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¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this
Read more¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this
Read moreThis weekend saw La Liga´s last Madrid derby of the season as Real lost 1-0 to Athletico at the Wanda
Read moreFor the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its
Read moreThe Spanish government has lowered its GDP growth forecast due to the impact of the war in Ukraine. According to
Read moreA teenager from Madrid accepted as one of those to represent Spain at the World Scout Jamboree 2023 is looking
Read moreAfter 700 days the obligatory wearing of face masks indoors has finally come to an end today Wednesday 20th April.
Read moreA journey through time as well as through the Castilian countryside awaits for intrepid travellers who hop on the Medieval
Read moreThe first major holiday of the year is upon us with vast numbers of friends and families heading to villages
Read moreThe British Council’s newest contribution towards promoting early English language acquisition is proving to be very popular, with children as
Read moreThe Spanish government has unveiled a package of emergency economic measures worth 6 billion euros in direct aid and 10
Read moreNew traffic regulations come into force today, Monday 21st March with a raft of new measures and stiffer penalties for
Read moreLast Friday, March 11th, Madrid’s recently launched international club, Alya Society , celebrated International Womens Day in a fabulous and friendly
Read moreThe Irish community in Madrid will be returning to its traditional St Patrick´s Family Fun Day this Saturday, 19th March.
Read moreMadrid has been marking the 18th anniversary of the Atocha train bombings – the biggest terrorist attack that Spain had
Read moreThe ides of March are upon us once more and with it a reminder for the 31st March deadline to
Read moreNew research by UK based Benchmark Kennels show that Madrid has made it into the global top 10 of dog-friendly cities
Read moreAs the world celebrates International Women´s Day, the Spanish government’s decision to rename Atocha station to that of the author,
Read moreThis time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the
Read moreA luxury residential development and favourite of Madrid’s well heeled – the Marina Isla de Valdecañas – has been given
Read moreThe Spanish Health Minister, Carolina Darias, announced yesterday Wednesday 16th February that sporting and football stadiums can return to full
Read moreThe Madrid based Spanish-Irish Business Network is holding it´s first event of 2022 with a webinar with Leo Clancy, CEO
Read moreAs lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid.
Read moreThe trial over allegations of sexual assault on the TV show,Big Brother, has been put on hold just as soon
Read moreThe Spanish government have announced that the obligatory wearing of facemasks outdoors will cease from Thursday 10th February. The announcement
Read moreAn exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the
Read moreMadrid´s iconic Puerta del Sol has been given the green light for a 21st century facelift. The public works which
Read moreThe iconic Plaza de Cibeles, along with the Palacio de Cibeles and Alcala were illuminated in red this weekend, to
Read moreThe Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of winter concerts organised by
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced a series of financial incentives in order to encourage births and
Read moreTo celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
Read moreMadrid’s traditional Three Kings Day parade – or Cabalgata was once again celebrated in the streets of the Spanish capital
Read moreDespite the record infection rate due to the surge in Covid-19 cases being seen in the capital, the traditional ringing
Read moreVickie Scullard takes a look at Madrid’s flagship bilingual programme, 15 years after the idea was first mooted as a
Read moreThe opening today of the Palacio de Cibeles ice rink adds to Madrid’s seaonal offerings for all the family to
Read moreChristmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
Read moreThe Madrid regional authorities have today, Wednesday 8th December, activated a yellow weather warning due to plummeting temperatures, high winds
Read moreSpain´s and by some estimates, Southern Europe´s, largest shanty town, the Cañada Real on the outskirts of Madrid, is set
Read moreBoth the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes
Read moreTo mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting
Read moreA big game hunter’s dream of creating a hunting museum dedicated to his kills that contained dozens of stuffed animals
Read moreMadrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,
Read moreThis year, as in every year for over a millennia, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin
Read moreReturning late night revellers in the early hours of yesterday, 5th November, might have been forgiven for disbelieving their tired
Read moreEverything to know before retiring in Spain In Spain the majority of healthcare comes out as a sort of social
Read moreMadrid resident and international parent coach, Denise Suarez addresses common issues readers of the Madrid Metropolitan may face when raising
Read moreThe Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner
Read moreMore than 18,000 women are expected on the streets of Madrid today, Sunday 24th October, to take part in the
Read moreThe recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival
Read moreMadrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the
Read moreThe Directorate-General for Traffic is set to launch Operation El Pilar, in anticipation of millions of road journeys this weekend, as people
Read moreThe American Club Of Madrid is back with a bang as it celabrates its return to in-person events with the first
Read moreMadrid’s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has continued her whirlwind tour of New York, with meeting some of the Big
Read moreThe Madrid regional government has confirmed the days that will be official bank holidays for the Communidad for the coming
Read moreMadrid´s world famous flea market, El Rastro reopens at full capacity from this Saturday 26th September. In addition the market
Read moreQueen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
Read moreMadrid continues its march in its bid to be recognisd as one of the world´s best cities by being voted
Read moreThe 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the
Read moreSummer came to a crashing close last night as a powerful storm swept the region bringing heavy rainfall and disruption
Read moreThe British Embassy in Madrid, has released the latest figures on the number of UK nationals who have applied for
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have issued a public awareness campaign due to the rocketing number of reports of online fraud
Read moreTemperatures in the capital are finally dropping after hovering above the 40 degree mark for the last three days, as
Read moreVickie Scullard, a British resident in Madrid explains how she was faced with extortianate costs to comply with UK travel
Read moreThe National Library is marking the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri, by hosting an exhibition curated by
Read moreMadrid starts the week in jubilant mood this Monday 26th July, celebrating that its bid to add the Paseo del
Read moreWith the boom in digital nomads coming to Spain we take a look at some top tips for people attracted
Read moreThe Madrid regional head, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, yesterday, Thursday 15th July, inaugurated the newly renovated Gran Vía Metro station, complete
Read moreThe Madrid regional health authorities have extended it’s self appointment vaccination system campaign to the over sixteens in a race
Read moreSpain is bracing itself for its first heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures expected to top 40C in
Read moreThe race to reach the all important threshold of the 70% vaccination rate, has speeded up with the annoucement today
Read moreRayo Vallecano have won promotion to La Liga after defeating Girona 2-0 away last weekend and overcoming a 2-1 deficit
Read moreMadrid rail travellers will soon be enjoying a new era in train travel from the capital with a number of
Read moreJust a few hundred metres away from the bustling noise of Calle General Ricardos, in the Carabanchel district of Madrid,
Read moreA summer in Madrid would not be complete without its iconic cultural festival – Veranos de la Villa, which returns
Read moreMadrid’s nightlife sector has warmly welcomed the announcement that nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 3am from June
Read moreThe saga of Brexit continues for Spain´s estimated 390,000 British residents who had registered to exchange their UK driving licence
Read moreThe governments new banded tariff system for consumer electricty billing depending on the time of the day of usage has
Read moreThe iconic and historical time piece that is the ” Strawberry Train” that runs the scenic day trip from Madrid
Read moreThe official Madrid Pride has been given the green light for a “responsible and safe” festival to celebrate all things LGBTQ+, with
Read moreToday the five provinces of Castilla-La Mancha celebrate their regional day, as the regional premier, Emiliano García-Page, raised the prospect
Read moreMadrid’s legendary nightlife which has been paralysed by the pandemic looks set to restart according to the regions health chief,
Read moreAs the 2020/21 La Liga season comes to a nail-biting finish with either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid set to
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Sinéad Galvin, honorary Madrileña, Irish expat, bilingual mum of three to talk to her
Read moreFour years after the Madrid City Council of Manuela Carmena, approved the changing of some 52 street names which had
Read moreAs the pandemic receeds and the state of alarm in Spain comes to an end, more and more of Madrid´s
Read moreMadrid´s patron saint – San Isidro – who has been credited with hundred of miracles both during and after his
Read moreThe ending of the state of alarm in Spain and the decision of the regional Madrid government not to keep
Read moreA staple part of Spanish family life is set to disappear with the replacement of the “Libro de Familia” booklet,
Read moreIsabel Díaz Ayuso has achieved a notable victory in the elections for the Madrid regional assembly, winning nearly 45% of
Read moreThe latest opinion polls indicate that regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, is set to almost double the seats of her
Read moreThe final elements of the DGT ( Directorate-General for Traffic) new road and traffic regulations are set to come into force
Read moreApril is the cruelest month or so goes the line from T.S Elliot – it is also the month that
Read moreThe latest official Covid-19 infection rate figures released by the Ministry of Health,yesterday Thursday, 22nd April show a further increase in
Read moreThe British Embassy in Madrid has announced that the Foreign Office is allocation an additional £1 million of funding for
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic has put all of us in situations we could not have anticipated. However, it’s the expats and
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced the return of the traditional ferias de toros in time for
Read moreMadrid’s Easter 2021 will be a subdued affair thanks to Covid-19 but there will be still be a full week
Read moreThe International Newcomers Club of Madrid celebrated it´s March meeting this week at the newly and beautifully renovated Wellington Hotel
Read moreMadrid resident and expat coach Denise Suarez gives readers of the Madrid Metropolitan some top tips for raising intercultural families What
Read moreThe Madrid regional government of Isabel Diaz Ayuso is believed to be looking at reducing the number of restrictions and
Read moreMadrid´s Complutense University is playing host to the first major international sporting event in Spain in 2021 with the Rugby
Read moreThe “Beckham Law” is a Spanish Tax Decree which came into force in 2005 and nicknamed after the footballer David
Read moreSpring is in the air and with it a reminder for the 31st March deadline of Modelo 720 for any
Read moreThe British Embassy in Madrid has published a post Brexit guide aimed at the estimated 300,000 UK nationals living in
Read moreTo mark the 5th centenary of his death, Madrid’s Royal Palace plays host to a remarkable temporary exhibition to pay
Read moreFigures release by the Ministry of Health in the latest Epidemiological Surveillance Report of COVID-19 for the capital show an
Read moreMadrid City Council has announced that the municipal police will be deploying drones in order to enforce the local lockdowns
Read moreThe Madrid regional deputy public health minister, Antonio Zapatero has announced further restrictions to combat the present surge in Covid
Read moreThe Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an orange weather warning for much of the Madrid region for today,
Read moreThe Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced that both the El Retiro park and the Casa de Campo
Read moreThe Spanish The State Meteorological Agency ( AEMET) has issued weather warnings from Wednesday 20th January for 5 days of heavy
Read moreThe historical clock at the iconic Bank of Spain building in Madrid has stopped for the first time in 130
Read moreMadrid´s supermarkets are gradually recovering from the twin effects of Storm Filomena and a run of panic shop buying over
Read moreSchools across the region are to remain closed until Monday 18th January as local government inspectors check for damage and
Read moreThis is the viral moment an excited dog pulls a sledge up a small hill and rides it down the
Read moreThe affects of Storm Filomena are still being felt in the capital as Madrid’s inhabitants struggled to return to normality.
Read moreMadrid has woken up this morning caked in frozen snow from the after effects of the heaviest snowfall seen in
Read moreQuoting Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” If we are to
Read moreMadrid has experienced its heaviest snowfall in half a century causing chaos and disruption across the capital and region. Up
Read moreThe Spanish state meteorological agency, AEMET, has issued an extreme red weather warning for Madrid and it’s region with very
Read moreThe State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued yellow and orange weather warnings for much of central Spain including the Madrid
Read moreBritish Airways and Iberia are facing a storm of critism for not allowing British nationals who are legally resident in
Read moreThe Madrid regional government have announced 8 more “basic health areas” and 5 municipalities to be confined in an effort
Read moreThe Spanish government have extended the ban on arrivals from the UK until January 19th. The ban extends the measures
Read moreThe traditional New Year’s celebrations in Madrid were quieter this year. With many restaurants still closed, the doce uvas de
Read moreAs Madrid heads towards the finishing line of 2020, health and hygene protocols remain in place for the capitals traditional
Read moreThis past Monday the International Newcomers Club of Madrid (INC) held its monthly event in the Westin Palace Hotel. This
Read moreThe Spanish State Meteorological Agency – AEMET – has warned of snowfalls of up to 5cm in the north of
Read moreAs every 28th December, today Spain celebrates the Day of the Innocents – a day which like it´s Anglo Saxon
Read moreWith under 10 days to go until the end of the Transition Period for the UK’s departure from the EU
Read moreThe Madrid Wax Museum reopened on 19 December, with reduced prices and a Chritmas show to boot. The Wax Museum
Read moreTime is closing in for non-tax residents in Spain to declare declare their Modelo 210 tax The tax declaration must
Read moreMadrid´s City Council has announced that it will honour the coronavirus victims of the region with a memorial forest. Madrid´s
Read moreThe iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is holding an exhibition devoted to the global artistic phenomenon known as Banksy whose
Read moreAlfred Gradus, the founder of the Alfredo’s Barbacoa American hamburger chain and the man credited with bringing the genre to
Read moreThe president of the Madrid regional government, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, inaugurated the Isabel Zendal Emergency Hospital today, Tuesday, December 1,
Read moreAlovera Beach which will be the largest artificial beach in Europe, has been given the green light for construction to
Read moreThe Madrid regional government has announced a further reduction in the number of the regions’s “basic health areas” that are
Read moreMadrid’s famous flea market El Rastro Market situated in the heart of La Latina is to reopen this Sunday 22nd
Read moreThe Madrid regional government is expected to make an announcement for the closure of its’ borders from December 4th to
Read moreLavapiés once more will be celebrating it´s popular neighbourhood celebration of wine and tapas with the 10th annual Tapapiés, the
Read moreThe Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has updated and streamlined the process of exchanging UK driving licenses for Spanish ones.
Read moreAlthough Spain´s national average for coronavirus cases remains high the downward trend is showing signs of accelarating with the 14-day
Read moreThe Spanish Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska has announced that the government will be reforming the Traffic Regulations Act
Read moreThe British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, who is also the Patron of the Madrid based British Benevolent Fund has
Read moreThese are the amazing drawings made by a creative hairdresser in Madrid using the hair cuttings from his customers. The
Read moreMadrid based Hypno Coach Barbara Scalera is running a unique online workshop for those looking to learn the secrets of
Read moreThe Madrid regional government is set to implement a perimetral lockdown to cover the whole of the autonomous community which
Read moreThe Spanish government has declared a national state of alarm in order to be able to impose lockdown measures to
Read moreThe official calendar for Spain’s national and regional holidays has been published by the official state bulletin BOE. The 2021
Read moreSpain marked her national holiday of ” El Dia De Hispanidad” yesterday October 12th with a much
Read moreMadrid police have raided a “supermarket” for drugs which had been sending out flyers and advertising to its clients and
Read moreThe Madrid regional government is looking to introduce further restrictions and measures to combat the worsening covid spread in the
Read morePolice in the capital raided a gay sauna in Chueca and evicted 100 men and arrested a further eight on
Read moreThe Madrid authorities have decided to remove newly painted concrete bollards designed to look like footballs after a series of
Read moreThis is the shocking moment a woman puts up fierce resistance while she is arrested by several officers for not
Read moreThe Madrid regional governement have announced a series of measures to ensure that schools within the community of Madrid will
Read moreThe surge of Covid-19 cases continues in Madrid which has registered 15,000 new infections since last Monday. The figure represents
Read moreMadrid writer and resident James Ansell gives his take on the “Six of the Best” Hemingway Haunts “Yet when you
Read more“Six of the Best” Bars in Puerta del Sol Puerta del Sol is one of the main tourist hubs in
Read moreThe president of the regional government of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso joined with the Mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida
Read moreJames Ansell chooses “Six of the Best” Hotels on Madrid´s world famous Gran Via (As lockdowns begin to ease across
Read moreWe talk to Madrid Cricket Club President John Woodward about the highs and lows of playing cricket in Spain
Read moreThe Rastro: A Flea Market for All Tastes – Peter Besas explains everything you need to know about Madrid´s famous
Read moreThe 1st July sees Madrid´s major waterparks opening for the summer. Aquopolis in Villanueva de la Cañada, and Parque Warner
Read moreMadrid has a fine selection of centrally located pubs where a fine selection of IPA, lagers and stouts can be
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan´s Amy Shia takes a look at the Six Of The Best Summer Picks For The Best Hotel
Read moreAfterwork Play! Amy Shia Goes In Search Of The “Six Of The Best” Happy Hour Spots In Madrid! Unlike their
Read moreHow to eat and drink in Madrid – Brought To You By www.madridadventures.com. There can be few places in the
Read moreAs we look forward to the end of the state of emergency at midnight Saturday 21st June we and our
Read moreIn today’s programme Abi Lindsay Clark interviews Carla Palafox a psychologist who´s aim in this programme is to guide and
Read moreLockdown Easing Continues With The Announcement That The Madrid Film Festival Will Go Ahead As Planned The Gran Teatro Bankia
Read moreThe 16th June is “Bloomsday”. The date that the Madrid Bloomsday Society joins like-minded societies around the world to celebrate
Read moreBlood Talks – Madrid Case Study. We decided to do a case study of the director of the Madrid Metropolitan
Read moreThe deputy premier of the Madrid Regional Goverrnment Ignacio Aguado today announced a Madrid Returns To Fitness Initiative as Madrid
Read moreThe British Embassy in Madrid has issued an open letter update about the impact the Coronavirus impact has had on
Read moreAbi Lindsay Clark returns with another Corona Stories interview for Radio Lifestyle. Today she has the pleasure of interviewing Andrew
Read moreThe centre of Madrid was brought to a halt on Saturday by VOX protestors in their vehicles waiving Spanish flags
Read moreAnother Radio Madrid Lifestyle programme from our series of interviews for ‘The Corona Stories’, where people tell us their experiences during
Read moreAbi Lindsay Clark is back with another interview for Radio Lifestyle´s ‘The Corona Stories.’ In this programme Abi interviews Enda