Footballer Juan Mata Scores With MBE
The Spanish professional footballer and founder of the network Common Goal, Juan Mata received an Honorary MBE (Member of the
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Former Top Ukrainian Govt Aide Gunned Down In Madrid
A leading key aide to a former Ukrainian president was shot dead today, Wednesday 21st May morning outside an American
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Authorities Intervene Over Homeless Surge At Barajas Airport
The number of homeless people at Madrid´s Barajas Airport has surged to become a full-blown crisis with airport and emergency authorities
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AIL Español State Of Art Campus Set For Madrid Opening
AIL Español, a global leader in Spanish language education, is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its most innovative
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Trapped Beneath Madrid: Surviving the Day the City Went Dark
By Lara Mitchell Guirao It was a normal Monday in Madrid — until it wasn’t. I was on my way
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Easter Week In Madrid
Easter or Semana Santa takes place from Sunday April 13th until Sunday April 20th with a series of processions, public
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500 Sleeping Rough At Madrid´s Barajas Airport
Madrid´s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, one of Europe´s busiest,with over 66 million travellers passing through annually, has become a magnet
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Investment & Financial Advice In Spain
Peter Dougherty, financial planner at BISSAN Wealth Management, has little free time for puzzles or board games these days. He’s
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Midget AirBnB Entrance Has Girls In Giggles
This is the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ moment that two girls get a fit of giggles after discovering a miniature-sized door
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Madrid Climbs Rankings To Top Investment City After London
Madrid has climbed to second place in the rankings of Europe’s most attractive cities for investment in 2025, according to
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Bank Of Spain Unveils Royal Annie Leibovitz Portraits
The Bank of Spain has presented the much awaited portraits of King Felipe and Queen Letizia, taken by the renowned
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Abandoned Madrid Sierra Village Yours For Less Than A Million
Situated less than 72 kilometres from Madrid, the abandoned village of La Lastra, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, situated on
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Madrid Leads Commemoration Of Spain´s National Day
The 12th October is the Fiesta Nacional de España with Madrid taking centre stage for the official commemorations taking place
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Bernabeu Stadium Suspends “Infernal Noise Nuisance” Concerts
Real Madrid has suspended all upcoming concerts at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to comply with the capital´s noise regulations, following
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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 City Council To Ban E-Scooters Over Safety Concerns
Madrid City Council has announced that all rental e-scooters will be banned from next month due to the high risk
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Super Chef – Dani Garcia On Life, Michelins & Madrid
Malaga born and honorary Madrileño, super chef Dani Garcia has helped put Madrid on the map for inventive international cuisine
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Madrid Summer Fiestas – La Virgin de la Paloma
Today, like every 15th August, Madrid celebrates it´s virgin feast day – the Virgin de la Paloma is the queen
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Greenpeace Lambasts Madrid For “Imperative Need” For Cooling Trees
Madrid´s City Hall has come under fire from Greenpeace which has released thermal imaging videos to capture the “unliveable temperatures”
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Searching For Long Lost Madrid Love
An American man has been looking to make contact with a long lost friend he had in Madrid more than
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Real Madrid – Kings Of Europe – Again
Madrid has been celebrating as home side Real Madrid came home with their 15th Champions League trophy for a record-extending
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War Of Words Breaks Out Between Spain & Argentina Over Milei Rally
A war of words has broken out between Spain and Argentina after the Argentinian President, Javier Milei used an appearance
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Thousands Take To Streets To Protest Health Funding Cuts
Healthcare workers took to the streets of Madrid yesterday, Sunday 19th May to protest against the right-wing regional governments handling
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Prado Museum To Display Lost Caravaggio Masterpiece
A lost Caravaggio painting that was misattributed and almost sold for €1,500 is to go on display at Madrid´s Prado
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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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Almeida Takes Axe To Madrid Holiday Lets
Madrid´s Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced that the city council is temporarily suspending new tourist apartments licences with “immediate
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Laureus World Sports Awards Set For Madrid
Some of the world´s leading sports figures are expected in Madrid next week for the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards,
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Rubiales Arrested At Madrid´s Barajas Airport
The Spanish Civil Guard have arrested the former head of the Spanish football federation. Rubiales was detained at Madrid’s Barajas
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Madrid Tour Bus Takes Wrong Turn & Crashes Into Shop
Tourists on a Madrid siteseeing tour bus got a different type of tour experience when the driver tried to take
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UK & Spanish Police Swoop On Human Traffickers In Madrid
Nine people suspected of human trafficking offences have been arrested in Madrid in a joint operation between Spanish and UK
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Ayuso Under Spotlight Following Partner´s Mask Fraud Probe
The Spanish tax authorities are investigating the partner of Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, for alleged tax fraud. The
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Madrid Unveils Memorial On Atocha Bombing Anniversary
On the 20th anniversary of the Atocha bombings, Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Mayor, Jose Luis Martínez -Almeida
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“Speedy Gonzalez” Biker Cought Doing 300 Kph On Madrid Motorway
A biker who is seen here driving at over 300 kph on a motorway in Madrid has been arrested by
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Real Madrid´s Ancelotti Faces Tax Fraud Charges
The Spanish Public Prosecutors Office are pressing criminal charges against the Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti for alleged tax fraud.
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Los Petazetaz Influencers Arrested For Raping Followers
Two famous Spanish influencers have been detained in Madrid for drugging and raping underage female followers. The duo reportedly used
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Police Smash People Smuggling Ring At Bajaras Airport
The Spanish National Police have said that they have smashed an international smuggling ring which has managed to bring around
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Bernabeu Set To Host Spain´s First NFL Game
The newly modernised Santiago Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is set to a US National Football League (NFL) season game in 2025.
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Partner Imprisoned & Raped Girlfriend In Cellar
A man in Madrid has been arrested for binding his partner with cable ties, locking her up in the cellar
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Enter The Dragon As Madrid Welcomes Chinese New Year
The celebration of the Chinese New Year will take pride of place in Madrid as it officially welcomes in the
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Madrid´s Barajas Airport Aims High
Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is set for a major expanision which could make it the busiest in Europe by
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Madrid Presents Formula One Racing Bid
The Madrid City and Regional Governments are expecting the results of the bid to host the 2026 Spanish Gran Prix.
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Face Masks Back On As Spain Grapples Winter Tridemic
As Spain faces a “tridemic” combination of Covid-19, winter flu and other respiratory illnesses, the government has ordered that the
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Balthazar Black Face Row Overshadows Three Kings
Madrid´s Three Kings Parade and celebrations have been overshadowed by a row over the hiring a white actor to wear
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Madrid “Example For Europe” As Air Pollution Down
Madrid´s big clean up is gathering pace with a further fall in the capital´s air quality, according to Madrid´s Mayor,
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Red Faces As Double Hitman Walks Out Of Madrid Prison
It’s the stuff of the movies but it appears an inexplicable security breach at Madrid’s Alcalá Meco high-security prison allowed
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“The Fat One” Visits Madrid This Christmas
Spain´s Christmas is officially underway now that the El Gordo ( the fat one) Christmas lottery has been drawn with
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Shut Down For Speaking Up
A Madrid dream for two Italian restaurant entrepeneurs goes sour due to their landlord´s decision. Giorgia and Carlo from Rome
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Z Cars – Spanish Police Vehicles Go Electric
The Spanish National Police are adapting to the times with the purchasel of 106 plug-in hybrid Ford vehicles worth over
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Madrid Empties For December Puente Gettaway
Operacion Puente de Salida starts today as families take off ahead of the bank holidays marking the Constitution and Immaculate Conception
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Drone Delivery Services Set For Take Off In Madrid
Drone Express, a leading innovator in the drone delivery industry is the latest operator to enter the growing Spanish market
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The Berlin Wall Comes To Madrid In Unique Exhibition
34 years after its dramtatic fall, the Berlin Wall has come to Madrid for a unique exhibition which is part
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Widespread Street Protests At Sanchez Amnesty Deal
Madrid was the epicentre of nationwide protests called by the conservative People’s Party (PP) and supported by far-right Vox, to
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Madrid Rocked By Street Protests Against Sanchez Deal
For the 6th night in a row street protests by demonstrators outside the PSOE Socialists Party HQ in Madrid have
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Municipal Police In Cocaine Fuelled M30 Car Chase
A driver high on cocaine led police on a terrifying 20-mile chase down a motorway sending cars and pedestrians diving
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Police Seize $60 Million Of Ukrainian Gold Artefacts In Madrid
Five suspects have been arrested in Madrid after smuggling and trying to sell gold artefacts from Ukraine worth EUR 60
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Macabre Hunting Display Causes Outrage
Furious animal rights activists have shamed a group of hunters who posed for trophy pictures with the blooded bodies of
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Centre Of Madrid Gives Way To Shepherd´s Delight
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida has been on hand today to receive the shepherds, cattle farmers, herdsmen and
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Record Rainfall Brings Travel Chaos To Madrid
Yesterday,Thursday October 19, saw the heaviest rainfall to hit the capital in a 24-hour period in more than 100 years.
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Visitors Warned Of Prado Museum Ticket Scam
Visitors to Madrid´s world famous Prado Museum are being warned of a sophisticated ticket scam which has seen unsuspecting tourists
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Ayuso Goes To New York To Promote Spanish In Digital Future
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has been in New York to promote the Spanish language in the new
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Shane Clark – An American Expat Story
Shane Clark is one of a growing number of Americans choosing to live in Spain. Shane arrived in 2017, so
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British Benevolent Fund Centenary Celebrations At Embassy
The British Benevolent Fund, one of the oldest and most established British charities in Spain celebrated its centenary last week
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Litigation Finance Arrives In Madrid
GreenPark Global, one of the world’s leading players in global litigation investments, is making a splash in the Spanish capital.
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Madrid Dana Aftermath – Residents Urged To Make Claims
Madrid is recovering from the 24 hours of deluge that brought an estimated 120 litres of water per square metre
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Madrid Climbs The Global Literature Rankings
That Madrid is one the great centres in Spanish literature is no surprise – its rich legacy stretches back to
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Holiday Household Plant Hotel Proves A Summer Hit
The heatwave may be bad news for plants one Spanish city is doing its bit after setting up a hotel
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Real Madrid Deny Florentino Perez Departure
Real Madrid Football Club have released a statement in support of the club president, Florentino Perez, in response to rumours
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Scooter Thief Stages Own Kidnapping After Police Stop
This is the moment a bungling thief puts on handcuffs to pretend that he had been kidnapped when caught red
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Mexcican Drug Cartel Boss Arrrested In Madrid
The European boss of a Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in Madrid, after an international operation involving the United
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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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Civil Guard Busts Daring Madrid Ram-Raiding Gang
The Civil Guard has successfully dismantled an active criminal group of ram raiders operating in multiple provinces in central Spain
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Taken For A Ride: Off Duty Police Officer Carried Off By Car Thief
This is the moment an off-duty policeman is carried off on the bonnet of a car after he stopped a
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Hola Magazine To Sue Meta Over Glamour Wedding Leak
Spanish magazine Hola! is suing Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over the unauthorised distribution of its latest issue, which
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Disappointing End To Madrid Pride As Revenue Half Of Forecast
Madrid Pride 23 came to a climax this weekend with the flagship parade through Colon and the Castellana followed by
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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
Madrid-based author Sarah Callejo is a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) annual RNA Joan Hessayon Award for 2023
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Co-Worker Dies At Desk But Bosses Tells Staff To Carry On Working
Bosses at a giant Madrid call centre who ordered staff to keep working after a colleague dropped dead at her
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Madrid´s Newest Museum – The Royal Collections Gallery – Set To Open
Madrid´s newest and museum is set to open later this month with a state-of-the-art gallery, whose construction, which has taken
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Bite Club: Influencer Takes To Social Media After Pet Rottweiler Attack
Spanish influencer Sofia Suescun has taken to Instagram to share snaps of her nasty injuries with her 1.3 million followers
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Madrid Neighbourhoods Top Spain´s Highest Earners
Madrid has the highest income and the lowest unemployment in the country, according to a new report published by the National
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Four Men Arrested For Hate Crime Over Real Madrid Player Racial Abuse
Spanish National Police officers have arrested four individuals aged 19, 21, 23 and 24 in Madrid as alleged perpetrators of
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Vox Madrid Councillor Ran Drug Network From Town Hall
Madrid police have arrested a local councilwoman from the right-wing Vox party on suspicion of leading a drug trafficking network.
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Stupid Cupid – Civil Guard Seize Drugs Concealed As Valentine´s Day Gifts
Authorities in Madrid have dismantled a criminal organisation that trafficked ecstasy and pink cocaine concealed in 3D-printed Valentine’s Day gifts.
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Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Again In Madrid Magic Box
The world tennis No2 Carlos Alcaraz, has won the Madrid Open for the second year running, beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4/3-6/6-3
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Felipe & Leticia In London As Madrid´s Brits Celebrate Coronation
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia of Spain joined over a hundred heads of state for the coronation of King
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Spain´s Golden Visa Spurs First Philipino Hotel Investment In Madrid
Spain’s ‘Golden Visa’ which grants an automatic residence permit to any non-EU national who invests a significant sum in the
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Abuela Charito Shakes Up Mayorial Race In Madrid Sierra
A 99-year-old grandmother has put her hat into the ring to become her town’s next mayoress by standing as a
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Up & Coming Musician Among Victims Of Madrid Restaurant Blaze
One of the victims of the deadly fire that swept through a central Madrid restaurant was a 25-year-old promising musician.
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88 -Year-Old El Gordo Winner Dies Months After EUR 1.2 Million Jackpot
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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Two Dead As ‘Flambéed Pizza’ Causes Restaurant To Go Up In Smoke
Two men died and 12 others were injured after a freak fire broke out at a restaurant in centre of
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Passenger Brawl Forces Emergency Landing At Barajas
This is the moment a burly plane thug is led away in handcuffs after he was accused of attacking crew
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Madrid Centre Gastro Stage For 36th Salon Gourmet
Madrid takes centre stage as the gastronomic capital with the opening of Salón Gourmets, the largest fair for fine foods
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Police Hunt Hotel Reception Hold Up Robbers
A couple and their daughter got a rude reception while checking into a hotel when they were suddenly confronted by
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Madrid Hotel Worker Arrested For Hate Crime Against Morrocan Football Team
An employee at a five- star Madrid hotel has been arrested for allegedly committing hate crimes against the Moroccan national
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All Tangled Up – Firemen Rescue Paramotor Pilot From Cables
Madrid firefighters had to rescue a 55-year-old paramotor pilot tangled in overhead cables more than 80 feet above the ground
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Drink Driver Kills Italian DJ Music Promoter In Head-On Collision
An Italian DJ and festival organiser was killed when an 18-year-old drink driver travelling the wrong way down the road
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Chain Of Life Anguish As Mother Gives Birth So Baby Organs Could Be Donated
A mother-to-be who was told her baby would die in childbirth told doctors she wanted to go ahead so her
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Lucky To Be Alive: Trapeze Artist Survives 20ft Fall
A trapeze artist ended up in hospital after he plunged 20 feet to the ground during a circus performance. The
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Europol’s Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested In Madrid
The Spanish authorities have released video footage of one of Europol’s most wanted fugitives being arrested in a Madrid hotel.
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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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Madrid´s Barajas Airport Leads The Way Relaxing Liquid Rules
Spain’s AENA, a public company that manages the country’s main airports, has announced that passengers at Spanish airports will no
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Feared Latin Kings Gang Busted In Civil Guard Swoop
The Spanish Civil Guard have seized members of an extremely violent chapter of the notorious Latin Kings street gang, including
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Plaque Unveiled To Juan Bautista Aznar – The Man Who Couldnt Save Alfonso XIII
The Madrid City Council have unveiled a plaque to commemorate Juan Bautista Aznar-Cabañas who was Spain´s last Prime Minister under the
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A Tale Of Two Cities – Madrid Strengthens Ties With Israel While Barcelona Cuts Hers
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been in Jerusalem amid the ongoing war of words between Barcelona´s Mayor,
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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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Spanish Police Make First Reported Arrest In Metaverse
A teenage boy is reportedly the first person to be arrested for crimes committed in the metaverse after he posed
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“Madrid Is Bullfighting” As Ayuso Unveils San Isidro Feria
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida were both in attendance for the presentation
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Bust Unveiled To Spanish Football Legend Luis Aragonés
Luis Aragonés, one of Madrid’s most successful figures in LaLiga history has been honoured with a bust in the Hortaleza
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Kings Of Spanish Omelette Closed Over Salmonella Outbreak
An iconic Madrid restaurant whose Spanish Omelettes have been a staple part of Madrileño going out has temporarily closed its
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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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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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Family Of Madrid World Cup Fan Arrested In Iran Demonstrate Outside Embassy
The ordeal of the Madrid football fan who was arrested in Iran on his way on foot to the World
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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 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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Chef Confesses To Murdering His Girlfriend 20 Years Ago
A Spanish fast-food cook has confessed to murdering his girlfriend, who went missing nearly 20 years ago, and then burying
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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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The Great Madrid Grape Escape
Thieves made off with 132 bottles of wine worth EUR 200,000 from one of Spain’s best collections at a two-starred
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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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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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Spanish World Cup Fan Walking To Qatar “Disappears” Near Iran
An ex-paratrooper and Real Madrid football fan who was walking from Spain to Qatar to watch the World Cup has
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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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Another First For Madrid´s La Paz Children´s Transplant Team
An adorable infant named Emma has received the world’s first intestinal implant from a dead organ donor. The 17-month-old toddler
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Motorist Drove Wrong Way Along Motorway To Dodge Toll
A woman who drove seven kilometres the wrong way down a motorway to avoid paying a toll has been seized
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A suspect accused of multiple rapes has been seized in Madrid after a British woman reported him to police in
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Pandamonia At The Zoo As Giant Panda Twins Celebrate First Birthday
The first two months in the lives of a pair of giant panda bear twins have been captured on film
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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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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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“Queen Of Ronda” Drugs Gang Leader Cought
A notorious drug trafficker known as the Queen of Ronda has been busted in Madrid with 24 lbs of cocaine.
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Atletico Madrid Demonstrates Digital Asset Benefits
Atletico Madrid has recently raised the bar in fan engagement by allowing supporters to play on their hallowed turf at
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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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Judge Declares TV Presenter´s Husband Murdered Not Suicide
A camerman found hanged a year after he married a well-known Spanish TV host was murdered and did not commit
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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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Verano De La Villa Summer Festival
Madrid’s flagship summer festival of music and the arts is in full swing with a host of cultural events around
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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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Commuters To Enjoy Free Train Travel From September
Commuters in Madrid are set to enjoy four months of free train travel from September after the government announced a
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The Valley Of The Fallen Tolls Franco´s Final Demise
Spain has taken another step in dealing with its troubled relationship with the regime of General Franco. The Spanish Congress
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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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Madrid Pride is back as never before with a packed programme from 1st to 10th July to celebrate one of
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Mayors Of Madrid & Kyiv Sign Twinning As “Sister Cities”
As the NATO Summit winds up in Madrid, the capital´s Mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has signed an agreement with Vitali
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Leaders Enjoy “Flavours Of Madrid” Dinner At The Prado
Some 44 world leaders who are attending the 32nd NATO Summit in Madrid, enjoyed a unique dinner at the capital’s
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Madrid Takes Centre Stage For NATO Summit
Madrid takes centre stage in the coming week as heads of governments from across the western world descend on 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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Madrid In Grip Of Sweltering “Spring” Heatwave
The blinds are firmly down and the aircon on as the Spanish capital swelters in an early summer heatwave as
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Cricket Addition Makes Madrid Truly Global Sports Capital
Madrid has taken a big leap to being Capital Mundial del Deporte 2022 as well as a centre of sporting global
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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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Putting On The Style As British Embassy Celebrates Jubilee
The official residence of the British Ambassador to Spain, was the place to be yesterday, Thursday, June 2, as the
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Furore Over Valley Of The Fallen Military Homage
The long shadow of General Franco´s Valley of The Fallen shows no sign of abetting some 3 years after his
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Nigerian “Love King” Scammer Arrested In Madrid
The Nigerian leader of a criminal organisation which is believed to have fraudulently gained around €118,000 through romance scams has
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Gareth Bale Says Fond Farewell To Real Madrid
Welsh striker, Gareth Bale, has confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid in a statement released today, Wednesday, 1st June.
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Real Madrid Strike Super Deal For Bernabeu Stadium
Spanish Liga champions Real Madrid have announced a deal with US investment firm Sixth Street, worth 360 million Euros for
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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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Roll Out The Barrel For Beermad Madrid This Weekend
¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this
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Gas Explosion In Salamanca District Leaves Two Dead
An explosion in a residential building in the Salamanca district of Madrid has left 2 dead and 19 injured today,
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Royal Flush For Queen Leticia As She Gets The Giggles
Queen Leticia of Spain got the giggles and a royal flush when a guest turned up wearing the identical dress
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Juana “The Mad” Finally Takes Her Royal Plinth
One of the most important figures in Spanish history, Queen Juana I of Castile has finally been recognised by having
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Madrid Emerges As Leading European Finance Hub
The Spanish capital continues its rise as a leading global financial centre according to the latest ranking of the 31
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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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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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Madrid Zoo Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Pandas and Royals
The Madrid Zoo yesterday celebrated its 50th anniversary with a visit by Queen Sofía and the first public outing of
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Madrid Calls For “Immediate Solution” Over Haulage Strike
Over 20,000 National Police and Civil Guard officers have been mobilised by the Spanish government to guarantee supplies from
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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 Pays Homage To Atocha Terrorist Attack Victims
Madrid has been marking the 18th anniversary of the Atocha train bombings – the biggest terrorist attack that Spain had
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Atocha Station Renaming Causes Ayuso To See Red
As the world celebrates International Women´s Day, the Spanish government’s decision to rename Atocha station to that of the author,
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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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Robert De Niro Sweeps Into Town To Taste A Madrid “Priceless Menu”
Legendary Hollywood star, Robert De Niro swept into town today, Tuesday 1st March, for a “priceless tasting menu” event at
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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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Queen Leticia Opens 40th ARCO Madrid
Spain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA
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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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Into The Storm – Ayuso Takes Gloves Off To Clear Name
The simmering tensions within Spain’s main opposition conservative Partido Popular has erupted into full blown open warfare between the party´s
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Madrid Basks In Goya Film Award Wins
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been meeting some of the winners of the Spanish Film Academy´s 2021
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Man Jumps From Window When Discovered Keeping Mummified Father
A man who was about to be thrown out of his flat by arriving officials decided instead to throw himself
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Big Brother Sexual Assault Trial Suspended On First Day
The trial over allegations of sexual assault on the TV show,Big Brother, has been put on hold just as soon
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Madrid Extends Tourism Subsidy For Visitors
The Madrid regional government have announced a San Valentine extention of the Visit Madrid promotion which was launched at the end
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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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New Look Puerta Del Sol Finally Gets Green Light
Madrid´s iconic Puerta del Sol has been given the green light for a 21st century facelift. The public works which
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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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Pikes At The Ready! The Tercios Muster Again On The Streets Of Old Madrid
The feared Spanish Tercios of old are back displaying their prowess with a drill of arms in the Plaza de
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Unwelcome Blast From The Past As Civil War Bomb Found
Madrid´s Bomb Disposal Unit, TEDAX have uncovered and made safe a Civil War bomb that was discovered by accident in Calle
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When Humanity Died – Seeing Auschwitz Exhibition
A new exhibition showing the horror of the Auschwitz extermination camp has opened at the Sefarad-Israel Cultural Centre in Madrid. The
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45th Anniversary Of Atocha Massacre Marked In Silence
Today, Monday 24th January, marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of the left wing lawyers gunned down in their
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Rural Spain Comes To Madrid As 1 Million Protestors Arrive
More of 300 groups and associations representing rural Spain, led by Alma Rural are expected in Madrid today, Sunday 23rd
Read more 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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Madrid Takes Central Government To Court
The Madrid regional government has launched legal proceedings against the central government, in order to reverse an alleged exclusion of
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Madrid Barajas Leads Spanish Airport Recovery As Mega Hub Planned
The latest passenger figures from the Spanish airport operator AENA, released yesterday, Tuesday 11th January, show that passenger traffic through
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Ayuso´s Attempts To Stem Spain´s Population Fall
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced a series of financial incentives in order to encourage births and
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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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Spain´s Maestro – Immersive #InGoya Exhibition
To celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
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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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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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Madrid Police Seize Unauthorised Antigen Tests
The Spanish National Police have have seized 300,000 unauthorised Covid-19 antigen tests, which do not comply with the regulations set
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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’s School Bilingual Programme Faces Scrutiny
Vickie Scullard takes a look at Madrid’s flagship bilingual programme, 15 years after the idea was first mooted as a
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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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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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Madrid´s Scrap Cathedral Creater Dies But Vision Lives On
Justo Gallego, the man who for 60 years had been building a cathedral out of scrap materials on the outskirts
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Egyptian Female Entrepreneur Making Her Mark In Europe – Nehad Sharaf
Abi Lindsay Clark talks to Egyptian entrepeneur and Madrileña, Nehad Sharaf, about the forthcoming launch of the Alya Society On
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Madrid Closes Parks As First Storms Of Winter Lash Spain
The first winter storms have arrived this week with plummeting temperatures, high winds, rain and snow lashing the peninsula. Madrid’s
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Almeida Opens “Reborn” Plaza España
One of Madrid’s most emblematic plazas was reopened yesterday, Monday 21st November, by the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida,
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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 Police Bust Albanian Sex Extortion Gang
The Spanish National Police have dismantled an Albanian sex extortion gang who were operating in the Madrid region. The modus
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Body Worlds – The Rhythm Of Life Exhibition
Dr Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the plastination technique, and Angelina Whalley, creative and conceptual designer, are presenting the world’s
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Madrid Police Raid Big Game Hunters Moraleja Lair
A big game hunter’s dream of creating a hunting museum dedicated to his kills that contained dozens of stuffed animals
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Two Rare Panda Cubs Born At Madrid Zoo
Madrid Aquarium Zoo in the Casa de Campo is now home to two panda cubs were born on 6th September,
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Escaped Camels Found On The Loose In Madrid
Returning late night revellers in the early hours of yesterday, 5th November, might have been forgiven for disbelieving their tired
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Spain Tourism Continues Bounce Back As Madrid Launches Traveller Subsidy
The Spanish tourist sector enjoyed its fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth according to data published by the government agency
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Madrid´s Women´s Run Back On The Streets
More than 18,000 women are expected on the streets of Madrid today, Sunday 24th October, to take part in the
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Salón Gourmets Triumphant Madrid Return
One of Spain’s leading trade fairs, the Salón Gourmets returned this week with a packed out IFEMA once more hosting
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Thousands Of Liverpool Fans Expected For Athletico Madrid Encounter
Thousands of travelling Liverpool fans are expected in the Spanish capital this week for their Champions league group encounter with
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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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King Felipe Presides Over Spain’s National Day
King Felipe VI, took the royal salute at the military parade marking Spain’s national day, El Dia de Hispanidad, in
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“Indigenismo” and Black Legends Pall Over Hispanidad Day
The recent visit of Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, to the United States raised more than a few eyebrows
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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
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Ayuso Announces Madrid’s Freedom Day In New York
Madrid’s regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has continued her whirlwind tour of New York, with meeting some of the Big
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Madrid Surges As Principal Destination Of Foreign Investment
The latest figures showing foreign investment in Spain shows that the Community of Madrid has surged ahead as by far
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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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Spain’s Newest University Opens In Madrid
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has opened Spain’s newest university at a ceremony in Pozuelo de Alarcón. ESIC
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Dr Noelia de Mingo Arrested After Stabbing Rampage
Footage has been released of the moment a doctor tried to stab Madrid police officers as they attempted to arrest
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Oficina del Español Launched To “Defend and Strengthen” Spanish language
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has launched a flagship initiative to promote the Spanish language and culture in
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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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Madrid’s Dabid Muñoz Wins Worlds Best Chef As Spain Dominates
Madrileño star chef Dabid Muñoz has won the 5th annual Best Chef Awards 2021 at a Gala ceremony, held in
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Spanish Police Arrest “Most Wanted” Venezuelan Spymaster
The Spanish National Police have announced the arrest of General Hugo Armando Carvajal Barrios, the former Venezuelan spymaster, wanted by
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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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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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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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Heavy Storms Herald End Of Hottest Summer
Summer came to a crashing close last night as a powerful storm swept the region bringing heavy rainfall and disruption
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Most Wanted Mafia Head Arrested In Madrid
The alleged head of one of Italy´s most feared mafia families, the Calabrian Ndrangueta, was arrested yesterday, 5th August, in
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San Juan Fire Under Control But Risks Remain
The forest fire which broke out around the San Juan reservoir in the municipality of San Martin de Valdeiglesias, in
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Madrid Wins Another Accolade In Time Magazine “Worlds Best” Award
No sooner had the celebrations receeded after the recent decision to add the El Prado & Retiro areas to the
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UNESCO World Heritage Award Add Big Feather To Madrid’s Cap
Madrid starts the week in jubilant mood this Monday 26th July, celebrating that its bid to add the Paseo del
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Ayuso Opens Gran Via’s Remodelled Art Deco Metro Station
The Madrid regional head, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, yesterday, Thursday 15th July, inaugurated the newly renovated Gran Vía Metro station, complete
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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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First “Operacion Salida” Summer Gettaway Set For This Weekend
Summer has officially begun as millions of Madrileños are set to leave this weekend for the beach and family pueblos
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Madrid Police Seize Unique Roman Coin Haul From Smugglers
The Spanish National Police have arrested four people on historical artifact smuggling charges and seized an Imperial Roman treasure trove
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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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Madrid Rail Travel Boost As Low Cost & Euro Sleeper Services Beckon
Madrid rail travellers will soon be enjoying a new era in train travel from the capital with a number of
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Shock As 81 Year Old Woman Killed By 80 Year Old Husband With Hammer
The Spanish National Police have a arrested an 80-year old man following the death of his 81-year wife who had
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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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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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Placido Domingo Overwhelmed As Native Madrileño Returns For Gala
The great Spanish tenor, Placido Domingo, returned to his home town, yesterday, 9th June for a gala performance that left
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Cristiano Ronaldo Opens Madrid Luxury Hotel
Portuguese football superstar and former Real Madrid galactico, Cristiano Ronaldo, continues to build his links with the city he lived
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British Woman Murdered By Husband In Madrid
The Spanish National Police are investigating the deaths of a married couple in Madrid whose bodies were discovered yesterday, Sunday
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Cañas With The King
The King of Spain, Felipe VI, entertained the President of Portugal, Rebelo de Souza, in central Madrid this week with
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Madrid Pride Set For July As Spain Voted 3rd Best LGBTQ+ Destination
The official Madrid Pride has been given the green light for a “responsible and safe” festival to celebrate all things LGBTQ+, with
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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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Felipe & Leticia Lead Spain´s Armed Forces Day In Madrid
King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia led the Madrid commemoration of Spain´s Armed Forces Day this week. The commemoration with
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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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Fans Return As Wanda Set For 22,000 At Spain-Portugal Match
More than 20,000 fans will be allowed into the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to watch Spain’s European Championship warm-up match against
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Madrid Nightlife Set To Restart As Cases Receed.
Madrid’s legendary nightlife which has been paralysed by the pandemic looks set to restart according to the regions health chief,
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Spain Covid Rate Falls As Madrid Ends Basic Health Zone Restrictions
The latest Covid-19 infection rates published by the Spanish Health Ministry released this week show a further decrease to 129 cases per
Read more Atlético Madrid Fans Celebrate 11th La Liga Title
Atlético de Madrid have won the 2020/21 La Liga title, beating Real Valladolid 2-1 away, on the last day of
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Spanish Civil Guard Celebrates 177th Anniversary
María Gámez Gámez, the first ever female Director General of Spain’s Civil Guard, presided over a ceremony in Madrid last
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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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Ayuso’s Political Gamble Pays Off As Populares Win Big In Madrid
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has achieved a notable victory in the elections for the Madrid regional assembly, winning nearly 45% of
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Madrid Goes To The Polls As AI Makes Its Electoral Debut
Madrid’s 5.1 million voters go to the polls today, Tuesday 4th May, for the regional assembly elections. The much awaited
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Madrid Marches To Ayuso´s Tune
The latest opinion polls indicate that regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, is set to almost double the seats of her
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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 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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Briton Working As Madrid Teacher Arrested On Child Porn Charges
The Spanish National Police have arrested a British man, who has been working as a teacher in a Madrid school,
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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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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
Read more 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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Florentino Pérez Re-Elected For Sixth Time As Real Madrid President
Florentino Pérez, the incumbent President of the Real Madrid Football Club has been re-elected for a historic sixth time following a
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New Heart & New Son On Same Day “Rebirth”
A 39-year-old man went under the knife for a long-awaited heart transplant at the same moment his first son was
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Diaz Ayuso Announces The Return Of The Bulls
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced the return of the traditional ferias de toros in time for
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Madrid Police Arrest Three For Electronic Roulette Table Rigging
The National Police have arrested three people for defrauding more than €60,000 from at least 19 bingo and gambling halls
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Spain Blocks Caravaggio “Lost Masterpiece” Sale
The Spanish Ministry of Culture has interupted a Madrid auction house´s sale of a painting following suggestions it could be
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Madrid Becomes Fashion Centre Of The World
Madrid takes centre stage of the fashion world this week as it hosts the 2021 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The
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Vaccination Rate Speeds Up But Madrid’s Infection Rate Still Rising
The latest official Spanish government´s figures for the Covid-19 infection rate show that the 14 day cumulative rate shows the numbers contiunuing
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Cervantes Institute Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Princess Leonor´s First Solo Engagement
Leonor, the Princess of Asturias and eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia enjoyed her first official engagement
Read more Police Overwhelmed Trying To Stop Madrid Partying The Night Away
Figures released yesterday, Monday 29th March, show that Madrid´s police had their busiest weekend ever trying to curtail Madrid´s booming
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Madrid Passes Million Vaccined Milestone But Cases Rise
The Madrid regional health authorities have confirmed today,Sunday 28th March, that the number of people who have received the Covid-19
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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´s National Library´s Unreported Galileo 2014 Book Theft
Spanish Authorities are investigating the theft of a 410-year-old pamphlet written by Galileo from the National Library in Madrid after
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Madrid Monument To International Brigade Vandalised
A MONUMENT to the volunteers of the International Brigades who fought for the Republic during the Spanish Civil War (
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How Madrid Will Decide Spain´s Political Future
Spain is generating more politics in a month than many countries do in a decade. Moisés Ruiz, Professor at the
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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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Police Dismantle Biggest Drug Distribution Network In Madrid
Police in Madrid have arrested 12 people and seized about 600 kilos of cocaine in an operation that dismantled what
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Pablo Iglesias Upends Madrid´s Elections
Spain´s Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the left-wing Podemos Unidas group, Pablo Iglesias, has announced his resignation from 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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Ayuso Calls Snap Madrid Elections For May 4th
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso has dissolved the coalition government to call for fresh elections to the Madrid
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Police Recover Plundered Roman Artefacts From Madrid Art Gallery
An Ancient Roman plinth and funeral urn have been recovered by Spanish authorities following a several month-long investigation into their
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Dramatic Donkey Helicopter Rescue In Madrid Sierra
This is the moment a group of firefighters rescue a donkey with the help of a chopper after she became
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Shocking Video Footage Of Mob Ambush On Police Released
This is the official footage of the video released by the Madrid police of the shocking moment when a mob
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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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Madrid Mulls Easing Restrictions As Cases Fall & Vaccinations Accelerate
The Madrid regional government of Isabel Diaz Ayuso is believed to be looking at reducing the number of restrictions and
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Felipe VI Attends 40th Anniversary Of Coup Attempt
King Felipe VI attended an event today at the Spanish Congress of Deputies to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the
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Police Raid 227 Illegal Parties Over Weekend
Madrid police have had another busy weekend breaking up 227 illegal parties throughout the capital. This is the moment municipal
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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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Madrid Rugby 7s International Tournament Kicks Off
Madrid´s Complutense University is playing host to the first major international sporting event in Spain in 2021 with the Rugby
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Iker Casillas Posts Knight Rider Car Return
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has bought a new car which appears identical to the talking car from the
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Madrid Police Seize Millions Of Fake Masks In Illegal Party Raid
The Spanish authorities have seized four million KN95 and FFP2 counterfeit face masks during a party raid at a hotel.
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Covid Patient Released After 315 Days In Hospital
This is the moment a 52-year-old woman who had Covid is applauded out of a hospital where she was treated
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Huge Blaze Engulfs Electro Domestic Scrapyard Plant
Madrid firefighters have released footage of their battle against a huge blaze of burning washing machines and electrical devices in
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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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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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European Union Economic Forecasts “Light At The End Of The Tunnel”
The European Commission has released its Winter 2021 Forecast, which show improved prospects for the block and with higher than
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Feliz Año Nuevo Chino – An Insight Into Chinese New Year, 春节
Xuefei Jessica Thompson explains the Chinese New Year which falls on February 12th, and is being celebrated around the world,
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Man With “2000” Tumours Fraud Exposed
A fraudster who claimed he was terminally ill with a rare type of cancer in order to net over 260,000
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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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Madrid Hotels 2 Billion Euros “Catastrophic” 2020 Losses
The Madrid Hotel Business Association (AEHM) estimates that losses in their sector for 2020 reached more than two billion Euros
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Madrid Looks At Adding Waiters To Vaccine Priority List
Madrid´s regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has said that the government is considering adding waiters, taxi drivers and teachers amongst
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Covid Outbreaks In Nursing Homes Takes Deadly Toll
Ten residents from a Madrid retirement home have died after an outbreak of Covid-19. The elderly residents in the Los
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Minister Says Easter Could See Tourism Restart As Fashion Week Confirmed
Madrid´s regional Minister for Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has said that Easter “may be the restart of national travel” as it appears
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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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Real Madrid´s Zidane Tests Positive For Covid
The coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for Covid-19, the club has announced in a short press release. The release
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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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Civil Guard Raid South American Cartel HQs Around Madrid
An international police operation has led to the arrest of four people in the Madrid region, suspected of running a
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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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Death Toll Rises As Damaged Building Set For Demolition
Madrid City Council is set to begin the controlled demolition of the upper floors of the Toledo street building that
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Three Dead As Massive Gas Explosion Rips Through Madrid Building
Three people are dead and eight further confirmed as injured after a massive gas explosion ripped through a residential building
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Off-Duty Policeman Hailed Hero For Saving Drunk Metro Passenger
A Madrid off-duty policeman has been hailed a hero for dragging a drunk man off the edge of a metro
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Heavy Rain Forecast For Madrid As Filomena Clean Up Continues
The Spanish The State Meteorological Agency ( AEMET) has issued weather warnings from Wednesday 20th January for 5 days of heavy
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Madrid Hospitals Overflow With Covid Patients As Third Wave Hits
Video footage has emerged from a hospital visitor who filmed a ward filled to almost double its capacity amid a
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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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Bank Of Spain´s Iconic Clock Stops For First Time In 130 Years From Filomena Freeze
The historical clock at the iconic Bank of Spain building in Madrid has stopped for the first time in 130
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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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Madrid´s Supermarkets Restocking After Storm Filomena Clearout
Madrid´s supermarkets are gradually recovering from the twin effects of Storm Filomena and a run of panic shop buying over
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Dogs Hit The Snow Slopes Of Madrid
This is the viral moment an excited dog pulls a sledge up a small hill and rides it down the
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Madrid Begins Filomena Clean Up
Madrid has woken up this morning caked in frozen snow from the after effects of the heaviest snowfall seen in
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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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Extreme Weather Warning As Temperatures Plummet With More Snow Expected
The State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued yellow and orange weather warnings for much of central Spain including the Madrid
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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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Madrid´s Murder Rate Rose 20% In 2020
Figures released today show that the number of murders in the Madrid region recorded in 2020 rose to 39 from
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New Year’s Eve – Sol Closed From 10pm As Nacho Cano To Sing Covid Tribute
As Madrid heads towards the finishing line of 2020, health and hygene protocols remain in place for the capitals traditional
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Bienvenido Mr Rhodes – Spanish Nationality Granted To British Sexual Abuse Activist
The Spanish deputy prime minister, Pablo Iglesias announced today that Madrid resident, the British born pianist and child abuse activist,
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Telefonica Building Evacuated In Bomb Scare
Spanish national police have evacuated the iconic Telefonica building as well as other landmark buildings around it after receiving a
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Madrid´s Vaccine Roll Out Set To Begin As Cases Rise
The Madrid regional government has announced that it´s vaccination programme will begin this weekend with an initial run of 1,200
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Madrid Launches “Home Tourism” Campaign For Struggling Hotel Sector
The Madrid regional government has launched an initiative to support the struggling hotel sector in Madrid. The campaign #MadridSinIrMasLejos has
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Madrid´s Wax Museum Reopens For Christmas
The Madrid Wax Museum reopened on 19 December, with reduced prices and a Chritmas show to boot. The Wax Museum
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British Scouts Raise 500 Kg Of Food For Madrid Food Bank
2020 has been a difficult year for many with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic hitting many families in
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Madrid Tightens Christmas Restrictions
The Madrid regional government has announced further restrictions on movement and gatherings over the festive season. Speaking today, Madrid´s Health
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ISIS Wannabe Sniper Arrested In Madrid
Spanish authorities have arrested a man who claimed he wanted to be the best sniper in ISIS and frequently posted
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Madrid Celebrates Michelin Star Awards
The winners of the 2021 Spain & Portugal Michelin Guide Star Awards were announced last night in a gala ceremony
Read more 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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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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Madrid Launches Tourist Campaign To Promote Visitor Numbers In 2021
The Madrid regional government´s Tourist Board has launched a campaign aimed at attracting visitors from North America. The 1 million
Read more Madrid Police Issued 275 Covid Rule Breaking Fines A Day
The Madrid regional government has issued the latest law enforcement figures relating to the Covid restrictions imposed on the region.
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The Dark Side Of Madrid – The Human Zoo Of Retiro Park
Madrid Resident Barry Haslam-Walker FRICS explores the extraordinary story of Madrid´s Human Zoo. WHY did Madrid host a Human Zoo
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Subdued Constitution Day Commemoration In Madrid
Today marks the official commemoration of Spain´s post dictatorship democratic constitution. Under Covid distancing protocols and conditions, political leaders gathered
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Madrid Imam Arrested For ISIS Terrorist Activities
The Spanish National Police have arrested a madrasa-teacher Imam in Madrid for suspected ISIS activities. The operation that included dozens
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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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Rafael Nadal Awarded Madrid´s Highest Honour
Legendary tennis supremo Rafael Nadal has added yet another feather to his cap after being conferred with Madrid´s highest award,
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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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Flamenco Star Rafael Amargo Arrested For Drug Smuggling
The world of Spanish flamenco is reeling today from the overnight announcement of the arrest of one of the country´s
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EU Funds New Metro Extention To Create Madrid’s “Diagonal”
The Madrid regional government have announced a major new infrastructure project that will see the extention of the Madrid’ s
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Isabel Zendal Emergency Hospital Opens Today
The president of the Madrid regional government, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, inaugurated the Isabel Zendal Emergency Hospital today, Tuesday, December 1,
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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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Madrid´s Christmas Lights Go On Tonight
Madrid´s City Council has announced that the traditional Christmas street lights will be going on tonight, Thursday 26th at 7.30pm.
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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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Spain’s Lower House Approves Educational Reforms
Spain’s lower parliamentary house, the Congress of Deputies has passed the latest reforms to the educational system. The bill which
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El Rastro Market Reopens For First Time Since March
Madrid’s famous flea market El Rastro Market situated in the heart of La Latina is to reopen this Sunday 22nd
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Madrid Set To Impose Perimetral Closure For December Puente Week
The Madrid regional government is expected to make an announcement for the closure of its’ borders from December 4th to
Read moreTapapiés Kicks Off In Lavapiés Week Of Wine & Tapas
Lavapiés once more will be celebrating it´s popular neighbourhood celebration of wine and tapas with the 10th annual Tapapiés, the
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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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DGT Streamlines Last Minute Rush To Exchange UK Driving Licences
The Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has updated and streamlined the process of exchanging UK driving licenses for Spanish ones.
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The Spanish government has announced that from November 23rd all travellers to Spain will be required to have taken a
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Madrid Begins To Lift Restrictions As Spain Cases Fall
Although Spain´s national average for coronavirus cases remains high the downward trend is showing signs of accelarating with the 14-day
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Woman Planning To Join Islamic State In Syria Arrested
Spanish police have arrested a woman who had been planning to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State in
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Madrid Nights – La Noche De Los Libros Tonight
The capital will be marking International Book Day with the latest Madrid book festival La Noche de los Libros today.
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Civil Guard Swoop On Protected Animal Traffickers
Spanish authorities have dismantled two criminal gangs and arrested 21 people, including a British national, for the illegal trafficking of
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Indignation As Batch Of Brit TIE Cards ” Lost”
Dozens of British citizens were turned away from their appointments to collect their T.I.E cards yesterday at the General Commissariat
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Chilling Video Released In Madrid Court Of Accused Preparing Barcelona Terror Attacks
This is the chilling video that has been released of the group of terrorists responsible for killing 16 people in
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JazzMadrid Sets The Capital Swinging
The Madrid Jazz festival hits the autumnal capital as JazzMadrid sets the city swinging to the vibes and sounds of
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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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Madrid Hairdresser Wows Spain With His Hairportraits
These are the amazing drawings made by a creative hairdresser in Madrid using the hair cuttings from his customers. The
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Husband Who Assisted Ill Wife’s Death Faces Jail
The man who sparked a debate on euthanasia in Spain last year after admitting to assisting his terminally ill wife
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Madrid Region Set To Close Borders
The Madrid regional government is set to implement a perimetral lockdown to cover the whole of the autonomous community which
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UK And Spanish Police Bring Down Erectile Dysfunction Drug Gang
A major distributor of erectile dysfunction drugs on the Internet has been busted in a joint operation between Spanish and
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Madrid Curfew And Restrictions In Force
The Madrid regional government has introduced a series of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus which takes effect
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Spain’s First Driverless Bus Crashes On Debut
Spain’s first self-driving shuttle bus has been involved in an accident during its first day of service. The accident took
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Madrid Mulls Curfew As State Of Alarm Ends
The political battle between central and regional government’s moves to a new phase as the central government’s imposition of a
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Madrid’s Plaque To The Plague
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, as well as the Deputy Mayor, Begoña Villacís, yesterday attended an unveiling to
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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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Sanchez Overides Diaz Ayuso To Impose Madrid Lockdown
The PSOE led central government has imposed a state of alarm covering Madrid as well as other regional municipalities (Alcobendas,
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Nurse Suspended For Old Aged Patient Abuse Video
A cruel nurse has been suspended following the release of a video that she made where she used patients as
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Madrid High Court Rules Against Lockdown Restrictions
The central government’s flagship order to curb the spread of the second wave of the coronavirus has been dealt a
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Government Extends Furlough Scheme & Announces Self Employed Relief
The Spanish government has approved a further extension to the ERTE furlough scheme that has been supporting en estimated million
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More Lockdowns In Madrid But Not Enough Says Government
The Madrid regional government have announced today that it will extend the number of ” basic health areas” affected by
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Madrid Mulls Further Restrictions And “Urgently” Seeks Army Help
The Madrid regional government is looking to introduce further restrictions and measures to combat the worsening covid spread in the
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The Meninas Set For Madrid Return
The Maids of Honour figures that proved such a success are returning to the streets of Madrid next month. The
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Sanchez Meets Diaz But Warns Of “Difficult Weeks Ahead”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met today with the Madrid regional premier Isabel Diaz Ayuso in order to address the
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Police Raid Gay Sauna Evict 100 Men And Arrest 8
Police in the capital raided a gay sauna in Chueca and evicted 100 men and arrested a further eight on
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Nudist Pool Day Returns – With Face Masks
The annual “Dia Sin Bañador” ( no swimwear day) returns on 26th July to celebrate nudism in the municipal open
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Naked Bloodied Activists In Madrid Fur Trade Protest
Around 50 animal rights activists protest against the fur industry while posing naked with fake blood smeared over them in
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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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