Former Top Ukrainian Govt Aide Gunned Down In Madrid
A leading key aide to a former Ukrainian president was shot dead today, Wednesday 21st May morning outside an American
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Authorities Intervene Over Homeless Surge At Barajas Airport
The number of homeless people at Madrid´s Barajas Airport has surged to become a full-blown crisis with airport and emergency authorities
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15th May – San Isidro´s Feast Day
Every year on the 15th May, Madrid celebrates the feast day of it´s patron saint, San Isidro who is credited
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AIL Español State Of Art Campus Set For Madrid Opening
AIL Español, a global leader in Spanish language education, is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its most innovative
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Trapped Beneath Madrid: Surviving the Day the City Went Dark
By Lara Mitchell Guirao It was a normal Monday in Madrid — until it wasn’t. I was on my way
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Time Out Crowns Madrid As Best Foodie Destination In Europe
Madrid has been named as the best city in Europe for food according to a global survey by Time Out
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500 Sleeping Rough At Madrid´s Barajas Airport
Madrid´s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, one of Europe´s busiest,with over 66 million travellers passing through annually, has become a magnet
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Investment & Financial Advice In Spain
Peter Dougherty, financial planner at BISSAN Wealth Management, has little free time for puzzles or board games these days. He’s
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Midget AirBnB Entrance Has Girls In Giggles
This is the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ moment that two girls get a fit of giggles after discovering a miniature-sized door
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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 Climbs Rankings To Top Investment City After London
Madrid has climbed to second place in the rankings of Europe’s most attractive cities for investment in 2025, according to
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Sixty Years On Paul McCartney Rocks Madrid
He first arrived with the Beatles in 1964, where they played in Las Ventas to a rapturous Spanish crowd. At
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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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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 “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
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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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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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Going Going Gone! Last Private Velazquez Painting Auction Sold
A painting by one of Spain´s greatest painters, Diego Velazquez has been sold at auction for a staggering 4.27 million
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Robert De Niro Sweeps Into Town To Taste A Madrid “Priceless Menu”
Legendary Hollywood star, Robert De Niro swept into town today, Tuesday 1st March, for a “priceless tasting menu” event at
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Cibeles Lit Up As Madrid Shows Solidarity With Ukraine
The Cibeles Palace and Fountain lit up central Madrid last night, Friday 25th February, in support of Ukraine as Russian
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Queen Leticia Opens 40th ARCO Madrid
Spain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA
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Ghost Village Emerges As Drought Brings Resevoirs To Historic Low
A long-deserted ghost village has emerged from a once deep reservoir in north-western Spain and made headlines around the world
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Teenager Arrested For Speeding Up Castellana At 113 Kph
A 19-year-old young man who published a video on his social networks of him driving along Paseo de la Castellana
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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
Read more Into The Storm – Ayuso Takes Gloves Off To Clear Name
The simmering tensions within Spain’s main opposition conservative Partido Popular has erupted into full blown open warfare between the party´s
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Madrid Basks In Goya Film Award Wins
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been meeting some of the winners of the Spanish Film Academy´s 2021
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Man Jumps From Window When Discovered Keeping Mummified Father
A man who was about to be thrown out of his flat by arriving officials decided instead to throw himself
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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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Michelangelo Sistene Chapel Exhibition Arrives In Madrid
One of the most celebrated artworks in history has arrived in Madrid. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: “The Exhibition’ has been touring
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Madrid Extends Tourism Subsidy For Visitors
The Madrid regional government have announced a San Valentine extention of the Visit Madrid promotion which was launched at the end
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Raphael Rocks The Gran Via With Nostalgic Look Back
Spanish pop legend Raphael is back in town for a unique exhibition that coincides with the premiere on Movistar+ of
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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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Unwelcome Blast From The Past As Civil War Bomb Found
Madrid´s Bomb Disposal Unit, TEDAX have uncovered and made safe a Civil War bomb that was discovered by accident in Calle
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45th Anniversary Of Atocha Massacre Marked In Silence
Today, Monday 24th January, marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of the left wing lawyers gunned down in their
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Rural Spain Comes To Madrid As 1 Million Protestors Arrive
More of 300 groups and associations representing rural Spain, led by Alma Rural are expected in Madrid today, Sunday 23rd
Read more Bernabeu Honours Paco Gento With Naming Of New Gardens
Former Real Madrid player, and legendary galactico, Francisco “Paco” Gento, who died at the age of 88 this week, is
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Madrid Takes Central Government To Court
The Madrid regional government has launched legal proceedings against the central government, in order to reverse an alleged exclusion of
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Madrid Barajas Leads Spanish Airport Recovery As Mega Hub Planned
The latest passenger figures from the Spanish airport operator AENA, released yesterday, Tuesday 11th January, show that passenger traffic through
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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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Lupin – Spain´s Cyber King Fraudster Arrested In Madrid
Jordi Arias Fernández, aka, “Lupin”, considered Spain’s most wanted cyber scammer, has been arrested in Madrid. Jordi Arias Fernández, who
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Rapper Among 37 People Arrested In Abuse Drug & Vice Ring
The Spanish National Police have taken down a major drugs and sex ring in Madrid, including a young rapper, Saymol
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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
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Supreme Constitutional Court Sides For Sex For Debt Ruling
Spain’s Supreme Constitutional Court in Madrid has rejected a woman’s appeal against a sentence that did not consider it a
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 Police Seize Unauthorised Antigen Tests
The Spanish National Police have have seized 300,000 unauthorised Covid-19 antigen tests, which do not comply with the regulations set
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Rescued Caravaggio “Lost Masterpiece” Saved For The Nation
A painting that was about to be sold at auction, and was then pulled after experts from the Prado Museum
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Police Sweet Sweep In Madrid’s Chinatown
The Spanish National Police have conducted a joint operation with Madrid’s Municipal force with raids on 45 Chinese owned establishments,
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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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Police Hunt Attacker After British School Pupil Stabbed
The National Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a seven-year-old boy who was returning to his school
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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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Madrid Closes Parks As First Storms Of Winter Lash Spain
The first winter storms have arrived this week with plummeting temperatures, high winds, rain and snow lashing the peninsula. Madrid’s
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Almeida Opens “Reborn” Plaza España
One of Madrid’s most emblematic plazas was reopened yesterday, Monday 21st November, by the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida,
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On The Buses – Felipe & Leticia Celebrate 75 Years Of EMT
King Felipe and Doña Leticia made what for them was an unusual journey, yesterday, Monday 15th November – on a
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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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Madrid Wins World Travel Award For Best MICE Destination For 4th Year
Madrid has been named Europe’s top MICE destination for the fourth year in a row. The Spanish capital took first
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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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Spain Tourism Continues Bounce Back As Madrid Launches Traveller Subsidy
The Spanish tourist sector enjoyed its fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth according to data published by the government agency
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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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Thousands Of Liverpool Fans Expected For Athletico Madrid Encounter
Thousands of travelling Liverpool fans are expected in the Spanish capital this week for their Champions league group encounter with
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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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King Felipe Presides Over Spain’s National Day
King Felipe VI, took the royal salute at the military parade marking Spain’s national day, El Dia de Hispanidad, in
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Madrid Village Named Amongst Spain´s Most Beautiful
The Association of Spain´s Most Beautiful Villages has added the Madrid region´s Nuevo Baztán to it´s list. Situated 47 kms to south-east
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Sanchez Meets NATO Head To Prepare For Madrid Summit
The NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, visited Madrid yesterday Friday 8th October, where he met the prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, at
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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
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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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Muñoz´s Diverxo Makes Top 20 World´s Best Restaurants
Madrid´s Dabid Muñoz, who earlier this year won the prestigious Best Chef Award, has added another feather in his cap
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Spain Green Light For Winter Booster Shot As Infections Fall
The latest Covid-19 infection figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health show a continuing fall in the incidence rate over the
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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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Madrid Court Extradites Notorious Irish Mobster
The central court in Madrid has agreed a request from the Irish authorities for the extradition of notorious gangster,Gerry ‘The
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Madrid Surges As Principal Destination Of Foreign Investment
The latest figures showing foreign investment in Spain shows that the Community of Madrid has surged ahead as by far
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Madrid´s 12 Days Of Bank Holidays Announced For 2022
The Madrid regional government has confirmed the days that will be official bank holidays for the Communidad for the coming
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Madrid´s Minute Long Olympic Dream Ends…..Or Does It?
Madrid´s supposed 5th attempt to host an Olympic Games appears to have failed before it began with confusion and contradictory
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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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Spain’s Newest University Opens In Madrid
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has opened Spain’s newest university at a ceremony in Pozuelo de Alarcón. ESIC
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Dr Noelia de Mingo Arrested After Stabbing Rampage
Footage has been released of the moment a doctor tried to stab Madrid police officers as they attempted to arrest
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Political Backlash Over Anti Gay “Fascist” March Through Chueca
The Spanish Minister for Equality, Irene Montero, has announced she will direct Madrid Public Prosecutors Office to investigate a march
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Madrid’s Dabid Muñoz Wins Worlds Best Chef As Spain Dominates
Madrileño star chef Dabid Muñoz has won the 5th annual Best Chef Awards 2021 at a Gala ceremony, held in
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Real Back To Winning Ways As Bernabeu Hosts First Match
Real Madrid celebrated their return to their Santiago Bernabeu home with a convincing 5-2 win over Celta Vigo, yesterday Sunday
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Spanish Police Arrest “Most Wanted” Venezuelan Spymaster
The Spanish National Police have announced the arrest of General Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, the former Venezuelan spymaster, wanted by
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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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The Bernabéu Wishlist
In 2017, football club Real Madrid announced plans for a major renovation of Stadium Santiago Bernabéu. The announcement came exactly
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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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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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Street Name Civil War As Franco´s Toughest General Wont Go Quietly
The continuing saga of the legacy of the Spanish Civil War continues in the battle over Madrid´s many streets with
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Get Behind The Beauty Of The Casino de Madrid
In the centre of Madrid, you find this beautiful old building from 1910. The Casino de Madrid is full of
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The Billion Euro Fraud Of Spain´s Favourite Ventriloquest
Veteran Spanish entertainer, Jose Luis Moreno, once considered ” Spain´s favourite ventrilquest,” and who was arrested in Madrid on June
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Most Wanted Mafia Head Arrested In Madrid
The alleged head of one of Italy´s most feared mafia families, the Calabrian Ndrangueta, was arrested yesterday, 5th August, in
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San Juan Fire Under Control But Risks Remain
The forest fire which broke out around the San Juan reservoir in the municipality of San Martin de Valdeiglesias, in
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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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Madrid Surges Ahead As Destination Hotspot As Tourism Returns
Search engine giant Google has released its latest data of travel destination searches over the last month showing that Spain
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First “Operacion Salida” Summer Gettaway Set For This Weekend
Summer has officially begun as millions of Madrileños are set to leave this weekend for the beach and family pueblos
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Madrid Police Seize Unique Roman Coin Haul From Smugglers
The Spanish National Police have arrested four people on historical artifact smuggling charges and seized an Imperial Roman treasure trove
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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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Shock As 81 Year Old Woman Killed By 80 Year Old Husband With Hammer
The Spanish National Police have a arrested an 80-year old man following the death of his 81-year wife who had
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Madrid To Host 2022 NATO Summit
The Secretary-General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, announced yesterday, 14th June,that Madrid will host the 2022 Summit of the 30 member
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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
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Spanish Right Mobilise In Colon Against Catalan Pardons
Up to 30,000 people protested in the Plaza de Colon yesterday, 13th June against the governments controversial plan to pardon
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Placido Domingo Overwhelmed As Native Madrileño Returns For Gala
The great Spanish tenor, Placido Domingo, returned to his home town, yesterday, 9th June for a gala performance that left
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Cristiano Ronaldo Opens Madrid Luxury Hotel
Portuguese football superstar and former Real Madrid galactico, Cristiano Ronaldo, continues to build his links with the city he lived
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British Woman Murdered By Husband In Madrid
The Spanish National Police are investigating the deaths of a married couple in Madrid whose bodies were discovered yesterday, Sunday
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Cañas With The King
The King of Spain, Felipe VI, entertained the President of Portugal, Rebelo de Souza, in central Madrid this week with
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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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Civil Guard Dismantle Billion Dollar Chinese Mafia Money Laundering
The Spanish Civil Guard have dismantled a Chinese criminal organization that authorities believe could have handled some 2 billion Euros
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Feared Columbian Hit Man “El Nene” Arrested In Madrid
The Spanish National Police, have arrested an alleged Columbian hitman in an international operation with the Columbian authorities and Interpol.
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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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Felipe & Leticia Lead Spain´s Armed Forces Day In Madrid
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia led the Madrid commemoration of Spain´s Armed Forces Day this week. The commemoration with
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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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Spain Covid Rate Falls As Madrid Ends Basic Health Zone Restrictions
The latest Covid-19 infection rates published by the Spanish Health Ministry released this week show a further decrease to 129 cases per
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Spain “Delighted” To Welcome Back British Tourists From May 24th
The Spanish government has announced that it is lifting restrictions for travellers from the UK from Monday 24th May. Speaking
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Macabre “King Of Cachopo” Trial Continues
The Madrid trial of César Román, known as the King of Cachopo, for his signature recipe, and who was arrested
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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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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
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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National State Of Alarm And Madrid Curfew Ends
The state of alarm that was introduced by the Spanish government to combat the pandemic in October 2020, came to
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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 Goes To The Polls As AI Makes Its Electoral Debut
Madrid’s 5.1 million voters go to the polls today, Tuesday 4th May, for the regional assembly elections. The much awaited
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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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Another Busy Weekend For Madrid’s Police With 256 Illegal Party Raids
Last weekend proved yet another busy one for Madrid’s municipal police in trying to control the number of post curfew
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Madrid Electoral Candidate Pablo Iglesias Receives Death Threat
The former Deputy Prime Minister and current Unidas Podermos candidate in the Madrid regional elections, Pablo Iglesias is among several
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Real Madrid Bookmakers Favourite To Win 2020-21 UEFA Champions League
The 2020-21 UEFA Champions League has reached the semi-final stages, and Real Madrid finds itself in the mix once again. English
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Briton Working As Madrid Teacher Arrested On Child Porn Charges
The Spanish National Police have arrested a British man, who has been working as a teacher in a Madrid school,
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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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Madrid Cannibal Trial Hears Gruesome Details Of Mother´s Murdered Body
An alleged cannibal is on trial accused of strangling his own mother, dismembering her body and putting it into lunchboxes which
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Queen Letizia Leads 90th Anniversary Of Women´s Suffrage Commemoration
Queen Letizia attended a commemorative event last week, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the granting of the vote for women
Read more Diaz Ayuso Set To Double Seats But Short Of A Majority
Two weeks before the May 4th regional elections in Madrid, the latest polls suggest that that the right-wing Partido Popular
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New Heart & New Son On Same Day “Rebirth”
A 39-year-old man went under the knife for a long-awaited heart transplant at the same moment his first son was
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Madrid Police Arrest Three For Electronic Roulette Table Rigging
The National Police have arrested three people for defrauding more than €60,000 from at least 19 bingo and gambling halls
Read more Spain Blocks Caravaggio “Lost Masterpiece” Sale
The Spanish Ministry of Culture has interupted a Madrid auction house´s sale of a painting following suggestions it could be
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Spanish Brewer Mahou Reports Sharp Falls In 2020
Spain´s biggest brewery, Mahou San Miguel, has reported a 98% fall in profits for 2020 compared to the previous year.
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Madrid Becomes Fashion Centre Of The World
Madrid takes centre stage of the fashion world this week as it hosts the 2021 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The
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Vaccination Rate Speeds Up But Madrid’s Infection Rate Still Rising
The latest official Spanish government´s figures for the Covid-19 infection rate show that the 14 day cumulative rate shows the numbers contiunuing
Read more Civil War Exhumations Set For Valley Of The Fallen
The Spanish cabinet has approved a long held pledge to exhume the remains of victims of the Civil War with
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Cervantes Institute Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Princess Leonor´s First Solo Engagement
Leonor, the Princess of Asturias and eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia enjoyed her first official engagement
Read more Police Overwhelmed Trying To Stop Madrid Partying The Night Away
Figures released yesterday, Monday 29th March, show that Madrid´s police had their busiest weekend ever trying to curtail Madrid´s booming
Read more Madrid Passes Million Vaccined Milestone But Cases Rise
The Madrid regional health authorities have confirmed today,Sunday 28th March, that the number of people who have received the Covid-19
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Spain´s National Library´s Unreported Galileo 2014 Book Theft
Spanish Authorities are investigating the theft of a 410-year-old pamphlet written by Galileo from the National Library in Madrid after
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Madrid Monument To International Brigade Vandalised
A MONUMENT to the volunteers of the International Brigades who fought for the Republic during the Spanish Civil War (
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How Madrid Will Decide Spain´s Political Future
Spain is generating more politics in a month than many countries do in a decade. Moisés Ruiz, Professor at the
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Madrid’s San Jose Border Closure From Midnight
The border of the Madrid autonomous community closes tonight at midnight for the San Jose bank holiday long weekend. The
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Madrid´s Covid Rate Still Highest In Spain As AstraZeneca Vaccine Suspended
The latest Covid-19 infection rate figures released yesterday, March 15th, show a continued decrease in the number of cases across the
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Police Dismantle Biggest Drug Distribution Network In Madrid
Police in Madrid have arrested 12 people and seized about 600 kilos of cocaine in an operation that dismantled what
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Pablo Iglesias Upends Madrid´s Elections
Spain´s Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the left-wing Podemos Unidas group, Pablo Iglesias, has announced his resignation from the
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Madrid Hosts European Day Of Remembrance Of Victims Of Terrorism
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia hosted the European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism commemoration event, which this
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No Travel For Easter As Madrid Promotes “Home” Tourism
Spain’s Inter-Territorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS), the body that coordinates the country’s 17 autonomous regional health authorities
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Ayuso Calls Snap Madrid Elections For May 4th
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso has dissolved the coalition government to call for fresh elections to the Madrid
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Spain´s Covid Rate Continues Fall As Madrid Set To Accelerate Vaccine
The Spanish Health Ministry´s latest official figures for the Covid-19 infection rate shows a continuing fall to it´s lowest level
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Police Recover Plundered Roman Artefacts From Madrid Art Gallery
An Ancient Roman plinth and funeral urn have been recovered by Spanish authorities following a several month-long investigation into their
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Dramatic Donkey Helicopter Rescue In Madrid Sierra
This is the moment a group of firefighters rescue a donkey with the help of a chopper after she became
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High Court Rules Upholds Botin Ruling For Picasso Smuggling
An ex-banker and one of Spain’s richest men has lost a battle to avoid paying a 91.7 million fine Euro
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Shocking Video Footage Of Mob Ambush On Police Released
This is the official footage of the video released by the Madrid police of the shocking moment when a mob
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Madrid Police Struggle To Contain “Avalanche” Of Illegal Parties
Madrid´s municipal police have had another busy weekend in an attempt to curb the number of illegal parties being held
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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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Police Raid 227 Illegal Parties Over Weekend
Madrid police have had another busy weekend breaking up 227 illegal parties throughout the capital. This is the moment municipal
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Madrid Bank Employee Charged With Defrauding Customers
Spanish National Police officers have arrested a bank employee in Madrid for identity theft and defrauding customers of over 300,000
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Sanchez Condemns Violence As Pablo Hasél Demonstrations Continue
Both Barcelona And Madrid have endured a fifth night of protests over the imprisonment of Spanish rapper, Pablo Hasél. Last
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Iker Casillas Posts Knight Rider Car Return
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has bought a new car which appears identical to the talking car from the
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Madrid Police Seize Millions Of Fake Masks In Illegal Party Raid
The Spanish authorities have seized four million KN95 and FFP2 counterfeit face masks during a party raid at a hotel.
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Covid Patient Released After 315 Days In Hospital
This is the moment a 52-year-old woman who had Covid is applauded out of a hospital where she was treated
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Huge Blaze Engulfs Electro Domestic Scrapyard Plant
Madrid firefighters have released footage of their battle against a huge blaze of burning washing machines and electrical devices in
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El Piojo Recaptured After Crashing Stolen Car Into Police During Curfew
The notorious El Piojo fugitive who escaped from jail has been caught after he crashed a stolen sports car into
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Outrage At Nazi Homage Ceremony In Madrid
The Madrid regional public prosecutor is investigating anti-semitic speech hate crimes made during a commemoration ceremony in honour of the
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Curfew Set To Ease As Madrid Nightlife Itches To Return
The Madrid regional government has confirmed that the present restrictions on bars and restaurants is being eased this week. The
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Feliz Año Nuevo Chino – An Insight Into Chinese New Year, 春节
Xuefei Jessica Thompson explains the Chinese New Year which falls on February 12th, and is being celebrated around the world,
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Man With “2000” Tumours Fraud Exposed
A fraudster who claimed he was terminally ill with a rare type of cancer in order to net over 260,000
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Madrid – A Tale Of Two Covids As Police Raid In Vallecas But Jet-Set Rock On
Madrid´s finest have had a busy weekend conducting raids and manning check-points to ensure compliance with the state of alarm
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Madrid Hotels 2 Billion Euros “Catastrophic” 2020 Losses
The Madrid Hotel Business Association (AEHM) estimates that losses in their sector for 2020 reached more than two billion Euros
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Madrid Looks At Adding Waiters To Vaccine Priority List
Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has said that the government is considering adding waiters, taxi drivers and teachers amongst
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Covid Outbreaks In Nursing Homes Takes Deadly Toll
Ten residents from a Madrid retirement home have died after an outbreak of Covid-19. The elderly residents in the Los
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Double Whammy As Economy Contracts In 2020 & 2021 Expectations Downgraded
Figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that the Spanish economy plummeted by 11% in 2020, while the
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Minister Says Easter Could See Tourism Restart As Fashion Week Confirmed
Madrid´s regional Minister for Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has said that Easter “may be the restart of national travel” as it appears
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Mas Pais Proposes Four Day Week
The left wing party, Mas Pais has introduced a bill to the Spanish Parliament for a pilot programme to reduce
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Madrid Infection Rate Peaks But No Mardi Gras This Year
The Madrid regional health minister, Enrique Ruiz Escudero, has announced new 19 Basic Health Zones (ZBS) in the capital and
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2020 Figures Show Pandemic Unemployment Toll
Figures released by the National Institute for Statistics (INE) for the quarterly workforce survey (EPA) show the Spanish economy shedding 622,600 jobs
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Police Capture Jewellery Shop Robber Gang
Madrid police have dismantled a criminal group found to have stolen 700,000 Euros worth of jewellery by drilling small holes
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Madrid Medical Team Find Skin Abrasions First Sign Of Covid
A study carried out by a specialist Spanish medical research team has concluded that abrasions in the skin could be
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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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Real Madrid´s Zidane Tests Positive For Covid
The coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for Covid-19, the club has announced in a short press release. The release
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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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Civil Guard Raid South American Cartel HQs Around Madrid
An international police operation has led to the arrest of four people in the Madrid region, suspected of running a
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Madrid Business Ideas – A Tale Of Two Slices
The Madrid Metropolitan cought up with Irishman, Ivan Hilliard, to find out why, after 20 years of living in Madrid,
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Death Toll Rises As Damaged Building Set For Demolition
Madrid City Council is set to begin the controlled demolition of the upper floors of the Toledo street building that
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Three Dead As Massive Gas Explosion Rips Through Madrid Building
Three people are dead and eight further confirmed as injured after a massive gas explosion ripped through a residential building
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Off-Duty Policeman Hailed Hero For Saving Drunk Metro Passenger
A Madrid off-duty policeman has been hailed a hero for dragging a drunk man off the edge of a metro
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Madrid Infection Rate Rises In Vaccine Roll Out
The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced that a total of 966,097 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered
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Spain´s Third Wave Breaks Record But Madrid Stable
The Spanish Health Ministry´s latest figures for Covid infections in the country showed a record 84,287 new cases over the
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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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Madrid Hospitals Overflow With Covid Patients As Third Wave Hits
Video footage has emerged from a hospital visitor who filmed a ward filled to almost double its capacity amid a
Read more Madrid´s Covid Vaccination Programme Accelerates
Despite the distruption which saw widespread road closures from the heavy snowfall due to Storm Filomena, the Madrid regional government
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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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Storm Filomena – Abandoned Food Lorry Looted On M30
The heaviest snowfall the capital has seen in 50 years also brought some unsavoury scenes last weekend. Footage has emerged
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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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Jet’s Snow Landing At Madrid-Barajas Airport In Filomena Aftermath
This is the time-lapse footage of a plane crossing the white Castilian countryside as it comes to land at Madrid-Barajas
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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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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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Madrid To Welcome The Three Kings With Laser Light Display
The three kings are preparing to arrive in the capital – no parade this year but plenty of magic, music
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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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Madrid´s Murder Rate Rose 20% In 2020
Figures released today show that the number of murders in the Madrid region recorded in 2020 rose to 39 from
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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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Bienvenido Mr Rhodes – Spanish Nationality Granted To British Sexual Abuse Activist
The Spanish deputy prime minister, Pablo Iglesias announced today that Madrid resident, the British born pianist and child abuse activist,
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Telefonica Building Evacuated In Bomb Scare
Spanish national police have evacuated the iconic Telefonica building as well as other landmark buildings around it after receiving a
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The Spanish State Meteorological Agency – AEMET – has warned of snowfalls of up to 5cm in the north of
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Madrid´s Vaccine Roll Out Set To Begin As Cases Rise
The Madrid regional government has announced that it´s vaccination programme will begin this weekend with an initial run of 1,200
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Iker Casillas To Return To Real Madrid
It has been announced that the former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, is set to return to his former club.
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Madrid Launches “Home Tourism” Campaign For Struggling Hotel Sector
The Madrid regional government has launched an initiative to support the struggling hotel sector in Madrid. The campaign #MadridSinIrMasLejos has
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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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The Spanish government has announced the suspension of flights arriving from the United Kingdom from tomorow Tuesday 22nd December, apart
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British Scouts Raise 500 Kg Of Food For Madrid Food Bank
2020 has been a difficult year for many with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic hitting many families in
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Madrid Tightens Christmas Restrictions
The Madrid regional government has announced further restrictions on movement and gatherings over the festive season. Speaking today, Madrid´s Health
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ISIS Wannabe Sniper Arrested In Madrid
Spanish authorities have arrested a man who claimed he wanted to be the best sniper in ISIS and frequently posted
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Madrid Celebrates Michelin Star Awards
The winners of the 2021 Spain & Portugal Michelin Guide Star Awards were announced last night in a gala ceremony
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National Police have swooped on examination centres throughout Spain being used for official Spanish language qualification exams to check for
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Madrid´s Virtual Health Card To Show Covid Info From Monday
The head of the Madrid regional government, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, announced today that the new virtual health card will be
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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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Madrid Launches Tourist Campaign To Promote Visitor Numbers In 2021
The Madrid regional government´s Tourist Board has launched a campaign aimed at attracting visitors from North America. The 1 million
Read more Madrid Police Issued 275 Covid Rule Breaking Fines A Day
The Madrid regional government has issued the latest law enforcement figures relating to the Covid restrictions imposed on the region.
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Subdued Constitution Day Commemoration In Madrid
Today marks the official commemoration of Spain´s post dictatorship democratic constitution. Under Covid distancing protocols and conditions, political leaders gathered
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Madrid Imam Arrested For ISIS Terrorist Activities
The Spanish National Police have arrested a madrasa-teacher Imam in Madrid for suspected ISIS activities. The operation that included dozens
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Rafael Nadal Awarded Madrid´s Highest Honour
Legendary tennis supremo Rafael Nadal has added yet another feather to his cap after being conferred with Madrid´s highest award,
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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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EU Funds New Metro Extention To Create Madrid’s “Diagonal”
The Madrid regional government have announced a major new infrastructure project that will see the extention of the Madrid’ s
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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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Madrid Wins World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2020
The city of Madrid has won the World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2020 Award for the second year in
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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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Madrid´s Christmas Lights Go On Tonight
Madrid´s City Council has announced that the traditional Christmas street lights will be going on tonight, Thursday 26th at 7.30pm.
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Queen Letizia Steps In To Open Tourism Summit As Felipe In Quarantine
The first Spain “Tourism & Innovation” Summit was opened yesterday by Queen Letizia of Spain who stepped in for King
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It Will Be Lonely This Christmas As Gatherings Restricted And No Three Kings
The Spanish government is set to publish it’s guidelines for controlling social gatherings over the Christmas period. This is expected
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Travel App Reveals Madrid Barajas As Best Airport
A new study from travel app Omio has analysed 30 leading European capital city airports for comfort and customer-friendliness and
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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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Covid Second Wave Weakening As Madrid´s Rate Falls Again
The Spanish Ministry of Health have released the latest coronavirus figures which show a reduced growth rate nationally and a
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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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Indignation As Batch Of Brit TIE Cards ” Lost”
Dozens of British citizens were turned away from their appointments to collect their T.I.E cards yesterday at the General Commissariat
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Madrid Hospital Team Cures Baby With Incurable Skin Disorder
Doctors have found a life-changing treatment for a nine-month-old baby suffering from a rare, incurable disease that caused her to
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Spain Covid Surge Continues But Madrid´s Rate Slackens
The Spanish Ministry of Health have released the latest recorded cases of Covid-19 in the country. The figures for cases
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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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Husband Who Assisted Ill Wife’s Death Faces Jail
The man who sparked a debate on euthanasia in Spain last year after admitting to assisting his terminally ill wife
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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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Mexican Super Influencer In Madrid Halloween Pool Stunt
One of the world’s most sought after weather girls, Yanet Garcia has wowed the web with her Madrid filmed video
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African Prince & UK Parliamentary Ambassador In Clandestine Party Bust
Police have raided another illegal party in Madrid. This time the clandestine haul included an African prince who is also
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UK And Spanish Police Bring Down Erectile Dysfunction Drug Gang
A major distributor of erectile dysfunction drugs on the Internet has been busted in a joint operation between Spanish and
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Madrid Curfew And Restrictions In Force
The Madrid regional government has introduced a series of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus which takes effect
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Spain’s First Driverless Bus Crashes On Debut
Spain’s first self-driving shuttle bus has been involved in an accident during its first day of service. The accident took
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Madrid Mulls Curfew As State Of Alarm Ends
The political battle between central and regional government’s moves to a new phase as the central government’s imposition of a
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Madrid’s Plaque To The Plague
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, as well as the Deputy Mayor, Begoña Villacís, yesterday attended an unveiling to
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Spanish Airport Passenger Arrivals Fell By 75% Over Summer
The Spanish airports operator AENA has reported a 75% fall in traffic compared to the same period in 2019. The
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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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Sanchez Overides Diaz Ayuso To Impose Madrid Lockdown
The PSOE led central government has imposed a state of alarm covering Madrid as well as other regional municipalities (Alcobendas,
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Nurse Suspended For Old Aged Patient Abuse Video
A cruel nurse has been suspended following the release of a video that she made where she used patients as
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Madrid High Court Rules Against Lockdown Restrictions
The central government’s flagship order to curb the spread of the second wave of the coronavirus has been dealt a
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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 Lockdown – What You Need To Know
The Spanish Health Ministry has published the measures which will be introduced for all designated areas to combat the Covid-19
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Government Restrictions Set Despite Standoff With Madrid
The rift between the central Spanish government and the regional Madrid government has become open warfare as the latter had
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Crunch Week For Madrid As Government Intervention Looms
The rift between the Madrid regional government and the central government widened significantly over the weekend with the intervention of
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More Lockdowns In Madrid But Not Enough Says Government
The Madrid regional government have announced today that it will extend the number of ” basic health areas” affected by
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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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Sanchez Meets Diaz But Warns Of “Difficult Weeks Ahead”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met today with the Madrid regional premier Isabel Diaz Ayuso in order to address the
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Madrid Announces Further Restrictions But No New Lockdown – Yet
The regional government of Madrid announced yesterday further measures to combat the continuing surge of coronavirus cases in the region.
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Batman In Lamborghini Fined In Busy Madrid Street
Batman has been stopped and fined by cops for not having the proper paperwork while driving a Lamborghini in a
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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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Madrid Is Now Covid-19 Epicentre Of Europe
Madrid is now the epicentre of the second wave of Covid-19 infections, not only for Spain but for the whole
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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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Thousands Of Teachers Test Positive For Covid As Schools Start
The results of the first round of teacher covid tests have shown that up to 2, 500 teachers have tested
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Madrid Cancels Remainder Of Bullfighting Season
The regional government of Madrid has suspended the remaining bullfights of the taurin season that had been planned for the
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No Madrid Lockdown But New Restrictions In Place
The Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa has ruled out a “perimeter lockdown” of Madrid as “not appropriate right now” in
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Diaz Ayuso Says ” Its Probable All Children” Will Catch Covid
The president of the Comunidad of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has said that it is “probable” that ” practically all
Read more Madrid Closes Public Pools Amid Continual Covid Surge
The continuing surge of coronavirus cases in the region is causing growing concern for public officials. The regional government headed
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Blaze Rips Through Madrid Tower Block
Madrid firefighters have managed to contain a blaze that broke out this morning in a residential tower block in the
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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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Man Arrested In Sol For Filming Up Skirts On Metro
A man has been arrested for filming up women’s skirts with a hidden camera placed inside a suitcase on the
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Tragic Accident As Son Kills Father On His 55th Birthday
A 17-year-old accidentally ran over and killed his father on the dad’s 55th birthday when the son was parking his
Read more 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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Firemen Rescue Passengers At Parque de Atracciones
Ten people who got trapped in the Parque de Atracciones amusement park in the Casa de Campo in Madrid had
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Madrid Smoking And Eating Ban Set To Come Into Force
Madrid’s regional government has been accused of trying to fight the spread of the coronavirus with PR rather than real
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Madrid Begins “Massive” PCR Covid Testing
The Minister for Health in the Communidad de Madrid, Enrique Ruiz Escudero announced today that the ministry will begin a
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Madrid Sierra Forest Fire Under Control
The forest fire that has been sweeping through the Madrid Sierra affecting the villages of Robledo, Fresnedillas and Zarzalejo is
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Two Dead After Madrid Gypsy Clans Huge Stag Night Brawl
A Gypsy engagement party ended in a huge brawl between rival clans and the death of a young couple who
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Madrid Heatwave Bites
The Madrid Health Authorities today issued a health warning urging people to keep hidrated as the temperature in the region
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Madrid Announces Obligatory Use Of Face Masks
The regional government of Madrid has announced that the use of face masks in all public spaces is now obligatory.
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Teenager Sucked To His Death In Municipal Fountain
This is the moment firefighters and paramedics attend the scene where a 16-year-old boy died at a public fountain after
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Díaz Ayuso Announces Start Of Madrid Nuevo Norte Development In 2021
The Regional premier Isabel Diaz Ayuso and the mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida Navasqüés announced the much awaited start
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Nudist Pool Day Returns – With Face Masks
The annual “Dia Sin Bañador” ( no swimwear day) returns on 26th July to celebrate nudism in the municipal open
Read more Madrid Rules Out Obligatory Masks “For Now”
Despite the recent spike in Madrid of Covid-19 cases with 28 presently active in the Communidad and the first reported
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Police Rush To Crocodile In School To Find Its A Toy
Madrid police were rushed to a school after receiving a report that a baby crocodile was on the loose arrived
Read more Madrid Leads Spain New Covid Outbreaks
As the third week after the end of the state of emergeny and lockdown ends, Madrid is now the Spanish
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Mother Kills Her Infant Son And Then Hangs Herself
A woman allegedly killed her six-year-old son after his custody was awarded to the state, and then hanged herself, leaving
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Spanish Royal Family Attend Covid Victims Mass
The Spanish Royal Family led by King Felipe VI his wife Queen Letizia and their two daughters Leonor, Princess of
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Final Demolition Of Vicente Calderon Stadium
The iconic former home ground of Atletico Madrid football has finally been totally demolished with the last stand falling on
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Spanish Pop Idol Alejandro Sanz Rocks The M30
Madrileño and Spanish pop idol Alejandro Sanz gave a motorway bridge concert yesterday to celebrate it´s renaming to the Puente
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Over 1 In 10 Madrid Population Has Covid Antibodies
The Spain study into the prevalence of coronavirus in the population has been published by the Spanish Ministry Of Health
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King Felipe At Madrid Police Recruits Awards
The King of Spain, Felipe VI returned to Madrid from the nationwide promotion of Spain Is Sure Campaign Tour to
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Madrid Severe Heat Warning As Summer Arrives
The Spanish State meteorological agency AEMET (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología) office for Madrid has issued severe heat warning for much
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Madrid Pride 20 Kicks Off With A Bang
MADRID PRIDE 2020 One of the world´s biggest Pride Festivals Kicked off In Madrid on Friday for a week of
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Díaz Ayuso Warns Of Barajas “Door” For Imported Corona Cases
As Spain prepares to open its borders and international flights resume the Madrid regional head, Isabel Díaz Ayuso warned that
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Madrid Government Announces First Day Of No Covid Deaths.
Madrid celebrated its first day without any Covid-19 deaths today, for the first time since the pandemic started. Isabel Díaz
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Spain´s Foreign Minister Welcomes Return Of British Tourists
Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Arancha González Laya has given the green light for travellers from the UK to visit
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Madrid´s Two Stage Return To “New” Normality
Madrid will be joining the rest of Spain with the end of the state of emergency measures from Sunday 21st
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Barajas Airport Prepares For Traffic Return
Madrid´s Adolfo Suarez Airport will start to open the remainder of it´s 4 terminals from July 1st, the airport´s operator
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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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No Phase 3 As Madrid Heads To The Finish Line
The regional government has announced that Madrid will not be proposing moving to a Phase 3 stage but will continue
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Spain Corona Cases Drop But Spanish Economy Plummets
The Spanish Ministry Of Health reported yesterday the lowest numbers of registered cases since March 5th with just 48 cases
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Madrid To Move To Phase 2 On Monday
The Spanish government has signalled a continuation of the next phase of de-escalation with Madrid moving to phase 2 and
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Guide to Phase 2 In Madrid
Guide to Phase 2 In Madrid Now that Madrid residents can enjoy the relative freedom afforded by phase 2 we explore what we can do actually do.
In a nutshell what is the main change? Bigger social meetings, more freedom of movement & more time to exercise
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Memories Of Madrid
In Madrid I found a sunlit square In which there stands a mighty bear And candidly I must declare That
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Sanchez Seeks Final Extention On Second Day Of No Corona Deaths
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez is seeking the sixth and final extention of the state of emergency ( estado
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The Last Furlong – “Final & Definitive” Extention Until 21st June.
A final extention of the “estado de alarma” is set to be introduced to the Cortes and see the controlled
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Madrid Eyes Phase 2 Catch Up With Rest Of Spain De-Escalation
The Madrid regional government is seeking to apply to move to the phase 2 of the de-escalation plan that was
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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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Madrid’s Flame Of Remembrance & Spain’s Official Mourning
Spain declares 10-day official mourning for coronavirus victims as Madrid opens a flame of remembrance and plaque to the victims
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Phase 1 Monday As Madrid Parks Re-Open
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Paseo De Castellana Brought To Standstill By Vox “Caravana”
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Madrid Moves To Phase 1 of De-Escalation from Monday
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Government Announces Obligatory Wearing Of Masks Outdoors – As Sanchez Gets 2 Week Extention
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The Grey Elephant – A Tribute To A Very Special Playschool In Madrid
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‘The Corona Stories.’ Dominique White Talks About Her Ordeal
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Sanchez Announces Phased Return To “The New Normality”
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Sanchez Announces Further Relaxation Of Confinement
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Madrid Palacio De Hielo Morgue Shuts As Virus Recedes
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Police Band Honour Medical Staff At Makeshift IFEMA Hospital
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Pedro Sanchez To Extend Lockdown Until 26th April
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Madrid Neighbourhood Comes Out For Abuela Birthday
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Covid 19 – Spanish Government Economic Bailout Begins
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Spanish Government Publishes List Of Open Authorised Hotels
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Your Questions Answered To The Lockdown
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Madrid Chinese Community Step Up With Mask Donations
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Spain Halts – Official Coronavirus Lockdown Communique
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Madrid Facing Immediate Virus Lockdown
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A St Patrick´s Day Message From The Irish Ambassador To Spain
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First UK- Spain Business Awards Hosted In Madrid
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Blood Talks – Melio Health Launches In Madrid
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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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Naked Bloodied Activists In Madrid Fur Trade Protest
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The Ritz To Reopen After 4 Year Refurbishment
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Madrid British Ladies Lead Spain New Year Honours List
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Born At 500 Grams – Premature Baby Salvador Out Of ICU
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Franco Exhumation Set For Thursday 24th October
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Central Madrid Brought To A Sheeping Halt
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Open Letter From UK Foreign Secretary To UK Residents In Spain
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The Sultan Of Swing Comes To Madrid
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Brexit: Minister Steve Barclay Meets With UK Nationals
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Brexit: New Ambassador meets with representatives of UK Nationals
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VOGUE AND ART – CRISTÓBAL BALENCIEGA AT THE THYSSEN MUSEUM
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Madrid Runner Up In Redress Design Award 2019
The world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition – Redress Design Award – Hong Kong-based environmental charity, showcased 10 never-seen-before collections
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New British Ambassador Hugh Elliott arrives in Spain
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The Fiestas Of August
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Centenary Of First Direct Flight From England To Spain
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Gay Pride 2019 Kicks Off In Roasting Madrid
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Father And Son £1 Million VAT Scammers Jailed
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Two Madrid Residents Amongst Six UK Nationals for Queen´s Birthday Honours
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Hotel Room for 20,000 EUR Anyone? Come to Madrid for the Champions League Final
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British Beer For Madrileños
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Brexit Latest. Open Letter From British Ambassador
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LuggageHero Launches in Madrid
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Madrid Tory Founder Slams Brexit Rally
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Is This The New Real Madrid Playing Shirt?
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James Shallcross, MBE, Talks Education and New British School in Madrid
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Ronaldo Is Back As He Opens Hair Transplant Centre In Madrid
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Marcelo WAG Hints At Real Madrid Exit In Post
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Wanda Nara Sparks Rumours Of Icardi Move To Real Madrid
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Outrage as Far-Right Group Uses Hitler On Madrid Bus To Attack Gender Violence Laws
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Madrid´s Newest Metro Station To Open 23rd March – Nearly 20 Years Late
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Arco Madrid: Art Buyer Of Huge King Felipe Statue Must Burn Within a Year
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