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smh.com.au • Food • Spain

A guided tour in Madrid combines art appreciation at the Prado Museum with a culinary experience at Botín, the world's oldest restaurant.

abc.es • Business • Spain

The demand for private bunkers in Madrid is increasing due to fears of global conflict and rising crime, leading to a boom in the luxury bunker construction business.

elpais.com • RealEstate • Spain

Soaring housing costs in Madrid are forcing many residents to seek more affordable options in surrounding areas like Getafe, leading to increased demand and higher rental prices.

abc.es • Housing • Spain

A Madrid hostel offering tiny capsule rooms to students has been ordered to close due to illegal operation and non-compliance with housing regulations.

elmundo.es • Religion • Spain

This article details the schedules and routes of the Holy Week processions in Madrid on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025.

abc.es • Religion • Spain

This article details the Holy Thursday processions in Madrid, Spain, including their routes, times, and the history of participating brotherhoods.

nytimes.com • Football • World

This article recounts the experiences of Arsenal fans in Madrid for a Champions League match, highlighting the strong friendships forged through shared passion for the club and the emotional intensity of the game.

abc.es • Gastronomy • Spain

Aurelian Catalin Lupo, a Romanian grill master known as Cata, shares his expertise on selecting and cooking high-quality steaks at La Taberna de Elia in Madrid.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

A significant portion of Madrid's registered tourist apartments are actually operating illegally due to missing operational licenses, despite being listed as legal by the city council.

nytimes.com • RealEstate • Spain

US investment firms, particularly Blackstone, have become major landlords in Madrid, leading to rising rents, evictions, and tenant protests.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

Madrid's garbage workers end their strike after a tense assembly where a new collective bargaining agreement was narrowly approved.

elnortedecastilla.es • Crime • Spain

A 20-year-old man died in Madrid's Puente de Vallecas neighborhood after being stabbed in the abdomen under the guise of a hug.

cnn.com • News • Europe

Major power outages have disrupted services in several Spanish cities, including Madrid, impacting transportation and causing flight delays at Barajas Airport.

publico.es • Politics • Spain

Madrid's city hall fined Pablo Iglesias's Taberna Garibaldi €4,500 for exceeding its capacity limit by ten people.

abc.es • Politics • Spain

A recent poll shows that Isabel Díaz Ayuso's PP party maintains its absolute majority in the Madrid regional elections, while the left-wing parties experience a decline in support.

lanacion.com.ar • News • Spain

Four Argentinian tourists were violently ejected from a Madrid bar, prompting an official response from an Argentinian diplomat who detailed the incident.

elpais.com • News • Spain

Four days after a police car carrying Madrid's police chief ran over a 10-year-old girl, an investigation is underway, raising questions about transparency and protocol.

abc.es • Politics • Spain

A recent poll shows Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, strengthening his absolute majority, leaving the left with limited options in upcoming elections.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's solitary celebration of the Dos de Mayo in Madrid was marked by criticism of the Spanish government and controversy surrounding the absence of the military and accusations of orchestrated applause.

elconfidencial.com • Politics • Spain

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, presided over an atypical Dos de Mayo celebration, criticizing the Spanish government's handling of a recent blackout and the cancellation of the military parade.

elpais.com • Urbanism • Spain

This article explores Madrid's recent economic boom and its evolving identity as a global city, highlighting both its successes and growing inequalities.

elpais.com • Opinion • Spain

A personal essay reflects on the changing landscape of Madrid, contrasting the algorithmic obsession with highly-rated establishments with the charm of unassuming, everyday places.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

A Madrid police report exonerates the police chief hours after the mayor questioned his continued position following an accident involving a child.

elespanol.com • Politics • Spain

The head of Madrid's municipal police is under scrutiny after an alleged incident involving a minor, raising questions about conflicting witness accounts and the lack of a breathalyzer test.

elpais.com • History • Spain

Juan José Millás reflects on the history of Madrid's Calle de Alcalá, intertwining personal anecdotes with the street's evolution over 500 years.

elpais.com • Literature • Spain

The author reflects on the closing of a beloved poetry bookstore in Madrid, lamenting the city's growing obsession with ostentation and the decline of appreciation for literature.

elpais.com • News • Spain

A discrepancy arises between a police report and eyewitness accounts of a hit-and-run involving the Madrid Municipal Police director, prompting an investigation into potential irregularities.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

This article critiques the narrative of Madrid's success, contrasting the city's image as a global hub with the lived realities of its residents, highlighting growing inequality and displacement.

abc.es • Politics • Spain

The government delegate in Madrid uses Europe Day to continue his feud with Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, criticizing her for not displaying the EU flag at public events.

elpais.com • Employment • Spain

A Spanish journalist's article challenges the perceived allure of Madrid as a career hub for young professionals, highlighting the high cost of living and suggesting that alternative locations offer a better quality of life.

eldiario.es • Politics • Spain

Esperanza Aguirre's new book defends her political decisions, including the 'Tamayazo' scandal, criticizes Pablo Casado, and omits mention of corruption cases involving her former associates.

elmundo.es • RealEstate • Spain

The opening of the Four Seasons Hotel and prestigious business schools have transformed Madrid into a global hub for luxury real estate, attracting wealthy buyers from Spain and Latin America, driving up prices despite the recent Golden Visa repeal.

elpais.com • Nightlife • Spain

Jeff Bezos's bachelor party in Madrid involved a luxurious tour of several high-end nightclubs in the Colón area, showcasing the city's evolving nightlife scene.

diariosur.es • Travel • Spain

This summer, a record-breaking 52 high-speed trains will run daily between Málaga and Madrid, thanks to increased services from Renfe, Ouigo, and Iryo.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

A contractor's testimony reveals a Madrid government scheme involving the irregular splitting of contracts for educational building projects, leading to a corruption investigation.

elpais.com • Feminism • Spain

Over 6,000 women will form a human chain around Madrid's city center on Saturday to advocate for continued feminist mobilization and protest against the rise of the far-right.

elpais.com • Technology • Spain

Madrid's Ciudad Lineal district has installed its first intelligent pedestrian crossing, utilizing LED lighting and sensors to enhance safety at night.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

Muslim community in Madrid denounces religious discrimination by a local councilor, highlighting administrative obstacles faced in organizing religious events and lack of burial spaces.

elpais.com • Politics • Spain

The Spanish Ministry of Universities expresses concern over a Madrid regional government plan to impose sanctions on universities, potentially overstepping national laws and impacting university autonomy.