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Earliest Human Fossils Discovered In Nothern Spain
Perhaps the oldest fragments of a newly discovered human ancestor has been has been found in northern Spain. Spanish scientists
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As lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid
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Spain Marks 50 Years Since Death Of Franco
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Oldest Neanderthal Remains Found In Northern Spain
One of the oldest Neanderthal remains to have been discovered have been found in the Basque Country. Scientists have dated
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Spanish state owned Navantia is set to buy a chunk of Britains´s shipbuilding sector with the buy-out of Harland & Wolff,
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Spanish Authorities Shut Down Spain´s Biggest Illegal Liga Streaming Network
Spain´s Civil Guard has taken down the country´s largest illegal football streaming network, ‘Cristal Azul’, in an operation that left
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Situated less than 72 kilometres from Madrid, the abandoned village of La Lastra, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, situated on
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Sanchez´s Coalition Partner Sumar Rocked By Sexual Resignation Scandal
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Noche de Poker Returns for Season 7
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Missing Girl Found Crushed To Death After Bizarre Accident
A woman in Mallorca is presumed dead after she passed out in a rubbish container after a night out drinking
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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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Heartbroken Zoo Chimp Finally Lets Go Of Stillborn Baby
A heartbroken mother chimpanzee has finally parted ways with the mummified remains of her infant baby seven months after it
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Sea Dog: Pet Jumps Into Sea To Play With Shark….Until
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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´s Iconic Tio Pepe Symbol History
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World´s Oldest Person Dies In Spain Aged 117
The world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas has died peacefully in a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, according
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TikTok Cook Scorned As Domestic ‘Slave’ Becomes Sensation
A TikTok cook who shares videos of perfect housewife meals she prepares for her boyfriend has been branded a slave
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Mercadona´s Unwelcome “Undie” Influencer Causes Consternation
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Spanish archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a medieval synagogue under the church of Santa Maria la Blanca in Sevilla.
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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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Madrid Tour Bus Takes Wrong Turn & Crashes Into Shop
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Madrid Pips Barcelona In Luxury Shopping Destination Survey
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New British Ambassador To Spain Announced
The British Foreign Office have announced the new ambassador to Spain, replacing Hugh Elliot whose 5 year mandate is coming
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Madrid´s Valdesquí Ski Resort Opens Today
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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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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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Madrid Scouts Charity Christmas Show
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King Opens New High Speed Madrid-Asturias Train Line
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There are few more charismatic and memorable television presenters in Spain’s modern era than 58-year-old Jesús Vázquez. Born in Ferrol,
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Stand Up Comedy Duo Come To Madrid
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Record Rainfall Brings Travel Chaos To Madrid
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Ayuso Goes To New York To Promote Spanish In Digital Future
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British Benevolent Fund Centenary Celebrations At Embassy
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Gruesome Goring At Bullfighting Fiesta Leaves Tourist In Hospital
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Madrid Climbs The Global Literature Rankings
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Ana Obregon Surrogate Furrore Continues As Socialite Wants Another
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Mayhem On AP-7 Motorway As Pigs Flee Overturned Lorry
Terrified pigs caused traffic chaos with a nearly 9-mile traffic jam after they fled down a Spanish motorway when their
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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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Figures Show Surge in Spain Heat Related Deaths
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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
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Madrid Neighbourhoods Top Spain´s Highest Earners
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Madrid´s Municipal Outdoor Pools Open From Today
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Santiago Bernabéu Champions League Fourth “Most Popular” Stadium
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Young Mother Sues Hospital After Giving Birth In Hallway
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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 Student Overcomes Stroke To Win Liverpool Accolade
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“Sensational” Ancient Mayan Ball Game Scoreboard Discovery
A Spanish archaeological team have unearthed a Mayan stone marker scorboard from an ancient ball game that was played thousands
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Spanish Celebrity Ana Obregon Surrogate Mother At 68
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Madrid Hotel Worker Arrested For Hate Crime Against Morrocan Football Team
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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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The small rural town of Leza in the Rioja region of Northern Spain is abuzz with new activity. Guests are
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One of the most emblematic dishes of Madrileño cooking is a heavy winter stew known as Cocido Madrileño. The stew
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From Madrid to Mexico – Buñuel: A Life In Exile
John Boyce looks at the republican struggle and exile of Spain´s greatest auteur, on the Forty year anniversary of his
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A new study has revealed that only hunter-gatherers who sought refuge in the Iberian Peninsula survived the last Ice Age
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IAG Buys Air Europa For Madrid Hub Expansion
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Spain´s Biggest Companies By Region
A new report shows the biggest companies in each of Spain´s 17 autonomous regions. The rankings of the companies are
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Court Adds Bullfighting To “Bono Cultural Joven” Youth Scheme
The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that bullfighting and taurine spectacles should be included in the activities that can be
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Nikon Madrid Exhibition Celebrates 50 Years Of Pink Press
They may not be the most popular people nor appear in anyone top 10 of professionals but the world’s photographers
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Spanish Chef´s World Central Kitchen Helps Feed Turkish Victims
As the relief effort gets under way in response to the February 6th Turkish earthquake one of Spain´s best known
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115 Year Old Spanish Flu & Covid Survivor Becomes World´s Oldest Person
A 115-year-old Spanish woman has become the world’s oldest person following the death of French nun Lucile Randon. Maria Branyas
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Oscar Car Rental Expands & Opens More Than 10 Locations In Madrid
Oscar Car Rental is proud to announce the expansion of its business, with the opening of 10 new locations in
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Ouigo Low Cost Train Tickets To Barcelona & Valencia
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The Madrid region is leading Spain in job recovery according to the latest unemployment figures released today, Tuesday 3rd January.
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2023 – Madrid’s Bumper Bank Holiday Year
Madrileños will be enjoying a bumper year for public holidays in 2023. The official list has been published and whilst
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January – And So It Begins…
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Two British Spain Residents In New Years Honours
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Plaza De Cibeles “Playa” Proposal Kicks Off Day Of Innocents
The announcement that the Madrid mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeda, is planning to convert the Plaza de Cibeles into an open
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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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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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Footage Shows How Life Survived La Palma Volcano Eruption
The Madrid based Spanish Oceanographic Institute, has released images that show how coral off La Palma in the Canary Islands
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Arrival Of Circus Price Heralds Christmas Around The Corner
As we step into December what better way than to plan a family treat to that most Madrileño of seasonal
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Kicking The Habit – Singing Sensation Nun Becomes Waitress In Spain
A nun who won the Italian version of The Voice has quit serving God and moved to Spain to work
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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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Outcry Over “Toro de Jubilo” Burning Bull Festival
This shocking video shows a terrified bull as it is pinned down and has flaming balls attached to its head
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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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Family Appeal For Missing Rugby Player
The family of missing British rugby player Levi Davis, 24, who was last seen on a night out over a
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HM Hospitals Widens Coverage On Costa Del Sol
One of Spain’s leading private healthcare providers HM Hospitals has announced the opening of 4 hospitals in and around the
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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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Madrid’s Love Affair With British Education
Ever since the first British school opened its doors in Madrid in 1940, Spanish parents have made huge efforts to educate
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All Saint´s Day Brings Madrid´s City Of The Dead To Life
Today 1st November and Spain marks All Saints Day with remembrances of loved ones of those who have passed. In Madrid,
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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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Located in the heart of La Latina and in the Catch 22 spot between the neighbourhood´s bustling staples of Mercado
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Shroud Of Turin “Mystery Man” Exhibition Unveiled In Salamanca
Spanish experts have unveiled this lifelike Jesus Christ made of latex and silicon – and real human hair – based
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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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Heading to Mallorca during the autumn months is the perfect choice for travellers seeking to avoid the peak-summer crowds and
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Giant Fiesta Figure Falls – Narrowly Missing Child
A dancer dressed as a giant in a horned bull headdress and a bloody apron caused terror when they fell
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Reasons Photographers Like Hunter Hobson Love Madrid
Gold, guns, and grandeur–Madrid has it all. The Spanish capital is a city rich in history and culture and shows
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Madrid based artist Catherine Fenton is on a mission. She grew up in southern Spain, with Canadian parents and then
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In the conditions of the knowledge economy, modern high-tech companies require from employees perfect knowledge of exact sciences and the
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Giant Hot Air Balloon’s Emergency Landing In City Street
This is the moment a huge hot air balloon taking part in a race caused chaos with an emergency landing
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World’s Best Bar Takes Its British Cookbook Menu To Madrid Hotspots
Award winning Lyaness is taking its very own renowned British Cookbook to Madrid tomorow, 13th September, to collaborate with Spanish
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Legendary Pacha Nightclub Group Up For Sale For €500 Million
The legendary nightclub Pacha is going up for sale with several other properties for a breathtaking EUR 500 million price
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The bodies of a female bear and two cubs have been recovered from a 100-foot-deep cave after a fight to
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UNESCO World Heritage Site Revealed As One Of Oldest Neanderthal Archaeological Locations
An archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage could be one of the oldest Neanderthal excavation sites in Spain
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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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Nail Biting Drive Through Wildfire Inferno Goes Viral
This is the nail-biting moment a brave Spanish emergency services soldier drives a coach through a wall of flames in
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Traffic Police Baffled By Appearance Of Cut Out Civil Guard Cars
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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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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
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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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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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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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To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world by Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastian Elcano,
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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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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
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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
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Circo Price Back For Magical Christmas Show Season
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Queen Sofia Opens Exhibition Of Alfonso The Wise
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MOST WANTED: Alcàsser Murder Suspect Antonio Anglés Added In Closure Bid
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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
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Two Rare Panda Cubs Born At Madrid Zoo
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Escaped Camels Found On The Loose In Madrid
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Sánchez Vows To End Prostitution “Enslavement”
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Spaniard Celebrates Becoming World’s Oldest Man
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Sanchez Brings Glad Tidings To The King
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Mr Sanchez Goes To Hollywood
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Spain´s New Electricty Tariffs Come Under Fire
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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
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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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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
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Government’s Proposed New Self Employed Reform Favours Lower Earners
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Fans To Be Allowed Back To Football Stadiums As Infection Rate Falls Again
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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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Juan Joya Borja, nicknamed “El Risitas” or “Giggles” whose distinctive laugh, which first came to fame on Spanish TV, and
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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
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CaixaBank Announces Huge Post Merger Job Losses
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No PCR Entry Requirement To Spain With Vaccine Passport
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Spain Relaxes Face Mask Regulations After Outcry
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New Law For Mandatory Wearing Of Face Masks In Public – Even At The Beach
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Spain Lifts UK Traveller Ban As Infection Rate Stabilises
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Spain Approves Euthanasia Law
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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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The Madrid regional government has confirmed that the present restrictions on bars and restaurants is being eased this week. The
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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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The Spanish Cabinet has approved the extension to the restrictions on direct flights and passenger vessels between the United Kingdom
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Ministry Of Health Confirms Downward Trend Across Spain
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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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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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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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As every 28th December, today Spain celebrates the Day of the Innocents – a day which like it´s Anglo Saxon
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The Spanish government has expressed deep concern over the coronavirus mutation discovered in Britain but has so far resisted banning
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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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Speaking this week to the Spanish Congress of Deputies, the Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, raised the spectre of toughening the
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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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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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The Spanish government´s message this year is ” Stay Home” after the central health ministry met with regional leaders at
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The city of Madrid has won the World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2020 Award for the second year in
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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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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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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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The Spanish economy experienced higher than expected growth in the third quarter at 16.7%. The fastest expansion on record. The
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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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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
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Veranos de La Villa Set For Summer Return
Madrid´s re-opening and return to “new” normality continues with the annnouncement by the mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, that
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British Embassy Holding FB Live Q&A at 19:00 Today For New Spain TIE Card
Spanish Government launches new residency document for UK nationals On Monday 6 July the Spanish Government launched a new residency
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Operacion Salida Begins With Overhead Drones
The summer rush to the coast does not appear to have been too affected by the coronavirus as Madrileños join
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Real Madrid Femenino Launched.
Spanish champions Real Madrid will join arch rivals Athletico Madrid and Barcelona in launching a professional women’s team with their
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Spain Pilots Covid Track & Trace App
Spain’s has launched a pilot programme as part of it´s “Track & Trace” initiative for suspected Covid-19 carriers. It is
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Madrid Exhibition: Vampires “The Evolution Of Myth”
With the re-opening of Madrid La Caixa also opened it´s doors to this exhibition exploring the world of vampires and
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Former King Juan Carlos To Be Investigated
The Spanish Supreme Court public prosecutor announced that it will investigate Spain’s emeritus King Juan Carlos in connection with suspected
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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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Michelin Restaurant Guide To Madrid
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BuzzFeed “Kings Of Fake News” Faces Legal Nemesis
The Madrid Metropolitan´s Spain News partner , British journalist and owner of Central European News ( CEN) Michael Leidig has
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BuzzFeed – “The King Of Penises”
The Madrid Metropolitan´s Spain News partner , British journalist and owner of Central European News Michael Leidig has filed an
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History Of Spain – Alvaran de Bazan
Visit the Plaza de la Villa just off the Calle Mayor in Madrid and you will see a statue of
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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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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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“The Corona Stories” – A Volunteer Nurse In IFEMA
We are back with another interview about the corona stories. Today Abi Lindsay Clark interviews Julia Pozas, a paediatric nurse,
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Phase 1 Monday As Madrid Parks Re-Open
After 72 days of lockdown Madrid was finally able to move to Phase 1 of the Four Phase de-escalation return
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Lockdown Insomnia – Top 9 Tips On How Get A Good Night´s Sleep
Insomnia: Why Coronavirus (COVID-19) and confinement can affect our sleep and what to do to get a better night’s sleep.
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Abi Lindsay Clark´s The Corona Stories
Madrid – Radio Lifestyle Abi Lindsay Clark returns with another of the series of programmes ‘The Corona Stories.’ Where people
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How Rodilla and Telepizza Got It SO Wrong
Crisis (Mis)management In Spain – Ivan Hilliard Explains How Good Intentions Collapsed Into Ridicule And Disdain. As well as for
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‘The Corona Stories.’ Dominique White Talks About Her Ordeal
Madrid – Radio Lifestyle´s Abi Lindsay Clark presents the first of a series of interviews about the corona virus, ‘The
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The Battle Of Manila Bay – 122 Years On
May 1, 2018 passed without much fanfare in Spain. Yet to those who remembered, this date marked the 120th anniversary
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Madrid´s Leading Financial Planner For the International Community Talks To The Madrid Metropolitan. One of my favourite songs is, ‘The
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Enter The Metropolitan Quarantine Achievements Competition
We dont want to quite say “Mission Accomplished” but it does seem that the worst is behind us and we
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Spanish Language Schools Urge Govt Action
The Federation of Spanish Schools in Spain ( FEDELE) have launched an urgent appeal for government action and support to
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Sanchez Announces Four Stages To Return To Normality
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held a press conference on Tuesday evening to explain his government’s plans for the deescalation
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Spanish Lockdown Compensation Measures
The Madrid Metropolitan Outlines The Financial Measures For The Effects of COVID-19 on individuals, families and businesses. The current COVID-19
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Spanish Cooking Masterclass
Hello all!! Welcome back to our meeting place for gastro experiences! Recipes, places to go, where to buy ingredients, and
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What do you need for a comfortable retirement?
What do you need for a comfortable retirement? Madrid Based Financial Adviser Chris Webb Explains To The Madrid Metropolitan How
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Miss Spain Wows With Incredible Post-Birth Body
These pictures published by former Miss Spain Lorena Van Heerde Ayala a few weeks after giving birth to her second
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Secada’s World – Abi Lindsay Clark Talks to Jon Secada
Abi Lindsay Clark Catches Up with Jon Secada I had the huge pleasure of interviewing the highly renowned and extremely
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UK Embassy Marks Remembrance Sunday Across Spain
On Sunday 10 and Monday 11 November 2019, the British Embassy in Madrid and Consulates across Spain marked the Armistice
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The Autumn Years – September in Madrid
The Autumn Years Autumn, or Fall as our literally minded American friends like to call it, is a wonderful time
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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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Recuerdos de Madrid – A Tribute In Verse
In Madrid I found a sunlit square In which there stands a mighty bear And candidly I must declare That
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Catalina´s Summer Recipe
Resident Madrid Metropolitan Chef of Chefs Catalina Brennan offers her Summer Special for our readers: We are now in full
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British Ambassador´s farewell to UK citizens in Spain
I leave my almost six years as HMA to Spain with a wealth of wonderful memories of this fantastic country.
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Discover Hidden Madrid – The Secrets Of The Spanish Capital
Hidden Madrid The author Peter Besas whose widely acclaimed “Hidden Madrid ” series of books talks to the Madrid Metropolitan
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Grupo Bang Bang: The family keeps growing
Sultan of soul-food Ryan Day went on American road trip; brings back best of USA in form of four hip
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40% Of Spanish Have High Blood Pressure
According to latest research HM Hospitales looks at ways to combat high blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of
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Top Tips To Avoiding Heatstroke In Spain
Chris Neil, President of the the English-Speaking Healthcare Association https://eshaspain.org/ outlines some sensible advice to avoiding heatstroke in Spain
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Matador In Brutal Las Ventas Goring
Matador Gored In Las Ventas This is the moment a matador has his leg impaled by a huge bull’s horn
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Spanish Economy : A bad deal for the young
In most western countries the idea is becoming widespread that the young entering the workforce now will be the first
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St Anne´s School – A Small School With An Enormous Heart
ANNE’S SCHOOL – A SMALL SCHOOL WITH AN ENORMOUS HEART St Anne’s School is a small independently owned British school
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Madrid Tory Founder Slams Brexit Rally
An anti Brexit rally in Madrid brought a few hundred people this Saturday to the Plaza Margaret Thatcher by the
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Spanish Economic Outlook – Turbulence Ahead
Maybe it’s the after-effects of dry January, but the economic prospects for Spain don’t look as bright as they did
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Marcelo WAG Hints At Real Madrid Exit In Post
Marcelo’s actress WAG has hinted that the Brazilian could be on his way out of Real Madrid in a cryptic
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Wanda Nara Sparks Rumours Of Icardi Move To Real Madrid
Mauro Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda Nara has increased rumours the Manchester United target could move to Real Madrid by
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Richard Vaughan Talks to the Madrid Metropolitan
I get up early, earlier than most. For generations, my mother’s side of the family has been genetically inclined to
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Madrid´s Newest Metro Station To Open 23rd March – Nearly 20 Years Late
Madrid´s newest metro station – Arroyo del Fresno – will be opened on the 23rd March – nearly 20 years
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Arco Madrid: Art Buyer Of Huge King Felipe Statue Must Burn Within a Year
An anti-capitalist artist has presented a huge perfumed wax works figure of the Spanish king at a contemporary art fair
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The Ghost Station of Chamberi
Why and where in the underground network of Madrid’s metro system can you experience a spine-tingling shiver as your train
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Brexit Town Hall Meeting At Bellas Artes With Ambassador Set For 15th February
On 15 February, the British Embassy in Madrid is holding the latest in its series of events for UK nationals
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What is Ethical Investing?
For the average investor, deciding where to invest can be a complicated business. There are many factors and questions to
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British Embassy Clarifies “No Deal” Healthcare Scare
The British Embassy in Madrid today issued a statement “to try and offer some reassurance” after recent “scare stories” that
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Madrid Metro Line 8 Strike Adds to FITUR & Barajas Misery With No End to Taxi Strike
Madrid´s flagship trade fair – FITUR ( International Tourism) has been further hit with the addition of Metro Line
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British Chamber of Commerce in No Deal Warning of”Unimaginable difficulties” to Ambassador
“Dear Simon, As you know our Chamber has represented the interests of bilateral trade between Spain and the United Kingdom
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Vodafone lay offs hits Spain
Vodafone´s woes continue with a further round of job cuts from its global workforce – this time in Spain. The
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Cold Snap Hits Madrid
Polar winds bring freezing temperatures to central Spain will be felt across the region and capital in the coming days
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Why Visit El Escorial
Madrid Resident Barry Walker Discovers Why El Escorial Is Worth A Visit Why is it that San Lorenzo de El
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Winter Recipes from Spain with Catalina Brennan
Hello all!! Welcome to this new page, where you will find lots to do with food and great gastro
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First Domestic Murder Victim Stabbed to Death
A young South American woman who moved to Spain in the hope of finding a new home for her daughter
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Madrid DMC Wins ” Best Teambuilding” Award
Madrid based Destination Management Company, Madrid Adventures ( www.madridadventures.com) has won the prestigious Team Company Award for best corporate teambuilding
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Eat Out Madrid – Cubiertos De Gloria Restaurant Review
Until now the Cubiertas de Gloria has been one of Madrid´s best kept secrets. It has bucked the trend of
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Franco´s tomb defaced in red
This is the moment an artist daubs a dove in red paint onto the tombstone of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco
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King Felipe Rides the Madrid Metro
King Felipe has emulated his great-grandfather by taking a ride on the Madrid metro as part of the service’s centenary
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Outrage Grows as Expat AngloINFO goes into liquidation
Outrage is growing at the sudden collapse of expat website www.angloINFO.com. The UK based expat portal boasted an online presence
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MADRID TRAIN COPS IN RACIST ABUSE INCIDENT
This is the moment a black train passenger is pinned to the floor on the platform by a team of
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Madrid Bakes!
The heatwave that hit central Spain earlier this week continues to tighten its grip with much of the region placed
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Happy Holidays
It’s that time of the year again, holiday time. Not the horrendous pagan midwinter consumer fest, but summer holidays, the
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Mister Universe Arrested In Steroid Trafficking Bust
Mister Universe 2003 Manuel Manchado is one of 29 people arrested in a large anabolic steroids drug bust. Manchado, a
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Whats in a flag?
Whats in a flag? The universe is a complex place. Infinitely complex, some might say. Take ants, for example.
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The Spanish Gig Economy
Freelance workers and the Gig economy In a Gig economy, companies make more use of free-lancers and less of full-time
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Hotel Villa Magna keeps its $ crown
The Hotel Villa Magna, located in Madrid’s fashionable Salamanca district, is the most expensive hotel anywhere in the city, according
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Interview with Steve Jenkins of The Lovehearts
The Lovehearts make their international debut at the 10 club, Avenida del Mediterráneo 10 on Saturday 24 June at 21:00…It’s
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A Statement On The Dismissal Of Richard Lewington
The editor of the Madrid Metropolitan, Richard Lewington, has been dismissed. Richard Lewington had claimed that he had substantial editorial
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Internations In Madrid
InterNations goes back to 1997 when two German students, Malte Zeeck and Philipp von Plato, met while enrolled on
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