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.
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...
“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...