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
Read moreThe Spanish government’s controversial energy saving measures which come into force today, 10th August, is raising temperatures as a heated
Read moreAtletico Madrid has recently raised the bar in fan engagement by allowing supporters to play on their hallowed turf at
Read moreThe Royal Monastery and Palace of El Escorial was the scene of an unusual occurrence last week as one of
Read moreThis is the moment when passersby cash in on a gang’s botched bank ATM raid and grab handfuls of notes
Read moreA camerman found hanged a year after he married a well-known Spanish TV host was murdered and did not commit
Read moreA woman who developed a flesh-eating disease after an apparently botched cosmetic op has died in hospital. Stunning Silvia Idalia
Read moreIn the wake of another successful and packed Madrid Pride 22, the capital has further cemented its reputation as a
Read moreMadrid Pride is back as never before with a packed programme from 1st to 10th July to celebrate one of
Read moreAs the NATO Summit winds up in Madrid, the capital´s Mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has signed an agreement with Vitali
Read moreSome 44 world leaders who are attending the 32nd NATO Summit in Madrid, enjoyed a unique dinner at the capital’s
Read moreThe President of the United States, Joe Biden, landed today on Air Force One as one of the first western
Read moreMadrid takes centre stage in the coming week as heads of governments from across the western world descend on the
Read moreA cynical crook who bled cats and dogs to death to sell their blood to scientists and vets is facing
Read moreA waiter survived a murder attempt at a downtown Madrid bar after the bullets were stopped by a leg of
Read moreSpanish superstar,Penelope Cruz’s star on Madrid’s Walk of Fame has been completely destroyed by vandals. The Oscar winning 48 year
Read moreThe blinds are firmly down and the aircon on as the Spanish capital swelters in an early summer heatwave as
Read moreMadrid has taken a big leap to being Capital Mundial del Deporte 2022 as well as a centre of sporting global
Read moreA newborn baby boy found abandoned on a street was just hours away from dying from hypothermia. A passer-by spotted
Read moreThe official residence of the British Ambassador to Spain, was the place to be yesterday, Thursday, June 2, as the
Read moreThe long shadow of General Franco´s Valley of The Fallen shows no sign of abetting some 3 years after his
Read moreThe Nigerian leader of a criminal organisation which is believed to have fraudulently gained around €118,000 through romance scams has
Read moreWelsh striker, Gareth Bale, has confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid in a statement released today, Wednesday, 1st June.
Read moreReal Madrid fans were back at the Plaza de Cibeles to celebrate another European Cup triumph after the team’s 1-0
Read moreAnyone who asks about who the best striker in the world right now is likely to get the usual answers.
Read moreSpanish Liga champions Real Madrid have announced a deal with US investment firm Sixth Street, worth 360 million Euros for
Read moreA flatpack Civil Guard traffic patrol car that is slowing down speeding drivers has baffled police in Spain, who say
Read moreThe visit of the Emir of Qatar, Shekih Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Madrid has brought rich rewards for Spain.
Read moreMadrid plays host to one of the most iconic sporting teams in the world – the New Zealand All
Read more¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this
Read moreThis weekend saw La Liga´s last Madrid derby of the season as Real lost 1-0 to Athletico at the Wanda
Read moreAn explosion in a residential building in the Salamanca district of Madrid has left 2 dead and 19 injured today,
Read moreQueen Leticia of Spain got the giggles and a royal flush when a guest turned up wearing the identical dress
Read moreThe city of Madrid has some top universities not just in Spain or Europe, but in the world too. These
Read moreMadrid is set to return to being the epicentre of European dance this week as the 37th Madrid en Danza
Read moreOne of the most important figures in Spanish history, Queen Juana I of Castile has finally been recognised by having
Read moreThe Spanish capital continues its rise as a leading global financial centre according to the latest ranking of the 31
Read moreAn investigation is underway after a toddler fell from a second-storey window in the district of Fuenlabrada in south of
Read moreThe Wanda Metropolitano Stadium will host the Rolling Stones on their first stop of the much-awaited European tour this summer.
Read moreThe first major holiday of the year is upon us with vast numbers of friends and families heading to villages
Read moreThe Madrid authorities have started an investigation after the death of a toddler who fell off a luggage trolley onto
Read moreThe Madrid Zoo yesterday celebrated its 50th anniversary with a visit by Queen Sofía and the first public outing of
Read moreOver 20,000 National Police and Civil Guard officers have been mobilised by the Spanish government to guarantee supplies from
Read moreMadrid has been marking the 18th anniversary of the Atocha train bombings – the biggest terrorist attack that Spain had
Read moreNew research by UK based Benchmark Kennels show that Madrid has made it into the global top 10 of dog-friendly cities
Read moreAs the world celebrates International Women´s Day, the Spanish government’s decision to rename Atocha station to that of the author,
Read moreA painting by one of Spain´s greatest painters, Diego Velazquez has been sold at auction for a staggering 4.27 million
Read moreLegendary Hollywood star, Robert De Niro swept into town today, Tuesday 1st March, for a “priceless tasting menu” event at
Read moreThe Cibeles Palace and Fountain lit up central Madrid last night, Friday 25th February, in support of Ukraine as Russian
Read moreSpain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA
Read moreA long-deserted ghost village has emerged from a once deep reservoir in north-western Spain and made headlines around the world
Read moreA 19-year-old young man who published a video on his social networks of him driving along Paseo de la Castellana
Read moreA luxury residential development and favourite of Madrid’s well heeled – the Marina Isla de Valdecañas – has been given
Read moreThe simmering tensions within Spain’s main opposition conservative Partido Popular has erupted into full blown open warfare between the party´s
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been meeting some of the winners of the Spanish Film Academy´s 2021
Read moreA man who was about to be thrown out of his flat by arriving officials decided instead to throw himself
Read moreThe trial over allegations of sexual assault on the TV show,Big Brother, has been put on hold just as soon
Read moreOne of the most celebrated artworks in history has arrived in Madrid. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: “The Exhibition’ has been touring
Read moreThe Madrid regional government have announced a San Valentine extention of the Visit Madrid promotion which was launched at the end
Read moreSpanish pop legend Raphael is back in town for a unique exhibition that coincides with the premiere on Movistar+ of
Read moreMadrid´s iconic Puerta del Sol has been given the green light for a 21st century facelift. The public works which
Read moreThe iconic Plaza de Cibeles, along with the Palacio de Cibeles and Alcala were illuminated in red this weekend, to
Read moreMadrid´s Bomb Disposal Unit, TEDAX have uncovered and made safe a Civil War bomb that was discovered by accident in Calle
Read moreToday, Monday 24th January, marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of the left wing lawyers gunned down in their
Read moreMore of 300 groups and associations representing rural Spain, led by Alma Rural are expected in Madrid today, Sunday 23rd
Read moreFormer Real Madrid player, and legendary galactico, Francisco “Paco” Gento, who died at the age of 88 this week, is
Read moreThe Madrid regional government has launched legal proceedings against the central government, in order to reverse an alleged exclusion of
Read moreThe latest passenger figures from the Spanish airport operator AENA, released yesterday, Tuesday 11th January, show that passenger traffic through
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced a series of financial incentives in order to encourage births and
Read moreJordi Arias Fernández, aka, “Lupin”, considered Spain’s most wanted cyber scammer, has been arrested in Madrid. Jordi Arias Fernández, who
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have taken down a major drugs and sex ring in Madrid, including a young rapper, Saymol
Read moreMadrid’s traditional Three Kings Day parade – or Cabalgata was once again celebrated in the streets of the Spanish capital
Read moreSpain’s Supreme Constitutional Court in Madrid has rejected a woman’s appeal against a sentence that did not consider it a
Read moreDespite the record infection rate due to the surge in Covid-19 cases being seen in the capital, the traditional ringing
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have have seized 300,000 unauthorised Covid-19 antigen tests, which do not comply with the regulations set
Read moreA painting that was about to be sold at auction, and was then pulled after experts from the Prado Museum
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have conducted a joint operation with Madrid’s Municipal force with raids on 45 Chinese owned establishments,
Read moreVickie Scullard takes a look at Madrid’s flagship bilingual programme, 15 years after the idea was first mooted as a
Read moreThe opening today of the Palacio de Cibeles ice rink adds to Madrid’s seaonal offerings for all the family to
Read moreThe Alya Society presents the Ayla award for excellence. Awarded to outstanding performers in all professional sectors who have excelled
Read moreThe National Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a seven-year-old boy who was returning to his school
Read moreThe Madrid regional authorities have today, Wednesday 8th December, activated a yellow weather warning due to plummeting temperatures, high winds
Read moreSpain´s and by some estimates, Southern Europe´s, largest shanty town, the Cañada Real on the outskirts of Madrid, is set
Read moreBoth the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes
Read moreThe first winter storms have arrived this week with plummeting temperatures, high winds, rain and snow lashing the peninsula. Madrid’s
Read moreOne of Madrid’s most emblematic plazas was reopened yesterday, Monday 21st November, by the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida,
Read moreKing Felipe and Doña Leticia made what for them was an unusual journey, yesterday, Monday 15th November – on a
Read moreA big game hunter’s dream of creating a hunting museum dedicated to his kills that contained dozens of stuffed animals
Read moreMadrid has been named Europe’s top MICE destination for the fourth year in a row. The Spanish capital took first
Read moreMadrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,
Read moreReturning late night revellers in the early hours of yesterday, 5th November, might have been forgiven for disbelieving their tired
Read moreThe Spanish tourist sector enjoyed its fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth according to data published by the government agency
Read moreMore than 18,000 women are expected on the streets of Madrid today, Sunday 24th October, to take part in the
Read moreThousands of travelling Liverpool fans are expected in the Spanish capital this week for their Champions league group encounter with
Read moreThe recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival
Read moreKing Felipe VI, took the royal salute at the military parade marking Spain’s national day, El Dia de Hispanidad, in
Read moreThe 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
Read moreThe NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, visited Madrid yesterday Friday 8th October, where he met the prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, at
Read moreMadrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the
Read moreThe Directorate-General for Traffic is set to launch Operation El Pilar, in anticipation of millions of road journeys this weekend, as people
Read moreMadrid´s Dabid Muñoz, who earlier this year won the prestigious Best Chef Award, has added another feather in his cap
Read moreThe latest Covid-19 infection figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health show a continuing fall in the incidence rate over the
Read moreMadrid’s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has continued her whirlwind tour of New York, with meeting some of the Big
Read moreThe central court in Madrid has agreed a request from the Irish authorities for the extradition of notorious gangster,Gerry ‘The
Read moreThe latest figures showing foreign investment in Spain shows that the Community of Madrid has surged ahead as by far
Read moreThe Madrid regional government has confirmed the days that will be official bank holidays for the Communidad for the coming
Read moreMadrid´s supposed 5th attempt to host an Olympic Games appears to have failed before it began with confusion and contradictory
Read moreMadrid´s world famous flea market, El Rastro reopens at full capacity from this Saturday 26th September. In addition the market
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has opened Spain’s newest university at a ceremony in Pozuelo de Alarcón. ESIC
Read moreFootage has been released of the moment a doctor tried to stab Madrid police officers as they attempted to arrest
Read moreThe Spanish Minister for Equality, Irene Montero, has announced she will direct Madrid Public Prosecutors Office to investigate a march
Read moreMadrileño star chef Dabid Muñoz has won the 5th annual Best Chef Awards 2021 at a Gala ceremony, held in
Read moreReal Madrid celebrated their return to their Santiago Bernabeu home with a convincing 5-2 win over Celta Vigo, yesterday Sunday
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have announced the arrest of General Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, the former Venezuelan spymaster, wanted by
Read moreQueen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
Read moreIn 2017, football club Real Madrid announced plans for a major renovation of Stadium Santiago Bernabéu. The announcement came exactly
Read moreMadrid continues its march in its bid to be recognisd as one of the world´s best cities by being voted
Read moreSummer came to a crashing close last night as a powerful storm swept the region bringing heavy rainfall and disruption
Read moreThe continuing saga of the legacy of the Spanish Civil War continues in the battle over Madrid´s many streets with
Read moreIn the centre of Madrid, you find this beautiful old building from 1910. The Casino de Madrid is full of
Read moreToday, like every 15th August, Madrid celebrates it´s virgin feast day – the Virgin de la Paloma is the queen
Read moreVeteran Spanish entertainer, Jose Luis Moreno, once considered ” Spain´s favourite ventrilquest,” and who was arrested in Madrid on June
Read moreThe alleged head of one of Italy´s most feared mafia families, the Calabrian Ndrangueta, was arrested yesterday, 5th August, in
Read moreThe forest fire which broke out around the San Juan reservoir in the municipality of San Martin de Valdeiglesias, in
Read moreThe Madrid regional head, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, yesterday, Thursday 15th July, inaugurated the newly renovated Gran Vía Metro station, complete
Read moreThe Madrid regional health authorities have extended it’s self appointment vaccination system campaign to the over sixteens in a race
Read moreSpain is bracing itself for its first heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures expected to top 40C in
Read moreThe race to reach the all important threshold of the 70% vaccination rate, has speeded up with the annoucement today
Read moreSearch engine giant Google has released its latest data of travel destination searches over the last month showing that Spain
Read moreSummer has officially begun as millions of Madrileños are set to leave this weekend for the beach and family pueblos
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have arrested four people on historical artifact smuggling charges and seized an Imperial Roman treasure trove
Read moreRayo Vallecano have won promotion to La Liga after defeating Girona 2-0 away last weekend and overcoming a 2-1 deficit
Read moreMadrid rail travellers will soon be enjoying a new era in train travel from the capital with a number of
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have a arrested an 80-year old man following the death of his 81-year wife who had
Read moreThe Secretary-General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, announced yesterday, 14th June,that Madrid will host the 2022 Summit of the 30 member
Read moreMadrid’s nightlife sector has warmly welcomed the announcement that nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 3am from June
Read moreUp to 30,000 people protested in the Plaza de Colon yesterday, 13th June against the governments controversial plan to pardon
Read moreThe great Spanish tenor, Placido Domingo, returned to his home town, yesterday, 9th June for a gala performance that left
Read morePortuguese football superstar and former Real Madrid galactico, Cristiano Ronaldo, continues to build his links with the city he lived
Read moreThe Spanish National Police are investigating the deaths of a married couple in Madrid whose bodies were discovered yesterday, Sunday
Read moreThe King of Spain, Felipe VI, entertained the President of Portugal, Rebelo de Souza, in central Madrid this week with
Read moreThe iconic and historical time piece that is the ” Strawberry Train” that runs the scenic day trip from Madrid
Read moreThe Spanish Civil Guard have dismantled a Chinese criminal organization that authorities believe could have handled some 2 billion Euros
Read moreThe Spanish National Police, have arrested an alleged Columbian hitman in an international operation with the Columbian authorities and Interpol.
Read moreToday the five provinces of Castilla-La Mancha celebrate their regional day, as the regional premier, Emiliano García-Page, raised the prospect
Read moreKing Felipe VI and Queen Leticia led the Madrid commemoration of Spain´s Armed Forces Day this week. The commemoration with
Read moreMadrid’s legendary nightlife which has been paralysed by the pandemic looks set to restart according to the regions health chief,
Read moreThe latest Covid-19 infection rates published by the Spanish Health Ministry released this week show a further decrease to 129 cases per
Read moreThe Spanish government has announced that it is lifting restrictions for travellers from the UK from Monday 24th May. Speaking
Read moreThe Madrid trial of César Román, known as the King of Cachopo, for his signature recipe, and who was arrested
Read moreAs the 2020/21 La Liga season comes to a nail-biting finish with either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid set to
Read moreFour years after the Madrid City Council of Manuela Carmena, approved the changing of some 52 street names which had
Read moreMadrid´s patron saint – San Isidro – who has been credited with hundred of miracles both during and after his
Read moreThe ending of the state of alarm in Spain and the decision of the regional Madrid government not to keep
Read moreThe state of alarm that was introduced by the Spanish government to combat the pandemic in October 2020, came to
Read moreIsabel Díaz Ayuso has achieved a notable victory in the elections for the Madrid regional assembly, winning nearly 45% of
Read moreMadrid’s 5.1 million voters go to the polls today, Tuesday 4th May, for the regional assembly elections. The much awaited
Read moreThe latest opinion polls indicate that regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, is set to almost double the seats of her
Read moreLast weekend proved yet another busy one for Madrid’s municipal police in trying to control the number of post curfew
Read moreThe former Deputy Prime Minister and current Unidas Podermos candidate in the Madrid regional elections, Pablo Iglesias is among several
Read moreThe 2020-21 UEFA Champions League has reached the semi-final stages, and Real Madrid finds itself in the mix once again. English
Read moreThe Spanish National Police have arrested a British man, who has been working as a teacher in a Madrid school,
Read moreThe latest official Covid-19 infection rate figures released by the Ministry of Health,yesterday Thursday, 22nd April show a further increase in
Read moreAn alleged cannibal is on trial accused of strangling his own mother, dismembering her body and putting it into lunchboxes which
Read moreQueen Letizia attended a commemorative event last week, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the granting of the vote for women
Read moreTwo weeks before the May 4th regional elections in Madrid, the latest polls suggest that that the right-wing Partido Popular
Read moreA 39-year-old man went under the knife for a long-awaited heart transplant at the same moment his first son was
Read moreThe National Police have arrested three people for defrauding more than €60,000 from at least 19 bingo and gambling halls
Read moreThe Spanish Ministry of Culture has interupted a Madrid auction house´s sale of a painting following suggestions it could be
Read moreSpain´s biggest brewery, Mahou San Miguel, has reported a 98% fall in profits for 2020 compared to the previous year.
Read moreMadrid takes centre stage of the fashion world this week as it hosts the 2021 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The
Read moreThe latest official Spanish government´s figures for the Covid-19 infection rate show that the 14 day cumulative rate shows the numbers contiunuing
Read moreThe Spanish cabinet has approved a long held pledge to exhume the remains of victims of the Civil War with
Read moreLeonor, the Princess of Asturias and eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia enjoyed her first official engagement
Read moreFigures released yesterday, Monday 29th March, show that Madrid´s police had their busiest weekend ever trying to curtail Madrid´s booming
Read moreThe Madrid regional health authorities have confirmed today,Sunday 28th March, that the number of people who have received the Covid-19