Browse the latest Madrid news translated to English: emergency alerts, government updates, events and community stories from local Spanish sources. Updated daily.
Madrid was awash in red and yellow on Sunday as Spain prepared for the World Cup final against Argentina, with buses flying national flags, mobile phone networks adopting football-themed slogans and...
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Over 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV, during which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined...
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As high temperatures increasingly bookend the beginning and end of the academic year in Spain, the Madrid government has pledged over a billion euros on air-conditioning installation in the region.
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Madrid will soon see its first self-driving taxis, with the Spanish capital set to get a fleet of 'robotaxis' by late 2026.
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After more than 40 years, the Spanish capital of Madrid will be hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix from September 11th to the 13th. Here's what you need to know if you plan on attending. It is expected...
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If you're a Spanish tax resident based in Madrid, there are several deductions you may be able to apply for on your annual return. Find out what they are and if you're eligible. Spain’s tax campaign...
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On June 1st 2026, the underground system in the Spanish capital will have a new tap-to-pay ticket system added to the turnstiles so that commuters don’t have to queue to pay for their journeys at the...
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"I have no money, no documents, no home," said 74-year-old pensioner José Fernández, one victim of the wildfires that burned his town, Pelayos de la Presa, and numerous others west of Madrid. As far...
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Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny kicks off a series of 10 concerts on Saturday in Madrid, a city with a booming Latino population now emerging as a new hub of the Latin music industry. It will be the...
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The wildfire, fuelled by high temperatures, dry vegetation and strong winds, has forced thousands of people from their homes in communities west of Madrid, leaving residents uncertain whether they...
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Spanish emergency services have found four bodies buried in the rubble after a building under construction collapsed in central Madrid Tuesday, authorities said. Two bodies were found late Tuesday at...
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Madrid's major airport is the first in Spain to introduce new biometric border checks as part of the European Entry and Exit System (EES), which will be phased in across the country in the coming...
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Spain's capital has launched a new public transport card aimed specifically at tourists which allows for unlimited travel for a certain amount of time, starting from €10. The Community of Madrid's...
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An explosion gutted a residential building in Madrid on Friday, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine other people, authorities said. Emergency services posted footage on social media showing...
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Sparklers ignited a minor fire at a Madrid restaurant over the weekend, the owner said Wednesday, less than two weeks after a deadly blaze at a Swiss bar also linked to pyrotechnics. The fire broke...
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Spain's capital has emerged as a coveted global luxury housing destination as Latin American and US investors fuel a real estate boom, seduced by competitive prices and high living standards. Madrid...
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Looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the Spanish capital? These 11 nearby destinations offer everything from history to gastronomy and nature, as well as being reachable on public...
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For people from the Spanish capital, May 15th is one of the biggest and most important days in the calendar. And with good reason. It’s when the city celebrates one of its patron saints (Madrid has...
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One of the most common stereotypes in Spain is that people from the capital think they’re better than everybody else.
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The public screening of Spain's World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in Madrid later on Sunday has been cancelled because of extreme heat forecast for the Spanish capital, officials said. The match,...
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