Spain Thousands protest against NATO ahead of key Madrid summit Thousands of people gathered in Madrid to protest against NATO just days before the alliance is due to hold a summit in the Spanish capital. 27/06/2022
no comment Parts of Europe sizzle in heat wave A blanket of hot air stretching from the Mediterranean to the North Sea was bringing much of Western Europe its first heat wave of the summer, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius on Friday from London to Paris, Madrid and Rome. 17/06/2022
See Performers take to the streets for Madrid's flamenco festival Flamenco dancers are emerging from indoor venues into the bright Madrid sunshine for the 6th edition of the city's flamenco festival. Restricted during the pandemic, organisers want to bring the art form onto the streets and closer to the people. 17/05/2022
Stays The top 7 hotels in Italy, Spain and Greece, according to Tripadvisor This year’s award winners feature family-friendly Greek resorts, and a boutique Italian B&B in a former 15th century convent. 13/05/2022
Spain Explosion at Madrid building leaves two workers dead, 18 injured At least 18 others were injured in the blast, including one person in a serious condition. 06/05/2022
Green News Watch protesters throw blood red paint at Spain’s parliament Climate activists threw red paint on Spain’s parliament building following this week’s IPCC report 07/04/2022
Destinations Here are the top 5 most romantic places in Europe to propose Having analysed numerous fine restaurants, spas and hotels in Europe, this company has come up with a formula for romantic success. 30/03/2022
Destinations This quiz recommends a holiday destination using your Netflix history It uses 100 of the most popular films and TV shows on the streaming platform to suggest a trip. 30/03/2022
Spain 'I felt dead inside': Russian expat's pain over war in Ukraine Russian Polyna Korneva, based in Madrid, said she felt 'dead inside' when she learned her relatives back home were in favour of the war. 23/03/2022
See Art meets Voyeurism as Madrid hotel turns bedrooms into galleries Unlike any conventional gallery, the Hybrid Art Fair establishes a very different relationship between the artists and the viewers. 01/03/2022
See ARCO Madrid brings together 185 galleries for Spain's largest art fair ARCO Madrid returns to a February outing after it was delayed by the pandemic last year. A total of 185 galleries from 30 countries will participate in the different curated sections of this years edition. 24/02/2022
Spain Claims of smear campaign amid power struggle in Spain's Popular Party Madrid president Isabel Diaz Ayuso has accused leader Pablo Casado of spying on her family. 17/02/2022
See 'Picasso: Faces and Figures' exhibition opens in Madrid A new retrospective exhibition in Madrid, explores the portraits and ever-changing style of Pablo Picasso 17/02/2022
Green News Which of the world’s rivers are the most polluted with medical drugs? The first global investigation into pharmaceutical pollution has revealed the extent of caffeine, antidepressants and other drugs in our waterways. 15/02/2022
See How can you see Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings in Madrid? The exhibition allows visitors to experience arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements up close, with a never-before-seen perspective. 09/02/2022
Destinations Madrid: Why the Spanish capital is a foodie's paradise With glorious tapas and a buzzing art scene, there are more reasons than ever to visit Madrid. 25/01/2022
Travel News Spain wants richer tourists - and other key travel trends in 2022 We're on the ground at the FITUR tourism fair in Spain, hearing about the industry's recovery plans amid efforts to go greener. 21/01/2022
Spain Madrid university offers young Afghan refugees a future in Spain Five years ago, the Camilo José Cela University became the first in Spain to welcome young people from areas of conflict. 20/01/2022
Sport Real Madrid legend Francisco 'Paco' Gento dies aged 88 Gento was the only player to win six European Cup titles. 19/01/2022
Spain Spain to treat COVID-19 as an endemic illness instead of pandemic The country has seen its COVID-19 fatality rate fall from an initial 13% to 1%, and according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez "the virus is no longer so deadly". 18/01/2022
Spain Watch: Three Kings parade returns to Madrid to mark Epiphany This year's parade featured a giant mechanical elephant, live camels, and acrobats, as well as a traditional fireworks display at the end. 06/01/2022
no comment Madrid celebrates return of Three Kings parade Madrid's traditional Three Kings parade was celebrated on Wednesday delighting children after it was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of families packed the streets of the Spanish capital despite the rain, to watch the procession of impressive mechanical puppets. 06/01/2022
no comment Frida Kahlo's world comes to life in an immersive exhibition This Madrid exhibition brings Frida Kahlo's masterpieces and diaries to life. With 2,500 animated photograms projected on a 12,152 sq feet surface which also includes the floor, this cinematic experience aims to highlight the Mexican artist's personal strength. 04/12/2021
no comment Hundreds of people gathered in Madrid to welcome the Christmas season Thousands of Madrilenians gathered for Black Friday evening shopping as the city's Christmas lights were switched on. 27/11/2021
no comment Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia ride public city bus for first time Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia took a public bus in Madrid on Monday, in an usual event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the city’s public urban transport company, 'EMT'. 16/11/2021
no comment Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid Annual sheep march gathers crowds in Madrid 24/10/2021