Bank Of Spain Unveils Royal Annie Leibovitz Portraits
The Bank of Spain has presented the much awaited portraits of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, taken by the renowned
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Madrid News
Abandoned Madrid Sierra Village Yours For Less Than A Million
Situated less than 72 kilometres from Madrid, the abandoned village of La Lastra, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, situated on
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Another Name Change For Athletico´s Metropolitana Stadium
Athletico Madrid has announced a new name for its Estadio Metropolitano which will now be known as the Riyadh Air
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Madrid Leads Commemoration Of Spain´s National Day
The 12th October is the Fiesta Nacional de España with Madrid taking centre stage for the official commemorations taking place
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Bernabeu Stadium Suspends “Infernal Noise Nuisance” Concerts
Real Madrid has suspended all upcoming concerts at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to comply with the capital´s noise regulations, following
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Latina Music Star Killed In Madrid Hit & Run
A Latina teenage music star was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madrid just as she was tipped to be
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Madrid City Council To Ban E-Scooters Over Safety Concerns
Madrid City Council has announced that all rental e-scooters will be banned from next month due to the high risk
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Madrid Summer Fiestas – La Virgin de la Paloma
Today, like every 15th August, Madrid celebrates it´s virgin feast day – the Virgin de la Paloma is the queen
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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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Searching For Long Lost Madrid Love
An American man has been looking to make contact with a long lost friend he had in Madrid more than
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Real Madrid – Kings Of Europe – Again
Madrid has been celebrating as home side Real Madrid came home with their 15th Champions League trophy for a record-extending
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Taylor Swift Mania Hits Madrid As American Idol Plays Bernabeu
The phenomenum that is Taylor Swift hits Madrid from today for a two night concert run at the Santiago Bernabéu
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Police Recover €5m Painting By Francis Bacon
The Spanish National Police have recovered a painting by the late artist Francis Bacon that was stolen from a banker’s
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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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Real Madrid Clinch Record Breaking 36th Liga Title
Real Madrid´s winning streak continued yesterday by clinching La Liga 23/24 league title with four games to spare. A walk
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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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Four Arrested In Solar Panel Scam
Four people have been arrested in Extremadura by the Spanish Civil Guard following an investigation into scams related to the
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Laureus World Sports Awards Set For Madrid
Some of the world´s leading sports figures are expected in Madrid next week for the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards,
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Rubiales Arrested At Madrid´s Barajas Airport
The Spanish Civil Guard have arrested the former head of the Spanish football federation. Rubiales was detained at Madrid’s Barajas
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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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Madrid Tour Bus Takes Wrong Turn & Crashes Into Shop
Tourists on a Madrid siteseeing tour bus got a different type of tour experience when the driver tried to take
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Madrid High Court Orders Telegram Suspension In Spain
The Spanish High Court in Madrid has ordered the “temporary suspension” of messaging app Telegram’s services in the country. The
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Madrid Pips Barcelona In Luxury Shopping Destination Survey
Yet another survey has confirmed Madrid´s ascendance in rankings for best visitor destinations pipping arch rivals Barcelona off the top
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Ayuso Under Spotlight Following Partner´s Mask Fraud Probe
The Spanish tax authorities are investigating the partner of Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, for alleged tax fraud. The
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Madrid Unveils Memorial On Atocha Bombing Anniversary
On the 20th anniversary of the Atocha bombings, Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Mayor, Jose Luis Martínez -Almeida
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“Speedy Gonzalez” Biker Cought Doing 300 Kph On Madrid Motorway
A biker who is seen here driving at over 300 kph on a motorway in Madrid has been arrested by
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Real Madrid´s Ancelotti Faces Tax Fraud Charges
The Spanish Public Prosecutors Office are pressing criminal charges against the Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti for alleged tax fraud.
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Los Petazetaz Influencers Arrested For Raping Followers
Two famous Spanish influencers have been detained in Madrid for drugging and raping underage female followers. The duo reportedly used
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Police Smash People Smuggling Ring At Bajaras Airport
The Spanish National Police have said that they have smashed an international smuggling ring which has managed to bring around
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Bernabeu Set To Host Spain´s First NFL Game
The newly modernised Santiago Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is set to a US National Football League (NFL) season game in 2025.
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Madrid´s Barajas Airport Aims High
Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is set for a major expanision which could make it the busiest in Europe by
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Man Turns Himself In For Triple Murder In Madrid Village
The horrifying murder of three siblings; Amelia, 67, Ángeles, 74, and José Gutiérrez Ayuso, 77, who were found at their
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Madrid Presents Formula One Racing Bid
The Madrid City and Regional Governments are expecting the results of the bid to host the 2026 Spanish Gran Prix.
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Tourist Arrivals Breaks All Records In 2023
Figures released show that tourism has once again consolidated its position as one of the main pillars of the Spanish
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Mad Cool 24 Star-Studded Line Up
Madrid´s biggest outdoor music festival is back for its 7th year, with a star -studded line up including Dua Lipa,
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Balthazar Black Face Row Overshadows Three Kings
Madrid´s Three Kings Parade and celebrations have been overshadowed by a row over the hiring a white actor to wear
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Spain´s Unemployment Lowest Since 2007 But Still Highest In EU
Unemployment in Spain has reached its lowest level since 2007, having fallen by 130,000 people (4.59%) since a year ago
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Madrid´s Three Kings Parade Heralds Epiphany
All is set for tomorow´s traditional Three Kings Parade ( Cabalgata de Reyes) with the arrival of Melchior, Gaspar and
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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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Charles & Camilla Visit To Madrid On The Cards For New Year
Speculation is rife that King Charles will visit Madrid in the early part of 2024. The invitation was originally made
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Red Faces As Double Hitman Walks Out Of Madrid Prison
It’s the stuff of the movies but it appears an inexplicable security breach at Madrid’s Alcalá Meco high-security prison allowed
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We Wish You A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
From All Of Us At The Madrid Metropolitan we wish you a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. We
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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 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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Police Arrest Spaniard On FBI Most Wanted List
The Spanish National Police have arrested the founder of the Spain-North Korean Friendship Association who was wanted by the United
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Drone Delivery Services Set For Take Off In Madrid
Drone Express, a leading innovator in the drone delivery industry is the latest operator to enter the growing Spanish market
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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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King Opens New High Speed Madrid-Asturias Train Line
What train line was inaugurated in Spain in 1884 by King Alfonso XII was finally opened by his great-grandson, Felipe
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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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Widespread Street Protests At Sanchez Amnesty Deal
Madrid was the epicentre of nationwide protests called by the conservative People’s Party (PP) and supported by far-right Vox, to
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Authorities Investigate Iranian Link To Shooting Of Spanish Politician
Alejo Vidal-Quadras, former head of Spain’s Popular Party in Catalonia and former Vice President of the European Parliament, was shot
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Madrid Rocked By Street Protests Against Sanchez Deal
For the 6th night in a row street protests by demonstrators outside the PSOE Socialists Party HQ in Madrid have
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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
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Municipal Police In Cocaine Fuelled M30 Car Chase
A driver high on cocaine led police on a terrifying 20-mile chase down a motorway sending cars and pedestrians diving
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Police Seize $60 Million Of Ukrainian Gold Artefacts In Madrid
Five suspects have been arrested in Madrid after smuggling and trying to sell gold artefacts from Ukraine worth EUR 60
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Macabre Hunting Display Causes Outrage
Furious animal rights activists have shamed a group of hunters who posed for trophy pictures with the blooded bodies of
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Princess Leonor Comes Of Age
Madrid came to a halt yesterday, Tuesday 31st October, as Princess Leonor of Spain celebrated her 18th birthday with an
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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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Visitors Warned Of Prado Museum Ticket Scam
Visitors to Madrid´s world famous Prado Museum are being warned of a sophisticated ticket scam which has seen unsuspecting tourists
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Ayuso Goes To New York To Promote Spanish In Digital Future
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has been in New York to promote the Spanish language in the new
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Star Strikers Home Burgled During Liga Match
Former Manchester United and Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao’s home in Madrid has been broken into and plundered while he was
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Madrid Shows Solidarity With Israel Following “Repulsive Attacks”
Madrid Stands firm with the people of Israel. That is the message from the regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, today
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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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Crashpoint: Police Seize Gang After Digger Used For ATM Robbery
A gang using building site diggers to smash their way into bank ATMs have been seized by police after two
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Madrid Fashion Weeks Kicks Off Autumn Feria Season
Tomorow Wednesday 13th September sees Madrid once more take centre stage in the world of fashion for the 78th Mercedes
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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
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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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Madrid Climbs The Global Literature Rankings
That Madrid is one the great centres in Spanish literature is no surprise – its rich legacy stretches back to
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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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Real Madrid Deny Florentino Perez Departure
Real Madrid Football Club have released a statement in support of the club president, Florentino Perez, in response to rumours
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Scooter Thief Stages Own Kidnapping After Police Stop
This is the moment a bungling thief puts on handcuffs to pretend that he had been kidnapped when caught red
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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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Mexcican Drug Cartel Boss Arrrested In Madrid
The European boss of a Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in Madrid, after an international operation involving the United
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Madrid Firefighters In Dramatic Lift Rescue
This is the moment firefighters use tools to drill a hole in a wall to rescue people trapped in a
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Civil Guard Busts Daring Madrid Ram-Raiding Gang
The Civil Guard has successfully dismantled an active criminal group of ram raiders operating in multiple provinces in central Spain
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Taken For A Ride: Off Duty Police Officer Carried Off By Car Thief
This is the moment an off-duty policeman is carried off on the bonnet of a car after he stopped a
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Madrid Tourist Numbers Surged In June
Madrid received 890,031 travellers in June, the highest figure of the year so far and just short 2.3% of the
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Hola Magazine To Sue Meta Over Glamour Wedding Leak
Spanish magazine Hola! is suing Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over the unauthorised distribution of its latest issue, which
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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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Disappointing End To Madrid Pride As Revenue Half Of Forecast
Madrid Pride 23 came to a climax this weekend with the flagship parade through Colon and the Castellana followed by
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Fallen Galactico Mocked For Filmed Tattoo Session
A fallen Real Madrid galactico notorious for his lacklustre performance on the pitch has been mocked after undergoing an eight-hour
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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-based Author Contender For UK Debut Novel Award
Madrid-based author Sarah Callejo is a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) annual RNA Joan Hessayon Award for 2023
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Co-Worker Dies At Desk But Bosses Tells Staff To Carry On Working
Bosses at a giant Madrid call centre who ordered staff to keep working after a colleague dropped dead at her
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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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Bite Club: Influencer Takes To Social Media After Pet Rottweiler Attack
Spanish influencer Sofia Suescun has taken to Instagram to share snaps of her nasty injuries with her 1.3 million followers
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Clean Sweep For Partido Popular In Madrid Elections
The results of the Madrid regional and city elections which took place yesterday, Sunday 28th May, show that the conservative
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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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Four Men Arrested For Hate Crime Over Real Madrid Player Racial Abuse
Spanish National Police officers have arrested four individuals aged 19, 21, 23 and 24 in Madrid as alleged perpetrators of
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Vox Madrid Councillor Ran Drug Network From Town Hall
Madrid police have arrested a local councilwoman from the right-wing Vox party on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking network.
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Stupid Cupid – Civil Guard Seize Drugs Concealed As Valentine´s Day Gifts
Authorities in Madrid have dismantled a criminal organisation that trafficked ecstasy and pink cocaine concealed in 3D-printed Valentine’s Day gifts.
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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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With the regional elections set for May 28th, John Boyce fills us in on Madrid´s regional assembly, the current president,
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Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Again In Madrid Magic Box
The world tennis No2 Carlos Alcaraz, has won the Madrid Open for the second year running, beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4/3-6/6-3
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Spain´s Golden Visa Spurs First Philipino Hotel Investment In Madrid
Spain’s ‘Golden Visa’ which grants an automatic residence permit to any non-EU national who invests a significant sum in the
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May Elections: Mass Madrid Or Mass PP?
With polls showing a tight contest, John Boyce previews next month’s election for Madrid´s Mayor. 2023 is shaping up to
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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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Up & Coming Musician Among Victims Of Madrid Restaurant Blaze
One of the victims of the deadly fire that swept through a central Madrid restaurant was a 25-year-old promising musician.
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Spanish Fascist Founder Primo de Rivera Exhumed From Valley Of Fallen
The body of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of the Spanish fascist Falange movement that supported the Francoist regime,
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88 -Year-Old El Gordo Winner Dies Months After EUR 1.2 Million Jackpot
An 88-year-old former miner who won EUR 1.2 million on the lottery has died just four months later after barely
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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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Two Dead As ‘Flambéed Pizza’ Causes Restaurant To Go Up In Smoke
Two men died and 12 others were injured after a freak fire broke out at a restaurant in centre of
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Passenger Brawl Forces Emergency Landing At Barajas
This is the moment a burly plane thug is led away in handcuffs after he was accused of attacking crew
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Madrid Centre Gastro Stage For 36th Salon Gourmet
Madrid takes centre stage as the gastronomic capital with the opening of Salón Gourmets, the largest fair for fine foods
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Police Hunt Hotel Reception Hold Up Robbers
A couple and their daughter got a rude reception while checking into a hotel when they were suddenly confronted by
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Retiro Park Makes Top 10 European Attractions
The travel booking site Monument has published its most popular tourist attractions in Europe which include Madrid´s Retiro Park which
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Madrid Hotel Worker Arrested For Hate Crime Against Morrocan Football Team
An employee at a five- star Madrid hotel has been arrested for allegedly committing hate crimes against the Moroccan national
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All Tangled Up – Firemen Rescue Paramotor Pilot From Cables
Madrid firefighters had to rescue a 55-year-old paramotor pilot tangled in overhead cables more than 80 feet above the ground
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Two Liverpool Fans Arrested After Skipping 2000 Euro Bar Bill
A pair of Liverpool fans have been seized by Madrid Municipal Police accused of skipping out on a EUR 2,200
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Bloom & Bust: Police Seize Gang That Moved Cocaine In Flowerpots
This footage shows how a policeman cracks open a flowerpot holder using a sledgehammer and finds slabs of cocaine inside.
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Liverpool Fans Descend On Madrid For Champions League Tie
Thousands of Liverpool fans have started arriving in the capital in advance of their Real Madrid tie on Wednesday 15th
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Drink Driver Kills Italian DJ Music Promoter In Head-On Collision
An Italian DJ and festival organiser was killed when an 18-year-old drink driver travelling the wrong way down the road
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Chain Of Life Anguish As Mother Gives Birth So Baby Organs Could Be Donated
A mother-to-be who was told her baby would die in childbirth told doctors she wanted to go ahead so her
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Lucky To Be Alive: Trapeze Artist Survives 20ft Fall
A trapeze artist ended up in hospital after he plunged 20 feet to the ground during a circus performance. The
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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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Spanish Infrastucture Giant Ferrovial Storm For Going Dutch
One of Spain’ biggest companies, the infrastructure group Ferrovial, has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Madrid to
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Europol’s Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested In Madrid
The Spanish authorities have released video footage of one of Europol’s most wanted fugitives being arrested in a Madrid hotel.
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Communidad de Madrid Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Madrid Regional Premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Communidad of
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Burial Of The Sardine Brings Carnival To A Close
The festivities of Carnival ended this week on Ash Wednesday. The tradition has been around since the 16th century, representing
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Madrid´s Barajas Airport Leads The Way Relaxing Liquid Rules
Spain’s AENA, a public company that manages the country’s main airports, has announced that passengers at Spanish airports will no
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Feared Latin Kings Gang Busted In Civil Guard Swoop
The Spanish Civil Guard have seized members of an extremely violent chapter of the notorious Latin Kings street gang, including
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Plaque Unveiled To Juan Bautista Aznar – The Man Who Couldnt Save Alfonso XIII
The Madrid City Council have unveiled a plaque to commemorate Juan Bautista Aznar-Cabañas who was Spain´s last Prime Minister under the
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A Tale Of Two Cities – Madrid Strengthens Ties With Israel While Barcelona Cuts Hers
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been in Jerusalem amid the ongoing war of words between Barcelona´s Mayor,
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Huge Demonstration Of Madrid’s Public Health Workers
The centre of Madrid was brought to a standstill yesterday, Sunday 12th February, as over 250,000 people ( the organisers
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Spanish Police Make First Reported Arrest In Metaverse
A teenage boy is reportedly the first person to be arrested for crimes committed in the metaverse after he posed
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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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Bust Unveiled To Spanish Football Legend Luis Aragonés
Luis Aragonés, one of Madrid’s most successful figures in LaLiga history has been honoured with a bust in the Hortaleza
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Kings Of Spanish Omelette Closed Over Salmonella Outbreak
An iconic Madrid restaurant whose Spanish Omelettes have been a staple part of Madrileño going out has temporarily closed its
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Crooning The Night Away With Michael Bublé In Madrid
The Canadian singer and songwriter, Michael Bublé, winner of several Grammy and Juno Awards, is back in Madrid with a
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FBI Swoop On Sanction Busting Brit At Barajas Airport
Madrid´s Adolfo Suárez–Madrid Barajas was the scene of an FBI led arrest of a British national accused of facilitating a
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Madrid Fusion Showcases Best Of International Haute Cuisine
Madrid Fusion – one of the highlights of the international gastro year, starts today, Monday 23rd January, at IFEMA. One
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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
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Real Madrid Head Spanish Teams In Most Valuable League
Real Madrid head the Spanish contingent in the latest Deloitte Most Valuable Football Clubs List, published today, 19th January. Real
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FITUR Gets Royal Kick Off After “Dazzling Surge”
Spain´s biggest trade fair – FITUR ( International Tourism Trade Fair) kicked off yesterday, 18th January, and runs until the
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
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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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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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Singing Iberia Stewardess Wows Passengers On Xmas Eve Flight
A stewardess on a flight of the Spanish airline Iberia Express got a surprise after an impromptu performance of “All
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Family Of Madrid World Cup Fan Arrested In Iran Demonstrate Outside Embassy
The ordeal of the Madrid football fan who was arrested in Iran on his way on foot to the World
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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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Madrileño Drugs Lord Arrested In Dubai Swoop
Police in Dubai have arrested ‘The Tiger’ – the most-wanted Spanish cocaine trafficker – as a crackdown on drug traffickers
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Madrid Empties For December “Super Puente” Week
Despite the plunging temperatures, Madrileños have been taking advantage of no school and two bank holidays to escape to pueblos
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Madrid´s Iconic Albéniz Theatre Opens Its Doors After 14 Year Wait
One of Madrid’s finest theatres has reopened after an extensive renovation which now includes the capital’s latest boutique hotel –
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Lidl Supermarkets Under Fire Over Shocking Footage Of Supplier Poultry Farm
These shocking images show the horrific abuse and conditions suffered by chickens on two poultry farms that are said to
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Madrid Plays Host To Run In The Dark
Run in the Dark comes to Madrid on 16th November 2022 at 8pm. Participants can join the 5k or 10k
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Four Killed In Horrific Intentional Hit & Run
Four people were killed and four others seriously injured early Sunday after a car rammed into members of a wedding
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The Great Madrid Grape Escape
Thieves made off with 132 bottles of wine worth EUR 200,000 from one of Spain’s best collections at a two-starred
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Daring Helicopter Airlift Of Trapped Bull In Madrid Sierra
This is the moment a bull trapped behind a waterfall after wandering off from its enclosure is airlifted to safety
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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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Government Set To Test Civilian Disaster Response Communication
This week the Spanish government is set to test its disaster alert system by sending messages to mobile phones over
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Firecraker Causes Pet Dog To Fall From Balcony In El Clasico Celebrations
A terrified pet dog leapt to its death from a seventh-floor apartment window after a football hooligan set off a
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Another First For Madrid´s La Paz Children´s Transplant Team
An adorable infant named Emma has received the world’s first intestinal implant from a dead organ donor. The 17-month-old toddler
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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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Two More Men Brutally Gored By Bull At Madrid Municipal Fiesta
Two more men have been brutally gored by a bull during summer festivities in the Madrid region. Footage shows how
Read more Fugitive British Rapist Arrested In Madrid
A suspect accused of multiple rapes has been seized in Madrid after a British woman reported him to police in
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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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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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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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“Queen Of Ronda” Drugs Gang Leader Cought
A notorious drug trafficker known as the Queen of Ronda has been busted in Madrid with 24 lbs of cocaine.
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Madrid Determined To Keep Lights On As Government Energy Saving Introduced
The Spanish government’s controversial energy saving measures which come into force today, 10th August, is raising temperatures as a heated
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Atletico Madrid Demonstrates Digital Asset Benefits
Atletico Madrid has recently raised the bar in fan engagement by allowing supporters to play on their hallowed turf at
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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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Passersby Help Themselves To Looted ATM Cash On Madrid Street
This is the moment when passersby cash in on a gang’s botched bank ATM raid and grab handfuls of notes
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Judge Declares TV Presenter´s Husband Murdered Not Suicide
A camerman found hanged a year after he married a well-known Spanish TV host was murdered and did not commit
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Horror As Botched Cosmetic Operation Causes Woman’s Death
A woman who developed a flesh-eating disease after an apparently botched cosmetic op has died in hospital. Stunning Silvia Idalia
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Madrid Makes Top 3 LGBTQ+ Babymoon Destination
In the wake of another successful and packed Madrid Pride 22, the capital has further cemented its reputation as a
Read more 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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Leaders Enjoy “Flavours Of Madrid” Dinner At The Prado
Some 44 world leaders who are attending the 32nd NATO Summit in Madrid, enjoyed a unique dinner at the capital’s
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Air Force One Touches Down For “Decisive” Madrid Summit
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, landed today on Air Force One as one of the first western
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Madrid Takes Centre Stage For NATO Summit
Madrid takes centre stage in the coming week as heads of governments from across the western world descend on the
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Cruel Bloodsucker Made Fortune From Bleeding Pets To Death
A cynical crook who bled cats and dogs to death to sell their blood to scientists and vets is facing
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Leg Of Jamon Saves Waiter From Assassins Bullets
A waiter survived a murder attempt at a downtown Madrid bar after the bullets were stopped by a leg of
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Starburst: Thugs Smash Penelope Cruz’s Walk Of Fame Star
Spanish superstar,Penelope Cruz’s star on Madrid’s Walk of Fame has been completely destroyed by vandals. The Oscar winning 48 year
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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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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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Furore Over Valley Of The Fallen Military Homage
The long shadow of General Franco´s Valley of The Fallen shows no sign of abetting some 3 years after his
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Nigerian “Love King” Scammer Arrested In Madrid
The Nigerian leader of a criminal organisation which is believed to have fraudulently gained around €118,000 through romance scams has
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Gareth Bale Says Fond Farewell To Real Madrid
Welsh striker, Gareth Bale, has confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid in a statement released today, Wednesday, 1st June.
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Jubilant Real Madrid Fans Hail “Best Team” In The World
Real Madrid fans were back at the Plaza de Cibeles to celebrate another European Cup triumph after the team’s 1-0
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How Karim Benzema Has Improved With Age
Anyone who asks about who the best striker in the world right now is likely to get the usual answers.
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Real Madrid Strike Super Deal For Bernabeu Stadium
Spanish Liga champions Real Madrid have announced a deal with US investment firm Sixth Street, worth 360 million Euros 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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Emir’s Visit Bears Gifts For Spain
The visit of the Emir of Qatar, Shekih Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Madrid has brought rich rewards for Spain.
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Madrid Plays Host To Legendary All Blacks For Historic First Game
Madrid plays host to one of the most iconic sporting teams in the world – the New Zealand All
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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
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Gas Explosion In Salamanca District Leaves Two Dead
An explosion in a residential building in the Salamanca district of Madrid has left 2 dead and 19 injured today,
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Royal Flush For Queen Leticia As She Gets The Giggles
Queen Leticia of Spain got the giggles and a royal flush when a guest turned up wearing the identical dress
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Top 7 Universities in Madrid
The city of Madrid has some top universities not just in Spain or Europe, but in the world too. These
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Madrid Gets Tapping With 37th International Dance Festival
Madrid is set to return to being the epicentre of European dance this week as the 37th Madrid en Danza
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Juana “The Mad” Finally Takes Her Royal Plinth
One of the most important figures in Spanish history, Queen Juana I of Castile has finally been recognised by having
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Madrid Emerges As Leading European Finance Hub
The Spanish capital continues its rise as a leading global financial centre according to the latest ranking of the 31
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Investigation As Toddler Falls From Second Floor Window
An investigation is underway after a toddler fell from a second-storey window in the district of Fuenlabrada in south of
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Rolling Stones Kick Off “SIXTY Tour” In Madrid
The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium will host the Rolling Stones on their first stop of the much-awaited European tour this summer.
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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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Investigation Into Death Of Toddler Run Over By Bus At Barajas
The Madrid authorities have started an investigation after the death of a toddler who fell off a luggage trolley onto
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Madrid Zoo Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Pandas and Royals
The Madrid Zoo yesterday celebrated its 50th anniversary with a visit by Queen Sofía and the first public outing of
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Madrid Calls For “Immediate Solution” Over Haulage Strike
Over 20,000 National Police and Civil Guard officers have been mobilised by the Spanish government to guarantee supplies from
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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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