Can Chan Chan Review: ‘Stupid Location, Stupid Website, Stupid Prices’
I’ve been to some bad restaurants this week. First was Can Chan Chan in Serrano and I should have known.
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Living in Madrid
St Valentine´s Last Resting Place – In 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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Madrid’s Football Legacy: Celebrating the Capital’s Sporting Passion
Madrid has long been synonymous with football excellence. Known globally for its outstanding clubs and vibrant fan culture, the city
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Retiring in Spain: Financial Advice You’re Looking For
As night becomes morning the only sounds emanating from the offices of BISSAN Wealth Management are clicks on a computer
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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
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Clocks To Go Back This Sunday 27th
The last Sunday in October and the last Sunday in March are marked in red on the calendar when the
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How to Make Your Money Go Further in Madrid
Known for its artistic scene and architecture, its football teams and its world-class eateries, Madrid is a must for those
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Domestina Launches in Spain: The Perfect Solution for Expats in Madrid
For expats living in Madrid, maintaining a clean and organized home can be a challenge, especially with a busy schedule
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Cross Border Financial Advice In Spain
If you’ve visited the Roman aqueduct in Segovia, you know what an imposing construction it is. The ancient Romans built
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Fresh Madrid – Madrid´s Only International Community Fair
Friday 27th September sees the welcome return of Fresh Madrid – the capital´s only international community fair for English-Speaking groups.
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Planning the Perfect Night Out in Madrid: The Ultimate Fashion Checklist
Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is a city where history, culture, and nightlife converge in style. From the bohemian
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Madrid´s Iconic Tio Pepe Symbol History
Peter Besas, author of Hidden Madrid tells the story of one of the most iconic symbols of the capital. Since
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Greenpeace Lambasts Madrid For “Imperative Need” For Cooling Trees
Madrid´s City Hall has come under fire from Greenpeace which has released thermal imaging videos to capture the “unliveable temperatures”
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Weather Alert As Madrid Hit By First Heatwave
Temperatures in the Madrid region have been climbing steadily these last few days and set to touch 40 degrees on
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Thousands Take To Streets To Protest Health Funding Cuts
Healthcare workers took to the streets of Madrid yesterday, Sunday 19th May to protest against the right-wing regional governments handling
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Brits In Spain Urged To Get TIE Card Ahead Of EU Border System
The British Embassy in Madrid has launched a campaign for British residents in Spain to exchange their green certificates for
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Madrid´s San Isidro Week Of Celebrations
This Wednesday sees Madrid celebrate the feast day of its patron saint San Isidro on the 15th May. San Isidro
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Almeida Takes Axe To Madrid Holiday Lets
Madrid´s Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced that the city council is temporarily suspending new tourist apartments licences with “immediate
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Madrid´s New Digital Nomads Experience
It’s over a year since Spain’s digital nomad visa was launched, so the Madrid Metropolitan spoke to our Spain tax
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Easter Washout As Madrid Issues Red Weather Warning
Easter 2024 has been a wash out all across Spain with wind and torrential rains forcing the cancellation of many
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Government Publishes Property Rental Price Check Site
The Spanish government has published an online property check list for rental price range up to the maximum that should
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St. Patrick’s Family Day Party Tickets On Sale
Madrid´s vibrant Irish community is coming together again this year for the annual St. Patrick’s Family Day Party, which is
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Its Carnival Time In Madrid!
Madrid´s 2025 carnival celebrations kicked off over a rainy weekend with the traditional pregon in the Matadero plaza on Saturday.
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Enter The Dragon As Madrid Welcomes Chinese New Year
The celebration of the Chinese New Year will take pride of place in Madrid as it officially welcomes in the
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Spring Is In The Air As Salesas Street Market Returns
Spring is in the air and with it the return of one of Madrid´s coolest street markets is set to
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Madrid´s Valdesquí Ski Resort Opens Today
Madrid´s main ski and snowboard resort in Valdeski is open from today, Thursday 11th January. The later seasonal opening was
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Face Masks Back On As Spain Grapples Winter Tridemic
As Spain faces a “tridemic” combination of Covid-19, winter flu and other respiratory illnesses, the government has ordered that the
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The Definitive Guide – How To Eat And Drink In Madrid
Madrid resident Stephen Jenkins gives his top tips on how to eat and drink in Madrid. There can be few
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Madrid “Example For Europe” As Air Pollution Down
Madrid´s big clean up is gathering pace with a further fall in the capital´s air quality, according to Madrid´s Mayor,
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Fewer “Puentes” For 2024 As Madrid Public Holidays Revealed
The Official Spanish State Gazette has released the official list of all 14 public and bank holidays throughout Spain in
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Puerta Del Sol Readies For New Year´s Eve
Final preparations are being made for tomorow´s New Year s Eve celebrations as Madrid´s Puerta del Sol takes centre stage for
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“The Fat One” Visits Madrid This Christmas
Spain´s Christmas is officially underway now that the El Gordo ( the fat one) Christmas lottery has been drawn with
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Madrid´s Arts & Crafts Market Open Until End Of December
If you are looking for some great artesanal christmas gift ideas no better place can be found than the Arts
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Madrid´s Best Public Nativity Scenes
No Spanish Christmas is complete without a nativity scene ( belens) in the home – and the more elaborate the
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Madrid Scouts Charity Christmas Show
The 1st Madrid Scouts will be staging a special fundraising performance of the 12 Days Of Christmas this Saturday 16th
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Madrid Empties For December Puente Gettaway
Operacion Puente de Salida starts today as families take off ahead of the bank holidays marking the Constitution and Immaculate Conception
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Madrid Christmas Business Lunch At Irish Rover
Madrid´s leading – and oldest international business networking group – will be holding it´s Christmas lunch on Thursday 21st December.
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Christmas Lights Go On As Madrid Prepares For Black Friday
Madrid´s Chistmas lights go on this evening at 7pm to herald the season of goodwill to all – and of
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St George´s Church Christmas Fair
As we come round to another Madrid Christmas its time to think of mulled wine and gift buying as well
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Stand Up Comedy Duo Come To Madrid
Stand up comedian Mike Rice and Victor Patrascan will be in Madrid this Wednesday for a one night gig at
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The Berlin Wall Comes To Madrid In Unique Exhibition
34 years after its dramtatic fall, the Berlin Wall has come to Madrid for a unique exhibition which is part
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Run In The Park Is Back In Madrid
The Run in the Park is back in Madrid The initiative which was started by Mark Pollock and takes place
Read more Madrid Prepares For Almudena´s Feast Day
As on every November 9th, the city of Madrid celebrates it´s patron, the Virgen of the Almudena. This year, coincides
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Centre Of Madrid Gives Way To Shepherd´s Delight
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida has been on hand today to receive the shepherds, cattle farmers, herdsmen and
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Record Rainfall Brings Travel Chaos To Madrid
Yesterday,Thursday October 19, saw the heaviest rainfall to hit the capital in a 24-hour period in more than 100 years.
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Shane Clark – An American Expat Story
Shane Clark is one of a growing number of Americans choosing to live in Spain. Shane arrived in 2017, so
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British Benevolent Fund Centenary Celebrations At Embassy
The British Benevolent Fund, one of the oldest and most established British charities in Spain celebrated its centenary last week
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Madrid Dana Aftermath – Residents Urged To Make Claims
Madrid is recovering from the 24 hours of deluge that brought an estimated 120 litres of water per square metre
Read more Storm Dana Brings Summer To Abrupt End
Madrid´s blazing summer came to an abrupt as record breaking torrential rains and storms swept the region over the weekend
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“Six Of The Best” British And Irish Pubs In Madrid
Madrid has a fine selection of centrally located pubs where a fine selection of IPA, lagers and stouts can be
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Holiday Household Plant Hotel Proves A Summer Hit
The heatwave may be bad news for plants one Spanish city is doing its bit after setting up a hotel
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Madrid Issues Red Weather Alert As Third Heatwave Hits
Yesterday, Monday 7th August, saw the Madrid authorities issue a red weather alert as the third heatwave of the summer
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August Heralds Madrid´s Verbanas and Fiestas
August has arrived and amid the heat Madrid also welcomes its famous “verbenas”, or open-air festivities, three of which are
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Classic Songs with a Madrid Connection
Introduction Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, New York was so good they named it twice, and if
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Top Tips For New Expats In Madrid
Is it the allure of sun-soaked plazas, delicious tapas, or the rhythmic flamenco that’s got you packing your bags for
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Madrid Gripped By Stiffling 40 Degree Heatwave
The almost two week heat wave that has gripped Madrid is one of the most intense on record, according to
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Pedro Zerolo: Portrait Of A Political Radical
As Madrid Pride week festivities approach, John Boyce looks back at the life of iconic gay activist Pedro Zerolo, and
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Sale Strip – Young Shoppers Down To Underwear For Free Clothes On Gran Via
Young Madrid shoppers have been stripping down to their underwear to get their hands on free clothes in possibly the
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Madrid´s Newest Museum – The Royal Collections Gallery – Set To Open
Madrid´s newest and museum is set to open later this month with a state-of-the-art gallery, whose construction, which has taken
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Madrid Neighbourhoods Top Spain´s Highest Earners
Madrid has the highest income and the lowest unemployment in the country, according to a new report published by the National
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Madrid Rocks On San Isidro Weekend
Madrid is celebrating her patron saint, San Isidro (Isidore the Labourer) this weekend with a packed programme of parades, concerts,
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Madrid´s Municipal Outdoor Pools Open From Today
Madrid´s city council has brought forward the opening of the capital´s outdoor swimming pools by a month to open in
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St George´s Church Summer Fete Set For 17th June
Madrid´s St George´s Anglican Church will be holding its annual summer fete including its famous jumble sale on Saturday 17th
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Felipe & Leticia In London As Madrid´s Brits Celebrate Coronation
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia of Spain joined over a hundred heads of state for the coronation of King
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Abuela Charito Shakes Up Mayorial Race In Madrid Sierra
A 99-year-old grandmother has put her hat into the ring to become her town’s next mayoress by standing as a
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Fundacion Hispano Britanica Hosts Madrid Coronation Bash
The Fundacion Hispano Britanica which is the leading Spanish institution fostering strong UK -Spain cultural links, will be hosting a
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Madrid Braced For April Heatwave As City Hall Ponders Opening Pools Early
Despite today’s dampening, Madrid, like much of the Peninsula will be in the grip of a Spring heatwave next week
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Guide To Easter Processions In Madrid
Easter is upon us. Some Madrileños maybe leaving but tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the capital
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Easter Activities For Kids In Madrid
News is coming in thick and fast about different activities happening in the run up to Easter, especially during the
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Canal Isabell II´s “We Are Water” Exhibition
The Castellana 214 Exhibition Hall at the Fundación Canal is hosting a fascinating immersive Somos Agua – We are water
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Last Call For St Patrick´s Ball Tickets
Madrid´s iconic Westin Palace Hotel is finishing the final touches for the one of the highlights of the Madrid international
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Madrid Local News Highlights Of The Week
Selena Patel takes a look at the standout local Madrid news this week. “Pasea Madrid” registration opened – Monday, February 27,
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A Night In The Museum – The Prado Opens For Nocturnal Visits
Madrid´s world famous art museum the Prado will for the first time be opening its doors to the public at
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Court Adds Bullfighting To “Bono Cultural Joven” Youth Scheme
The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that bullfighting and taurine spectacles should be included in the activities that can be
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Spotlight On Madrid´s Secret Kingdoms English Bookshop
In early April 2022 the Madrid Metropolitan was given a sneak preview of the premises at Calle Moratin 7, that
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“Madrid Is Bullfighting” As Ayuso Unveils San Isidro Feria
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
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
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
Madrid will be putting on the style with a full range of activities as it joins the Chinese community in
Read more Madrid Sierra Braced For Heavy Snow This Week
After the weekend fog, Madrileños are waking up this morning to the expected arrival of Storm Gerard bringing an artic
Read more Guide To New Spanish Urban Low Emission “Eco Stickers”
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
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….
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
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”
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
Madrid commuters faced an uphill task getting home yesterday, Wednesday 14th December, as heavy rains caused widespread disruption to public
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Cirque du Soleil Returns To Madrid With LUZIA
The Cirque du Soleil can probably claim to be the best show on earth. The Canadian company is back in
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All Saint´s Day Brings Madrid´s City Of The Dead To Life
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
The Royal Monastery and Palace of El Escorial was the scene of an unusual occurrence last week as one of
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Verano De La Villa Summer Festival
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
¡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
This weekend saw La Liga´s last Madrid derby of the season as Real lost 1-0 to Athletico at the Wanda
Read more Madrid Gets Ready For San Isidro Celebrations
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
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
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”.
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
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
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
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
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
New traffic regulations come into force today, Monday 21st March with a raft of new measures and stiffer penalties for
Read more Madrid St Patrick´s Day Weekend Celebrations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Big Brother Sexual Assault Trial Suspended On First Day
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
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
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
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
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′
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
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
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
Madrid’s traditional Three Kings Day parade – or Cabalgata was once again celebrated in the streets of the Spanish capital
Read more Limited Capacity Puerta Del Sol To Ring In New Year
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Madrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,
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Escaped Camels Found On The Loose In Madrid
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
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
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
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
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
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
Madrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the
Read more Operation El Pilar As Madrid Vacates For First Post Pandemic Puente
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Madrid’s nightlife sector has warmly welcomed the announcement that nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 3am from June
Read more Brexit – Britons In Spain Driving Licence Extension
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
As the pandemic receeds and the state of alarm in Spain comes to an end, more and more of Madrid´s
Read more Madrid Set For 2021 San Isidro Celebrations
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
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”
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Madrid has experienced its heaviest snowfall in half a century causing chaos and disruption across the capital and region. Up
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Red Alert Warning As Snow Storm Sweeps Madrid
The Spanish state meteorological agency, AEMET, has issued an extreme red weather warning for Madrid and it’s region with very
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Extreme Weather Warning As Temperatures Plummet With More Snow Expected
The State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued yellow and orange weather warnings for much of central Spain including the Madrid
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UK Residents In Spain Barred From Boarding Madrid Bound Flight
British Airways and Iberia are facing a storm of critism for not allowing British nationals who are legally resident in
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Further Basic Health Restricted Areas Announced
The Madrid regional government have announced 8 more “basic health areas” and 5 municipalities to be confined in an effort
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Spain Extends UK Flight Ban As Madrid Calls For Barajas Closure
The Spanish government have extended the ban on arrivals from the UK until January 19th. The ban extends the measures
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Silent Night As Madrid Marks New Year
The traditional New Year’s celebrations in Madrid were quieter this year. With many restaurants still closed, the doce uvas de
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New Year’s Eve – Sol Closed From 10pm As Nacho Cano To Sing Covid Tribute
As Madrid heads towards the finishing line of 2020, health and hygene protocols remain in place for the capitals traditional
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INC Madrid Makes A Splash At The Palace
This past Monday the International Newcomers Club of Madrid (INC) held its monthly event in the Westin Palace Hotel. This
Read more Madrid Braced For Snow & High Winds
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency – AEMET – has warned of snowfalls of up to 5cm in the north of
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The Day Of The Innocents – Beware The Pranksters Today
As every 28th December, today Spain celebrates the Day of the Innocents – a day which like it´s Anglo Saxon
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British Ambassador & Secretaría de Estado de Migraciones Reassure UK Nationals in Spain
With under 10 days to go until the end of the Transition Period for the UK’s departure from the EU
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Madrid´s Wax Museum Reopens For Christmas
The Madrid Wax Museum reopened on 19 December, with reduced prices and a Chritmas show to boot. The Wax Museum
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Last Call For Filing Non Resident Tax In Spain
Time is closing in for non-tax residents in Spain to declare declare their Modelo 210 tax The tax declaration must
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Madrid To Plant Urban Forest In Memory Of Covid Victims
Madrid´s City Council has announced that it will honour the coronavirus victims of the region with a memorial forest. Madrid´s
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Banksy Exhibition Opens In Madrid
The iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is holding an exhibition devoted to the global artistic phenomenon known as Banksy whose
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The Hamburger King Of Madrid Dies At 79
Alfred Gradus, the founder of the Alfredo’s Barbacoa American hamburger chain and the man credited with bringing the genre to
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Isabel Zendal Emergency Hospital Opens Today
The president of the Madrid regional government, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, inaugurated the Isabel Zendal Emergency Hospital today, Tuesday, December 1,
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Green Light For Europe´s Largest Man Made Beach 40 Mins From Madrid
Alovera Beach which will be the largest artificial beach in Europe, has been given the green light for construction to
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Madrid Reduces Lockdown Zones As Spain Rates Continue To Fall
The Madrid regional government has announced a further reduction in the number of the regions’s “basic health areas” that are
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El Rastro Market Reopens For First Time Since March
Madrid’s famous flea market El Rastro Market situated in the heart of La Latina is to reopen this Sunday 22nd
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Madrid Set To Impose Perimetral Closure For December Puente Week
The Madrid regional government is expected to make an announcement for the closure of its’ borders from December 4th to
Read moreTapapiés Kicks Off In Lavapiés Week Of Wine & Tapas
Lavapiés once more will be celebrating it´s popular neighbourhood celebration of wine and tapas with the 10th annual Tapapiés, the
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DGT Streamlines Last Minute Rush To Exchange UK Driving Licences
The Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has updated and streamlined the process of exchanging UK driving licenses for Spanish ones.
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Madrid Begins To Lift Restrictions As Spain Cases Fall
Although Spain´s national average for coronavirus cases remains high the downward trend is showing signs of accelarating with the 14-day
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Government Announces New Year Speed And Traffic Regulations Penalties
The Spanish Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska has announced that the government will be reforming the Traffic Regulations Act
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British Ambassador’s Halloween Fundraising Pumpkin Surprise
The British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, who is also the Patron of the Madrid based British Benevolent Fund has
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Madrid Hairdresser Wows Spain With His Hairportraits
These are the amazing drawings made by a creative hairdresser in Madrid using the hair cuttings from his customers. The
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Free Hypno Coaching Workshop For Professionals
Madrid based Hypno Coach Barbara Scalera is running a unique online workshop for those looking to learn the secrets of
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Madrid Region Set To Close Borders
The Madrid regional government is set to implement a perimetral lockdown to cover the whole of the autonomous community which
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Spanish Cabinet Announces Second Lockdown
The Spanish government has declared a national state of alarm in order to be able to impose lockdown measures to
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Guide To Spain’s 2021 Bank Holiday Calendar
The official calendar for Spain’s national and regional holidays has been published by the official state bulletin BOE. The 2021
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Spain Marks Her National Day – But No Festivities.
Spain marked her national holiday of ” El Dia De Hispanidad” yesterday October 12th with a much
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Police Raid Drug Supermarket In Gypsy Heartland
Madrid police have raided a “supermarket” for drugs which had been sending out flyers and advertising to its clients and
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Madrid Mulls Further Restrictions And “Urgently” Seeks Army Help
The Madrid regional government is looking to introduce further restrictions and measures to combat the worsening covid spread in the
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Police Raid Gay Sauna Evict 100 Men And Arrest 8
Police in the capital raided a gay sauna in Chueca and evicted 100 men and arrested a further eight on
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Madrid´s New Football Bollards Withdrawn To Avoid Further Injuries
The Madrid authorities have decided to remove newly painted concrete bollards designed to look like footballs after a series of
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Woman Single Handedly Battles Police Over No Mask Arrest
This is the shocking moment a woman puts up fierce resistance while she is arrested by several officers for not
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Madrid Announces Schools Re-Opening Measures
The Madrid regional governement have announced a series of measures to ensure that schools within the community of Madrid will
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Madrid Now Epicentre Of Spain Covid Surge
The surge of Covid-19 cases continues in Madrid which has registered 15,000 new infections since last Monday. The figure represents
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Madrid Guide – “Six Of The Best” Hemingway Haunts
Madrid writer and resident James Ansell gives his take on the “Six of the Best” Hemingway Haunts “Yet when you
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Six Of The Best Bars In Puerta Del Sol
“Six of the Best” Bars in Puerta del Sol Puerta del Sol is one of the main tourist hubs in
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Madrid Government Urges Support For Bullfighting
The president of the regional government of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso joined with the Mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida
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Six Of The Best Gran Via Hotels
James Ansell chooses “Six of the Best” Hotels on Madrid´s world famous Gran Via (As lockdowns begin to ease across
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All You Need To Know About Cricket In Madrid
We talk to Madrid Cricket Club President John Woodward about the highs and lows of playing cricket in Spain
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A Guide And History Of El Rastro – Madrid´s Iconic Flea Market
The Rastro: A Flea Market for All Tastes – Peter Besas explains everything you need to know about Madrid´s famous
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Madrid Opens Aquatic Fun Parks From 1st July
The 1st July sees Madrid´s major waterparks opening for the summer. Aquopolis in Villanueva de la Cañada, and Parque Warner
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“Six Of The Best” Summer Rooftop Bars
The Madrid Metropolitan´s Amy Shia takes a look at the Six Of The Best Summer Picks For The Best Hotel
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Six Of the Best ” Happy Hour” Bars In Madrid
Afterwork Play! Amy Shia Goes In Search Of The “Six Of The Best” Happy Hour Spots In Madrid! Unlike their
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Quarantine Award Winners
As we look forward to the end of the state of emergency at midnight Saturday 21st June we and our
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Corona Stories – Psychologist Carla Palafox
In today’s programme Abi Lindsay Clark interviews Carla Palafox a psychologist who´s aim in this programme is to guide and
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Madrid Film Festival 2020
Lockdown Easing Continues With The Announcement That The Madrid Film Festival Will Go Ahead As Planned The Gran Teatro Bankia
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Bloomsday In Madrid – A New Day Will Be
The 16th June is “Bloomsday”. The date that the Madrid Bloomsday Society joins like-minded societies around the world to celebrate
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Blood Talks – Melio Health Case Study
Blood Talks – Madrid Case Study. We decided to do a case study of the director of the Madrid Metropolitan
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Madrid Announces “Get Fit” Plan As Swimming Pools Set To Open
The deputy premier of the Madrid Regional Goverrnment Ignacio Aguado today announced a Madrid Returns To Fitness Initiative as Madrid
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Embassy Brexit Update For UK Residents In Spain
The British Embassy in Madrid has issued an open letter update about the impact the Coronavirus impact has had on
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Corona Stories – Abi Lindsay Clark Talks To Andy Hipkins
Abi Lindsay Clark returns with another Corona Stories interview for Radio Lifestyle. Today she has the pleasure of interviewing Andrew
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Paseo De Castellana Brought To Standstill By Vox “Caravana”
The centre of Madrid was brought to a halt on Saturday by VOX protestors in their vehicles waiving Spanish flags
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Abi Lindsay Clark´s “The Corona Stories” With Rachael Nobbs
Another Radio Madrid Lifestyle programme from our series of interviews for ‘The Corona Stories’, where people tell us their experiences during
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Abi Lindsay Clark´s Corona Stories: Enda and María
Abi Lindsay Clark is back with another interview for Radio Lifestyle´s ‘The Corona Stories.’ In this programme Abi interviews Enda
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Lockdown Insomnia – Top 9 Tips On How Get A Good Night´s Sleep
Insomnia: Why Coronavirus (COVID-19) and confinement can affect our sleep and what to do to get a better night’s sleep.
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The Grey Elephant – A Tribute To A Very Special Playschool In Madrid
Grey Elephant: a tribute to a very special playschool in the centre of Madrid. By Anna Connolly. ‘‘Nobody tells you
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15th May – San Isidro´s Feast Day
Every year Madrid celebrates the feast day of it´s patron San Isidro. Due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown in Madrid
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How Rodilla and Telepizza Got It SO Wrong
Crisis (Mis)management In Spain – Ivan Hilliard Explains How Good Intentions Collapsed Into Ridicule And Disdain. As well as for
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No Phase 1 Let Out In Madrid As Central Government Says No To Monday Relaxation
No Phase 1 Let Out on Monday for Madrid Residents. The Madrid government´s request to move to the Phase 1
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Enter The Metropolitan Quarantine Achievements Competition
We dont want to quite say “Mission Accomplished” but it does seem that the worst is behind us and we
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Sanchez Announces Phased Return To “The New Normality”
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez announced his phased plan of deescalate the state of emergency confinement measures which will
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Madrid Palacio De Hielo Morgue Shuts As Virus Recedes
Madrid has closed the Palacio De Hielo temporary morgue which had been set up in an ice rink to store
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Police Band Honour Medical Staff At Makeshift IFEMA Hospital
The Madrid Municipal police band honoured the medical workers in Spain’s largest makeshift coronavirus hospital in IFEMA for their tireless
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Guide To The Wines Of Madrid
Spain, for those of us who live here, is a veritable viticultural paradise. Wine can be drunk at any time
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Madrid Neighbourhood Comes Out For Abuela Birthday
This is the moment a Spanish neighbourhood celebrate their neighbour’s 89th birthday in lockdown by singing to her from their
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Your guide to what the decree locking down the country mean for citizen´s movement. Can I leave my home? Yes
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Madrid Chinese Community Step Up With Mask Donations
Members of the Chinese community in Madrid have donated boxes of face masks and disinfectant to cops who are suffering
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Why I love Madrid
So, why do I love Madrid? Especially now that the dark forces of neo-liberalism are conspiring to turn every city
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Why bilinguals are smarter!
Sarah Ebery, Headmistress at TEMS takes a look at Why bilinguals are smarter! “One language sets you in a corridor for
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Blood talks’ – Abi Lindsay Clark At the January Madrid Business Lunch , our guest speaker was William Stoddart the
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Madrid To Celebrate Chinese New Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Madrid celebrates the Chinese New Year which for 2020 signals the start to the Year
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Madrid Boasts Top 2 Golf Courses In Spain
From the sparkling Mediterranean coast to the stunning majestic mountains, we reveal the best golf experiences in Spain. Surprisingly to
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Secada’s World – Abi Lindsay Clark Talks to Jon Secada
Abi Lindsay Clark Catches Up with Jon Secada I had the huge pleasure of interviewing the highly renowned and extremely
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12 Grapes of New Year´s Eve – Las doce uvas de la suerte
The tradition on eating 12 grapes in Spain goes back it is said, to a bumber harvest in the late
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Luke´s Festive Wine Guide
Madrid wine legend Luke Darraccot gives us a festive wine guide to help us navigate the very long Spanish Christmas
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Madrid British Ladies Lead Spain New Year Honours List
Sheila Stuart, Chairperson of the British Ladies Association Madrid, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to
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The Turrón that Almost Didn’t Arrive in Madrid
Peter Besas, Author of Hidden Madrid explains how one Madrid Chistmas past things nearly didn´t go quite as they should…..
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Chris Webb of Spectrum IFA gives some seasonal advice. If you´re anything like me, you´ll be busy planning Christmas. Anything
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Born At 500 Grams – Premature Baby Salvador Out Of ICU
Hospital staff have thrown a heartwarming ‘graduation’ party for this baby boy who was born weighing only 500 grams and
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Tricia Audette – Rocking On Gran Via
I always had a penchant for entertaining so after graduating high school it made perfect sense to study accounting. Which,
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Canine Madrid – Your Dog Guide To Enjoying The Capital
From guau to woof: Micaela de la Maza on How to truly enjoy Madrid with your dog Madrid becomes an
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Central Madrid Brought To A Sheeping Halt
Central Madrid’s congestion took on an animal flavour on Sunday as it´s streets and avenues were taken over by thousands
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The Sultan Of Swing Comes To Madrid
Kimberley Bailey talks to Rock´n ´ Roll Hall of Fame inducteee and Dire Straits co-founder John Illsley about his forthcoming
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The Autumn Years – September in Madrid
The Autumn Years Autumn, or Fall as our literally minded American friends like to call it, is a wonderful time
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How To Get Medical Provision With Your Health Insurance
Travelling to foreign countries can often be a great adventure – one that explores language,culture and food. But before setting
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Ricardo Sanz – The Language Of Light Exhibition
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The Fiestas Of August
From the 6th to 18th August, Madrid will be in full party mode, as the city celebrates its annual open-air
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Discover Hidden Madrid – The Secrets Of The Spanish Capital
Hidden Madrid The author Peter Besas whose widely acclaimed “Hidden Madrid ” series of books talks to the Madrid Metropolitan
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How A Bottle Of Albariño Changed My Life
Luke Darracott tells the Madrid Metropolitan how a bottle of Albariño changed his life forever. Back in March 2010, after
Read more Best Rooftop Terraces In Madrid
Amy Shia takes a look at some of the best terrazas and rooftop bars and pools to enjoy in Madrid
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Gay Pride 2019 Kicks Off In Roasting Madrid
Crowds gather in the baking Madrid heat as Gay Pride 2019 kicks off in the capital. The epicentre as ever,
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La Fiesta de San Antonio 2019
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Two Madrid Residents Amongst Six UK Nationals for Queen´s Birthday Honours
Madrid residents John Scott and Stewart Cusden are among six UK nationals named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Both
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It’s Jim Gaffigan Time! Interview & Madrid Show
US Stand Up Comedian Jim Gaffigan Comes To Madrid For One Night Only And Talks To The Madrid Metropolitan What
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British Beer For Madrileños
Madrid´s booming craft ale scene as been given a boost by the opening of La Latina´s newest tap room. David
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Spanish Economy : A bad deal for the young
In most western countries the idea is becoming widespread that the young entering the workforce now will be the first
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St Anne´s School – A Small School With An Enormous Heart
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Easter Procession Guide In Madrid
Easter in Madrid – It may not have the crowds of Sevilla and Malaga but the solemn religious processions are
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LuggageHero Launches in Madrid
As part of our focus on highlighting new enterprises we take a look at the latest international start up to
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Madrid Tory Founder Slams Brexit Rally
An anti Brexit rally in Madrid brought a few hundred people this Saturday to the Plaza Margaret Thatcher by the
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James Shallcross, MBE, Talks Education and New British School in Madrid
With the forthcoming opening of Richmond Park School in Mirasierra, James Shallcross MBE talks about the educational challenges of today
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Hyperbaric Medicine In Madrid
Hospital HM Montepríncipe has this unit after having proven its effectiveness in reference prestigious medical centers around the globe. The
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Coti In Madrid
Renowned Argentinian Singer Songwriter Returns to Madrid as part of his “Cercanías y Confidencias II ” Tour to promote his
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Ronaldo Is Back As He Opens Hair Transplant Centre In Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to open a new state-of-the-art hair implant centre in Madrid and has named his WAG Georgina
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Spanish Economic Outlook – Turbulence Ahead
Maybe it’s the after-effects of dry January, but the economic prospects for Spain don’t look as bright as they did
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Pedro Sanchez Announces Spain – UK Deal Regardless of Brexit
The Spanish government has announced it will guarantee British residents’ rights even in the event of a no-deal in the
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Outrage as Far-Right Group Uses Hitler On Madrid Bus To Attack Gender Violence Laws
A Spanish right-wing group has used Adolf Hitler’s image in a campaign on the side of a bus that questions
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Richard Vaughan Talks to the Madrid Metropolitan
I get up early, earlier than most. For generations, my mother’s side of the family has been genetically inclined to
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Madrid´s Newest Metro Station To Open 23rd March – Nearly 20 Years Late
Madrid´s newest metro station – Arroyo del Fresno – will be opened on the 23rd March – nearly 20 years
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The Ghost Station of Chamberi
Why and where in the underground network of Madrid’s metro system can you experience a spine-tingling shiver as your train
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Brexit Town Hall Meeting At Bellas Artes With Ambassador Set For 15th February
On 15 February, the British Embassy in Madrid is holding the latest in its series of events for UK nationals
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Alejo Flah Talks About His Latest Film And Life In Madrid
Argentinian film director and screen writer Alejo Flah talks to Abi Clark about about his latest film and life in
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Madrid Metro Line 8 Strike Adds to FITUR & Barajas Misery With No End to Taxi Strike
Madrid´s flagship trade fair – FITUR ( International Tourism) has been further hit with the addition of Metro Line
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Madrid Taxi Strike Poised To Wreak FITUR Havoc
Taxis are back on strike in Madrid in their latest attempt to pressurise the government to reduce the number of VTCs in
Read more Spain Government Launches BREXIT website guide
On 14 January, the Spanish government launched a new, dedicated section on the Moncloa website to inform UK and Spanish
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Eat Out Madrid Review – The Taste Gallery
The Taste Gallery in Plaza de San Miguel is the perfect for a great tapas lunch or more intimate
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Queen of the Night
Spanish model and TV presenter Cristina Pedroche has wowed fans with a revealing angel costume during the live New Year´s
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Eat Out Madrid – Cubiertos De Gloria Restaurant Review
Until now the Cubiertas de Gloria has been one of Madrid´s best kept secrets. It has bucked the trend of
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An open letter from HMA Simon Manley to British nationals living in Spain I wanted to update you on
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Chinese Ban Winnie the Pooh from Madrid!
Wiinie the Pooh or Chinese President?Winnie the Pooh was banned during a recent visit by the Chinese president to Spain
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¡Felices Fiestas!
Feliz Navidad It’s Christmas time. And has of course been so since the end of September. Now that we are
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Book Review: The Labyrinth of The Spirits By Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Our featured new release is the ‘The Labyrinth of the Spirits’ by Carlos Ruiz Zafón This is his fourth book
Read more Manley addresses British Residents as UK braces for NO DEAL Brexit
An open letter from HMA Simon Manley to British citizens living in Spain As many of you are no doubt
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Madrid Bakes!
The heatwave that hit central Spain earlier this week continues to tighten its grip with much of the region placed
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Gran Via remodelling to finish early
Gran Via works and remodelling to finish early. Madrid Mayor Manuela Carmena´s promise to have the Gran Via car free
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Whats in a flag?
Whats in a flag? The universe is a complex place. Infinitely complex, some might say. Take ants, for example.
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The Spanish Gig Economy
Freelance workers and the Gig economy In a Gig economy, companies make more use of free-lancers and less of full-time
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Guide To Spanish Inheritance Tax
Spanish Inheritance tax – everything you needed to know. If you are a resident of Spain it is important to
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Arise ” Sir” John!
John Kiddell, a former accountant and resident of Madrid, has been presented with a British Empire Medal for his services
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All you need to know about Modelo 720
As we near the deadline for declaring assets the Madrid Metropolitan asks Chris Webb from the Spectrum IFA Group to
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Madrid Mardi Gras
<p style=”text-indent:0px;“/><span class=”dropcap dropcap2” style=”text-align: right; padding:0px;“>L</span>La Alegre Cofriadía del Entierro conferred a silver sardine on the Mayor in her
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Gastro Madrid 2018
The 9th Madrid Gastrofestival is a must for any foodie – featuring some 450 establishments offering some of the finest
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The Magic of Madrid
Does Madrid work magic on visitors? Without a doubt. Come winter or summer, this city engages its guests in
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The Barmaids Tale
This month we interview Petya Radulova who is well known to all those who frequent “Finnegans” Plaza Salesas, 9, in
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Isfahan – The yearly singular bazaar in the capital
Once again, Isfahan – that fabled city in Iran famed for its stunning Persian Islamic architecture and impressive boulevards covered
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Book Review: Until The Curtain Falls
Madrid is literally at the heart of David Ebsworth’s latest novel, Until the Curtain Falls – with its Spanish version,
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Adjusting to Life in Madrid – Three ‘expat’ stories
In the May edition of “Madridmetropolitan”, Chris Neil wrote about the process of cultural adjustment when moving to a new
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Waterford, Ireland, and studying English abroad
I’ve been working as an English language teacher since 2009. Throughout this period many students have asked me to recommend
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Feria del Libro de Madrid
When I moved to Madrid I wasn’t so much moving to Madrid as getting away from Ireland. The feeling of
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Finding Your Feet – Cultural Adjustment
For many, coming to live in Madrid from an English-speaking country, can be a daunting prospect – and adapting to
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El Teatro Real – The Madrid Royal Opera House
“Sometimes I hate you, sometimes I hate myself, but always I miss you.” Madame Butterfly “There is nothing either good
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Designer Exchange
Madrid might seem an odd choice for a second hand designer shop and the very Add to dictionary upmarket Salamanca
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Good Day Mate
In honour of the annual Australia Day celebrations that take place around the world in January, The Madrid Metropolitan is
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Food & Drink – Bar Ana La Santa
Baby it’s cold outside Being an expat in Madrid seems to equate to three things: you’re highly likely to favour
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Food & Drink – Arts Club Restaurant
Binge, don’t purge By Catherine Powell I pride myself on revelling in all things indulgent. My mantra is generally something
Read moreMadrid Treasure Hunt
A 12 bottle case of finest Castilian wine is to be found at the end of our hunt that explores
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Enough Cocktails To Drown A Fish
Bars in Madrid tend to generally fall into one of two distinct camps; the ones with the unmissable glow of
Read moreMi Kitxen Restaurante Review
By J.R. So you’ve been here in Madrid for a while and can now decipher menus. Your days of pointing
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By Elizabeth Beer Santa Cool Santa Claus has always been the coolest saint by merrily delivering presents to around 500
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All Roads Lead to Home
Moving to Spain does not mean leaving home behind and the Madrid Metropolitan explains how sometimes there is just no
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To boldly go where no Spaniard has gone before
Where do you see yourself in five to ten years’ time? A normal question you might be asked in a
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