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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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Dos De Mayo – A History Of Madrid And Spain

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Madrid Metropolitan dos de mayo, history of spain, madrid history

Dos De Mayo – A history of Madrid and Spain. Today commemorated as a public holiday in the city of

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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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St Valentine´s Last Resting Place – In Madrid

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 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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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, 2023January 30, 2023 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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All the King´s men – A Glimpse Into Europe´s Oldest Royal Guard

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 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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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, 2022January 4, 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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We Wish You A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

December 25, 2022 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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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, 2022December 13, 2022 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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The Feast Day Of The Immaculate Conception

December 8, 2022December 9, 2022 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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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,