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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Felipe Applauds 40th Kings Cup Sailing Regatta Finale
King Felipe has been giving out the winning prizes this weekend at the conclusion of the 40th Kings Cup Saling
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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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Spanish Police Pursue Michelin Wine Thieves Across Europe
An international police operation has led to the arrest of a former Mexican beauty queen and her Dutch-Romanian boyfriend in
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Water Heroes As Firefighters Save Parched Deer Saved From Inferno
This is the heart-lifting moment when a firefighter gives much-needed water to a parched deer after it was saved from
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Spain Remembers Miguel Ángel Blanco
Spain has marked the 25th anniversary of the kidnapping and murder of Partido Popular local councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco. Both
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Wary Golfers Face Water Hazard As Wild Boar Cools Off In Pond
Even on the best of days, golfers might think this tricky pond in the middle of a top rated Madrid
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Former Real Madrid WAG Tells How Depression Ruined Sex
A stunning model and football WAG has told how she lost the urge for sex while she battled against depression.
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HM Hospitales Share Top Tips For A Healthy Summer
As we gear up for another hot summer HM Hospitales, Spain´s leading private healthcare group, shares its top summer tips
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Government Announces Bill To Enhance LGBTI+ Rights In Spain
In the week of Madrid Pride, the Spanish Government has announced that it will be introducing a bill named the
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White-Tailed Eagles Return To Spain
Madrid’s Barajas Airport has had some unique new arrivals this week in the form of white-tailed eagles which are part
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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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Female Bear Rescued After Falling Fending Off Male Predator
Spanish officials have confirmed that a female bear still alive after she was filmed being attacked by a male while
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Ignacio Echeverria: Skateboard Hero To Saint
Ignacio Echeverria, the “skateboard hero” of the 2017 London Bridge Islamic terrorist attack, is likely to be put forward in
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Abandoned Newborn Saved By Ambulance Crew
A newborn baby boy found abandoned on a street was just hours away from dying from hypothermia. A passer-by spotted
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Ringing Changes As Spain Set To Limit Call Waiting Times
One of the most common bugbears of modern life is being challenged by the Spanish government as long telephone waiting
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Putting On The Style As British Embassy Celebrates Jubilee
The official residence of the British Ambassador to Spain, was the place to be yesterday, Thursday, June 2, as the
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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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European Police Agency Release Most Wanted Fugitives In Spain
The European police agency ENFAST, which focuses on catching the most wanted fugitives in Europe has released the latest list of criminals
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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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The King´s Return Divides Spain
Spain’s former King, Juan Carlos I, has been spending time in his home country for the first time in nearly
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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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Spain Pegasus Spyware Storm Takes Down Intelligence Chief
It has been reported in Spanish media that the government has sacked the country’s spy chief, Paz Esteban, following revelations
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Rosalia Raises Eyebrows Sharing Gala Weight Loss Method
Spanish pop superstar Rosalia is facing fury after she revealed her controversial weight-loss method at the recent New York Met Gala
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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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Dos De Mayo – A History Of Madrid And Spain
Dos De Mayo – A history of Madrid and Spain. Today commemorated as a public holiday in the city of
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Alya Society Business Lunch in Collaboration with Quirón Salud
On the 28th of April, Alya Society kicked off its first Business Lunch in collaboration with the world-class medical service
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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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Illegal Road Racing Craze Goes National
Madrid´s latest export to the rest of the country is illegal road racing. What started in the Madrid districts of
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Pedro Sanchez Arrives In Ukraine To Meet Zelensky
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv this morning, Thursday 21st April. The
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After 700 Days Spaniards Can “Show Our Faces And Our Smiles Again”.
After 700 days the obligatory wearing of face masks indoors has finally come to an end today Wednesday 20th April.
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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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“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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SBI PO Is More Intricate
SBI PO Is More Intricate Most aspirants wonder how the SBI PO exam is different from the IBPS PO exam.
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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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British Council Proves It Is Never Too Young To Be Bilingual
The British Council’s newest contribution towards promoting early English language acquisition is proving to be very popular, with children as
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The Mistress´s Revenge As London Court Gives Green Light For Royal Trial
The former king Juan Carlos´s troubles continue as the High Court in London has ruled that he could face trial
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Spain´s New Driving Regulations Come Into Force Today
New traffic regulations come into force today, Monday 21st March with a raft of new measures and stiffer penalties for
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Sanchez Visits Spain’s Front Line”Tripwire”Troops In Baltics
Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has paid a flying visit to Latvia to visit Spanish troops in the NATO country
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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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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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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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Magallanes & Elcano – Around The World To Madrid
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world by Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastian Elcano,
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St Valentine´s Last Resting Place – In Madrid
As lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid.
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Ghosts Of The Past As Spain Rejects Mexican “Colonial Exploitation” Jab
The ghosts of the past have returned to haunt Spanish – Latin American relations, after Mexican president, Andres Manuel Lopez
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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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French Institute Unveils Cultural Season For Spain 22
Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual presentation of the French Institute´s cultural season of 2022. It was
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Mona Bizzari’s Journey of Self-Discovery Entering The Spanish Market
In 2021 Bizzari Jewelry became one of the partners of Alya Society – A Madrid-based international networking community of English-Speaking
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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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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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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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Pets Now “Family Members” As Animal Rights Law Takes Force
Pets, including cats, dogs and even goldfish, are now considered family members under new laws in Spain with implications regarding
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January Heralds New Self Employed Rates And New Changes In Offing
This month sees the general rate for self-employed professionals increased to 30.6%. This means that self-employed persons paying on the
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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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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 Takes Centre Stage As Spain Michelin Restaurant Awards Announced
Spain´s reputation for culinary excellence took another step forward at the recently held gala to announce the 2022 Michelin Guide
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Circo Price Back For Magical Christmas Show Season
Christmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
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Most Influential Spaniards In History – By Province
The Spanish daily newspaper La Razon has published the “most influential Spaniards of all time” – listed by each of Spain´s 49
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Queen Sofia Opens Exhibition Of Alfonso The Wise
To mark the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alfonso X of Castille, considered by many historians, as one of
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La Pepa – Spain´s First Constitution
As Spain celebrates its annual Constitution Day – which pays homage to the 1978 document, we look at her first
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MOST WANTED: Alcàsser Murder Suspect Antonio Anglés Added In Closure Bid
Nearly 30 years after the murders of Miriam García Iborra, Antonia “Toñi” Gómez Rodríguez and Desirée Hernández Folch, Europe´s top
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Artist Uses Queen Leticia To Highlight Domestic Abuse
An Italian artist has used doctored images of Kate Middleton and Spain’s Queen Letizia to make it look as if
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Belens & Christmas Lights Herald Seasonal Festivities
Both the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes
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Charles Clifford Exhibition – Madrid´s First Photographer
To mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting
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Madrid Police Bust Albanian Sex Extortion Gang
The Spanish National Police have dismantled an Albanian sex extortion gang who were operating in the Madrid region. The modus
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How Working From Home Has Changed The Workplace
Working from home (otherwise known as remote working) has become the ‘go to’ way of working, and one that has
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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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Spain´s New Pet Laws & Animal DNI Explained
The Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner
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Sánchez Vows To End Prostitution “Enslavement”
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has vowed to “implement” a series of laws aimed at ending the “enslavement” of
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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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A Complete Guide to Decode Cheap Energy Plans
Australia’s electricity market is divided into the east coast and west coast. These two regions have wholesale energy markets where
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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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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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Spaniard Celebrates Becoming World’s Oldest Man
The world’s oldest man who has enough descendants to start a football team has also revealed that he did actually
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Madrid´s Second Heatwave Of The Summer
Temperatures in the capital are finally dropping after hovering above the 40 degree mark for the last three days, as
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How A Vaccinated Brit Resident Still Needs To Quarantine And Take PCR To Get Home
Vickie Scullard, a British resident in Madrid explains how she was faced with extortianate costs to comply with UK travel
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Sanchez Brings Glad Tidings To The King
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez flew to Mallorca this week to brief King Felipe on the country’s much improved
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National Library Hosts Dante´s Inferno Exhibition
The National Library is marking the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri, by hosting an exhibition curated by
Read more Larsen´s Revenge As Kings Former Lover Aims For Payout
The former alleged mistress of the King Emeritus, Juan Carlos, has filed a lawsuit for damages in a London court
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Online Games That Come with Added Spanish Flair
Online games these days tend to be set in a finite number of locations, to the point that many of
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Mr Sanchez Goes To Hollywood
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has concluded his whistle-top tour of the United States with a visit to Los Angeles
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Best Tips For Digital Nomads
With the boom in digital nomads coming to Spain we take a look at some top tips for people attracted
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Madrid Empties As Heatwave Continues
Many Madrileños have used the ongoing heatwave to escape the city where temperatures have been hovering around the 35 degree
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Government Approves Trans Gender Change Law
The Spanish government has approved a draft of a bill to allow anyone over the age of 14 to change
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Brits Need To Show Vaccine Proof Or PCR As Balearics Make Green List
The latest UK government “traffic light” system has been updated to include Spain’s Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and
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The Secrets Buried In Madrid´s “Guiri” British Cemetery
Just a few hundred metres away from the bustling noise of Calle General Ricardos, in the Carabanchel district of Madrid,
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Bank Of Spain Sees More Light As Ursula Flies In With EU Funds
The Bank Of Spain has released its latest report on the country’s economic outlook, which shows a slight improvement on
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Hugo & Lucia Head The Most Popular Baby Names In Spain
The latest data for new births in Spain by the country´s National Statistics Institute (INE) has been published showing the most
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Madrid´s “Veranos de la Villa” Summer Festival Returns
A summer in Madrid would not be complete without its iconic cultural festival – Veranos de la Villa, which returns
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Learn To Use One Particular Strategy Like A Pro Trader
Learn to use one particular strategy like a pro trader Investors like to use a simple formula to make money.
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The Way Of St James’s – A Spanish Pilgrimage
The Camino de Santiago, better known in English, as The Way Of St James or St James Way ( Santiago
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Brexit – Britons In Spain Driving Licence Extension
The saga of Brexit continues for Spain´s estimated 390,000 British residents who had registered to exchange their UK driving licence
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Spain´s New Electricty Tariffs Come Under Fire
The governments new banded tariff system for consumer electricty billing depending on the time of the day of usage has
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Covid Adds To El Corte Ingles Woes
Spain’s largest department store chain, El Corte Ingles reported record losses of €2.9bn for the trading period from March 2020
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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 Hospitals Led Spain During Pandemic
Madrid’s hospitals continue to be at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus taking top positions as the nations
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Zidane Steps Down For Second Time From Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach, Zinedine Zidane is stepping down for the second time at the end of a trophy-less season.
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Farewell To Arms As The Last Of The International “Brigadistas” Dies
The last surviving volunteer of the International Brigades, which enlisted foreign nationals to fight for the Second Republic against the
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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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Government’s Proposed New Self Employed Reform Favours Lower Earners
The Spanish government has proposed a major overhaul of Spain’s autónomo system for calculating self employed workers social security contributions.
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Fans To Be Allowed Back To Football Stadiums As Infection Rate Falls Again
The Spanish Minister for Sport, José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, has announced that spectators will be allowed to return to football
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Spain Waits In Amber For Summer Tourist Return
The recent decision of the European Union for the introduction of the vaccine passport scheme as well as the UK´s
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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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Studying Abroad In Times Of Covid
The Madrid Metropolitan catches up with “honorary” Madrileña Mairi Murphy to talk about the value of study abroad programmes in
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A Lonely End For Spain´s “Mr Giggles”
Juan Joya Borja, nicknamed “El Risitas” or “Giggles” whose distinctive laugh, which first came to fame on Spanish TV, and
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Pilot Barcelona Concert Paves Way For Madrid Bulls & Summer Festivals
Concerts, football matches and cultural events and festivals without social distancing could be back in time for the summer after
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Spain’s Nine UNESCO Creative Cities
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network, (UCCN) which was created in 2004 to promote cooperation with and among cities where creativity
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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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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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CaixaBank Announces Huge Post Merger Job Losses
Spain’s largest retail bank, CaixaBank, has announced one of the largest compulsary redundancy plans in the country’s recent corporate history.
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A League Of Their Own: Real & Atletico Confirm European Super League Participation
Both star Madrid teams, Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid have confirmed their participation in the proposed new European Super League.
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No PCR Entry Requirement To Spain With Vaccine Passport
The much awaited Covid-19 vaccine passports, known as “Digital Green Certificates,” which will allow citizens from European Union countries to
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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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Sanchez Hails “Generational Opportunity” As European Funding Set For Spain
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced an ambitious modernisation plan to go in tandem with the European Union´s
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Easter Covid Hangover Starts To Bite But Vaccinations Up
The latest government figures released this week for the Covid-19 infection rate shows a continuing rise across the country with Madrid significantly
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IMF Upgrades Spain Growth But Unemployment To Remain High
The latest report by the International Monetary Fund ( IMF), the Spanish economy is forecast to grow by 6.4% in 2021,
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Spain Relaxes Face Mask Regulations After Outcry
The Spanish government have clarified the new regulations concerning the wearing of face masks that had been announced last month.
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Spain Leads World With One Of Highest Percentage Of Female Politicians
The latest figures from United Nations and Inter Parliamentary Union show that Spain is one of only 13 countries in
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New Law For Mandatory Wearing Of Face Masks In Public – Even At The Beach
The Spanish government published yesterday, 30th March a new in the BOE Official Gazette making wearing face masks mandatory in
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Madrid´s Virtual Easter Week
Madrid’s Easter 2021 will be a subdued affair thanks to Covid-19 but there will be still be a full week
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Spain Lifts UK Traveller Ban As Infection Rate Stabilises
The Spanish government announced yesterday, March 23rd, that it is lifting the ban on incoming arrivals from the United Kingdom
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Spain Approves Euthanasia Law
The Spanish Parliament, voted yesterday to legalise euthanasia ensuring that the country becomes only the sixth in the world to
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Spain Tourism Hope As EU Plans Covid-Free Vaccine Travel Passes
Spain´s struggling tourist sector received a boost yesterday as the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen announced
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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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OECD Forecasts Further Improvement In Spain´s 2021 Recovery
The latest report by the OECD paints a rosier picture for the global economy with improved prospects for most of
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2021 Goya Awards Winners
Debutante film maker, Pilar Palomero’s, “Schoolgirls” (“Las Niñas”), a coming-of-age story, has swept the board at the 35th annual Goya
Read more King Juan Carlos Pays Tax Bill Amid Speculation Of Homecoming
Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos I, is reported to have made a 4.4 million Euro tax payment amid renewed speculation
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Sanchez Announces 11 Billion Euro Bail Out
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced yesterday that the government will approve over the coming weeks an 11 billion
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Spain Covid Rate Falls Below Critical Threshold As UK Holiday Bookings Surge
The latest figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health show an accelerating decrease in the number of Covid-19 cases being reported.
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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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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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Spanish Home Sales Plummeted Nearly 18% In 2020
The Spanish National Institute ( INE) released figures today, Monday 15th February showing that house sales plummeted by 17.7% in
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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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Guide To Spain Latest Covid Restrictions For All Regions
The Spanish government´s state of alarm decree was approved by Parliament to run for a six month period until the
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Spain Extends Travel Ban As Cases Continue Downward Trend
The Spanish Cabinet has approved the extension to the restrictions on direct flights and passenger vessels between the United Kingdom
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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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11th Ruta de Cocido Madrileño
If you say “Madrid” you say COCIDO MADRILEÑO! You can’t live or visit Madrid without tasting its most traditional dish:
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Ministry Of Health Confirms Downward Trend Across Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Health´s latest Covid infection rate figures for the 14-day cumulative number of coronavirus cases per 100,000
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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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Rafael In The Palace Exhibition
To mark the 5th centenary of his death, Madrid’s Royal Palace plays host to a remarkable temporary exhibition to pay
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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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Guide To Navigating A Madrid Restaurant In Spanish
Madrid has a great selection of restaurants for all palates and all budgets – but how do you go about
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35th Annual Goya Film Awards Nominations Announced
The nominations for the Spanish film industry’s coverted Goya Awards have been announced for 2021. The gala ceremony will be
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Spain´s Covid Infection Rate Reaches New High As Madrid Tightens Curfew
The Spanish Government has reported a record high of 38,869 new coronavirus cases in a single day, which is the
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Spanish Tourism Sector Eyes Recovery After Abyss Of 2020
Statistics released by the National Statistics Institute’s (INE) show a catastrophic fall in tourist numbers coming to Spain in 2020.
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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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The Day Of The Innocents – Beware The Pranksters Today
As every 28th December, today Spain celebrates the Day of the Innocents – a day which like it´s Anglo Saxon
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Spanish Wine Tops The World Rankings
The Spanish wine industry has had a nice end of year present in the form of the annual Wine Spectator
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“El Gordo” – A Brief Guide To The World’s Most Celebrated Lottery
EL GORDO – Today the Spanish Christmas Lottery will award nearly 2.4 billion Euros in prize money. As the 2020
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Spain Mulls Banning UK Flights After Virus Mutation Spread Fear
The Spanish government has expressed deep concern over the coronavirus mutation discovered in Britain but has so far resisted banning
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Spain’s Vaccine Rollout To Start On Boxing Day
The Spanish Minister Of Health, Salvador Illa has announced that the country will begin it’s vaccine roll out programme on
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Sanchez & Regions Muse Hardening Of Christmas Measures
Speaking this week to the Spanish Congress of Deputies, the Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, raised the spectre of toughening the
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Police Arrest Spanish DELE Identity Swap Exam Sitters
National Police have swooped on examination centres throughout Spain being used for official Spanish language qualification exams to check for
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Sanchez Pledges 2.5 Million Vulnerable People To Be Vaccinated By February
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has announced that the government´s Covid-19 vaccine programme will be rolled out in three
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Tremors From The Past – Former Spanish Generals Call For Culling
On the eve of Spain’s Constitution Day which commemorates the restoration of democracy after 40 years of dictatorship, Spain´s military
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Spain Prepares For Stay At Home Christmas
The Spanish government´s message this year is ” Stay Home” after the central health ministry met with regional leaders at
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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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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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British Couple Raffle Off Their Tenerife Villa
A British couple from Tyne and Wear are raffling off their €430,000 Tenerife home for just €2.80 a ticket. Gina
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BBVA And Sabadell Banks In “Possible Merger” Talks
Following the announcement in the United States of the sale of Spanish bank BBVA’s US retail operations it has also
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Spain Pfizer’s Coronavirus Vaccine To Be Rolled Out In January
The Spanish Minister of Health Salvador Illa said today that he hopes that the newly released Covid-19 vaccine made by
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Spanish Economy Rebounds By 16% But The Future Remains Uncertain
The Spanish economy experienced higher than expected growth in the third quarter at 16.7%. The fastest expansion on record. The
Read more 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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Spanish Parliament Approves State Of Alarm
The Spanish government on Thursday secured congressional approval for a six-month extension to the state of alarm declared last week to contain
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Irish Mobster John Gilligan Arrested & Awaiting Extradition
Convicted drug trafficker John Gilligan has been arrested in Spain following a police raid which included the seizure of drugs,
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Spain Bets On EU Cash & Tech Investment For Recovery Programme
The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has enveiled the government’s plan for the post pandemic recovery for the economy. The
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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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1st British Scouts Annual General Meeting 2020
The 1st British Scouts Madrid Troop will be holding it´s AGM online via zoom on 6 October at 20.00. If
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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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