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In the world of Hollywood glamor and red carpet events, one wouldn’t immediately associate actors with the muddy, physical world
Read moreIn the world of Hollywood glamor and red carpet events, one wouldn’t immediately associate actors with the muddy, physical world
Read moreAs part of the marking of the 50th anniversary of the death one of the greatest artists of the 20th
Read moreLuis Miguel, one of the biggest stars in Spanish music is in hot water over a controversial kiss on the
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have arrested the founder of the Spain-North Korean Friendship Association who was wanted by the United
Read moreDrone Express, a leading innovator in the drone delivery industry is the latest operator to enter the growing Spanish market
Read moreMadrid´s leading – and oldest international business networking group – will be holding it´s Christmas lunch on Thursday 21st December.
Read moreWhat train line was inaugurated in Spain in 1884 by King Alfonso XII was finally opened by his great-grandson, Felipe
Read moreA young Spanish influencer bodybuilder dubbed ‘Hero Fitness’ because of his incredible physique has died suddenly aged just 30 after
Read moreAs part of Spain´s six month presidency of the European Union, which also coincided with his first international trip after
Read moreOn August 24th of 79 AD a young boy pointed out to his uncle, Pliny the Elder, that “a cloud
Read moreSpain has gifted the world with a haunting tapestry of horror and thriller films, each a masterpiece in its own
Read moreMadrid´s Chistmas lights go on this evening at 7pm to herald the season of goodwill to all – and of
Read moreA day after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his new Spanish cabinet, the official swearing ceremony took place today in
Read moreThere are few more charismatic and memorable television presenters in Spain’s modern era than 58-year-old Jesús Vázquez. Born in Ferrol,
Read morePublic speaking can be a daunting task for many individuals. The thought of standing in front of a large audience
Read moreMadrid, the center of Spain, has a lively culture that mixes old traditions with new ideas. This busy city is
Read moreAs we come round to another Madrid Christmas its time to think of mulled wine and gift buying as well
Read moreWriting a strong and impactful essay requires more than just putting words on paper. It involves a careful process of
Read moreAfter weeks of four months of political deadlock, Pedro Sánchez has been re-elected as Spanish Prime Minister after a tight
Read moreStand up comedian Mike Rice and Victor Patrascan will be in Madrid this Wednesday for a one night gig at
Read moreThe English Premier League combines thrilling matches, remarkable fan enthusiasm, and unpredictability. As we approach the 2024 season, anticipation is
Read moreThe British Ladies Association will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar this coming Sunday 26th November. The bazaar which is
Read moreThe Royal Collections Gallery by the Royal Palace in Madrid is exhibiting the Royal off vehicles and carriages, one of
Read more34 years after its dramtatic fall, the Berlin Wall has come to Madrid for a unique exhibition which is part
Read moreMadrid was the epicentre of nationwide protests called by the conservative People’s Party (PP) and supported by far-right Vox, to
Read moreAlejo Vidal-Quadras, former head of Spain’s Popular Party in Catalonia and former Vice President of the European Parliament, was shot
Read moreFor the 6th night in a row street protests by demonstrators outside the PSOE Socialists Party HQ in Madrid have
Read moreThe Run in the Park is back in Madrid The initiative which was started by Mark Pollock and takes place
Read moreAs on every November 9th, the city of Madrid celebrates it´s patron, the Virgen of the Almudena. This year, coincides
Read moreA driver high on cocaine led police on a terrifying 20-mile chase down a motorway sending cars and pedestrians diving
Read moreFive suspects have been arrested in Madrid after smuggling and trying to sell gold artefacts from Ukraine worth EUR 60
Read moreFurious animal rights activists have shamed a group of hunters who posed for trophy pictures with the blooded bodies of
Read moreMadrid came to a halt yesterday, Tuesday 31st October, as Princess Leonor of Spain celebrated her 18th birthday with an
Read moreIt is now more than ninety days since Spain went to the polls, yet the country is still without a
Read moreShane Clark is an American expat living in Spain and founder of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors, an investment advisory firm for
Read moreThe Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida has been on hand today to receive the shepherds, cattle farmers, herdsmen and
Read moreYesterday,Thursday October 19, saw the heaviest rainfall to hit the capital in a 24-hour period in more than 100 years.
Read moreVisitors to Madrid´s world famous Prado Museum are being warned of a sophisticated ticket scam which has seen unsuspecting tourists
Read moreA missing teenage footballer who was kicked off a train for not having a ticket has been found dead next
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has been in New York to promote the Spanish language in the new
Read moreThe Spanish Foreign Ministry has confirmed that one of two Spaniards affected by the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel has
Read moreFormer Manchester United and Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao’s home in Madrid has been broken into and plundered while he was
Read moreShane Clark is one of a growing number of Americans choosing to live in Spain. Shane arrived in 2017, so
Read moreMadrid Stands firm with the people of Israel. That is the message from the regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, today
Read moreBasilicas and cathedrals in Spain are among the most emblematic sights in their respective cities. In addition to being places
Read moreKing Felipe VI has asked the minority Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to try and form the next government. If
Read moreThe little known muerte dulce or “sweet death” struck again last week as a pair of winery workers died after
Read moreThe British Benevolent Fund, one of the oldest and most established British charities in Spain celebrated its centenary last week
Read moreJohn Boyce reports on the latest round of the Spanish culture wars, centering on the use of co-official languages in
Read moreGreenPark Global, one of the world’s leading players in global litigation investments, is making a splash in the Spanish capital.
Read moreA gang using building site diggers to smash their way into bank ATMs have been seized by police after two
Read moreTomorow Wednesday 13th September sees Madrid once more take centre stage in the world of fashion for the 78th Mercedes
Read moreThe Spanish government has said it would keep watch to ensure the “strategic autonomy” of Telefonica after this week´s aquisition
Read moreWith the clock ticking on government formation, John Boyce assesses the challenges President Sanchez faces in renewing his multi-party progressive
Read moreMadrid is recovering from the 24 hours of deluge that brought an estimated 120 litres of water per square metre
Read moreMadrid´s blazing summer came to an abrupt as record breaking torrential rains and storms swept the region over the weekend
Read moreThis is the gruesome moment a holidaymaker is repeatedly gored by a raging bull after trying to jump on its
Read moreThat Madrid is one the great centres in Spanish literature is no surprise – its rich legacy stretches back to
Read moreThe entire Spain women’s football team, have signed a statement in support of Jenni Hermoso, condemning the ‘behaviour that have
Read moreSpanish superstar, Miguel Bose,67, has told how a gang of heavily-armed raiders tied him and his terrified sons up for
Read moreThis is the dramatic moment Civil Guard officers rescue a family of five just in time as their boat sinks
Read moreMadrid has a fine selection of centrally located pubs where a fine selection of IPA, lagers and stouts can be
Read morePedro Sánchez’s hopes of securing another term as Spain’s prime minister have received a significant boost after his Socialist Workers’
Read moreThe heatwave may be bad news for plants one Spanish city is doing its bit after setting up a hotel
Read moreSpain and England are set to clash at the final of the Women´s World Cup on Sunday 20th August. Madrid
Read moreThe latest animal welfare law is set to come into force in Spain from next month and will mean that
Read moreA Madrid restaurant guru who blew nearly EUR 1,000 on a caviar banquet has been ridiculed after moaning about the
Read moreReal Madrid Football Club have released a statement in support of the club president, Florentino Perez, in response to rumours
Read moreThe Spanish socialite who became a mother at 68 using a surrogate and then revealed how the baby she calls
Read moreThe British Embassy in Madrid has issued a last chance appeal as the window for exchanging UK-Spain driving licences enters
Read moreFollowing last years success ‘La Estival’ is back at the Plaza de España where it will remain until 10th September, with
Read moreThis is the moment a bungling thief puts on handcuffs to pretend that he had been kidnapped when caught red
Read moreFootball star Andres Iniesta has invested nearly 6 million Euros into a winery in his hometown despite years of losses,
Read moreYesterday, Monday 7th August, saw the Madrid authorities issue a red weather alert as the third heatwave of the summer
Read moreSpain is the second most popular destination for international visitors in the world. Over 100 million international tourists come attracted
Read moreNotice is given that the 1st Madrid Scouts Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday, 16th September, St George’s
Read moreThe Spanish authorities are set to fine low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet and Volotea for charging passengers extra for
Read moreTerrified pigs caused traffic chaos with a nearly 9-mile traffic jam after they fled down a Spanish motorway when their
Read moreCollege life can be quite a juggling act. Balancing academic obligations with rigorous athletic training, you might realize you need
Read moreThe European boss of a Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in Madrid, after an international operation involving the United
Read moreThis is the moment firefighters use tools to drill a hole in a wall to rescue people trapped in a
Read moreAugust has arrived and amid the heat Madrid also welcomes its famous “verbenas”, or open-air festivities, three of which are
Read moreIntroduction Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, New York was so good they named it twice, and if
Read moreIn the aftermath of surprising results in last Sunday’s general election, John Boyce examines the fallout from 23J After a
Read moreThe Civil Guard has successfully dismantled an active criminal group of ram raiders operating in multiple provinces in central Spain
Read moreMadrid´s iconic Veranos de la Villa Festival is back for July and August with a packed programme of performing arts for
Read moreThis is the moment an off-duty policeman is carried off on the bonnet of a car after he stopped a
Read moreMadrid received 890,031 travellers in June, the highest figure of the year so far and just short 2.3% of the
Read moreYesterday´s Spanish general election has proved a hollow victory of the conservative Partido Popular who won the most seats with
Read moreDespite the blistering summer heat a steady stream of voters have been casting their vote since polling stations opened this
Read moreSpanish magazine Hola! is suing Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over the unauthorised distribution of its latest issue, which
Read moreIs it the allure of sun-soaked plazas, delicious tapas, or the rhythmic flamenco that’s got you packing your bags for
Read moreWith the final polls of the campaign indicating a modest right wing majority, John Boyce assesses the coalitions’ chances of
Read moreWith less than two weeks to go before voters head to the polls, John Boyce examines some key factors that
Read moreAs Madrid City Council issues a red weather alert for today and tomorow with extreme temperatures expected of over 40
Read moreThe dawn of technology has revolutionized all spheres of human lives, and education is not an exception. Today almost anyone
Read moreDefinition and Explanation of Writing Skills Imagine yourself in a foreign country, unable to communicate with the locals because you
Read moreThis is the moment brazen thieves break into a secure glass vault for some of the world’s most expensive wines
Read moreTechnology has already reshaped education as we know it. The rise of chatbots and virtual assistants will only deepen this
Read moreThe almost two week heat wave that has gripped Madrid is one of the most intense on record, according to
Read moreA man has gone on trial in central Spain for scamming an elderly woman out of nearly a quarter of
Read moreEnrique Iglesias’s older brother has let slip on live TV that the singer and former tennis ace Anna Kournikova secretly
Read moreThis week the UK and Spain completed the signing of a bilateral agreement on cooperation in matters of education and
Read moreMadrid Pride 23 came to a climax this weekend with the flagship parade through Colon and the Castellana followed by
Read moreAs the thermometers rise once more for the July and August heat, Spain´s official figures have showed that last year
Read moreThe Spanish authorities have seized over 50 tonnes of fake luxury hams infested with worms and covered with mould. The
Read moreA fallen Real Madrid galactico notorious for his lacklustre performance on the pitch has been mocked after undergoing an eight-hour
Read moreAs Madrid Pride week festivities approach, John Boyce looks back at the life of iconic gay activist Pedro Zerolo, and
Read moreYoung Madrid shoppers have been stripping down to their underwear to get their hands on free clothes in possibly the
Read moreMadrid-based author Sarah Callejo is a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) annual RNA Joan Hessayon Award for 2023
Read moreBosses at a giant Madrid call centre who ordered staff to keep working after a colleague dropped dead at her
Read moreAs Chueca gears up to take centre stage in next week’s Pride Parade, John Boyce explores the turbulent and everchanging
Read moreMadrid´s newest and museum is set to open later this month with a state-of-the-art gallery, whose construction, which has taken
Read moreThis is the terrifying moment a five-storey building in Spain collapses “seconds” after it is evacuated. A resident of the
Read moreSpanish National Police investigating the murder of the missing 22-year-old woman found bricked up in an apartment have reported they
Read moreOne of Spain´s longest missing person searches has ended after National Police reported they had found the body of a
Read moreOne of Madrid´s summer highlights is back as the 7th annual Madrid Botanical Nights which returns from tomorow, June 7
Read moreA Spanish ship attempting to recreate the historic first sea voyage around the world more than 500 years ago has
Read moreJohn Boyce assesses the fallout from last weekends’ municipal and regional elections in Madrid and around the country. True blue
Read moreSpanish influencer Sofia Suescun has taken to Instagram to share snaps of her nasty injuries with her 1.3 million followers
Read moreMadrid in the 1960s was achanging world – the young generation coming to age in the decade were coming through
Read moreThe Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez announced yesterday Monday 29th May that he is dissolving parliament and calling an early
Read moreThe results of the Madrid regional and city elections which took place yesterday, Sunday 28th May, show that the conservative
Read moreMadrid has the highest income and the lowest unemployment in the country, according to a new report published by the National
Read moreThe Spanish authorities are investigating the suspicious deaths of the twin daughters who were found dead after falling from a
Read moreDespite the rain showers the 82nd annual Madrid Book Fair (Feria del Libro) kicks off today in the Retiro Park.
Read moreSpanish National Police officers have arrested four individuals aged 19, 21, 23 and 24 in Madrid as alleged perpetrators of
Read moreThe 7th annual Madrid Flamenco Festival runs until the end of this week to May 27 with a vibrant and
Read moreMadrid police have arrested a local councilwoman from the right-wing Vox party on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking network.
Read moreAuthorities in Madrid have dismantled a criminal organisation that trafficked ecstasy and pink cocaine concealed in 3D-printed Valentine’s Day gifts.
Read moreAll the world is a stage for Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez as he continues his high-level global diplomacy with
Read moreMadrid is celebrating her patron saint, San Isidro (Isidore the Labourer) this weekend with a packed programme of parades, concerts,
Read moreMadrid´s city council has brought forward the opening of the capital´s outdoor swimming pools by a month to open in
Read moreThe restoration of one of Spain’s “black Christ” statues which turned out to be actually white has led for calls
Read moreReal Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu is the fourth most popular stadium as it reaches over 700,000 Instagram hashtags according to ticketing
Read moreWith the regional elections set for May 28th, John Boyce fills us in on Madrid´s regional assembly, the current president,
Read moreMadrid´s St George´s Anglican Church will be holding its annual summer fete including its famous jumble sale on Saturday 17th
Read moreThe 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
Read moreKing Felipe VI and Queen Leticia of Spain joined over a hundred heads of state for the coronation of King
Read moreSpain’s ‘Golden Visa’ which grants an automatic residence permit to any non-EU national who invests a significant sum in the
Read moreA young woman who gave birth in the hallway outside her flat after she was allegedly sent home by doctors
Read moreDos De Mayo – A history of Madrid and Spain. Today commemorated as a public holiday in the city of
Read moreMadrid´s Napoleonic War Reeactement Society has been practising today to take centre stage in Madrid´s Dos de Mayo Celebrations next
Read moreWith polls showing a tight contest, John Boyce previews next month’s election for Madrid´s Mayor. 2023 is shaping up to
Read moreA 99-year-old grandmother has put her hat into the ring to become her town’s next mayoress by standing as a
Read moreThe Fundacion Hispano Britanica which is the leading Spanish institution fostering strong UK -Spain cultural links, will be hosting a
Read moreOne of the victims of the deadly fire that swept through a central Madrid restaurant was a 25-year-old promising musician.
Read moreThe body of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of the Spanish fascist Falange movement that supported the Francoist regime,
Read moreAn 88-year-old former miner who won EUR 1.2 million on the lottery has died just four months later after barely
Read moreThe Madrid regional Archaeological and Paleontological Museum in Alcalá de Henares has opened a major exhibition on the lost Iberian
Read moreSome things don’t change. The historic rivalry between Spanish footballing joints FC Barcelona and Real Madrid extends far beyond the
Read moreDespite today’s dampening, Madrid, like much of the Peninsula will be in the grip of a Spring heatwave next week
Read moreTwo men died and 12 others were injured after a freak fire broke out at a restaurant in centre of
Read moreThis is the moment a burly plane thug is led away in handcuffs after he was accused of attacking crew
Read moreAn English teacher has accused Spain’s Ministry of Education of wrongly banning her from public schools because of Brexit. Teacher
Read moreA former contestant on the Spanish edition of Big Brother has been sentenced to 15 months in jail over the sexual
Read moreDominique White reports on the new bilingual sitcom System Fóbicos which began airing in January and has become a word
Read moreBecoming a dad, an award finalist, a teacher, achieving a master’s qualification and exhibiting work have all been highlights of
Read moreAn elite athlete from Madrid has emerged after spending 500 days isolated in a cave without any external contact. Athlete,
Read moreA Spanish archaeological team have unearthed a Mayan stone marker scorboard from an ancient ball game that was played thousands
Read moreMadrid takes centre stage as the gastronomic capital with the opening of Salón Gourmets, the largest fair for fine foods
Read moreFor newcomers, investing in the stock market might appear to be a difficult endeavor. However, with some basic knowledge and
Read moreTo mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Picasso, John Boyce looks back at the extraordinary life and career
Read moreSpanish paintings from one of the world’s most important art collections are back home for a limited time at an
Read moreA couple and their daughter got a rude reception while checking into a hotel when they were suddenly confronted by
Read moreThe travel booking site Monument has published its most popular tourist attractions in Europe which include Madrid´s Retiro Park which
Read moreWanna see a dirty immigrant tell dirty jokes? This April traveling Romanian comedian Victor Patrascan is coming to Madrid with
Read moreThe Interior Ministry in Madrid has revealed that Russian and Ukrainian nationals accused of weapons trafficking to Moscow have been
Read moreEnglish recording artist, Michael Fitzgibbon, will be in Madrid next week to present his debut album,”Songs For Emily”at the Tempo
Read moreAna Obregon, the Spanish socialite who said she became a mother aged 68 using a surrogate has told how the
Read moreYesterday Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, was at the Almudena Cathedral for the Palm Sunday Mass and celebration marking the beginning
Read moreBelievers are hailing it a holy miracle as several people ended up with burned hands after a Palm Sunday procession
Read moreSpanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Spain with a visit
Read moreSpanish actress, television presenter, and socialite Ana Obregon, who lost her first born three years ago has become a mum
Read moreEaster is upon us. Some Madrileños maybe leaving but tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the capital
Read moreMadrileños hoping to enjoy the unseasonally good weather might be in for a shock if they are heading to the
Read moreFor the first time ever Madrid is hosting an exhibition dedicated to inflatable art. The Balloon Museum has chosen Madrid
Read moreAn employee at a five- star Madrid hotel has been arrested for allegedly committing hate crimes against the Moroccan national
Read moreThe Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will visit China this week following a formal invitation by President Xi Jinping. The
Read moreMadrid firefighters had to rescue a 55-year-old paramotor pilot tangled in overhead cables more than 80 feet above the ground
Read moreNews is coming in thick and fast about different activities happening in the run up to Easter, especially during the
Read morePolice on the Costa del Sol have seized four British drugs kingpins and a haul of nearly a tonne of
Read moreSpanish workers´ rights activists are hailing a recent vote in the European parliament as a major step towards enhancing the
Read moreThe Ibérica de Danza Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a dynamic double show in the Red Hall
Read moreThe world-renowned Escolania boys’ choir, based at the Benedictine abbey Santa Maria de Montserrat near Barcelona, will be accepting girls
Read moreNo hard feelings as Spain officially welcomed Morocco to join a pan Iberian World Cup bid of Spain and Portugal
Read moreA pair of Liverpool fans have been seized by Madrid Municipal Police accused of skipping out on a EUR 2,200
Read moreThe small rural town of Leza in the Rioja region of Northern Spain is abuzz with new activity. Guests are
Read moreThe seemingly endless Brexit saga over the exchange of UK driving licences in Spain has finally come to a close.
Read moreOne of the most emblematic dishes of Madrileño cooking is a heavy winter stew known as Cocido Madrileño. The stew
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