News from Madrid
Madrid is the centrally-located capital city of Spain and the country’s most populous city. The tourist boom in Madrid began in the mid-1950s, with tourists attracted by the city’s historical sites and unique cultural features. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source in Madrid, covering breaking news and culture events in the city centre as well as in surrounding towns like La Finca, Mirasierr and Retiro.
Safer streets in Spain? New bus system aims to prevent pedestrian accidents
It is something most people only notice after a close call. A pedestrian steps off the pavement, a cyclist appears in a blind spot, or...
Madrid is selling 200 vehicles from €80 and buyers are rushing to look
Drivers looking for a cheap motor could have an unusual new option this spring after Madrid launched an online auction of more than 200 vehicles...
Picasso power battle: Guernica becomes a symbol of Spain’s divide
Madrid and the Basque Country have locked horns over Guernica, the iconic anti-war masterpiece by Pablo Picasso, in a dispute that has reignited debates about...
“We were still inside”: Family left homeless after sudden demolition in Spain
A sudden demolition in the Cañada Real settlement on April 14, 2026, has left two families homeless and sparked a legal dispute over tenant rights...
Off track: Formula One fans worry the Madrid circuit won’t be ready for its September debut
Formula One is returning to Spain for not one but two Grand Prix's in 2026 as Madrid joins the international calendar alongside Barcelona. However, many...
Firefighters in Madrid rescue around 300 animals yearly, highlighting growing pet and livestock emergencies
Firefighters in the Comunidad de Madrid carry out roughly 300 animal rescues every year, with most involving domestic cats and dogs but also including larger...
Madrid cracks down on invasive species: thousands relocated
In 2025, the Comunidad de Madrid removed over 4,000 invasive exotic animals from natural areas across the region. The effort aimed to protect native wildlife,...
Massive Madrid raid nets 600,000 counterfeit toys
Spanish National Police officers have dismantled a large-scale distribution network dealing in counterfeit merchandise across the Community of Madrid. The operation resulted in the seizure...
Study of Madrid wastewater finds cocaine and cannabis used regularly
Researchers studied wastewater from eight treatment plants serving Madrid’s population to detect traces of drugs and their chemical by-products. The method identifies substances excreted in...
Watch as stolen van sparks high-speed police chase across Madrid ending in dramatic crash
Una persecución de película🚙 🚁Podría ganar un Goya pero es real, lo sentimos, hacemos spoiler 👇🏻Dos detenidos en #Madrid por robar una furgoneta en Fuenlabrada...
Madrid shop pays €300 for epic public siesta: Meet the winner snoozing in a shop window
In the heart of bustling Madrid, a quirky campaign is turning heads by paying people to take a siesta in public. Colours of Madrid, a...
Madrid crowned Best European Destination 2026 after 1.3 million global votes
More than 1.3 million travellers worldwide have cast their votes - and Madrid has come out on top as Europe’s most desired destination for 2026,...
Formula 1 returns to Madrid after 40 years with 80,000 tickets sold
Formula 1 is set to return to Madrid for the first time in more than four decades, as preparations continue for the Spanish Grand Prix...
Madrid’s €16m drone plan: Transforming healthcare, infrastructure, and emergency services
Drones are no longer a futuristic talking point in Madrid. They are already being tested above hospitals, across emergency zones and even beneath the city’s...