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Criticism as Madrid opens €100 million hospital for COVID-19 patients

The 1,000 bed emergency hospital has been criticised by health workers unions who say the money should have gone into the existing public health system.

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Residents of Spanish shantytown Cañada Real living without electricity

Cañada Real on the southern edge of Madrid is one of Europe's poorest neighbourhoods and its inhabitants have had no electricity since October 2.

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Spain keeps arts venues open despite COVID-19 lockdown across Europe

As the second wave of coronavirus closes much of Europe down, Spain endeavours to keep its art galleries and museums open.

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Coronavirus: Hundreds protest against 'fake pandemic' in Madrid

Hundreds protested in Madrid on Saturday against virus restrictions.

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Public backlash in Spain after ministers attend awards ceremony

An awards ceremony hosted by a Spanish news website, El Español, and attended by several Government ministers and party leaders, has drawn widespread criticism in Spain.

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Spanish police enforce Madrid state of emergency travel restrictions

The Spanish government has overruled Madrid's regional premier announced a state of emergency to tackle the country's surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Madrid clashes with central government over tougher COVID restrictions

The Spanish government is clashing with Madrid's local authority over the need for tighter coronavirus restrictions.

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Keeper mauled by 200-kg gorilla in attack at Madrid Zoo

The zookeeper, who is in a serious condition in hospital, suffered head and chest traumas and open fractures on both arms.

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More than 50,000 Spanish flags pay tribute to COVID-19 victims

More than 50,000 flags of Spain were placed in a park in Madrid to pay tribute to the victims of COVID-19.

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Spain: New COVID-19 restrictions come into force in Madrid

Infections in Europe are now higher than they were at the peak of the pandemic in March.

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Madrid developing disputed 'immunity passports' for COVID-19 survivors

The Spanish region said the experimental passport would be rolled out in September but both the WHO and Spain's national government have warned against these certificates.

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Prado and Versailles among Europe's museums to re-open to visitors

The Prado in Madrid and Palace of Versailles were able to re-open on Saturday after coronavirus lockdowns in Spain and France were loosened.

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'How am I so lucky that I've managed to survive #COVID-19?'

Richard has pancreatic cancer, and tested positive for COVID-19, but has since overcome the virus. He told Euronews about his recovery.

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Footage shows Madrid hospital overflowing amid COVID-19 crisis

Video from the Severo Ochoa Hospital in Madrid shows the dire situation facing COVID-19 patients and the health workers trying to treat them.

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Spanish take to their balconies to applaud medical staff

The tribute came in response to calls on social media for people to express their appreciation to Spain's medical professionals.

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Coronavirus: Spain pledges €1bn for hospitals amid 'unbearable' strain

Health professionals at hospitals are demanding more staff and resources to tackle the rising number of cases.

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Coronavirus panic leaves supermarket looking like 'end of the world'

Panic buying at supermarkets in central Madrid triggered by the spread of coronavirus led to long queues and empty shelves on Tuesday.

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Thousands of women dye Madrid purple with human chain against violence

Some 7,000 women joined together on Saturday in a 7-kilometre feminist chain in Madrid to denounce discrimination and violence against women

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Passengers use wifi for updates during emergency on jet from Madrid

Dozens of passengers on an Air Canada flight from Madrid to Toronto had a safe landing after their aircraft was damaged during takeoff.

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King Felipe VI leads state opening of Spanish parliament in Madrid

Spain's two parliamentary Houses met together for the formal state opening by King Felipe VI.