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.
Football superstar donates €80,000 to help rebuild Madrid communities
The communities devastated by the Madrid wildfires are beginning the long process of rebuilding after flames tore through thousands of hectares of countryside, leaving homes...
Madrid veterinary teams launch free emergency care for pets affected by wildfires
When families were forced to flee the devastating wildfires sweeping through the Community of Madrid, many had only minutes to decide what they could carry...
Fears of Jumanji-style stampede from Safari park as elderly and disabled evacuated from Madrid wildfires
Fears for more than 2,000 animals at Safari Madrid are growing after flames pushed within ten kilometres of the park, while emergency teams have raced...
Madrid could get a second airport under revived €400m plan
A small aerodrome near the Madrid-Toledo border has revived a €400 million plan to handle up to one million passengers a year. The proposed expansion...
Search for missing neighbour ends with bizarre underground rubbish bin rescue
We've all done it, dropped our keys somewhere awkward, stared at them for a moment and wondered whether it's worth trying to get them back....
Fire forces evacuation of Madrid skyscraper as search continues for missing workers
Smoke billowed visibly across parts of the Spanish capital on Tuesday afternoon after flames broke out inside one of its tallest and most emblematic skyscrapers. Incident...
Only five foreign residents approved for healthcare in Madrid sparks questions
A new set of figures has sparked debate in Madrid over access to public healthcare for foreign residents without legal status. In 2025, just five...
For those about to rock, we fine you: AC/DC’s Metropolitano show lands €80,800 penalty for excessive noise
According to information provided by Madrid City Council’s Directorate-General for Sustainability and Environmental Control, Municipal Police carried out measurements during the AC/DC concert which recorded...
Metro de Madrid to use Elon Musk’s Starlink for underground satellite coverage
Metro de Madrid is preparing to introduce a satellite-based emergency communication system linked to Elon Musk’s Starlink network after the major blackout that affected Spain...
K-EXPO Spain 2026 brings the Hallyu Wave to Madrid this summer
This summer, Spain will experience the one of the largest Korean trade fairs in the world, right in the capital of Madrid: K-EXPO Spain 2026,...
Hotel on wheels: Spain’s new luxury sleeper train experience
The Al Andalus, Spain's newest sleeper train, set off on its first cross-country voyage recently, offering a new travel option to those who want a...
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...