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Hundreds of children attend the seventh Football for Friendship event

In partnership with Gazprom Football

Friendship, fair play and dedication are some of the pillars on which Football for Friendship, an annual international programme for youths, is based. Hundreds of young people from all over the world come to participate in this event that seeks to promote core values of football.

31/05/2019

Sport

Football for Friendship: "It's a movement changing the minds of thousands"

In partnership with Gazprom Football

Supported by UEFA, FIFA, the International Olympic Committee and many other key figures and organisations, the International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F) has been implemented by Gazprom since 2013.

31/05/2019

World

Madrid gears up for all-English Champions League Final

More than 67,000 football fans are expected to attend the all-English Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid tomorrow night. Liverpool are veterans, having won this title five times previously. It's Spurs' first appearance in a Champions League Final

31/05/2019

Spain

Champions League trophy displayed in Madrid as 80,000 fans head to fin

The Champions League trophy was paraded through the streets of Madrid on Thursday ahead of the Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool final being held in the city on Saturday.

30/05/2019

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Champions League trophy shown off in Madrid as final countdown begins

The Champions League trophy was paraded through the streets of Madrid on Thursday (May 30) ahead of Saturday's final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.

30/05/2019

Europe News

Death of terminally-ill woman reignites euthanasia debate in Spain

Ángel Hernández was arrested in Madrid on homicide charges after he helped his terminally ill wife to end her life. He filmed the event as proof.

12/04/2019

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Flowers and music for Madrid commuters to welcome in spring

Young musicians welcome passengers from Atocha and Chamartín stations in Madrid with music and tulips on the first day of spring

21/03/2019

Spain

Thousands of Catalan separatist supporters protest in Madrid

Thousands of pro-Catalan independence supporters marched in Spain's capital over the trial of 12 separatist leaders who face prison sentences for their role in the failed independence bid.

16/03/2019

Spain

How has jihadism changed in Spain 15 years since Madrid train attacks?

Fifteen years after the Madrid train attacks on March 11, 2004, jihadists in Spain are younger and mostly hail from second generation immigration communities.

12/03/2019

Sport

Zinedine Zidane: Frenchman reappointed as Real Madrid's head coach

French professional football coach and former player Zinedine Zidane is set to return to Real Madrid as manager, the Spanish football club said.

11/03/2019

Spain

Watch: Women in Madrid join bike protest to mark Women's Day

Women of all ages gathered in Madrid, Spain, to take part in a bike protest against gender-violence on Women's Day.

08/03/2019

Spain

Would you pay €200,000 to burn a statue of the king of Spain?

Two Spanish artists are selling a statue of the king of Spain but you can only keep it for a year and then you have to burn it.

01/03/2019

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London and Milan celebrate Chinese New Year

London celebrated Chinese New Year on Sunday, with crowds gathering in Trafalgar Square and lining the streets to watch a parade wind its way to Chinatown.

11/02/2019

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Thousands rally in Madrid against Spanish PM's proposed talks on Catalonia

Thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday (February 10) against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's proposed talks to ease political tensions in Catalonia, in a protest organised by centre-right and far-right opposition parties.

10/02/2019

Spain

Taxi drivers in Madrid call off Uber battle but hope to win the war

Taxi drivers in Madrid called off a 16-day protest against ride-hailing apps.

06/02/2019

Spain

Rough ride: Uber pauses services in Barcelona amid Catalan crackdown

Authorities told Uber and Spanish equivalent Cabify they could only pick up passengers 15 minutes after being booked.

01/02/2019

Spain

Barcelona: UBER and Cabify suspend services in the city

Tighter regulations by the regional government start on Friday 1 Feb. Ride-hailing services can only pick up passengers after a 15-minute delay from the time they were booked.

31/01/2019

Spain

'Ninja hairdresser' uses swords and blowtorches to service clients

Bored of your hairdresser? A trip to Madrid may be what you need. Blowtorches are just one of the many unique tools Alberto Olmedo uses for his clients who are searching for a new look

30/12/2018

Spain

Madrid bans most cars from entering city centre in historic move

Madrid has introduced a ban on cars from entering a designated area in the city centre in a push to curb air pollution.

30/11/2018

Spain

Belt buckle shaped like grenade causes security alert in Spain

Hundreds of people were evacuated from train stations in Barcelona and Madrid after the belt buckle was discovered in a suitcase during a scan.

07/11/2018