Madrid´s Feast Day – The Legend Of The Virgin Of Almudena
Today, 9th November, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin of Almudena (Virgen de la Almudena)- The
Read moreToday, 9th November, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin of Almudena (Virgen de la Almudena)- The
Read moreThe last Sunday in October and the last Sunday in March are marked in red on the calendar when the
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Read morePeter Besas, author of Hidden Madrid tells the story of one of the most iconic symbols of the capital. Since
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Read moreHealthcare workers took to the streets of Madrid yesterday, Sunday 19th May to protest against the right-wing regional governments handling
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Read moreThis Wednesday sees Madrid celebrate the feast day of its patron saint San Isidro on the 15th May. San Isidro
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Read moreMadrid´s vibrant Irish community is coming together again this year for the annual St. Patrick’s Family Day Party, which is
Read moreMadrid´s 2024 carnival celebrations kicked off yesterday with the traditional pregon in the Matadero plaza. Madrid´s City Council have organised
Read moreThe celebration of the Chinese New Year will take pride of place in Madrid as it officially welcomes in the
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Read moreMadrid´s main ski and snowboard resort in Valdeski is open from today, Thursday 11th January. The later seasonal opening was
Read moreAs Spain faces a “tridemic” combination of Covid-19, winter flu and other respiratory illnesses, the government has ordered that the
Read moreMadrid resident Stephen Jenkins gives his top tips on how to eat and drink in Madrid. There can be few
Read moreMadrid´s big clean up is gathering pace with a further fall in the capital´s air quality, according to Madrid´s Mayor,
Read moreThe Official Spanish State Gazette has released the official list of all 14 public and bank holidays throughout Spain in
Read moreFinal preparations are being made for tomorow´s New Year s Eve celebrations as Madrid´s Puerta del Sol takes centre stage for
Read moreSpain´s Christmas is officially underway now that the El Gordo ( the fat one) Christmas lottery has been drawn with
Read moreIf you are looking for some great artesanal christmas gift ideas no better place can be found than the Arts
Read moreNo Spanish Christmas is complete without a nativity scene ( belens) in the home – and the more elaborate the
Read moreThe 1st Madrid Scouts will be staging a special fundraising performance of the 12 Days Of Christmas this Saturday 16th
Read moreOperacion Puente de Salida starts today as families take off ahead of the bank holidays marking the Constitution and Immaculate Conception
Read moreMadrid´s leading – and oldest international business networking group – will be holding it´s Christmas lunch on Thursday 21st December.
Read moreMadrid´s Chistmas lights go on this evening at 7pm to herald the season of goodwill to all – and of
Read moreAs we come round to another Madrid Christmas its time to think of mulled wine and gift buying as well
Read moreStand up comedian Mike Rice and Victor Patrascan will be in Madrid this Wednesday for a one night gig at
Read more34 years after its dramtatic fall, the Berlin Wall has come to Madrid for a unique exhibition which is part
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 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 moreShane Clark is one of a growing number of Americans choosing to live in Spain. Shane arrived in 2017, so
Read moreThe British Benevolent Fund, one of the oldest and most established British charities in Spain celebrated its centenary last week
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Read moreMadrid´s blazing summer came to an abrupt as record breaking torrential rains and storms swept the region over the weekend
Read moreMadrid has a fine selection of centrally located pubs where a fine selection of IPA, lagers and stouts can be
Read moreThe heatwave may be bad news for plants one Spanish city is doing its bit after setting up a hotel
Read moreYesterday, Monday 7th August, saw the Madrid authorities issue a red weather alert as the third heatwave of the summer
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
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Read moreThe almost two week heat wave that has gripped Madrid is one of the most intense on record, according to
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 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 moreMadrid has the highest income and the lowest unemployment in the country, according to a new report published by the National
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 moreMadrid´s St George´s Anglican Church will be holding its annual summer fete including its famous jumble sale on Saturday 17th
Read moreKing Felipe VI and Queen Leticia of Spain joined over a hundred heads of state for the coronation of King
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 moreDespite today’s dampening, Madrid, like much of the Peninsula will be in the grip of a Spring heatwave next week
Read moreEaster is upon us. Some Madrileños maybe leaving but tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the capital
Read moreNews is coming in thick and fast about different activities happening in the run up to Easter, especially during the
Read moreThe Castellana 214 Exhibition Hall at the Fundación Canal is hosting a fascinating immersive Somos Agua – We are water
Read moreMadrid´s iconic Westin Palace Hotel is finishing the final touches for the one of the highlights of the Madrid international
Read moreSelena Patel takes a look at the standout local Madrid news this week. “Pasea Madrid” registration opened – Monday, February 27,
Read moreMadrid´s world famous art museum the Prado will for the first time be opening its doors to the public at
Read moreAs lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid
Read moreThe Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that bullfighting and taurine spectacles should be included in the activities that can be
Read moreIn early April 2022 the Madrid Metropolitan was given a sneak preview of the premises at Calle Moratin 7, that
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida were both in attendance for the presentation
Read moreStanding 12 metres high in Madrid´s Plaza de Colón is Julia, a sculpture by one of Spain´s greatest artists, Jaume
Read moreNow is the time to take care of yourself! One of Madrid’s leading private hospitals, the HM Sanchinarro Hospital has
Read moreMadrid will be putting on the style with a full range of activities as it joins the Chinese community in
Read moreAfter the weekend fog, Madrileños are waking up this morning to the expected arrival of Storm Gerard bringing an artic
Read moreJanuary 1st saw the implementation of the new Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) environmental ECO car sticker which is
Read moreWhat’s in a name and where does it come from? Ask a Madrileño if he is a ‘gato’ and you
Read moreToday is Friday the 13th – traditionally a day of bad luck in the western world – but not in
Read moreOscar Car Rental is proud to announce the expansion of its business, with the opening of 10 new locations in
Read moreThe Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria has now opened the online applictation web page for the 200 EUR grant which
Read moreMadrid´s public buses will be free for users on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th January. The announcement made by EMT
Read moreThe eve of the epiphany is marked every year by the arrival of the Three Kings – Melchor, Gaspar and
Read moreMadrileños will be enjoying a bumper year for public holidays in 2023. The official list has been published and whilst
Read moreLong time Madrid resident Stephen Jenkins gives his take as we enter another New Year…… January. A dry month for
Read moreThe countdown to 2023 has begun in Madrid. Thousands of revellers are already in the Puerta del Sol for the
Read moreThe announcement that the Madrid mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeda, is planning to convert the Plaza de Cibeles into an open
Read moreKing Felipe VI has used the traditional Christmas Eve speech to the nation to deliver a very politically charged address
Read moreThis year marks the 30th anniversary of one of Madrid´s most unusual and iconic structures – the Moncloa Lighthouse. Opened
Read moreEach year as Christmas rolls around, Madrid’s historic Plaza Mayor turns into a sprawling Christmas market, which this year features 104 stalls
Read moreMadrid commuters faced an uphill task getting home yesterday, Wednesday 14th December, as heavy rains caused widespread disruption to public
Read moreThe Cirque du Soleil can probably claim to be the best show on earth. The Canadian company is back in
Read moreToday 1st November and Spain marks All Saints Day with remembrances of loved ones of those who have passed. In Madrid,
Read moreThis week sees the welcome return of JAZZMADRID, the capital’s premier jazz festival. Madrid will be grooving away to “an
Read moreAfter a three-year Covid induced hiatus, Madrid´s very own Players have announced the return of their very popular Christmas Panto.
Read moreLocated in the heart of La Latina and in the Catch 22 spot between the neighbourhood´s bustling staples of Mercado
Read moreThe historic quarter of Madrid saw some old friends make their rare visit to the capital marking the annual Transhumance
Read moreWomen in Tech Madrid 2022 hosted by Adyen & WomenTech Network is set to return to the Spanish capital. WomenTech
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Read moreHow Spanish Parents Can Overcome Their Reluctance To Talk English To Their Baby More and more Spanish families are bringing
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Read moreA woman who drove seven kilometres the wrong way down a motorway to avoid paying a toll has been seized
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Read moreThe first two months in the lives of a pair of giant panda bear twins have been captured on film
Read moreThe supermarket chain Carrefour has been the first off the mark in response to the governments appeal to large retailers
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Read moreA cocaine user who managed to crash a stolen car on the stairs of an underground metro station has been
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Read more¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this
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Read moreA teenager from Madrid accepted as one of those to represent Spain at the World Scout Jamboree 2023 is looking
Read moreAfter 700 days the obligatory wearing of face masks indoors has finally come to an end today Wednesday 20th April.
Read moreA journey through time as well as through the Castilian countryside awaits for intrepid travellers who hop on the Medieval
Read moreThe first major holiday of the year is upon us with vast numbers of friends and families heading to villages
Read moreThe British Council’s newest contribution towards promoting early English language acquisition is proving to be very popular, with children as
Read moreThe Spanish government has unveiled a package of emergency economic measures worth 6 billion euros in direct aid and 10
Read moreNew traffic regulations come into force today, Monday 21st March with a raft of new measures and stiffer penalties for
Read moreThe Irish community in Madrid will be returning to its traditional St Patrick´s Family Fun Day this Saturday, 19th March.
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Read moreNew 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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Read moreThis time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the
Read moreA luxury residential development and favourite of Madrid’s well heeled – the Marina Isla de Valdecañas – has been given
Read moreThe Spanish Health Minister, Carolina Darias, announced yesterday Wednesday 16th February that sporting and football stadiums can return to full
Read moreThe Madrid based Spanish-Irish Business Network is holding it´s first event of 2022 with a webinar with Leo Clancy, CEO
Read moreThe trial over allegations of sexual assault on the TV show,Big Brother, has been put on hold just as soon
Read moreThe Spanish government have announced that the obligatory wearing of facemasks outdoors will cease from Thursday 10th February. The announcement
Read moreAn exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the
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Read moreThe iconic Plaza de Cibeles, along with the Palacio de Cibeles and Alcala were illuminated in red this weekend, to
Read moreThe Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of winter concerts organised by
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced a series of financial incentives in order to encourage births and
Read moreTo celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
Read moreMadrid’s traditional Three Kings Day parade – or Cabalgata was once again celebrated in the streets of the Spanish capital
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Read moreVickie Scullard takes a look at Madrid’s flagship bilingual programme, 15 years after the idea was first mooted as a
Read moreThe opening today of the Palacio de Cibeles ice rink adds to Madrid’s seaonal offerings for all the family to
Read moreChristmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
Read moreThe Madrid regional authorities have today, Wednesday 8th December, activated a yellow weather warning due to plummeting temperatures, high winds
Read moreSpain´s and by some estimates, Southern Europe´s, largest shanty town, the Cañada Real on the outskirts of Madrid, is set
Read moreBoth the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes
Read moreTo mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting
Read moreA big game hunter’s dream of creating a hunting museum dedicated to his kills that contained dozens of stuffed animals
Read moreMadrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,
Read moreReturning late night revellers in the early hours of yesterday, 5th November, might have been forgiven for disbelieving their tired
Read moreEverything to know before retiring in Spain In Spain the majority of healthcare comes out as a sort of social
Read moreMadrid resident and international parent coach, Denise Suarez addresses common issues readers of the Madrid Metropolitan may face when raising
Read moreThe Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner
Read moreMore than 18,000 women are expected on the streets of Madrid today, Sunday 24th October, to take part in the
Read moreThe recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival
Read moreMadrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the
Read moreThe Directorate-General for Traffic is set to launch Operation El Pilar, in anticipation of millions of road journeys this weekend, as people
Read moreThe American Club Of Madrid is back with a bang as it celabrates its return to in-person events with the first
Read moreMadrid’s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has continued her whirlwind tour of New York, with meeting some of the Big
Read moreThe Madrid regional government has confirmed the days that will be official bank holidays for the Communidad for the coming
Read moreMadrid´s world famous flea market, El Rastro reopens at full capacity from this Saturday 26th September. In addition the market
Read moreQueen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
Read moreMadrid continues its march in its bid to be recognisd as one of the world´s best cities by being voted
Read moreThe 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the
Read moreSummer came to a crashing close last night as a powerful storm swept the region bringing heavy rainfall and disruption
Read moreThe British Embassy in Madrid, has released the latest figures on the number of UK nationals who have applied for
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have issued a public awareness campaign due to the rocketing number of reports of online fraud
Read moreTemperatures in the capital are finally dropping after hovering above the 40 degree mark for the last three days, as
Read moreVickie Scullard, a British resident in Madrid explains how she was faced with extortianate costs to comply with UK travel
Read moreThe National Library is marking the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri, by hosting an exhibition curated by
Read moreMadrid starts the week in jubilant mood this Monday 26th July, celebrating that its bid to add the Paseo del
Read moreWith the boom in digital nomads coming to Spain we take a look at some top tips for people attracted
Read moreThe Madrid regional head, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, yesterday, Thursday 15th July, inaugurated the newly renovated Gran Vía Metro station, complete
Read moreThe Madrid regional health authorities have extended it’s self appointment vaccination system campaign to the over sixteens in a race
Read moreSpain is bracing itself for its first heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures expected to top 40C in
Read moreThe race to reach the all important threshold of the 70% vaccination rate, has speeded up with the annoucement today
Read moreRayo Vallecano have won promotion to La Liga after defeating Girona 2-0 away last weekend and overcoming a 2-1 deficit
Read moreMadrid rail travellers will soon be enjoying a new era in train travel from the capital with a number of
Read moreJust a few hundred metres away from the bustling noise of Calle General Ricardos, in the Carabanchel district of Madrid,
Read moreA summer in Madrid would not be complete without its iconic cultural festival – Veranos de la Villa, which returns
Read moreMadrid’s nightlife sector has warmly welcomed the announcement that nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 3am from June
Read moreThe saga of Brexit continues for Spain´s estimated 390,000 British residents who had registered to exchange their UK driving licence
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