Now playing Next Good Morning Europe 'Dark kitchens' popping up all over Madrid. But what are they? The closure of traditional bars and restaurants due to COVID-19 restrictions has given rise to a new culinary concept - the so called 'dark kitchen.' It's an industry comprised of rented cooking spaces and delivered take-away meals, and it's booming in Madrid. 05/02/2021
Now playing Next Spain Madrid explosion: At least 3 killed in powerful gas blast The building is flanked by a school and a nursing home in Spain's capital. Residents from the latter were being evacuated shortly after the blast, according to eyewitnesses. 20/01/2021
Now playing Next Spain Spain declares eight regions disaster zones after Storm Filomena The announcement comes as Madrid's regional government also warned of an increased risk of flooding in the city from melted snow. 19/01/2021
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Army drafted in to clear roads, airports and train tracks in Madrid Authorities in Madrid have drafted in the army in an effort to clear roads, airports and train tracks. At least four people have died and thousands of travelers have been left stranded after the Spanish capital was blanketed with an unusual amount of snow. 12/01/2021
Now playing Next Spain Snow in Spain: Clear up begins after blizzards but ice a major hazard Authorities and volunteers have been helping to clear the snow from Spain's streets but the freezing weather is due to go on for several more days. 11/01/2021
Now playing Next no comment Spain clears swathes of snow that brought Madrid to a standstill The storm was described by Madrid's mayor as the worst in 80 years. 10/01/2021
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Madrid's hotels adapt their offers to survive COVID-19 pandemic In Spain, the number of foreign visitors is down more than 80 per cent this year. Madrid's hotels are turning to new strategies in their struggle to survive the pandemic. 08/12/2020
Now playing Next world news Astronomers produce most detailed 3D map yet of the Milky Way The first accurate 3D map of the Milky Way has been unveiled by the European Space Agency which could help shed fresh light on the Galaxy. 03/12/2020
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Spaniards look for more meaningful gifts this Christmas due to COVID In Spain, Christmas presents might take a different shape this year. After months of economic hardship and social distancing, some people will be looking for gifts which have a more sentimental value. 03/12/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 01/12/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 28/11/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 14/11/2020
Now playing Next no comment Coronavirus: Hundreds protest against 'fake pandemic' in Madrid Hundreds protested in Madrid on Saturday against virus restrictions. 09/11/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 28/10/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 09/10/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 01/10/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 28/09/2020
Now playing Next no comment 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. 27/09/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 19/09/2020
Now playing Next Spain 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. 29/07/2020
