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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Madrid Christmas Business Lunch At Irish Rover

December 3, 2022December 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan business lunch, networking

Madrid´s leading – and oldest international business networking group – will be holding it´s Christmas lunch on Tuesday 13th December

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Cirque du Soleil Returns To Madrid With LUZIA

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, cirque du soleil, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

The Cirque du Soleil can probably claim to be the best show on earth. The Canadian company is back in

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Madrid Prepares For Almudena´s Feast Day

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan almudena, madrid history, spain fiestas

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

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All Saint´s Day Brings Madrid´s City Of The Dead To Life

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history

Today 1st November and Spain marks All Saints Day with remembrances of loved ones of those who have passed. In Madrid,

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Madrid Grooves To Its Premier Jazz Festival

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Going out, jazzmadrid, living in madrid, Music, What's on Madrid

This week sees the welcome return of JAZZMADRID, the capital’s premier jazz festival. Madrid will be grooving away to “an

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Its Back! Madrid Players Christmas Panto Returns

October 30, 2022November 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid, xmas

After a three-year Covid induced hiatus, Madrid´s very own Players have announced the return of their very popular Christmas Panto.

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Spotlight On Madrid´s Best News & Coffee Kiosk

October 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, coffee, Food, Going out, living in madrid

Located in the heart of La Latina and in the Catch 22 spot between the neighbourhood´s bustling staples of Mercado

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Transhumance Festival Brings The Flocks To Madrid

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

The historic quarter of Madrid saw some old friends make their rare visit to the capital  marking the annual Transhumance

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Global Women In Tech Network Returns To Madrid

October 17, 2022October 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid, working in spain

Women in Tech Madrid 2022 hosted by Adyen & WomenTech Network is set to return to the Spanish capital. WomenTech

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Madrid Scouts Annual General Meeting

October 12, 2022October 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid, madrid scouts

1st Madrid British Scouts are having their AGM  at St George´s School Sanchinarro 17.00 on Saturday October 15. Should you wish

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The Next Generation Of Bilingual Madrileños – Talking English To Your Baby

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, learn english, living in madrid

How Spanish Parents Can Overcome Their Reluctance To Talk English To Their Baby More and more Spanish families are bringing

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Reasons Photographers Like Hunter Hobson Love Madrid

September 30, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan visit madrid

Gold, guns, and grandeur–Madrid has it all. The Spanish capital is a city rich in history and culture and shows

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Motorist Drove Wrong Way Along Motorway To Dodge Toll

September 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A woman who drove seven kilometres the wrong way down a motorway to avoid paying a toll has been seized

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“Non Letting Tax” Modelo 210 Declaration Looms

September 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, modelo 210, spanish tax

Spanish Non-Resident Tax (Impuesto sobre la Renta de No Residentes) is an income tax payable by non-fiscal residents regardless if

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Pandamonia At The Zoo As Giant Panda Twins Celebrate First Birthday

September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid zoo

The first two months in the lives of a pair of giant panda bear twins have been captured on film

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Carrefour Launches 30 Essentials Basket For €30

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news, ukraine

The supermarket chain Carrefour has been the first off the mark in response to the governments appeal to large retailers

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Madrid´s “Ghost” Metro Station Reopens For Visitors

September 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, Metro

Madrid’s ghost metro station is reopening as a museum this week after a full-scale restoration to bring the past back

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Home: Combating Closet Chaos with Style!

September 2, 2022September 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid

Combating Closet Chaos with Style! Have you experienced “Closet Chaos”?  Have you spent far too much time and frustration looking

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Stolen Car Ends Up Wedged On Stairs Of Madrid Metro Station

August 26, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan crime, madrid news

A cocaine user who managed to crash a stolen car on the stairs of an underground metro station has been

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LEGO – The Madrid Exhibition

August 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, Madrid, What's on Madrid

Since its humble launch in Denmark in 1958 – the Lego brick has become an international phenomenon as well as

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Civil Guards Rescue Injured Imperial Eagle In El Escorial

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan el escorial, wildlife

The Royal Monastery and Palace of El Escorial was the scene of an unusual occurrence last week as one of

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August Heralds Madrid´s Verbanas and Fiestas

August 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, spain fiestas, What's on Madrid

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

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Verano De La Villa Summer Festival

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, veranos de la villa, What's on Madrid

Madrid’s flagship summer festival of music and the arts is in full swing with a host of cultural events around

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Spain In Flames As Heatwave Leaves Scorched Earth Trail

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan environment, heatwave, madrid weather, spain news

The heatwave that has affected much of Spain and now spreading to northern Europe, is leaving a scorched Spanish landscape

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Commuters To Enjoy Free Train Travel From September

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan cost of living crisis, madrid news, spain news, ukraine

Commuters in Madrid are set to enjoy four months of free train travel from September after the government announced a

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Madrid Pride Kicks Off For 10 Day Celebration

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan gay pride, madrid news, visit madrid

Madrid Pride is back as never before with a packed programme from 1st to 10th July to celebrate one of

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Mayors Of Madrid & Kyiv Sign Twinning As “Sister Cities”

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, ukraine

As the NATO Summit winds up in Madrid, the capital´s Mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has signed an agreement with Vitali

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Sanchez Unveils Emergency Measures To Curb Soaring Cost Of Living

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Perdro Sánchez, spain news, ukraine

The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has unveiled a 9 billion Euro emergency package of financial measures to try to

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Brexit Breakthrough At Last In Sight For UK Drivers In Spain

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in madrid, living in spain

A breakthrough of sorts in the never-ending saga of Brexit related issues still be resolved – this time the exchange

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Madrid Celebrates First “Bloomsday”

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on Madrid

As all James Joyce fans know, yesterday, 16th June was Bloomsday and to mark this year’s 100th anniversary of the

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British-Style Sandwiches Come To Spain

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Food, Going out, living in madrid

Spain´s increasing appetite for British-style sandwiches looks set to continue with the announcement that UK market leader Pret A Manger

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Madrid In Grip Of Sweltering “Spring” Heatwave

June 13, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan heatwave, madrid news, madrid weather

The blinds are firmly down and the aircon on as the Spanish capital swelters in an early summer heatwave as

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Cricket Addition Makes Madrid Truly Global Sports Capital

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan cricket, madrid news, Sport, What's on Madrid

Madrid has taken a big leap to being Capital Mundial del Deporte 2022 as well as a centre of sporting global

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Abandoned Newborn Saved By Ambulance Crew

June 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

A newborn baby boy found abandoned on a street was just hours away from dying from hypothermia. A passer-by spotted

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Ringing Changes As Spain Set To Limit Call Waiting Times

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

One of the most common bugbears of modern life is being challenged by the Spanish government as long telephone waiting

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Putting On The Style As British Embassy Celebrates Jubilee

June 3, 2022June 6, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan diplomatic, madrid news

The official residence of the British Ambassador to Spain, was the place to be yesterday, Thursday, June 2, as the

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Last Chance To Catch “El Duende” At Flamenco Madrid

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan flamenco, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

After a two-year pandemic induced haitus, ‘Flamenco Madrid’, the city’s 6th annual flamenco festival has been burning the blood for

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Traffic Police Baffled By Appearance Of Cut Out Civil Guard Cars

May 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

A flatpack Civil Guard traffic patrol car that is slowing down speeding drivers has baffled police in Spain, who say

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Roll Out The Barrel For Beermad Madrid This Weekend

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, What's on Madrid

¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this

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Real Madrid Prepare For 17th Champions League Final Despite Losing Derby

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Real Madrid, spain news, spanish football

This weekend saw La Liga´s last Madrid derby of the season as Real lost 1-0 to Athletico at the Wanda

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Madrid Gets Ready For San Isidro Celebrations

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid history, san isidro, What's on Madrid

For the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its

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“Intense Uncertainty” Causes Spanish Economy To Stall

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain economy, ukraine

The Spanish government has lowered its GDP growth forecast due to the impact of the war in Ukraine. According to

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Madrid Girl Scout Hoping To Help Fund Others To Join Her On Trip To Jamboree

May 1, 2022May 3, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid

A teenager from Madrid accepted as one of those to represent Spain at the World Scout Jamboree 2023 is looking

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After 700 Days Spaniards Can “Show Our Faces And Our Smiles Again”.

April 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

After 700 days the obligatory wearing of face masks indoors has finally come to an end today Wednesday 20th April.

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A Journey Back In Time To Medieval Sigüenza

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, spain history, visit madrid, visit spain, What's on Madrid

A journey through time as well as through the Castilian countryside awaits for intrepid travellers who hop on the Medieval

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“Operacion Salida” – The Great Easter Gettaway

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan easter, spain news

The first major holiday of the year is upon us with vast numbers of friends and families heading to villages

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British Council Proves It Is Never Too Young To Be Bilingual

April 3, 2022April 4, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan education spain, kids and family madrid, learn english

The British Council’s newest contribution towards promoting early English language acquisition is proving to be very popular, with children as

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Government Announces Emergency Aid To Tackle Energy & Fuel Inflation

March 29, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan spain economy, spain news, ukraine

The Spanish government has unveiled a package of emergency economic measures worth 6 billion euros in direct aid and 10

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Spain´s New Driving Regulations Come Into Force Today

March 21, 2022March 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan driving in spain, living in madrid, spain news

New traffic regulations come into force today, Monday 21st March with a raft of new measures and stiffer penalties for

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Alya Society Holds Inspirational Women’s Day Event

March 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

Last Friday, March 11th, Madrid’s recently launched international club, Alya Society , celebrated International Womens Day in a fabulous and friendly

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Madrid St Patrick´s Day Weekend Celebrations

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan What's on Madrid

The Irish community in Madrid will be returning to its traditional St Patrick´s Family Fun Day this Saturday, 19th March.

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Madrid Pays Homage To Atocha Terrorist Attack Victims

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan atocha, madrid news

Madrid has been marking the 18th anniversary of the Atocha train bombings – the biggest terrorist attack that Spain had

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Crypto Currencies Included For First Time In Modelo 720 Tax Declaration

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan modelo 720, tax spain

The ides of March are upon us once more and with it a reminder for the 31st March deadline to

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Madrid Makes Top Ten Dog Friendly Global Cities

March 10, 2022March 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan dog friendly, living in madrid, visit spain

New research by UK based Benchmark Kennels show that Madrid has made it into the global top 10 of dog-friendly cities

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Atocha Station Renaming Causes Ayuso To See Red

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news

As the world celebrates International Women´s Day, the Spanish government’s decision to rename Atocha station to that of the author,

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Burial Of The Sardine Heralds Madrid´s Carnival Return

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, carnival, madrid history, What's on Madrid

This time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the

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Court Rules Madrid´s “Rural Marbella” To Be Demolished

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, spain news

A luxury residential development and favourite of Madrid’s well heeled – the Marina Isla de Valdecañas – has been given

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Spain Returns To Full Sports Stadiums As Infection Rate Receeds

February 17, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan breaking news spain, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Spanish Health Minister, Carolina Darias, announced yesterday Wednesday 16th February that sporting and football stadiums can return to full

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Leo Clancy CEO Enterprise Ireland Talks To Spanish-Irish Business Network

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Business, What's on Madrid

The Madrid based Spanish-Irish Business Network is holding it´s first event of 2022 with a webinar with Leo Clancy, CEO

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St Valentine´s Last Resting Place – In Madrid

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 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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Big Brother Sexual Assault Trial Suspended On First Day

February 11, 2022February 10, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news

The trial over allegations of sexual assault on the TV show,Big Brother, has been put on hold just as soon

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Government Announces Masks Off From This Thursday

February 6, 2022February 7, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Spanish government have announced that the obligatory wearing of facemasks outdoors will cease from Thursday 10th February. The announcement

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Piscasso Returns To His Madrid Alma Mater

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

An exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the

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New Look Puerta Del Sol Finally Gets Green Light

February 1, 2022February 9, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, madrid news

Madrid´s iconic Puerta del Sol has been given the green light for a 21st century facelift. The public works which

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Madrid Goes Red For King Felipe’s Birthday

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan king felipe, madrid news, spain news

The iconic Plaza de Cibeles, along with the Palacio de Cibeles and Alcala were illuminated in red this weekend, to

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Inverfest Festival Heralds Musical Start For 22′

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Music, What's on Madrid

The Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of  winter concerts organised by

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Ayuso´s Attempts To Stem Spain´s Population Fall

January 10, 2022January 11, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, spain politics

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced a series of financial incentives in order to encourage births and

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Spain´s Maestro – Immersive #InGoya Exhibition

January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid news, What's on Madrid

To celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez

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Madrid´s Cabalgata Returns With Message of Hope For 2022

January 6, 2022January 8, 2022 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, madrid news

Madrid’s traditional Three Kings Day parade – or Cabalgata was once again celebrated in the streets of the Spanish capital

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Limited Capacity Puerta Del Sol To Ring In New Year

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, madrid news

Despite the record infection rate due to the surge in Covid-19 cases being seen in the capital, the traditional ringing

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Madrid’s School Bilingual Programme Faces Scrutiny

December 20, 2021December 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan education madrid, madrid news

Vickie Scullard takes a look at Madrid’s flagship bilingual programme, 15 years after the idea was first mooted as a

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Cibeles Opens Today To As Madrid’s Christmas Ice Rink Season Starts

December 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

The opening today of the Palacio de Cibeles ice rink adds to Madrid’s seaonal offerings for all the family to

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Circo Price Back For Magical Christmas Show Season

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

Christmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences

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Storm Barra Brings First Snow Of Winter To Madrid

December 8, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

The Madrid regional authorities have today, Wednesday 8th December, activated a yellow weather warning due to plummeting temperatures, high winds

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Cañada Real – Spain´s Largest Shanty Town Set For Demolition

December 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Spain´s and by some estimates, Southern Europe´s, largest shanty town, the Cañada Real on the outskirts of Madrid, is set

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Belens & Christmas Lights Herald Seasonal Festivities

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid christmas, What's on Madrid

Both the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes

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Charles Clifford Exhibition – Madrid´s First Photographer

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan history of spain, living in madrid, What's on Madrid

To mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting

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Madrid Police Raid Big Game Hunters Moraleja Lair

November 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain crime news

A big game hunter’s dream of creating a hunting museum dedicated to his kills that contained dozens of stuffed animals

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Two Rare Panda Cubs Born At Madrid Zoo

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, zoo

Madrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,

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

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, madrid tours, madrid whats on, What's on, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

This year, as in every year for over a millennia, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin

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Escaped Camels Found On The Loose In Madrid

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, spain news

Returning late night revellers in the early hours of yesterday, 5th November, might have been forgiven for disbelieving their tired

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5 Facts About Healthcare in Spain

November 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, health and wellbeing, living in spain

Everything to know before retiring in Spain In Spain the majority of healthcare comes out as a sort of social

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Expat Spain: Problems And Solutions For Raising Your Family Abroad

October 30, 2021October 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan kids and family madrid, living in madrid, living in spain

Madrid resident and international parent coach, Denise Suarez addresses common issues readers of the Madrid Metropolitan may face when raising

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Spain´s New Pet Laws & Animal DNI Explained

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

The Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner

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Madrid´s Women´s Run Back On The Streets

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

More than 18,000 women are expected on the streets of Madrid today, Sunday 24th October, to take part in the

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Madrid To Bask In World Heritage Light

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

The recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s  World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival

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Madrid Urban Sports Kicks Off This Weekend

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, Sport

Madrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the

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Operation El Pilar As Madrid Vacates For First Post Pandemic Puente

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

The Directorate-General for Traffic is set to launch Operation El Pilar, in anticipation of millions of road journeys this weekend, as people

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American Club´s “Happy Hour” Is Back

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

The American Club Of Madrid is back with a bang as it celabrates its return to in-person events with the first

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Ayuso Announces Madrid’s Freedom Day In New York

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news

Madrid’s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has continued her whirlwind tour of New York, with meeting some of the Big

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Madrid´s 12 Days Of Bank Holidays Announced For 2022

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

The Madrid regional government has confirmed the days that will be official bank holidays for the Communidad for the coming

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El Rastro Back To Full Throttle From This Weekend

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s world famous flea market, El Rastro reopens at full capacity from this Saturday 26th September. In addition the market

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Queen Leticia Opens 2021 Madrid Book Fair

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, living in madrid, madrid news, What's on Madrid

Queen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book

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Madrid Makes Time Out Top City Listing

September 9, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, visit madrid

Madrid continues its march in its bid to be recognisd as one of the world´s best cities by being voted

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Madrid Scouts AGM Set For 25th September

September 6, 2021September 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

The 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the

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Heavy Storms Herald End Of Hottest Summer

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid weather

Summer came to a crashing close last night as a powerful  storm swept the region bringing heavy rainfall and disruption

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Massive Surge In UK Residency TIE Card Applications

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in spain

The British Embassy in Madrid, has released the latest figures on the number of UK nationals who have applied for

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Police Issue Awareness Alert As Spanish Online Scams On The Rise

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

The Spanish National Police have issued a public awareness campaign due to the rocketing number of reports of online fraud

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Madrid´s Second Heatwave Of The Summer

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid weather

Temperatures in the capital are finally dropping after hovering above the 40 degree mark for the last three days, as

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How A Vaccinated Brit Resident Still Needs To Quarantine And Take PCR To Get Home

August 12, 2021August 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS

Vickie Scullard, a British resident in Madrid explains how she was faced with extortianate costs to comply with UK travel

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National Library Hosts Dante´s Inferno Exhibition

August 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, visit madrid, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

The National Library is marking the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri, by hosting an exhibition curated by 

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UNESCO World Heritage Award Add Big Feather To Madrid’s Cap

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

Madrid starts the week in jubilant mood this Monday 26th July, celebrating that its bid to add the Paseo del

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Best Tips For Digital Nomads

July 25, 2021September 9, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain

With the boom in digital nomads coming to Spain we take a look at some top tips for people attracted

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Ayuso Opens Gran Via’s Remodelled Art Deco Metro Station

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news

The Madrid regional head, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, yesterday, Thursday 15th July,  inaugurated the newly renovated Gran Vía Metro station, complete

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Madrid Opens “Auto” Vaccination Appointments To Over 16s As Rates Spike

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

The Madrid regional health authorities have extended it’s self appointment vaccination system campaign to the over sixteens in a race

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Madrid Braced For Scorched Heatwave Weekend

July 7, 2021July 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

Spain is bracing itself for its first heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures expected to top 40C in

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El Corte Inglés, Acciona and Grupo Santander Join Vaccination Race

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The race to reach the all important threshold of the 70% vaccination rate, has speeded up with the annoucement today

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Rayo Vallecano Promoted Makes Four Madrid Clubs In La Liga

June 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, spanish football

Rayo Vallecano have won promotion to La Liga after defeating Girona 2-0 away last weekend and overcoming a 2-1 deficit

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Madrid Rail Travel Boost As Low Cost & Euro Sleeper Services Beckon

June 23, 2021June 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, visit madrid, visit spain

Madrid rail travellers will soon be enjoying a new era in train travel from the capital with a number of

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The Secrets Buried In Madrid´s “Guiri” British Cemetery

June 21, 2021July 4, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid history

Just a few hundred metres away from the bustling noise of Calle General Ricardos, in the Carabanchel district of Madrid,

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Madrid´s “Veranos de la Villa” Summer Festival Returns

June 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

A summer in Madrid would not be complete without its iconic cultural festival – Veranos de la Villa, which returns

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Back To The Dance Floor: Madrid ‘s Nightlife Set To Stay Open Till 3am

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid covid, madrid news

Madrid’s nightlife sector has warmly welcomed the announcement that nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 3am from June

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Brexit – Britons In Spain Driving Licence Extension

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in madrid, living in spain

The 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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Spain´s New Electricty Tariffs Come Under Fire

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

The governments new banded tariff system for consumer electricty billing depending on the time of the day of usage has

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Madrid’s “Strawberry Train” Is Back On Track

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid excursions, visit madrid, What's on Madrid

The iconic and historical time piece that is the ” Strawberry Train” that runs the scenic day trip from Madrid

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Madrid Pride Set For July As Spain Voted 3rd Best LGBTQ+ Destination

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan LGBTQ+, madrid news, spain news

The official Madrid Pride has been given the green light for a “responsible and safe” festival to celebrate all things LGBTQ+, with

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Madrid & Castilla La Mancha Mull No Masks As Bars Now Open Till 1

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan SPAIN COVID NEWS, spain news

Today the five provinces of Castilla-La Mancha celebrate their regional day, as the regional premier, Emiliano García-Page, raised the prospect

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Madrid Nightlife Set To Restart As Cases Receed.

May 25, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, madrid news

Madrid’s legendary nightlife which has been paralysed by the pandemic looks set to restart according to the regions health chief,

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Why Real Fans Celebrate in Cibeles & Atletico In Neptuno

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid history, spanish football

As the 2020/21 La Liga season comes to a nail-biting finish with either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid set to

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Moving To Spain – Sinéad´s Story

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Business, relocation

The Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Sinéad Galvin, honorary Madrileña, Irish expat, bilingual mum of three to talk to her

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Supreme Court Gives Franco Era Street Names A Reprieve

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan franco, history of spain, living in madrid

Four years after the Madrid City Council of Manuela Carmena, approved the changing of some 52 street names which had

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Latest Art Museum Guide To Whats Open In Madrid

May 13, 2021May 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, travel madrid, visit madrid

As the pandemic receeds and the state of alarm in Spain comes to an end, more and more of Madrid´s

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Madrid Set For 2021 San Isidro Celebrations

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, san isidro, What's on in Madrid

Madrid´s patron saint – San Isidro – who has been credited with hundred of miracles both during and after his

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Madrid Celebrates End of Curfew & State Of Alarm

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news

The ending of the state of alarm in Spain and the decision of the regional Madrid government not to keep

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Spain To Finally Say Adios To Its “Libro de Familia”

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, spain news

A staple part of Spanish family life is set to disappear with the replacement of the “Libro de Familia” booklet,

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Ayuso’s Political Gamble Pays Off As Populares Win Big In Madrid

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news, spain politics

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has achieved a notable victory in the elections for the Madrid regional assembly, winning nearly 45% of

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Madrid Marches To Ayuso´s Tune

May 3, 2021May 5, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan isabel diaz ayuso, madrid news, spain news, spain politics

The latest opinion polls indicate that regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, is set to almost double the seats of her

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New Spanish Driving Rules & Speed Limits Set To Take Force

April 30, 2021April 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, living in spain, spain news

The final elements of the DGT ( Directorate-General for Traffic) new road and  traffic regulations are set to come into force

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2021 “Declaracion De La Renta” Guide

April 28, 2021May 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in madrid, living in spain

April is the cruelest month or so goes the line from T.S Elliot – it is also the month that

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Madrid Faces Further Confinement As Infection Rate Surges

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid covid, madrid news, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The latest official Covid-19 infection rate figures released by the Ministry of Health,yesterday Thursday, 22nd April show a further increase in

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UK Government Extends Support For Britons In Spain Residency Applications

April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, expat spain, living in spain, spain news

The British Embassy in Madrid has announced that the Foreign Office is allocation an additional £1 million of funding for

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How Expats Can Alleviate Homesickness When Living in Spain During Covid-19 Pandemic

April 13, 2021April 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in spain, Wellbeing

The coronavirus pandemic has put all of us in situations we could not have anticipated. However, it’s the expats and

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Diaz Ayuso Announces The Return Of The Bulls

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, bullfighting, madrid news

The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced the return of the traditional ferias de toros in time for

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Madrid´s Virtual Easter Week

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

Madrid’s Easter 2021 will be a subdued affair thanks to Covid-19 but there will be still be a full week

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INC Madrid Celebrate “Women In Tech” At Newly Renovated Wellington Hotel

March 20, 2021March 21, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, What's on Madrid

The  International Newcomers Club of Madrid  celebrated it´s March meeting this week at the newly and beautifully renovated Wellington Hotel 

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Top Tips For Raising Intercultural Families In Spain

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in madrid

Madrid resident and expat coach Denise Suarez gives readers of the Madrid Metropolitan some top tips for raising intercultural families What

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Madrid Mulls Easing Restrictions As Cases Fall & Vaccinations Accelerate

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid covid, madrid news, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Madrid regional government of Isabel Diaz Ayuso is believed to be looking at reducing the number of restrictions and

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Madrid Rugby 7s International Tournament Kicks Off

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, Sport, What's on Madrid

Madrid´s Complutense University is playing host to the first major international sporting event in Spain in 2021 with the Rugby

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What Is The “Beckham Law” – Guide To Expat Tax In Spain

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in madrid, living in spain

The “Beckham Law” is a Spanish Tax Decree which came into force in 2005 and nicknamed after the footballer David

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Guide To Modelo 720 Tax Declaration

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan expat spain, living in spain, spain news, spanish tax

Spring is in the air and with it a reminder for the 31st March deadline of Modelo 720 for any

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UK Embassy Issues Post Brexit Guide For British Residents In Spain

February 10, 2021September 23, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan brexit residency spain, living in madrid

The British Embassy in Madrid has published a post Brexit guide aimed at the estimated 300,000 UK nationals living in

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Rafael In The Palace Exhibition

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Art & Culture, Culture, living in madrid, royal palace, visiting madrid, What's on in Madrid, What's on Madrid

To mark the 5th centenary of his death, Madrid’s Royal Palace plays host to a remarkable temporary exhibition to pay

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Madrid’s Covid Rate Soars As Free Test Roll Out Set To Start

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan covid madrid, living in madrid, madrid news, SPAIN COVID NEWS

Figures release by the Ministry of Health in the latest Epidemiological Surveillance Report of COVID-19 for the capital show an

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Madrid Police To Monitor Lockdown Areas With New Drone Force

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan drones, living in madrid, madrid covid, madrid news, police, SPAIN COVID NEWS

Madrid City Council has announced that the municipal police will be deploying drones in order to enforce the local lockdowns

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Madrid Extends Covid Restrictions As Case Numbers Surge

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, Madrid, madrid news, SPAIN COVID NEWS

The Madrid regional deputy public health minister, Antonio Zapatero has announced further restrictions to combat the present surge in Covid

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Storm Hortense Batters Madrid

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid news, madrid weather, storm hortense

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an orange weather warning for much of the Madrid region for today,

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Casa De Campo & Retiro Park To Remain Closed For Filomena Clear Up

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, madrid snow, madrid weather, storm filomena

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced that both the El Retiro park and the Casa de Campo

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Heavy Rain Forecast For Madrid As Filomena Clean Up Continues

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, madrid weather, snow madrid, storm filomena

The Spanish The State Meteorological Agency  ( AEMET) has issued weather warnings from Wednesday 20th January for 5 days of heavy

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Bank Of Spain´s Iconic Clock Stops For First Time In 130 Years From Filomena Freeze

January 14, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, spain news, storm filomena

The historical clock at the iconic Bank of Spain building in Madrid has stopped for the first time in 130

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Madrid´s Supermarkets Restocking After Storm Filomena Clearout

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid news, storm filomena

Madrid´s supermarkets are gradually recovering from the twin effects of Storm Filomena and a run of panic shop buying over

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Schools Remain Closed Amid Calls For” Disaster Zone” Relief

January 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in madrid, Madrid, snow madrid, spain news, storm filomena

Schools across the region are to remain closed until Monday 18th January as local government inspectors check for damage and

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Dogs Hit The Snow Slopes Of Madrid

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan Madrid, madrid news, snow madrid, storm filomena

This is the viral moment an excited dog pulls a sledge up a small hill and rides it down the

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Madrid Counts Cost As Nordic Cold Bites Return To Normality

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan

The affects of Storm Filomena are still being felt in the capital as Madrid’s inhabitants struggled to return to normality.

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Madrid Begins Filomena Clean Up

January 10, 2021January 11, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan living in spain, madrid christmas, madrid news, madrid snow, madrid weather, snow madrid, storm felomina

Madrid has woken up this morning caked in frozen snow from the after effects of the heaviest snowfall seen in

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The World We Live In

January 10, 2021January 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan children madrid, education madrid, family madrid, living in madrid

Quoting Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” If we are to

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Madrid’s White Wipe Out As Storm Filomena Hits

January 9, 2021January 13, 2021 Madrid Metropolitan madrid snow, snowfall madrid, storm

Madrid has experienced its heaviest snowfall in half a century causing chaos and disruption across the capital and region. Up

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