, to collaborate with Spanish

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Spain Pays Her Respects To Queen Elizabeth

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, royal family

The King of Spain, Felipe VI has led the country in paying respects to Queen Elizabeth, who died yesterday, Thursday

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Top Three Excursions From Madrid

September 8, 2022October 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan discover spain, madrid excursions, madrid travel

Between March 2021 and March 2022 alone, approximately 5.3 million visitors made their way to Madrid—the capital of Spain, known for beautiful

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Legendary Pacha Nightclub Group Up For Sale For €500 Million

September 7, 2022September 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The legendary nightclub Pacha is going up for sale with several other properties for a breathtaking EUR 500 million price

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Never Before Seen Mineral Found On Spanish Mountain

September 6, 2022September 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan discovery, nature, science

A new mineral with a creamy white colour has been discovered on a mountain peak in northern Spain. Dubbed ‘Ermeloita’

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Madrid´s “Ghost” Metro Station Reopens For Visitors

September 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, Metro

Madrid’s ghost metro station is reopening as a museum this week after a full-scale restoration to bring the past back

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Emergency Team Recover Dead Bear & Cubs From Cave

September 4, 2022September 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan environment, spain news, wildlife

The bodies of a female bear and two cubs have been recovered from a 100-foot-deep cave after a fight to

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UNESCO World Heritage Site Revealed As One Of Oldest Neanderthal Archaeological Locations

September 3, 2022September 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan discovery, history of spain, spain news

An archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage could be one of the oldest Neanderthal excavation sites in Spain

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Home: Combating Closet Chaos with Style!

September 2, 2022September 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid

Combating Closet Chaos with Style! Have you experienced “Closet Chaos”?  Have you spent far too much time and frustration looking

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El Camino de Santiago – A Personal Pilgrimage

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan camino de santiago, history of spain

This year is special year for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago for it is a Jacobean Year – celebrated

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Madrid Protests Planned After Latest Bullfighting Outcry

September 1, 2022September 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting

This footage shows a bull apparently “sobbing” in terror as it is pinned to a post with a rope before

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Archaeologists “Exceptional Find” Reveals Secrets Of Human Origins

August 28, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spanish news

A newly unearthed Neanderthal skull has revealed how our ancient cousins could have been around for thousands of years longer

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Stolen Car Ends Up Wedged On Stairs Of Madrid Metro Station

August 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan crime, madrid news

A cocaine user who managed to crash a stolen car on the stairs of an underground metro station has been

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Nail Biting Drive Through Wildfire Inferno Goes Viral

August 25, 2022August 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan breaking news spain, living in spain, wildfires

This is the nail-biting moment a brave Spanish emergency services soldier drives a coach through a wall of flames in

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Desperate Parents Launch Campaign For Rare Disease Toddler Treatment

August 24, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, spain news

The parents of an adorable toddler who suffers from a rare syndrome with no known cure that leaves him crippled

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LEGO – The Madrid Exhibition

August 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, Madrid, What's on Madrid

Since its humble launch in Denmark in 1958 – the Lego brick has become an international phenomenon as well as

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“Queen Of Ronda” Drugs Gang Leader Cought

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news, spain news

A notorious drug trafficker known as the Queen of Ronda has been busted in Madrid with 24 lbs of cocaine.

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Felipe & The Sword Of The Liberator

August 13, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan south, spain news, spain politics, spanish history

The recent eye raising incident of King Felipe not standing during a part of the inauguration ceremony when the sword

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New Spanish Study Shows Breastfeeding For Longer Could Stave Off Obesity

August 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan health and wellbeing, kids and family madrid, spain news

Breastfeeding for longer could reduce the risks of of infants developing obesity later in life, a new study has revealed.

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The Biggest Industries In Spain

August 11, 2022August 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The Spanish economy is one of the largest in the world, with an overall Gross Domestic Product that stands at

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Madrid Determined To Keep Lights On As Government Energy Saving Introduced

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, living in madrid, spain news, spain politics, ukraine

The Spanish government’s controversial energy saving measures which come into force today, 10th August, is raising temperatures as a heated

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Spanish Scientists Claim Deep Space Flash Is Massive Star Explosion

August 9, 2022August 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan science, spain news

Spanish scientists have discovered an ultra-bright phenomenon in the distant universe that could have come from a star destroyed by

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Atletico Madrid Demonstrates Digital Asset Benefits

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan athletico madrid, Football, madrid news, Sport

Atletico Madrid has recently raised the bar in fan engagement by allowing supporters to play on their hallowed turf at

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Civil Guards Rescue Injured Imperial Eagle In El Escorial

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan el escorial, wildlife

The Royal Monastery and Palace of El Escorial was the scene of an unusual occurrence last week as one of

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Passersby Help Themselves To Looted ATM Cash On Madrid Street

August 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid crime, madrid news

This is the moment when passersby cash in on a gang’s botched bank ATM raid and grab handfuls of notes

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Felipe Applauds 40th Kings Cup Sailing Regatta Finale

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, royal family, spain hm hospitals, spain news

King Felipe has been giving out the winning prizes this weekend at the conclusion of the 40th Kings Cup Saling

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Another Goring Victim As Bull Running Fiestas Take A Heavy Toll

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan bullfighting, spain fiestas, spain news

Another daredevil bullrunner had a terrifying close call when his manhood was almost speared by a raging beast’s horns. Miguel

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Thousands Lose Out In Medicinal Cannabis Ponzi Scheme

August 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

Up to 6,000 Spaniards from across the country are believed to have been scammed by a company claiming to be

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Judge Declares TV Presenter´s Husband Murdered Not Suicide

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan crime, madrid news, spain crime news

A camerman found hanged a year after he married a well-known Spanish TV host was murdered and did not commit

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Horror As Botched Cosmetic Operation Causes Woman’s Death

August 2, 2022August 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan bizarre, madrid news, spain news

A woman who developed a flesh-eating disease after an apparently botched cosmetic op has died in hospital. Stunning Silvia Idalia

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Tourism Rebound Boosts Jobs As Unemployment Falls

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, spanish economy

Spain’s unemployment rate fell in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest government data released last week. The

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Madrid Makes Top 3 LGBTQ+ Babymoon Destination

July 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan LGBTQ+, madrid news

In the wake of another successful and packed Madrid Pride 22, the capital has further cemented its reputation as a

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Spanish Police Pursue Michelin Wine Thieves Across Europe

July 26, 2022July 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

An international police operation has led to the arrest of a former Mexican beauty queen and her Dutch-Romanian boyfriend in

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Water Heroes As Firefighters Save Parched Deer Saved From Inferno

July 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan heatwave, weather, wildfires

This is the heart-lifting moment when a firefighter gives much-needed water to a parched deer after it was saved from

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Spain Remembers Miguel Ángel Blanco

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan eta, spain politics, spain terrorist attacks

Spain has marked the 25th anniversary of the kidnapping and murder of Partido Popular local councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco. Both

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Verano De La Villa Summer Festival

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, veranos de la villa, What's on Madrid

Madrid’s flagship summer festival of music and the arts is in full swing with a host of cultural events around

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Spain In Flames As Heatwave Leaves Scorched Earth Trail

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan environment, heatwave, madrid weather, spain news

The heatwave that has affected much of Spain and now spreading to northern Europe, is leaving a scorched Spanish landscape

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Wary Golfers Face Water Hazard As Wild Boar Cools Off In Pond

July 19, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan heatwave, madrid news, madrid weather

Even on the best of days, golfers might think this tricky pond in the middle of a top rated Madrid

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Commuters To Enjoy Free Train Travel From September

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan cost of living crisis, madrid news, spain news, ukraine

Commuters in Madrid are set to enjoy four months of free train travel from September after the government announced a

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The Valley Of The Fallen Tolls Franco´s Final Demise

July 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan franco, madrid news, spain news, spanish civil war

Spain has taken another step in dealing with its troubled relationship with the regime of General Franco. The Spanish Congress

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Visit Highlights Spain´s Long Jewish History

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, king felipe, sephardi

The visit last week to Madrid of the American Jewish Committee, which included being received by both King Felipe VI

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Former Real Madrid WAG Tells How Depression Ruined Sex

July 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, madrid news, Real Madrid

A stunning model and football WAG has told how she lost the urge for sex while she battled against depression.

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Hero Civil Guard Officer Donates Organs After Siege Slaying

July 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan civil guard, spain crime news

A hero Civil Guard officer has donated his organs for use in transplants after he was shot in a senseless

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Sanchez Pushes Through Defence Spending Increase

July 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan nato, spain politics, ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has pushed through an immediate billion Euro increase in defence spending in the wake

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Government Announces Bill To Enhance LGBTI+ Rights In Spain

July 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan LGBTI+, madrid pride, spain news

In the week of Madrid Pride, the Spanish Government has announced that it will be introducing a bill named the

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Madrid Pride Kicks Off For 10 Day Celebration

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan gay pride, madrid news, visit madrid

Madrid Pride is back as never before with a packed programme from 1st to 10th July to celebrate one of

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Mayors Of Madrid & Kyiv Sign Twinning As “Sister Cities”

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, ukraine

As the NATO Summit winds up in Madrid, the capital´s Mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has signed an agreement with Vitali

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White-Tailed Eagles Return To Spain

July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan environment, spain news

Madrid’s Barajas Airport has had some unique new arrivals this week in the form of white-tailed eagles which are part

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Leaders Enjoy “Flavours Of Madrid” Dinner At The Prado

June 30, 2022July 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, nato, spain news, ukraine

Some 44 world leaders who are attending the 32nd NATO Summit in Madrid, enjoyed a unique dinner at the capital’s

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Government Under Pressure To Launch Melilla Stampede Enquiry

June 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan migrants, spain news

The Spanish government  is under international pressure to launch an urgent enquiry into the border stampede that left at least

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Air Force One Touches Down For “Decisive” Madrid Summit

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan nato, spain news, spain politics, ukraine

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, landed today on Air Force One as one of the first western

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Sanchez Unveils Emergency Measures To Curb Soaring Cost Of Living

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, spain news, ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled a 9 billion Euro emergency package of financial measures to try to

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Madrid Takes Centre Stage For NATO Summit

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, nato, spain news, ukraine

Madrid takes centre stage in the coming week as heads of governments from across the western world descend on the

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Brexit Breakthrough At Last In Sight For UK Drivers In Spain

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in madrid, living in spain

A breakthrough of sorts in the never-ending saga of Brexit related issues still be resolved – this time the exchange

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Cruel Bloodsucker Made Fortune From Bleeding Pets To Death

June 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid crime, spain news

A cynical crook who bled cats and dogs to death to sell their blood to scientists and vets is facing

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Madrid Celebrates First “Bloomsday”

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

As all James Joyce fans know, yesterday, 16th June was Bloomsday and to mark this year’s 100th anniversary of the

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British-Style Sandwiches Come To Spain

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, living in madrid

Spain´s increasing appetite for British-style sandwiches looks set to continue with the announcement that UK market leader Pret A Manger

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Leg Of Jamon Saves Waiter From Assassins Bullets

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid crime, madrid news

A waiter survived a murder attempt at a downtown Madrid bar after the bullets were stopped by a leg of

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Starburst: Thugs Smash Penelope Cruz’s Walk Of Fame Star

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, penelope cruz

Spanish superstar,Penelope Cruz’s star on Madrid’s Walk of Fame has been completely destroyed by vandals. The Oscar winning 48 year

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Madrid In Grip Of Sweltering “Spring” Heatwave

June 13, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan heatwave, madrid news, madrid weather

The blinds are firmly down and the aircon on as the Spanish capital swelters in an early summer heatwave as

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Female Bear Rescued After Falling Fending Off Male Predator

June 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan castilla y leon, spain news

Spanish officials have confirmed that a female bear still alive after she was filmed being attacked by a male while

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Spain To Introduce “Doggy Bag” Law To Cut Food Waste

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, spain news

Restaurants in Spain could be required to offer customers free “doggy bags” as part of a new draft law aimed

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Cricket Addition Makes Madrid Truly Global Sports Capital

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan cricket, madrid news, Sport, What's on Madrid

Madrid has taken a big leap to being Capital Mundial del Deporte 2022 as well as a centre of sporting global

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Ignacio Echeverria: Skateboard Hero To Saint

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, ignacio echeverria, madrid news, spain news

Ignacio Echeverria, the “skateboard hero” of the 2017 London Bridge Islamic terrorist attack, is likely to be put forward in

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Abandoned Newborn Saved By Ambulance Crew

June 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

A newborn baby boy found abandoned on a street was just hours away from dying from hypothermia. A passer-by spotted

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Ringing Changes As Spain Set To Limit Call Waiting Times

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

One of the most common bugbears of modern life is being challenged by the Spanish government as long telephone waiting

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London High Court Publishes Juan Carlos Non Immunity Ruling

June 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king juan carlos, spain news

The High Court in London has today, Monday 6th June, published its ruling concerning why the former king of Spain

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Putting On The Style As British Embassy Celebrates Jubilee

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan diplomatic, madrid news

The official residence of the British Ambassador to Spain, was the place to be yesterday, Thursday, June 2, as the

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Furore Over Valley Of The Fallen Military Homage

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan franco, madrid news, spain news, spain politics, spanish civil war

The long shadow of General Franco´s Valley of The Fallen shows no sign of abetting some 3 years after his

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Nigerian “Love King” Scammer Arrested In Madrid

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

The Nigerian leader of a criminal organisation which is believed to have fraudulently gained around €118,000 through romance scams has

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Gareth Bale Says Fond Farewell To Real Madrid

June 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid, spanish football, Sport

Welsh striker, Gareth Bale, has confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid in a statement released today, Wednesday, 1st June.

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European Police Agency Release Most Wanted Fugitives In Spain

May 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

The European police agency ENFAST, which focuses on catching the most wanted fugitives in Europe has released the latest list of criminals

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Madrid Marks 40th Anniversary Of NATO Membership

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics, ukraine

The 40th anniversary of Spain’s entry into the NATO military alliance has been marked today, Monday 30th May, at an

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Jubilant Real Madrid Fans Hail “Best Team” In The World

May 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, spain news, spanish football, Sport

Real Madrid fans were back at the Plaza de Cibeles to celebrate another European Cup triumph after the team’s 1-0

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Last Chance To Catch “El Duende” At Flamenco Madrid

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan flamenco, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

After a two-year pandemic induced haitus, ‘Flamenco Madrid’, the city’s 6th annual flamenco festival has been burning the blood for

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How Karim Benzema Has Improved With Age

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, spanish football, Sport

Anyone who asks about who the best striker in the world right now is likely to get the usual answers.

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Spain Allows Unvaccinated Non EU Tourists Back

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain travel

The Spanish government have announced that unvaccinated travellers from outside the EU are now allowed to visit Spain, provided they

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The King´s Return Divides Spain

May 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, king juan carlos, spain news

Spain’s former King, Juan Carlos I, has been spending time in his home country for the first time in nearly

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Real Madrid Strike Super Deal For Bernabeu Stadium

May 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid, spanish football

Spanish Liga champions Real Madrid have announced a deal with US investment firm Sixth Street, worth 360 million Euros for

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Traffic Police Baffled By Appearance Of Cut Out Civil Guard Cars

May 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

A flatpack Civil Guard traffic patrol car that is slowing down speeding drivers has baffled police in Spain, who say

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Emir’s Visit Bears Gifts For Spain

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The visit of the Emir of Qatar, Shekih Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Madrid has brought rich rewards for Spain.

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Madrid Plays Host To Legendary All Blacks For Historic First Game

May 17, 2022May 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan rugby, sport spain, What's on Madrid

  Madrid plays host to one of the most iconic sporting teams in the world – the New Zealand All

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Spanish Government Announces Small Business Credit Line

May 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy, spain news, ukraine

The Spanish Cabinet has approved the first tranche of a line of guarantees for self-employed workers and small companies with

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ESL Writing Skills: Ways to Teach and Improve Them

May 16, 2022May 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan learn english

Learning English as a second language in European countries, especially in Spain, is popular these days because English is one

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Roll Out The Barrel For Beermad Madrid This Weekend

May 12, 2022April 29, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, What's on Madrid

¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this

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Spain Pegasus Spyware Storm Takes Down Intelligence Chief

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

It has been reported in Spanish media that the government has sacked the country’s spy chief, Paz Esteban, following revelations

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Real Madrid Prepare For 17th Champions League Final Despite Losing Derby

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, spain news, spanish football

This weekend saw La Liga´s last Madrid derby of the season as Real lost 1-0 to Athletico at the Wanda

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Rosalia Raises Eyebrows Sharing Gala Weight Loss Method

May 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan glamour, rosalia, spain news

Spanish pop superstar Rosalia is facing fury after she revealed her controversial weight-loss method at the recent New York Met Gala

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Gas Explosion In Salamanca District Leaves Two Dead

May 6, 2022May 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

An explosion in a residential building in the Salamanca district of Madrid has left 2 dead and 19 injured today,

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Madrid Gets Ready For San Isidro Celebrations

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid history, san isidro, What's on Madrid

For the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its

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Royal Flush For Queen Leticia As She Gets The Giggles

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, queen leticia

Queen Leticia of Spain got the giggles and a royal flush when a guest turned up wearing the identical dress

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Freelance & Business Guide To Spanish Tax Forms

May 4, 2022June 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, working in spain

For any freelancer or entrepreneur doing business in Spain navigating through the maze of form filling has always been a

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“Intense Uncertainty” Causes Spanish Economy To Stall

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy, ukraine

The Spanish government has lowered its GDP growth forecast due to the impact of the war in Ukraine. According to

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Top 7 Universities in Madrid

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education madrid, living in madrid

The city of Madrid has some top universities not just in Spain or Europe, but in the world too. These

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Madrid Girl Scout Hoping To Help Fund Others To Join Her On Trip To Jamboree

May 1, 2022May 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid

A teenager from Madrid accepted as one of those to represent Spain at the World Scout Jamboree 2023 is looking

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Madrid Gets Tapping With 37th International Dance Festival

April 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Madrid is set to return to being the epicentre of European dance this week as the 37th Madrid en Danza

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Lisi Frachia New Collection Premiered At Ritz

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, fashion, What's on Madrid

The Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending a private sale of the new collection of the beautiful jewellery designed

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King Felipe Publishes Net Wealth In Effort To Reform Royal House

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, spain news

In an unprecedented move, the Spanish royal house has published the net wealth of the king, Felipe VI. According to

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Illegal Road Racing Craze Goes National

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

Madrid´s latest export to the rest of the country is illegal road racing. What started in the Madrid districts of

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Juana “The Mad” Finally Takes Her Royal Plinth

April 24, 2022April 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid news

One of the most important figures in Spanish history, Queen Juana I of Castile has finally been recognised by having

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Pedro Sanchez Arrives In Ukraine To Meet Zelensky

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv this morning, Thursday 21st April. The

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After 700 Days Spaniards Can “Show Our Faces And Our Smiles Again”.

April 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

After 700 days the obligatory wearing of face masks indoors has finally come to an end today Wednesday 20th April.

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Madrid Emerges As Leading European Finance Hub

April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news

The Spanish capital continues its rise as a leading global financial centre according to the latest ranking of the 31

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A Journey Back In Time To Medieval Sigüenza

April 18, 2022January 8, 2024 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, spain history, visit madrid, visit spain, What's on Madrid

A journey through time as well as through the Castilian countryside awaits for intrepid travellers who hop on the Medieval

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Investigation As Toddler Falls From Second Floor Window

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

An investigation is underway after a toddler fell from a second-storey window in the district of Fuenlabrada in south of

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Spain Has Taken In Over 110,000 Ukrainian Refugees

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has visited one the country´s reception centres for Ukrainian refugees in Barcelona, where he

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Rolling Stones Kick Off “SIXTY Tour” In Madrid

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, What's on Madrid

The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium will host the Rolling Stones on their first stop of the much-awaited European tour this summer.

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“Operacion Salida” – The Great Easter Gettaway

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan easter, spain news

The first major holiday of the year is upon us with vast numbers of friends and families heading to villages

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Sanchez Celebrates “Historic” Breakthrough With Morocco

April 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez visited Rabat on Thursday 8th April for a meeting with the Moroccan King, Mohammed

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Icon Not Believe It! Miraculous Return Of Churchs Stolen Saints

April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

Astonished church leaders are celebrating the miraculous return of 16th-century panels of saints stolen from an altar more than 40

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SBI PO Is More Intricate 

April 8, 2022April 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan

SBI PO Is More Intricate  Most aspirants wonder how the SBI PO exam is different from the IBPS PO exam.

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Indoor Face Masks Finally Coming Off After Easter

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan covid news spain, spain news

The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced a further easing on the wearing of face masks from Tuesday 19th April.

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Zelenskyy Evokes Guernica In Spanish Parliament Address

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics, ukraine

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, received a standing ovation at the Spanish Cortes yesterday, Tuesday 5th April, as he compared

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Investigation Into Death Of Toddler Run Over By Bus At Barajas

April 5, 2022April 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan accident, madrid news

The Madrid authorities have started an investigation after the death of a toddler who fell off a luggage trolley onto

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Romancing The Stone As Alya Society Visits Gemmology Institute

April 5, 2022April 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

On the 31st of March thanks to its director Nehad Sharaf, the members and friends of the Alya Society enjoyed another

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Madrid Set For Holy Week Processions & Redemption

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan easter, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s “holy week” is set with a return to pre-pandemic in-person events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (10 to

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British Council Proves It Is Never Too Young To Be Bilingual

April 3, 2022April 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education spain, kids and family madrid, learn english

The British Council’s newest contribution towards promoting early English language acquisition is proving to be very popular, with children as

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Separated Ukrainian Sisters Reunited In Spain After 20 Years Apart

April 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

Two Ukrainian sisters separated for 20 years have had an astonishing reunion when one took the other in as a

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Jurassic Park Meets Truffle Worshippers In Matarraña, Teruel

March 31, 2022March 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan discovery, travel spain

Where in the world can you visit the biggest natural wildlife attraction in Europe, have a fresh waterfall massage in

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Once Upon A Time In The West Film Set Goes On Sale

March 30, 2022March 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish  film set used for Spaghetti Western movies by director Sergio Leone has been put up for sale. Eight

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How A Madrid Mother Turned Dyslexia & ADHD On Its Head

March 29, 2022April 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education spain, Health, kids and family madrid

“Bewilderment, helplessness and even desperation are just some of the emotions experienced by parents of bright but struggling children who

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Government Announces Emergency Aid To Tackle Energy & Fuel Inflation

March 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain economy, spain news, ukraine

The Spanish government has unveiled a package of emergency economic measures worth 6 billion euros in direct aid and 10

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The Mistress´s Revenge As London Court Gives Green Light For Royal Trial

March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king juan carlos, spain news

The former king Juan Carlos´s troubles continue as the High Court in London has ruled that he could face trial

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Wonder & Awe At Mermaid Baby Birth Moment

March 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain health treatment, spain news

These incredible images show how a baby girl is born via caesarean section with the amniotic sac still intact in

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Madrid Zoo Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Pandas and Royals

March 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid zoo

The Madrid Zoo yesterday celebrated its 50th anniversary with a visit by Queen Sofía and the first public outing of

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Spain´s New Driving Regulations Come Into Force Today

March 21, 2022March 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan driving in spain, living in madrid, spain news

New traffic regulations come into force today, Monday 21st March with a raft of new measures and stiffer penalties for

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Madrid Calls For “Immediate Solution” Over Haulage Strike

March 19, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

  Over 20,000 National Police and Civil Guard officers have been mobilised by the Spanish government to guarantee supplies from

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Best Means Of Getting Around In Madrid

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, visit madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is one of the most touristic cities in the world. No wonder! It is filled

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Madrid St Patrick´s Day Weekend Celebrations

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

The Irish community in Madrid will be returning to its traditional St Patrick´s Family Fun Day this Saturday, 19th March.

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Saraha Winds Brings Red Sand Dusting To Madrid

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, madrid weather

Hot air from the Sahara Desert has left Madrid and much of Spain coated with red-orange dust,  prompting the regional

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Madrid Pays Homage To Atocha Terrorist Attack Victims

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan atocha, madrid news

Madrid has been marking the 18th anniversary of the Atocha train bombings – the biggest terrorist attack that Spain had

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Crypto Currencies Included For First Time In Modelo 720 Tax Declaration

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan modelo 720, tax spain

The ides of March are upon us once more and with it a reminder for the 31st March deadline to

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Sanchez Visits Spain’s Front Line”Tripwire”Troops In Baltics

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has paid a flying visit to Latvia to visit Spanish troops in the NATO country

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Madrid Makes Top Ten Dog Friendly Global Cities

March 10, 2022March 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan dog friendly, living in madrid, visit spain

New research by UK based Benchmark Kennels show that Madrid has made it into the global top 10 of dog-friendly cities

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Felipe Paves The Way For Juan Carlos’ Return Home

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king juan carlos, spain news

The decision last week by Spain’s State Prosecutor to shelve the investigation into the finances of the late king, Juan

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Atocha Station Renaming Causes Ayuso To See Red

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news

As the world celebrates International Women´s Day, the Spanish government’s decision to rename Atocha station to that of the author,

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Spain Steps Up EU Response As Von Leyern Flies To Madrid

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has placed Spain in forefront of the European Union’s response to the Russian invasion

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Dramatic Solo Escape To Spain For 12 Year-Old Ukrainian Girl

March 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

A brave 12-year-old girl has left war-torn Ukraine alone to try to reach her foster family in Spain, to escape

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Going Going Gone! Last Private Velazquez Painting Auction Sold

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news

A painting by one of Spain´s greatest painters, Diego Velazquez has been sold at auction for a staggering 4.27 million

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Robert De Niro Sweeps Into Town To Taste A Madrid “Priceless Menu”

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan food and drink, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Legendary Hollywood star, Robert De Niro swept into town today, Tuesday 1st March, for a “priceless tasting menu” event at

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Britain’s Billion Dollar Scammer Arrested In Spain

March 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

Britain’s most wanted woman who allegedly laundered over GBP 1 billion (1.2 billion Euros) in a mobile phone tax scam

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Spain Steps Up European Support For Ukraine

February 28, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, ukraine

The Spanish government have ramped up their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by announcing a series of further

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Cibeles Lit Up As Madrid Shows Solidarity With Ukraine

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

The Cibeles Palace and Fountain lit up central Madrid last night, Friday 25th February, in support of Ukraine as Russian

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Queen Leticia Opens 40th ARCO Madrid

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Spain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA

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UK-Spain Driving Licence Validity Extended Amid “Ongoing Uncertainty”

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan

The seemingly never-ending saga of the validity of UK driving licences in Spain continues as the British Embassy in Madrid

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Spain Condemns Russia´s “Unjustified Aggression” Against Ukraine

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan breaking news spain, spain news

The Spanish Government has issued a strongly worded communique condeming the Russian attack on Ukraine, which began this morning, Thursday

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Ghost Village Emerges As Drought Brings Resevoirs To Historic Low

February 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

A long-deserted ghost village has emerged from a once deep reservoir in north-western Spain and made headlines around the world

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Burial Of The Sardine Heralds Madrid´s Carnival Return

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, carnival, madrid history, What's on Madrid

This time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the

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Teenager Arrested For Speeding Up Castellana At 113 Kph

February 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

A 19-year-old young man who published a video on his social networks of him driving along Paseo de la Castellana

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Court Rules Madrid´s “Rural Marbella” To Be Demolished

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

A luxury residential development and favourite of Madrid’s well heeled – the Marina Isla de Valdecañas – has been given

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Into The Storm – Ayuso Takes Gloves Off To Clear Name

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan ayuso, madrid news, spain politics

The simmering tensions within Spain’s main opposition conservative Partido Popular has erupted into full blown open warfare between the party´s

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Magallanes & Elcano – Around The World To Madrid

February 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, What's on Madrid

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world by Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastian Elcano,

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Spain Returns To Full Sports Stadiums As Infection Rate Receeds

February 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan breaking news spain, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Spanish Health Minister, Carolina Darias, announced yesterday Wednesday 16th February that sporting and football stadiums can return to full

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Madrid Basks In Goya Film Award Wins

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Cinema, madrid news, spain news

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been meeting some of the winners of the Spanish Film Academy´s 2021

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Leo Clancy CEO Enterprise Ireland Talks To Spanish-Irish Business Network

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

The Madrid based Spanish-Irish Business Network is holding it´s first event of 2022 with a webinar with Leo Clancy, CEO

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Ghosts Of The Past As Spain Rejects Mexican “Colonial Exploitation” Jab

February 13, 2022February 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spain news

The ghosts of the past have returned to haunt Spanish – Latin American relations, after Mexican president, Andres Manuel Lopez

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Man Jumps From Window When Discovered Keeping Mummified Father

February 13, 2022February 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid crime, madrid news

A man who was about to be thrown out of his flat by arriving officials decided instead to throw himself

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Spain Relaxes Covid Travel Restrictions For UK Teenagers

February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, visit spain

The Spanish government has relaxed restrictions on travellers arriving in the country from non Schengen Zone countries who are between

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Spain Minimum Wage Set To Increase To €14,000 A Year

February 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

Despite considerable opposition from employers and business associations, the left-wing coalition government of Pedro Sanchez, have succeeded in raising the

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Big Brother Sexual Assault Trial Suspended On First Day

February 11, 2022February 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

The trial over allegations of sexual assault on the TV show,Big Brother, has been put on hold just as soon

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Michelangelo Sistene Chapel Exhibition Arrives In Madrid

February 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

One of the most celebrated artworks in history has arrived in Madrid. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: “The Exhibition’ has been touring

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King Felipe Tests Positive But Rate Continues To Fall

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, spain news

King Felipe VI, who has just celebrated his 54th birthday, has tested positive for covid-19 after experiencing mild symptoms since

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Madrid Extends Tourism Subsidy For Visitors

February 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

The Madrid regional government have announced a San Valentine extention of the Visit Madrid promotion which was launched at the end

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Madrid Biz Lunch Set For February 17th

February 8, 2022February 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

The first Madrid Biz Lunch of 22 will take place on Thursday 17th February 2022 at 2pm in the Library

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Raphael Rocks The Gran Via With Nostalgic Look Back

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Spanish pop legend Raphael is back in town for a unique exhibition that coincides with the premiere on Movistar+ of

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Four Tips To Ensure Data Compliance During Drug Development

February 8, 2022February 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business

Drug development is a process that’s expectedly guided by a lot of regulations in relation to all its aspects, including

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French Institute Unveils Cultural Season For Spain 22

February 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual presentation of the French Institute´s cultural season of 2022. It was

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Government Announces Masks Off From This Thursday

February 6, 2022February 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Spanish government have announced that the obligatory wearing of facemasks outdoors will cease from Thursday 10th February. The announcement

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Banco Santander 8 Billion Euro Profit Bounceback

February 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy, spain news

Spanish mega bank, Banco Santander has announced a post pandemic bounce back recovery, posting a 8.1 billion Euro profit for

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Mona Bizzari’s Journey of Self-Discovery Entering The Spanish Market

February 4, 2022February 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, living in madrid, living in spain, madrid news

In 2021 Bizzari Jewelry became one of the partners of Alya Society – A Madrid-based international networking community of English-Speaking

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Piscasso Returns To His Madrid Alma Mater

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

An exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the

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New Look Puerta Del Sol Finally Gets Green Light

February 1, 2022February 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, madrid news

Madrid´s iconic Puerta del Sol has been given the green light for a 21st century facelift. The public works which

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Spanish Economy Continues Recovery As Unemployment Drops

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy

The latest figures from the Spanish statistical agency INE show that the Spanish economy continued to recover in the final quarter of

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Madrid Goes Red For King Felipe’s Birthday

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, madrid news, spain news

The iconic Plaza de Cibeles, along with the Palacio de Cibeles and Alcala were illuminated in red this weekend, to

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Pikes At The Ready! The Tercios Muster Again On The Streets Of Old Madrid

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid history, madrid news, What's on Madrid

The feared Spanish Tercios of old are back displaying their prowess with a drill of arms in the Plaza de

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Unwelcome Blast From The Past As Civil War Bomb Found

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spanish civil war

Madrid´s Bomb Disposal Unit, TEDAX have uncovered and made safe a Civil War bomb that was discovered by accident in Calle

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When Humanity Died – Seeing Auschwitz Exhibition

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, What's on Madrid

A new exhibition showing the horror of the Auschwitz extermination camp has opened at the Sefarad-Israel Cultural Centre in Madrid. The

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Relief As Covid Travel Restrictions Eased To UK

January 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS

People travelling from Spain to England will no longer be required to take a COVID test on arrival, the UK

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45th Anniversary Of Atocha Massacre Marked In Silence

January 24, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan franco, madrid history, madrid news

Today, Monday 24th January, marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of the left wing lawyers gunned down in their

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The Self-Saboteurs At Sala Elefante Blanco This Friday

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid band, The Self-Saboteurs, will be playing their original songs inspired by punk, post-punk, rock, and all other kinds of

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Stanley Kubrick Exhibition At Circulo Bellas Artes

January 23, 2022January 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is putting on an exhibition that pays tribute to the American film director Stanley

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Rural Spain Comes To Madrid As 1 Million Protestors Arrive

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain politics

More of 300 groups and associations representing rural Spain, led by Alma Rural are expected in Madrid today, Sunday 23rd

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Bernabeu Honours Paco Gento With Naming Of New Gardens

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid

Former Real Madrid player, and legendary galactico, Francisco “Paco” Gento, who died at the age of 88 this week, is

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Pets Now “Family Members” As Animal Rights Law Takes Force

January 21, 2022January 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

Pets, including cats, dogs and even goldfish, are now considered family members under new laws in Spain with implications regarding

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Push To Find Most Wanted Brits In Spain

January 19, 2022January 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

Spain’s reputation as a refuge for on the run has been further dented with a new appeal to trace and

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Police Arrest “Spanish Pablo Escobar Of Heroin” In Toledo Raid

January 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

An alleged drugs overlord dubbed the ‘Spanish Pablo Escobar of Heroin’ because he is believed to be the biggest trafficker

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January Heralds New Self Employed Rates And New Changes In Offing

January 15, 2022January 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

This month sees the general rate for self-employed professionals increased to 30.6%. This means that self-employed persons paying on the

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Madrid Takes Central Government To Court

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, spain politics

The Madrid regional government has launched legal proceedings against the central government, in order to reverse an alleged exclusion of

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Madrid Barajas Leads Spanish Airport Recovery As Mega Hub Planned

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, madrid news, spain news

The latest passenger figures from the Spanish airport operator AENA, released yesterday, Tuesday 11th January, show that passenger traffic through

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Inverfest Festival Heralds Musical Start For 22′

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, What's on Madrid

The Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of  winter concerts organised by

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Sanchez Seeks Pandemic To Endemic “Evaluation”

January 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, SPAIN COVID NEWS

Despite record numbers from the latest government Covid-19 infection rate figures, released yesterday 10th January, the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro

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Ayuso´s Attempts To Stem Spain´s Population Fall

January 10, 2022January 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, spain politics

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced a series of financial incentives in order to encourage births and

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Lupin – Spain´s Cyber King Fraudster Arrested In Madrid

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news, spain news

Jordi Arias Fernández, aka, “Lupin”, considered Spain’s most wanted cyber scammer, has been arrested in Madrid. Jordi Arias Fernández, who

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Spain´s Maestro – Immersive #InGoya Exhibition

January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, What's on Madrid

To celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez

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Rapper Among 37 People Arrested In Abuse Drug & Vice Ring

January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have taken down a major drugs and sex ring in Madrid, including a young rapper, Saymol

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Mourning Continues As Bouncy Castle Accident Footage Emerges

January 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

This is the moment a bouncy castle with eight children inside is blown upside down by a freak gust of

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Madrid´s Cabalgata Returns With Message of Hope For 2022

January 6, 2022January 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, madrid news

Madrid’s traditional Three Kings Day parade – or Cabalgata was once again celebrated in the streets of the Spanish capital

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Supreme Constitutional Court Sides For Sex For Debt Ruling

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Spain’s Supreme Constitutional Court in Madrid has rejected a woman’s appeal against a sentence that did not consider it a

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Last Chance To See Unique Human Imaging Exhibition

January 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

Situated within walking distance of their more famous neighbours Reina Sofia and Prado, Caixa Forum Madrid has to work hard

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New Year Relief As Brexit Driving Licence Extended

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain

The British Embassy have announced another extension to the validity of UK licences in Spain past the December 31st deadline,

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Limited Capacity Puerta Del Sol To Ring In New Year

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, madrid news

Despite the record infection rate due to the surge in Covid-19 cases being seen in the capital, the traditional ringing

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Hope As Covid Wave Peaks & Quarantine Period Reduced

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Spanish Health Minister, Carolina Darias,has confirmed that the Inter-Territorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS), which co-ordinates the

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Madrid Police Seize Unauthorised Antigen Tests

December 29, 2021December 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Spanish National Police have have seized 300,000 unauthorised Covid-19 antigen tests, which do not comply with the regulations set

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The Kings Christmas Speech Brings Half A Cheer

December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, king juan carlos, spain news

King Felipe VI has delivered his annual seasonal address to the Spanish nation which was broadcast on Christmas Eve. The

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Rescued Caravaggio “Lost Masterpiece” Saved For The Nation

December 23, 2021January 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, spain news

A painting that was about to be sold at auction, and was then pulled after experts from the Prado Museum

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Pedro Sanchez Announces Masks Back On….But

December 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced that the Cabinet will meet tomorow Thursday, 23rd December, in order to

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El Gordo Christmas Lottery Winning Prize Number Is 86148

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

The winning number for El Gordo ( the fat one) prize in Spain’s world-famous lottery is 86148. The draw which

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Police Sweet Sweep In Madrid’s Chinatown

December 21, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news, spain news

The Spanish National Police have conducted a joint operation with Madrid’s Municipal force with raids on 45 Chinese owned establishments,

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Madrid’s School Bilingual Programme Faces Scrutiny

December 20, 2021December 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan education madrid, madrid news

Vickie Scullard takes a look at Madrid’s flagship bilingual programme, 15 years after the idea was first mooted as a

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Madrid Takes Centre Stage As Spain Michelin Restaurant Awards Announced

December 18, 2021December 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, visit madrid

Spain´s reputation for culinary excellence took another step forward at the recently held gala to announce the 2022 Michelin Guide

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Cibeles Opens Today To As Madrid’s Christmas Ice Rink Season Starts

December 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

The opening today of the Palacio de Cibeles ice rink adds to Madrid’s seaonal offerings for all the family to

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Wines With Spirit – Why The Wine World Is Getting All Shook Up About A Cheeky Upstart

December 14, 2021December 19, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan wine

We talk to Joao Pedro Montes, CEO of  Wines With Spirit – a wine start up that is getting noticed

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Madrid Takes Three Of The Best Cocktail Bars In The World

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Going out, What's on Madrid

Madrid has always had a vibrant bar scene – and its cocktail bars have always stood with the best from

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Circo Price Back For Magical Christmas Show Season

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

Christmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences

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Police Hunt Attacker After British School Pupil Stabbed

December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, spain crime news

The National Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a seven-year-old boy who was returning to his school

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Children´s Vaccinations Set For Next Week Amid Cases Surge

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, spain news

The latest official figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health, released yesterday, Thursday 9 December, shows a rise of 15 points

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Storm Barra Brings First Snow Of Winter To Madrid

December 8, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

The Madrid regional authorities have today, Wednesday 8th December, activated a yellow weather warning due to plummeting temperatures, high winds

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Queen Sofia Opens Exhibition Of Alfonso The Wise

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

To mark the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alfonso X of Castille, considered by many historians, as one of

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La Pepa – Spain´s First Constitution

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain

As Spain celebrates its annual Constitution Day – which pays homage to the 1978 document, we look at her first

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MOST WANTED: Alcàsser Murder Suspect Antonio Anglés Added In Closure Bid

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news

Nearly 30 years after the murders of Miriam García Iborra, Antonia “Toñi” Gómez Rodríguez and Desirée Hernández Folch, Europe´s top

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Artist Uses Queen Leticia To Highlight Domestic Abuse

December 5, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan queen leticia, spain news

An Italian artist has used doctored images of Kate Middleton and Spain’s Queen Letizia to make it look as if

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Latest Unemployment Figures Show Madrid´s Is Lowest In Spain

December 4, 2021December 5, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The latest Spanish employment figures show the largest single monthly November fall to a national level last seen in 2008.

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Cañada Real – Spain´s Largest Shanty Town Set For Demolition

December 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Spain´s and by some estimates, Southern Europe´s, largest shanty town, the Cañada Real on the outskirts of Madrid, is set

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Belens & Christmas Lights Herald Seasonal Festivities

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

Both the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes

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Madrid´s Scrap Cathedral Creater Dies But Vision Lives On

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, visit madrid

Justo Gallego, the man who for 60 years had been building a cathedral out of scrap materials on the outskirts

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UK & Spain Travel Requirements Tighten Due To Omicron Scare

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS

Both the UK and Spanish governments have announced an immediate tightening of travel restrictions due to the Omicron variant whose

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Egyptian Female Entrepreneur Making Her Mark In Europe – Nehad Sharaf

November 28, 2021November 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, expat spain, madrid news

Abi Lindsay Clark talks to Egyptian entrepeneur and Madrileña, Nehad Sharaf, about the forthcoming launch of the Alya Society On

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Madrid Closes Parks As First Storms Of Winter Lash Spain

November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid weather, spain news

The first winter storms have arrived this week with plummeting temperatures, high winds, rain and snow lashing the peninsula. Madrid’s

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Madrid Players Are Back For Christmas Pudding

November 25, 2021November 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

The Madrid Players, who have been entertaining all the family for over 50 years are back for four Christmas shows

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Almeida Opens “Reborn” Plaza España

November 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

One of Madrid’s most emblematic plazas was reopened yesterday, Monday 21st November, by the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida,

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Van Morrison Set For Madrid Return Concert

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Three years after his last visit to the capital, Blues king, Van Morrison is set to return to the capital

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Madrid Scouts Christmas Fundraising For Refugees

November 21, 2021November 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas

The British Scouts of Madrid are fundraising for refugees with two performances of Face2Face Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”. Catherine Fenton, the

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Charles Clifford Exhibition – Madrid´s First Photographer

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

To mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting

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Madrid Biz Lunch Is Back For Christmas!

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

The Madrid Biz Lunch is back!  After a pandemic induced hiatus, Madrid´s premier business lunch for guiri entrepeneurs and professionals

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Madrid Police Bust Albanian Sex Extortion Gang

November 19, 2021November 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

The Spanish National Police have dismantled an Albanian sex extortion gang who were operating in the Madrid region. The modus

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On The Buses – Felipe & Leticia Celebrate 75 Years Of EMT

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

King Felipe and Doña Leticia made what for them was an unusual journey, yesterday, Monday 15th November – on a

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Spain Set For Slow Lane As Truckers Plan Christmas Strike

November 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy, spain news

Spain’s national haulage association announced last week a three day lorry strike which if goes ahead is likely to lead

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How Working From Home Has Changed The Workplace

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business

Working from home (otherwise known as remote working) has become the ‘go to’ way of working, and one that has

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Body Worlds – The Rhythm Of Life Exhibition

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Dr Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the plastination technique, and Angelina Whalley, creative and conceptual designer,  are presenting the world’s

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Madrid Metropolitan Welcomes Return Of Google News In Spain

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The Madrid Metropolitan has welcomed the announcement by news aggregator, Google News, that it will be returning following a 7-year

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Madrid Police Raid Big Game Hunters Moraleja Lair

November 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A big game hunter’s dream of creating a hunting museum dedicated to his kills that contained dozens of stuffed animals

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Madrid Wins World Travel Award For Best MICE Destination For 4th Year

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, visit madrid, visit spain, What's on Madrid

Madrid has been named Europe’s top MICE destination for the fourth year in a row. The Spanish capital took first

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Two Rare Panda Cubs Born At Madrid Zoo

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, zoo

Madrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,

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Escaped Camels Found On The Loose In Madrid

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, spain news

Returning late night revellers in the early hours of yesterday, 5th November, might have been forgiven for disbelieving their tired

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5 Facts About Healthcare in Spain

November 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, health and wellbeing, living in spain

Everything to know before retiring in Spain In Spain the majority of healthcare comes out as a sort of social

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Spain Tourism Continues Bounce Back As Madrid Launches Traveller Subsidy

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, visit madrid, visit spain, What's on Madrid

The Spanish tourist sector enjoyed its fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth according to data published by the government agency

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Confusion For UK Entry Requirements For Returning Vaxed Brits In Spain

November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

Vickie Scullard reports on how administrative confusion between Spain and the UK over vaccination requirements for travel is causing Britons

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British Expats On Mission To Simplify Spanish Wine

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, Food, spanish wine

The launch of simplyspanishwine by two Brits on a mission to demystify the wine world and help expats in Spain get access

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Massive Iberdrola Cooling Tower Comes Down

October 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Spanish multinational electricity utility company Iberdrola has carried out the destruction of a huge cooling tower which was captured on

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Expat Spain: Problems And Solutions For Raising Your Family Abroad

October 30, 2021October 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid, living in spain

Madrid resident and international parent coach, Denise Suarez addresses common issues readers of the Madrid Metropolitan may face when raising

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UK Embassy Advises Brits In Spain To Get TIE Card

October 28, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in spain

Just over a year since the Withdrawal Agreement TIE (Tarjeta Identidad de Extranjero) was launched, the latest figures published by the

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Jobs That Are Seeing High Wage Increases

October 28, 2021October 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spanish economy

The world may have experienced untold economic devastation due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the current upside is that a

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Spain´s New Pet Laws & Animal DNI Explained

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

The Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner

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Non Resident Spanish Homeowners – Save Hundreds On Your December Tax Return

October 25, 2021October 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain

The December deadline to file for non resident property taxes in Spain is close. If you are a non-resident who

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Madrid´s Women´s Run Back On The Streets

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

More than 18,000 women are expected on the streets of Madrid today, Sunday 24th October, to take part in the

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Sánchez Vows To End Prostitution “Enslavement”

October 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has vowed to “implement” a series of laws aimed at ending the “enslavement” of

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Salón Gourmets Triumphant Madrid Return

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, Food, madrid news, What's on in Madrid

One of Spain’s leading trade fairs, the Salón Gourmets returned this week with a packed out IFEMA once more hosting

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Thousands Of Liverpool Fans Expected For Athletico Madrid Encounter

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Football, madrid news

Thousands of travelling Liverpool fans are expected in the Spanish capital this week for their Champions league group encounter with

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Madrid To Bask In World Heritage Light

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

The recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s  World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival

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King Felipe Presides Over Spain’s National Day

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

King Felipe VI, took the royal salute at the military parade marking Spain’s national day, El Dia de Hispanidad, in

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Archbishop Apologises After Raunchy Music Video In Cathedral Goes Viral

October 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Spain’s most important Archbishop has apologised after a raunchy music video for a song called ‘Atheist’ that featured a naked

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“Indigenismo” and Black Legends Pall Over Hispanidad Day

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, madrid news

The recent visit of Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, to the United States raised more than a few eyebrows

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Spanish Tourism Sector Speeds Up Recovery

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

The latest figures released by the  National Statistics Institute (INE) show that the post pandemic recovery in Spain´s all important

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Madrid Village Named Amongst Spain´s Most Beautiful

October 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan visit madrid, visit spain

The Association of Spain´s Most Beautiful Villages has added the Madrid region´s Nuevo Baztán to it´s list. Situated 47 kms to south-east

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Sanchez Meets NATO Head To Prepare For Madrid Summit

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

The NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, visited Madrid yesterday Friday 8th October, where he met the prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, at

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Madrid Urban Sports Kicks Off This Weekend

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, Sport

Madrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the

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Operation El Pilar As Madrid Vacates For First Post Pandemic Puente

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

The Directorate-General for Traffic is set to launch Operation El Pilar, in anticipation of millions of road journeys this weekend, as people

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Muñoz´s Diverxo Makes Top 20 World´s Best Restaurants

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Food, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s Dabid Muñoz, who earlier this year won the prestigious Best Chef Award, has added another feather in his cap

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Spain Green Light For Winter Booster Shot As Infections Fall

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The latest Covid-19 infection figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health show a continuing fall in the incidence rate over the

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Tax Deadline Looms For Non-Resident Spanish Property Owners

October 6, 2021October 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in spain

The clock is ticking for all non-resident owners of property in Spain to pay their annual taxes – even if

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American Club´s “Happy Hour” Is Back

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

The American Club Of Madrid is back with a bang as it celabrates its return to in-person events with the first

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Pandora Papers Reveal Ex King Juan Carlos Link

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan king juan carlos, spain news

The publication by the Washington based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) of a huge cache of confidential data, named the

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Sanchez Returns To Las Palma Pledging To Recover & Rebuild

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, yesterday, Sunday 3rd October, flew back to the Canary Island of La Palma, pledging

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Ayuso Announces Madrid’s Freedom Day In New York

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news

Madrid’s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has continued her whirlwind tour of New York, with meeting some of the Big

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Our Man In Madrid´s Understated English Humour Raises Galician Eyebrows

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spain news

The English sense of humour has been quite the talk of Galicia after a recent tweet from Her Majesty´s Ambassador

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Madrid Court Extradites Notorious Irish Mobster

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain crime news, spain news

The central court in Madrid has agreed a request from the Irish authorities for the extradition of notorious gangster,Gerry ‘The

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Madrid Surges As Principal Destination Of Foreign Investment

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spanish economy

The latest figures showing foreign investment in Spain shows that the Community of Madrid has surged ahead as by far

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Lightscapes and A World of Colour

September 25, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Within Madrid´s plethora of museums and famous landmarks, some of the more accessible can go overlooked, such is the case

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Felipe & Leticia Fly To Meet La Palma Volcano Victims

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, spain news

King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia yesterday visited the Canary Island of La Palma, to meet emergency workers and residents

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Madrid´s 12 Days Of Bank Holidays Announced For 2022

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

The Madrid regional government has confirmed the days that will be official bank holidays for the Communidad for the coming

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Madrid´s Minute Long Olympic Dream Ends…..Or Does It?

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan olympics, Sport

Madrid´s supposed 5th attempt to host an Olympic Games appears to have failed before it began with confusion and contradictory

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El Rastro Back To Full Throttle From This Weekend

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s world famous flea market, El Rastro reopens at full capacity from this Saturday 26th September. In addition the market

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Spain’s Newest University Opens In Madrid

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan education madrid, madrid news

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has opened Spain’s newest university at a ceremony in Pozuelo de Alarcón. ESIC

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British Embassy Launches Online Survey For Residents In Spain

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in madrid, living in spain

The British Embassy has launched an online survey aimed at getting up to date information and feedback from UK nationals

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Dr Noelia de Mingo Arrested After Stabbing Rampage

September 21, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

Footage has been released of the moment a doctor tried to stab Madrid police officers as they attempted to arrest

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Oficina del Español Launched To “Defend and Strengthen” Spanish language

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, learn spanish, madrid news

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has launched a flagship initiative to promote the Spanish language and culture in

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Sánchez Flies In After Las Palmas Volcano Eruption

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, spain news

Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, cancelled his trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York and flown instead

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Political Backlash Over Anti Gay “Fascist” March Through Chueca

September 19, 2021September 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan chueca, living in madrid, madrid news

The Spanish Minister for Equality, Irene Montero, has announced she will direct Madrid Public Prosecutors Office to investigate a march

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Tourism Boost As Spain Optimistic For UK Travel Easing

September 19, 2021September 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain tourism, spanish economy

The Spanish tourism sector, which has been struggling to recover from the pandemic enduced contraction, is hopeful that the UK”s

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“Historic” €1 billion Spanish Olympic Sports Boost Announced

September 18, 2021September 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, sports spain

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced an “historic” investment into Spanish sports in to build on the success

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A Complete Guide to Decode Cheap Energy Plans    

September 17, 2021September 28, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

Australia’s electricity market is divided into the east coast and west coast. These two regions have wholesale energy markets where

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Madrid’s Dabid Muñoz Wins Worlds Best Chef As Spain Dominates

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, What's on Madrid

Madrileño star chef Dabid Muñoz has won the 5th annual Best Chef Awards 2021 at a Gala ceremony, held in

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Spain Infection Rate Falls Again As Vulnerable Set For Third Jab

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

The government´s latest official figures for the number of Covid-19 infections show a continuing drop reaching a post summer low of just

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Real Back To Winning Ways As Bernabeu Hosts First Match

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, spanish football

Real Madrid celebrated their return to their Santiago Bernabeu home with a convincing 5-2 win over Celta Vigo, yesterday Sunday

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Spanish Police Arrest “Most Wanted” Venezuelan Spymaster

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

The Spanish National Police have announced the arrest of General Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, the former Venezuelan spymaster, wanted by

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“Verano de 69” When Seamus Heaney Came To Madrid

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

I had the pleasure of interviewing dynamic duo Enda and Maria ( Enda Kenneally and Maria Correa ) about their

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Queen Leticia Opens 2021 Madrid Book Fair

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Queen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book

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Spain Recovers 70% of 2019 Air Capacity

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain economy, spain news

The Spanish tourist industry is breathing a sigh of relief as the numbers of tourist arrivals enjoys a late summer

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The Bernabéu Wishlist

September 10, 2021September 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Real Madrid, visit madrid

In 2017, football club Real Madrid announced plans for a major renovation of Stadium Santiago Bernabéu. The announcement came exactly

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Madrid Makes Time Out Top City Listing

September 9, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, visit madrid

Madrid continues its march in its bid to be recognisd as one of the world´s best cities by being voted

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New Post Brexit UK Car Sticker Rules Take Force

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit, spain news

New driving regulations are due to take force for UK registered cars for travellers to Spain and across the European

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Iberian Poets Corner

September 8, 2021September 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture

Michael Duncan, whose Memories of Madrid  inspired an Iberian oddyssey treading in the land of the great Portuguese poet, Fernando

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Spain Passes 70% Vaccination As Fifth Wave Receedes

September 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

The government has announced that it has passed the 70% milestone that was set by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez

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St Georges Church Jumble Sale Set For October

September 6, 2021September 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid
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Madrid Scouts AGM Set For 25th September

September 6, 2021September 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

The 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the

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Ronald Macdonald Madrid 2021Fundraising Dinner

September 5, 2021September 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid
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Sanchez Announces “Immediate” Rise In Minimum Wage

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics, spanish economy

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced an “immediate increase” in the country´s minimum wage, at a special conference

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Heavy Storms Herald End Of Hottest Summer

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid weather

Summer came to a crashing close last night as a powerful  storm swept the region bringing heavy rainfall and disruption

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Spain Increases Toll Free Motorway System

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain economy, spain news

Travelling around Spain will become significantly cheaper from the 1st September as nearly 500km of previous toll motorways become free

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Street Name Civil War As Franco´s Toughest General Wont Go Quietly

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan franco, living in madrid, spain news, spain politics, spanish civil war

The continuing saga of the legacy of the Spanish Civil War continues in the battle over Madrid´s many streets with

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Get Behind The Beauty Of The Casino de Madrid

August 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan GAMBLING SPAIN, visit madrid, visit spain

In the centre of Madrid, you find this beautiful old building from 1910. The Casino de Madrid is full of

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Spaniard Celebrates Becoming World’s Oldest Man

August 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The world’s oldest man who has enough descendants to start a football team has also revealed that he did actually

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Spain Steps Up To Provide Afghans Sanctuary

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

The Spanish government has offered itself to be the European Union’s hub to take in Afghan refungees fleeing the Taliban’s

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Massive Surge In UK Residency TIE Card Applications

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in spain

The British Embassy in Madrid, has released the latest figures on the number of UK nationals who have applied for

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Spanish Air Force Begins Kabul Repatriations

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced today that the first of up to 3 A400 transport aircraft are en

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Police Issue Awareness Alert As Spanish Online Scams On The Rise

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

The Spanish National Police have issued a public awareness campaign due to the rocketing number of reports of online fraud

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Madrid´s Second Heatwave Of The Summer

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

Temperatures in the capital are finally dropping after hovering above the 40 degree mark for the last three days, as

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Dmitry Yablonsky Welcomed To “Stunning” InClassica Festival by EUFSC President Konstantin Ishkhanov

August 14, 2021August 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

This August and September, the European Foundation for Support of Culture (EUFSC), together with SAMIT Event Group, will present the

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How A Vaccinated Brit Resident Still Needs To Quarantine And Take PCR To Get Home

August 12, 2021August 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS

Vickie Scullard, a British resident in Madrid explains how she was faced with extortianate costs to comply with UK travel

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Relief As Spain Stays On UK Amber Travel List

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain travel

The Spanish tourist industry breathed a sigh of relief last week, as the latest UK “traffic light” system was updated

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The Billion Euro Fraud Of Spain´s Favourite Ventriloquest

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

Veteran Spanish entertainer, Jose Luis Moreno, once considered ” Spain´s favourite ventrilquest,” and who was arrested in Madrid on June

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Most Wanted Mafia Head Arrested In Madrid

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

The alleged head of one of Italy´s most feared mafia families, the Calabrian Ndrangueta, was arrested yesterday, 5th August, in

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Sanchez Brings Glad Tidings To The King

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez flew to Mallorca this week to brief King Felipe on the country’s much improved

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National Library Hosts Dante´s Inferno Exhibition

August 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, visit madrid, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

The National Library is marking the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri, by hosting an exhibition curated by 

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Larsen´s Revenge As Kings Former Lover Aims For Payout

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan king juan carlos, spain news

The former alleged mistress of the King Emeritus, Juan Carlos, has filed a lawsuit for damages in a London court

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San Juan Fire Under Control But Risks Remain

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

The forest fire which broke out around the San Juan reservoir in the municipality of San Martin de Valdeiglesias, in

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Madrid Wins Another Accolade In Time Magazine “Worlds Best” Award

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, What's on Madrid

No sooner had the celebrations receeded after the recent decision to add the El Prado & Retiro areas to the

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DGT Issues Dos & Donts To Avoid Summer Driving Fines

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

The Spanish DGT (Directorate-General for Traffic) Summer Campaign continues into August as nearly 48 million journeys are expected to be made.

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Deliveroo Eyes Leaving Spain As New Job Ruling Comes Into Force

July 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan breaking news spain, spain news

The food delivery platform, Deliveroo said in its annual report statement that it is considering shuttering its operations in Spain.

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Spanish Economy Bouncing Back To Pre Pandemic Recovery

July 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, spanish economy

The Spanish economy is expected to bounce back to reach its pre-pandemic level by next year after better than expected

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Online Games That Come with Added Spanish Flair

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

Online games these days tend to be set in a finite number of locations, to the point that many of

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Mr Sanchez Goes To Hollywood

July 27, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez  has concluded his whistle-top tour of the United States with a visit to Los Angeles

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Ice Cream Health Scare As Popular Brands Withdrawn

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

A major contamination healthcare has caused Nestlé and Mars to recall 46 varieties of ice cream products after traces of Ethylene

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UNESCO World Heritage Award Add Big Feather To Madrid’s Cap

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid starts the week in jubilant mood this Monday 26th July, celebrating that its bid to add the Paseo del

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Madrid To Hold Critical Communications World Flagship Fair 2021

July 26, 2021August 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

Critical Communications World (CCW) is TCCA’s flagship event. This year’s show will reinvigorate and reignite the industry as critical communications professionals

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Third Shot Mulled As Spain Covid Rate Continues Riding The Wave

July 25, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS

The latest coronavirus official infection figures released by the Spanish Ministry of Health show a continuing surge in the number of cases.

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Best Tips For Digital Nomads

July 25, 2021September 9, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain

With the boom in digital nomads coming to Spain we take a look at some top tips for people attracted

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Spanish Government Turns The Screws On Franco’s Legacy

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, spain news, spain politics

The Spanish government of Pedro Sanchez, used the 85th anniversary of the 1936 coup this week, to announce its historical

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Madrid Empties As Heatwave Continues

July 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

Many Madrileños have used the ongoing heatwave to escape the city where temperatures have been hovering around the 35 degree

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Spain Closes In On 50% Vaccination As Delta Variant Surges

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

The latest Spain Health Ministry figures for the coronavirus infection rate shows a sharp spike in the number of cases throughout the

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Ayuso Opens Gran Via’s Remodelled Art Deco Metro Station

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

The Madrid regional head, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, yesterday, Thursday 15th July,  inaugurated the newly renovated Gran Vía Metro station, complete

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Retiro Park Makes List As Spain´s Most Popular Attractions Revealed

July 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan visit madrid, visit spain

Digital travel platform Musement which covers global destinations has listed the top visitor attractions for Spain to help travellers discover

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Madrid Opens “Auto” Vaccination Appointments To Over 16s As Rates Spike

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

The Madrid regional health authorities have extended it’s self appointment vaccination system campaign to the over sixteens in a race

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Sanchez’s “New Generation” Reshuffled Cabinet Takes Over

July 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan spain news, spain politics

Folowing the weekend cabinet reshuffle of Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, the new ministers took their oaths of office today,

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Madrid Braced For Scorched Heatwave Weekend

July 7, 2021July 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Spain is bracing itself for its first heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures expected to top 40C in

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El Corte Inglés, Acciona and Grupo Santander Join Vaccination Race

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The race to reach the all important threshold of the 70% vaccination rate, has speeded up with the annoucement today

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