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Bellini's Pirata: a tale of love, betrayal and madness

Betrayal, despair and madness combine in an unforgettable production of Bellini’s rarely staged masterpiece Il Pirata at the Teatro Real in Madrid.

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Climate protests across Europe as COP25 summit enters second week

Madrid, Paris, Brussels and London are among the European capitals to host climate change protests

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Thousands protest in Madrid against climate change

Thousands of people have marched through Madrid to demand more action be taken against climate change. It comes as the COP25 climate change conference continues in the Spanish capital.

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Transport-related emissions from tourism could increase by 25%

The UNWTO calls for greater collaboration between the transport and the tourism sectors to fight #climatechange. #COP25

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COP25 Day 3: Activists call for big polluters to pay more

A small group of demonstrators today displayed banners asking "big polluters" to pay society for the damage they are doing to the planet. The protest took place on Wednesday morning.

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Iberia owner IAG buys rival Air Europa for €1bn to boost Madrid hub

It will be the airline group’s third Spanish brand, behind flag-carrier Iberia and low-cost Vueling.

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Madrid to curb exploding parakeet population using 'humane' method

Madrid is to take steps to reduce its parakeet population after numbers soared in recent years

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Disabled workers at Spain tourist hotspot 'stand for 11 hours a day'

A Spanish trade union has criticised Madrid's Royal Palace over working conditions.

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Feminist protest in Madrid draws attention to domestic violence

Thousands of protesters gathered in Madrid on Friday to march against domestic violence and a series of high-profile rape cases.

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Spain celebrates World Cup basketball victory

Basketball world champions Spain celebrated their title in central Madrid on Monday (September 16) with thousands of fans after defeating Argentina 95-75 on Sunday (September 15).

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Severe storm in Madrid brings hail and flash flooding

A severe hailstorm hit Madrid paralysing roads and causing flash flooding.

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Flash flooding in Madrid region sweeps away vehicles

Videos taken by Madrid residents on Monday (August 26) show flooded streets in one of the worst affected neighbourhoods, Arganda del Rey, as heavy rains drenched the Spanish capital.

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Calls for 'upskirting' to be made illegal in Germany

'Upskirting' is not illegal in Germany and campaigners there want that to change and for it to become a criminal offence, like in the UK.

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'Groundhog Day' for Spanish Parliament: El Pais' Simon Hunter

Last chance for Sanchez as Spanish lawmakers vote again on whether to reconfirm him as the Prime Minister.

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Watch: Battle of the Water drenches residents of Madrid

The spectacle emerged from an ironic demand by locals for a port in the Vallecas neighbourhood, which lies some 350 km from the sea.

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Air pollution:Vehicles to be fined again for entering parts of Madrid

Thousands protested at the city's decision to reverse car pollution restrictions a week ago.

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Sanfermines fiestas kick off with the 'Chupinazo' firework ceremony

The Sanfermines fiestas kicked off on Saturday with the much-anticipated “Chupinazo” ceremony, which sees the launching of a firework rocket to mark the start of the event.

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Watch: Spain struts in the annual high heels race

The race defied the attempts of the Spanish far-right party Vox to cull the Pride celebrations this year.

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Watch back: Contestants battle it out in Madrid Pride high heel race

A traditional event at Madrid Gay Pride, the high heel race is free and open to everyone who dares to run in heels of at least in 4 inches (over 10cm).

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Former Catalan President must visit Madrid to activate MEP status

Carles Puigdemont, former President of Catalonia, will have to travel to Madrid today if he’s to validate his status as a member of the new European Parliament.