Spotlight On Madrid´s Iconic Residencia de Estudiantes
The “Residencia de Estudiantes” cultural centre has survived civil war, dictatorship and repression to become a contemporary centre of open
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Communidad de Madrid Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Madrid Regional Premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Communidad of
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Burial Of The Sardine Brings Carnival To A Close
The festivities of Carnival ended this week on Ash Wednesday. The tradition has been around since the 16th century, representing
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Huge Demonstration Of Madrid’s Public Health Workers
The centre of Madrid was brought to a standstill yesterday, Sunday 12th February, as over 250,000 people ( the organisers
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Spotlight On Madrid´s Secret Kingdoms English Bookshop
In early April 2022 the Madrid Metropolitan was given a sneak preview of the premises at Calle Moratin 7, that
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Madrid Welcomes Year Of Rabbit As Voted Europe´s 2nd Best Chinatown
Madrid will be putting on the style with a full range of activities as it joins the Chinese community in
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From Madrid To Heaven….A Love Affair
Long time Madrid aficionado and resident, Stephen Jenkins, shares his thoughts on why Madrid is the place to be. “From
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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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On The Buses – Madrid EMT Free On 9th & 10th January
Madrid´s public buses will be free for users on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th January. The announcement made by EMT
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Free Entry To Moncloa Lighthouse Viewing Platform
This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of Madrid´s most unusual and iconic structures – the Moncloa Lighthouse. Opened
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Madrid Commuters Hit By Heavy Rains & Flooding
Madrid commuters faced an uphill task getting home yesterday, Wednesday 14th December, as heavy rains caused widespread disruption to public
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Madrid Empties For December “Super Puente” Week
Despite the plunging temperatures, Madrileños have been taking advantage of no school and two bank holidays to escape to pueblos
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Madrid´s Iconic Albéniz Theatre Opens Its Doors After 14 Year Wait
One of Madrid’s finest theatres has reopened after an extensive renovation which now includes the capital’s latest boutique hotel –
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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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Madrid Grooves To Its Premier Jazz Festival
This week sees the welcome return of JAZZMADRID, the capital’s premier jazz festival. Madrid will be grooving away to “an
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Spotlight On Madrid´s Best News & Coffee Kiosk
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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Transhumance Festival Brings The Flocks To Madrid
The historic quarter of Madrid saw some old friends make their rare visit to the capital marking the annual Transhumance
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Madrid Scouts Annual General Meeting
1st Madrid British Scouts are having their AGM at St George´s School Sanchinarro 17.00 on Saturday October 15. Should you wish
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The Next Generation Of Bilingual Madrileños – Talking English To Your Baby
How Spanish Parents Can Overcome Their Reluctance To Talk English To Their Baby More and more Spanish families are bringing
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Madrid´s “Ghost” Metro Station Reopens For Visitors
Madrid’s ghost metro station is reopening as a museum this week after a full-scale restoration to bring the past back
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Home: Combating Closet Chaos with Style!
Combating Closet Chaos with Style! Have you experienced “Closet Chaos”? Have you spent far too much time and frustration looking
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Madrid Determined To Keep Lights On As Government Energy Saving Introduced
The Spanish government’s controversial energy saving measures which come into force today, 10th August, is raising temperatures as a heated
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August Heralds Madrid´s Verbanas and Fiestas
August has arrived and amid the heat Madrid also welcomes its famous “verbenas”, or open-air festivities, three of which are
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Brexit Breakthrough At Last In Sight For UK Drivers In Spain
A breakthrough of sorts in the never-ending saga of Brexit related issues still be resolved – this time the exchange
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British-Style Sandwiches Come To Spain
Spain´s increasing appetite for British-style sandwiches looks set to continue with the announcement that UK market leader Pret A Manger
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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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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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Traffic Police Baffled By Appearance Of Cut Out Civil Guard Cars
A flatpack Civil Guard traffic patrol car that is slowing down speeding drivers has baffled police in Spain, who say
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Top 7 Universities in Madrid
The city of Madrid has some top universities not just in Spain or Europe, but in the world too. These
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Madrid Girl Scout Hoping To Help Fund Others To Join Her On Trip To Jamboree
A teenager from Madrid accepted as one of those to represent Spain at the World Scout Jamboree 2023 is looking
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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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Best Means Of Getting Around In Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is one of the most touristic cities in the world. No wonder! It is filled
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Saraha Winds Brings Red Sand Dusting To Madrid
Hot air from the Sahara Desert has left Madrid and much of Spain coated with red-orange dust, prompting the regional
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Madrid Makes Top Ten Dog Friendly Global Cities
New research by UK based Benchmark Kennels show that Madrid has made it into the global top 10 of dog-friendly cities
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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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French Institute Unveils Cultural Season For Spain 22
Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual presentation of the French Institute´s cultural season of 2022. It was
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Mona Bizzari’s Journey of Self-Discovery Entering The Spanish Market
In 2021 Bizzari Jewelry became one of the partners of Alya Society – A Madrid-based international networking community of English-Speaking
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Madrid´s Cabalgata Returns With Message of Hope For 2022
Madrid’s traditional Three Kings Day parade – or Cabalgata was once again celebrated in the streets of the Spanish capital
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Limited Capacity Puerta Del Sol To Ring In New Year
Despite the record infection rate due to the surge in Covid-19 cases being seen in the capital, the traditional ringing
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Pedro Sanchez Announces Masks Back On….But
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced that the Cabinet will meet tomorow Thursday, 23rd December, in order to
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Police Hunt Attacker After British School Pupil Stabbed
The National Police are appealing for information following the stabbing of a seven-year-old boy who was returning to his school
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Storm Barra Brings First Snow Of Winter To Madrid
The Madrid regional authorities have today, Wednesday 8th December, activated a yellow weather warning due to plummeting temperatures, high winds
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Cañada Real – Spain´s Largest Shanty Town Set For Demolition
Spain´s and by some estimates, Southern Europe´s, largest shanty town, the Cañada Real on the outskirts of Madrid, is set
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Belens & Christmas Lights Herald Seasonal Festivities
Both the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes
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Van Morrison Set For Madrid Return Concert
Three years after his last visit to the capital, Blues king, Van Morrison is set to return to the capital
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Madrid Scouts Christmas Fundraising For Refugees
The British Scouts of Madrid are fundraising for refugees with two performances of Face2Face Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”. Catherine Fenton, the
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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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Two Rare Panda Cubs Born At Madrid Zoo
Madrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,
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Escaped Camels Found On The Loose In Madrid
Returning late night revellers in the early hours of yesterday, 5th November, might have been forgiven for disbelieving their tired
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Expat Spain: Problems And Solutions For Raising Your Family Abroad
Madrid resident and international parent coach, Denise Suarez addresses common issues readers of the Madrid Metropolitan may face when raising
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Jobs That Are Seeing High Wage Increases
The world may have experienced untold economic devastation due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the current upside is that a
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Madrid To Bask In World Heritage Light
The recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival
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Madrid Urban Sports Kicks Off This Weekend
Madrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the
Read more Operation El Pilar As Madrid Vacates For First Post Pandemic Puente
The Directorate-General for Traffic is set to launch Operation El Pilar, in anticipation of millions of road journeys this weekend, as people
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Spain Green Light For Winter Booster Shot As Infections Fall
The latest Covid-19 infection figures from the Spanish Ministry of Health show a continuing fall in the incidence rate over the
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American Club´s “Happy Hour” Is Back
The American Club Of Madrid is back with a bang as it celabrates its return to in-person events with the first
Read more Madrid´s 12 Days Of Bank Holidays Announced For 2022
The Madrid regional government has confirmed the days that will be official bank holidays for the Communidad for the coming
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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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British Embassy Launches Online Survey For Residents In Spain
The British Embassy has launched an online survey aimed at getting up to date information and feedback from UK nationals
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Political Backlash Over Anti Gay “Fascist” March Through Chueca
The Spanish Minister for Equality, Irene Montero, has announced she will direct Madrid Public Prosecutors Office to investigate a march
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“Verano de 69” When Seamus Heaney Came To Madrid
I had the pleasure of interviewing dynamic duo Enda and Maria ( Enda Kenneally and Maria Correa ) about their
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Queen Leticia Opens 2021 Madrid Book Fair
Queen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
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Madrid Makes Time Out Top City Listing
Madrid continues its march in its bid to be recognisd as one of the world´s best cities by being voted
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Madrid Scouts AGM Set For 25th September
The 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the
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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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Police Issue Awareness Alert As Spanish Online Scams On The Rise
The Spanish National Police have issued a public awareness campaign due to the rocketing number of reports of online fraud
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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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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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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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Madrid Braced For Scorched Heatwave Weekend
Spain is bracing itself for its first heatwave of the summer this weekend with temperatures expected to top 40C in
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Rayo Vallecano Promoted Makes Four Madrid Clubs In La Liga
Rayo Vallecano have won promotion to La Liga after defeating Girona 2-0 away last weekend and overcoming a 2-1 deficit
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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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Back To The Dance Floor: Madrid ‘s Nightlife Set To Stay Open Till 3am
Madrid’s nightlife sector has warmly welcomed the announcement that nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 3am from June
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Last Call For The Peseta As Spain Says Adios To Old Currency
Spain´s pre-Euro currency the venerable peseta is set for its final act as the deadline approaches to exchange them for
Read more 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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Cañas & Copas – A Guide To Ordering A Drink In Spain
Spain has more bars than any other country in the world, and with a drinking culture that goes back to
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Five Reasons Why You Should Retire in Spain
Five Reasons Why You Should Retire in Spain If you have clicked on this article, it probably means that you
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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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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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Supreme Court Gives Franco Era Street Names A Reprieve
Four years after the Madrid City Council of Manuela Carmena, approved the changing of some 52 street names which had
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Madrid Celebrates End of Curfew & State Of Alarm
The ending of the state of alarm in Spain and the decision of the regional Madrid government not to keep
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National State Of Alarm And Madrid Curfew Ends
The state of alarm that was introduced by the Spanish government to combat the pandemic in October 2020, came to
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New Spanish Driving Rules & Speed Limits Set To Take Force
The final elements of the DGT ( Directorate-General for Traffic) new road and traffic regulations are set to come into force
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2021 “Declaracion De La Renta” Guide
April is the cruelest month or so goes the line from T.S Elliot – it is also the month that
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Another Busy Weekend For Madrid’s Police With 256 Illegal Party Raids
Last weekend proved yet another busy one for Madrid’s municipal police in trying to control the number of post curfew
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Madrid Faces Further Confinement As Infection Rate Surges
The latest official Covid-19 infection rate figures released by the Ministry of Health,yesterday Thursday, 22nd April show a further increase in
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“All you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccines.” Webinar Wednesday 21st April
Madrid Metropolitan partner American Club Of Madrid and fellow partner HM Hospitals are teaming up for a webinar open to
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INC Madrid Celebrate “Women In Tech” At Newly Renovated Wellington Hotel
The International Newcomers Club of Madrid celebrated it´s March meeting this week at the newly and beautifully renovated Wellington Hotel
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Madrid’s San Jose Border Closure From Midnight
The border of the Madrid autonomous community closes tonight at midnight for the San Jose bank holiday long weekend. The
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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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Top Tips For Raising Intercultural Families In Spain
Madrid resident and expat coach Denise Suarez gives readers of the Madrid Metropolitan some top tips for raising intercultural families What
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Madrid Police Struggle To Contain “Avalanche” Of Illegal Parties
Madrid´s municipal police have had another busy weekend in an attempt to curb the number of illegal parties being held
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What Is The “Beckham Law” – Guide To Expat Tax In Spain
The “Beckham Law” is a Spanish Tax Decree which came into force in 2005 and nicknamed after the footballer David
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El Piojo Recaptured After Crashing Stolen Car Into Police During Curfew
The notorious El Piojo fugitive who escaped from jail has been caught after he crashed a stolen sports car into
Read more UK Embassy Issues Post Brexit Guide For British Residents In Spain
The British Embassy in Madrid has published a post Brexit guide aimed at the estimated 300,000 UK nationals living in
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Basketball King´s Cup To Be Decided In Madrid This Weekend
The 2021 Copa del Rey will be held at the WiZink Centre in Madrid between the 11th and 14th February.
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Madrid – A Tale Of Two Covids As Police Raid In Vallecas But Jet-Set Rock On
Madrid´s finest have had a busy weekend conducting raids and manning check-points to ensure compliance with the state of alarm
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French Institute Enveils 2021 Spain Programme
Last week the Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual event to celebrate the opening of the new
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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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Madrid Infection Rate Peaks But No Mardi Gras This Year
The Madrid regional health minister, Enrique Ruiz Escudero, has announced new 19 Basic Health Zones (ZBS) in the capital and
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Madrid’s Covid Rate Soars As Free Test Roll Out Set To Start
Figures release by the Ministry of Health in the latest Epidemiological Surveillance Report of COVID-19 for the capital show an
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Madrid Police To Monitor Lockdown Areas With New Drone Force
Madrid City Council has announced that the municipal police will be deploying drones in order to enforce the local lockdowns
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Madrid Extends Covid Restrictions As Case Numbers Surge
The Madrid regional deputy public health minister, Antonio Zapatero has announced further restrictions to combat the present surge in Covid
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Storm Hortense Batters Madrid
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an orange weather warning for much of the Madrid region for today,
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Madrid Business Ideas – A Tale Of Two Slices
The Madrid Metropolitan cought up with Irishman, Ivan Hilliard, to find out why, after 20 years of living in Madrid,
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Casa De Campo & Retiro Park To Remain Closed For Filomena Clear Up
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced that both the El Retiro park and the Casa de Campo
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Storm Filomena – Abandoned Food Lorry Looted On M30
The heaviest snowfall the capital has seen in 50 years also brought some unsavoury scenes last weekend. Footage has emerged
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Schools Remain Closed Amid Calls For” Disaster Zone” Relief
Schools across the region are to remain closed until Monday 18th January as local government inspectors check for damage and
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The World We Live In
Quoting Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” If we are to
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Red Alert Warning As Snow Storm Sweeps Madrid
The Spanish state meteorological agency, AEMET, has issued an extreme red weather warning for Madrid and it’s region with very
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Further Basic Health Restricted Areas Announced
The Madrid regional government have announced 8 more “basic health areas” and 5 municipalities to be confined in an effort
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INC Madrid Makes A Splash At The Palace
This past Monday the International Newcomers Club of Madrid (INC) held its monthly event in the Westin Palace Hotel. This
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Last Call For Filing Non Resident Tax In Spain
Time is closing in for non-tax residents in Spain to declare declare their Modelo 210 tax The tax declaration must
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Madrid To Plant Urban Forest In Memory Of Covid Victims
Madrid´s City Council has announced that it will honour the coronavirus victims of the region with a memorial forest. Madrid´s
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The Hamburger King Of Madrid Dies At 79
Alfred Gradus, the founder of the Alfredo’s Barbacoa American hamburger chain and the man credited with bringing the genre to
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Green Light For Europe´s Largest Man Made Beach 40 Mins From Madrid
Alovera Beach which will be the largest artificial beach in Europe, has been given the green light for construction to
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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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Back To Work – Guide To Best Madrid Coworking Spaces
As we hopefully get back to a new normal routine in September, Amy Shia gives us her top 5 co-working
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A Guide And History Of El Rastro – Madrid´s Iconic Flea Market
The Rastro: A Flea Market for All Tastes – Peter Besas explains everything you need to know about Madrid´s famous
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Guide To Choosing a School in Madrid
Choosing a school in Madrid? Things to keep in mind The school application process in Madrid is in full swing.
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Guide To Madrid Cinemas In English
Madrid Has A Good Selection Of ( Version Original – V.O.S) cinemas were you can watch the latest movies in
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Canine Madrid – Your Dog Guide To Enjoying The Capital
From guau to woof: Micaela de la Maza on How to truly enjoy Madrid with your dog Madrid becomes an
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Enough Cocktails To Drown A Fish
Bars in Madrid tend to generally fall into one of two distinct camps; the ones with the unmissable glow of
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Classic Songs with a Madrid Connection
Introduction Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, New York was so good they named it twice, and if
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