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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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
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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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HM Hospitales Share Top 3 Tips For A Healthly Summer
HM Hospitales, Spain´s leading private healthcare group shares its summer safety tips for travel with children. Summer is associated with
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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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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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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
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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
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11th Ruta de Cocido Madrileño
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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CaixaBank And Bankia Set To Merge To Create Spanish Banking Giant
Catalan lender CaixaBank are reported to be in advance stages of a merger with Bankia which if successful would become
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No Madrid Lockdown But New Restrictions In Place
The Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa has ruled out a “perimeter lockdown” of Madrid as “not appropriate right now” in
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Madrid Closes Public Pools Amid Continual Covid Surge
The continuing surge of coronavirus cases in the region is causing growing concern for public officials. The regional government headed
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Madrid Guide – “Six Of The Best” Hemingway Haunts
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Madrid Whats On – Petrit Halilaj Exhibition
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“Six Of The Best” Madrid Open Air Summer Pools
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“Six Of The Best” Vermouth Bars In Madrid
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“Six of the Best” Pintxos Bars In Madrid
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Six Of The Best Gran Via Hotels
James Ansell chooses “Six of the Best” Hotels on Madrid´s world famous Gran Via (As lockdowns begin to ease across
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Veranos de La Villa Set For Summer Return
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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
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Real Madrid Femenino Launched.
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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
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Memories Of Madrid
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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
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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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The Show Must Go On
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Enter The Metropolitan Quarantine Achievements Competition
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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
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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
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IGLESIA DE SAN ANTON – St Valentine´s Resting Place In Madrid
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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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Hidden Madrid – Tio Pepe
Peter Besas, author of Hidden Madrid tells the story of one of the most iconic symbols of the capital. Since
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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An open letter from HMA Simon Manley to British citizens living in Spain As many of you are no doubt
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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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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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