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WATCH: Madrid Pride draws a million in festive call for rights

Organizers reported that a million people attended Madrid Pride on Saturday, July 6th, celebrating in a festive atmosphere with the slogan "Education, Rights, and Peace: Pride that Transforms."

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Spain marks 10th anniversary of King Felipe's coronation

Felipe, 56, took the throne on 19 June 2014, following his father's 39-year reign, King Juan Carlos's abdication.

Eco-Innovation

How can we make European cities cooler during heatwaves?

As parts of Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye face searing heatwaves, here's how trees, water and green buildings can help.

Europe News

Spain's weary and still divided voters go to the polls once more

The rise of the far-right and how alliances will be forged in the new parliament are the key issues for Spain in these EU elections.

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Europe News

Economy preys on Spanish voters' minds – but vanishes from campaign

Despite a relatively strong employment rate, rising inflation and a high cost of living mean Spaniards are still voting with their wallets.

Radio Schuman

What is the election mood in Europe's capitals?

Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond

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Inside an old Madrid bank vault full of literary treasures

In the depths of the Caryatid Building in Madrid is a vault containing some of the greatest treasures of Spanish literature.

Art

Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece goes on show in the Prado

A Caravaggio masterpiece that was nearly sold for the price of a laptop in 2021 is now on show in Madrid's Prado museum.

Culture news

Spanish police recover stolen artwork by Francis Bacon worth €5m

Spanish police say they have recovered the fourth of five paintings by Irish-born painter Francis Bacon that were stolen from a Madrid apartment in 2015.

Green News

Why has a street in Madrid been covered in mango-scented tarmac?

Residents questioned why the city council didn’t just plant real fruit trees, given they also cool cities down in summer.

Travel News

New underwater tunnel could link Europe and Africa by train

The plan was first discussed in 1979 - but Spain’s transport minister is keen to revive it.

Art

Pinta Malasaña: Street artists turn Madrid into open-air gallery

Over 100 artists were given free rein to create in 100 spaces provided by shopkeepers, institutions, and neighbours in Madrid for the Pinta Malasaña festival.

Spain

Spanish PM weighs options amid wife corruption accusations

Spain remains on edge awaiting news on whether Pedro Sánchez will stay in government or decide to step back.

Art

Leading London art gallery to close after nearly 80 years

The Marlborough Gallery will cease operations this June, ending a run of nearly 80 years at the forefront of the art world.

Lifestyle

Uber-rich Latinos transforming Madrid into the new Miami

Dozens of families from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela have chosen Madrid as a residential and investment destination, transforming the real estate, cultural and leisure fabric of the Spanish capital.

Spain

20th anniversary of remembrance day for victims

Monday, marked the 20th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, hosted in Madrid, Spain. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the most significant terrorist attack experienced in the European Union.

Spain

Euroviews. 20 years after the Madrid attacks, violent extremism is far from over

As we reflect on the lessons learned in the past two decades, it is clear that there are no easy solutions or quick fixes to the threat posed by Islamist terrorism, Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler writes.

Spain

Remembering Europe's worst jihadist attack 20 years on

The 11-M attacks in Madrid in 2004 were the first major blow of Islamic terrorism on European soil.

Culture news

Collectors find new ways to buy art

WhatsApp shopping has hit the art world.

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Madrid to convert underused offices into flats

Madrid will convert underused office buildings into flats to meet the city's extensive housing needs.