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Winning number 79,432 earns €4 million in Spain’s Christmas lottery

The number 79,432 won Spain’s Christmas Lottery, bringing four million euros per series. Tickets sold in León and Madrid led to widespread celebrations.

Tech News

Smart stadiums: Madrid's Metropolitano introduces 360º technology

The Riyadh Air Metropolitan reinforces its status as a smart stadium with the deployment of Sky Ribbon and Telefónica's integrated technology solutions, a key transformation ahead of the major events it will host in 2027 and 2030.

Travel News

Why have these European cities been named the best in the world?

A number of European cities, including London and Paris, have been named among the best in the world by the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking.

Cinema

Madrid regional government will co-fund Woody Allen’s new film

The investment by Madrid’s regional government is described as a “sponsorship by the community of Madrid of the promotional campaign for a feature film.”

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Five-hour Lisbon-Madrid rail link to go ahead by 2030, officials say

The agreement between the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission also foresees, among other goals, a high-speed connection between the two capitals by 2034.

Spain

Four dead after building collapses in central Madrid

The victims reportedly include three construction workers from Ecuador, Mali, and Guinea-Conakry and an architect involved in the renovation project.

Culture news

Gloria Estefan makes Madrid move to mark Hispanic heritage days

In Spain, thousands of people filled Madrid's Plaza de Colón to celebrate 50 years of the Cuban-American artist's career, in one of the biggest events of the Hispanidad 2025 celebrations.

Mobility

Madrid tests first driverless bus 'made in Spain'

The Spanish capital has unveiled its first autonomous bus with passengers in Casa de Campo.

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Demonstrators in Spain call for full arms embargo on Israel

Hundreds of people rallied in Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities on Tuesday, protesting Israel’s offensive in Gaza and urging stronger government action in solidarity with Palestine.

Culture news

Back to school with 'Harry Potter': Hogwarts Express arrives in Madrid

The 'Harry Potter' experience, organised by HBO Max and Warner Bros. at the Madrid Railway Museum has been celebrating the return to Hogwarts. The event recreated Platform 9 and ¾ and culminated in a synchronised countdown with London's King's Cross station.

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Deadly wildfire contained after raging near Madrid suburb

At least one person has died after a wildfire swept through scrub and grassland on the outskirts of Tres Cantos, 21 kilometres north of Madrid, late on Monday.

Spain

Wildfire near Madrid kills one as fires burn across Spain

The fire was brought under control overnight, after a blaze in the Tres Cantos area killed one person and prompted evacuations, the authorities said.

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Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations

A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid.

Climate

Climate change tripled deaths during Europe heatwave, scientists find

A ‘silent killer’, the June to July heatwave is estimated to have claimed many more lives than the Valencia floods last year.

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Watch: Runners race in towering heels at Madrid Pride event

Strapped into towering heels, dozens of daring runners dashed through Madrid’s Chueca district in the city’s annual High Heel Race, part of its Pride celebrations.

Culture news

The Corrs conquer Madrid with their mix of pop rock and Celtic notes

Despite a massive thunderstorm, The Corrs enchanted Madrid with their Celtic music and greetings in Spanish. The audience lapped up their hits and covers on the band's return to the capital after an absence of more than 20 years.