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Pride celebration returns to Madrid after two-year COVID-19 hiatus

After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Madrid's pride celebrations took place with hundreds of thousands of people joining in.

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Traditional high heels race for Madrid's LGBTQ Pride

Madrid's LGTBQ Pride would not be the same without its traditional Heel Race, a sporting-festive event which this year celebrates its twenty-third edition in Pelayo Street and which involves finishing the course on platforms up to 15 centimetres high.

Spain

Thousands protest against NATO ahead of key Madrid summit

Thousands of people gathered in Madrid to protest against NATO just days before the alliance is due to hold a summit in the Spanish capital.

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Parts of Europe sizzle in heat wave

A blanket of hot air stretching from the Mediterranean to the North Sea was bringing much of Western Europe its first heat wave of the summer, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius on Friday from London to Paris, Madrid and Rome.

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Performers take to the streets for Madrid's flamenco festival

Flamenco dancers are emerging from indoor venues into the bright Madrid sunshine for the 6th edition of the city's flamenco festival. Restricted during the pandemic, organisers want to bring the art form onto the streets and closer to the people.

Residences

The top 7 hotels in Italy, Spain and Greece, according to Tripadvisor

This year’s award winners feature family-friendly Greek resorts, and a boutique Italian B&B in a former 15th century convent.

Spain

Explosion at Madrid building leaves two workers dead, 18 injured

At least 18 others were injured in the blast, including one person in a serious condition.

Earth News

Watch protesters throw blood red paint at Spain’s parliament

Climate activists threw red paint on Spain’s parliament building following this week’s IPCC report

Destinations

Here are the top 5 most romantic places in Europe to propose

Having analysed numerous fine restaurants, spas and hotels in Europe, this company has come up with a formula for romantic success.

Destinations

This quiz recommends a holiday destination using your Netflix history

It uses 100 of the most popular films and TV shows on the streaming platform to suggest a trip.

Spain

'I felt dead inside': Russian expat's pain over war in Ukraine

Russian Polyna Korneva, based in Madrid, said she felt 'dead inside' when she learned her relatives back home were in favour of the war.

Art

Art meets Voyeurism as Madrid hotel turns bedrooms into galleries

Unlike any conventional gallery, the Hybrid Art Fair establishes a very different relationship between the artists and the viewers.

Art

ARCO Madrid brings together 185 galleries for Spain's largest art fair

ARCO Madrid returns to a February outing after it was delayed by the pandemic last year. A total of 185 galleries from 30 countries will participate in the different curated sections of this years edition.

Spain

Claims of smear campaign amid power struggle in Spain's Popular Party

Madrid president Isabel Diaz Ayuso has accused leader Pablo Casado of spying on her family.

Art

'Picasso: Faces and Figures' exhibition opens in Madrid

A new retrospective exhibition in Madrid, explores the portraits and ever-changing style of Pablo Picasso

Earth News

Which of the world’s rivers are the most polluted with medical drugs?

The first global investigation into pharmaceutical pollution has revealed the extent of caffeine, antidepressants and other drugs in our waterways.

Art

How can you see Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings in Madrid?

The exhibition allows visitors to experience arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements up close, with a never-before-seen perspective.

Destinations

Madrid: Why the Spanish capital is a foodie's paradise

With glorious tapas and a buzzing art scene, there are more reasons than ever to visit Madrid.

Travel News

Spain wants richer tourists - and other key travel trends in 2022

We're on the ground at the FITUR tourism fair in Spain, hearing about the industry's recovery plans amid efforts to go greener.

Spain

Madrid university offers young Afghan refugees a future in Spain

Five years ago, the Camilo José Cela University became the first in Spain to welcome young people from areas of conflict.