Madrid

Capital of Spain

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Madrid is the capital and most-populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.3 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.5 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), surpassed only by Berlin, and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, surpassed only by Paris. The municipality covers 604.3 km² (233.3 sq mi).

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Zidane ready to rotate Madrid squad to cope with fixture congestion Real Madrid will need to keep rotating their players over the next few weeks to cope with the fixture congestion according to Zinedine Zidane. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:21Published 3 days ago

Coronavirus: Madrid's tourism trade struggling as visitors stay away amid pandemic The COVID 19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Madrid's tourism industry. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:36Published 3 days ago

Spain's far-right holds drive-in protest against state of emergency Scores of cars jammed traffic in Madrid on the Paseo de la Castellana, one of the capital's main roads.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Vox supporters protest Madrid's lockdown Waving flags from cars and honking horns, supporters of Spain's far-right Vox party protested on Monday against a partial lockdown imposed on Madrid. Edward Baran reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:10Published 1 week ago

Spanish government declares state of emergency in Madrid after court rejects partial lockdown The Spanish government has overruled Madrid's regional premier announced a state of emergency to tackle the country's surge in COVID-19 cases. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:29Published 1 week ago

Spain imposes state of emergency to bring Madrid to heel Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:03Published 1 week ago

'A way to kill our economy': Madrid starts partial virus lockdown amid political dispute Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

Madrid local authority clashes with central government over tougher COVID-19 restrictions The Spanish government is clashing with Madrid's local authority over the need for tighter coronavirus restrictions. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Infections twice national average, Spain vies to close down Madrid Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published 3 weeks ago

Madrid health workers demand better conditions Health workers staged a protest outside La Paz hospital in Madrid on Monday, demanding better work conditions amid a coronavirus surge in the Spanish capital. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

More than 50,000 Spanish flags placed in Madrid to honour COVID-19 victims More than 50,000 flags of Spain were placed in a park in Madrid to pay tribute to the victims of COVID-19.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

COVID-19: UK braced for anti-lockdown protests as WHO warns 2m could die Madrid, Moscow, Wales and Israel announced new health measures on Friday in the face of the coronavirus epidemic, which continues to accelerate in Europe. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:20Published 3 weeks ago

Giant model bids to raise money for Spanish healthcare workers A giant figure depicting a frontline healthcare worker was unveiled in central Madrid on Friday as part of efforts to celebrate and raising money for health care workers in Spain.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Working class neighbourhoods hit hard by Madrid lockdown The bridge divides the Puente de Vallecas neighbourhood from the rest of Madrid looks like a proper frontier. Passports and visas aren't required, but police stand on both sides to check who comes and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:54Published on September 25, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic: Madrid urgently requests more doctors amid spike in area Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published on September 24, 2020

Partial lockdowns return to Madrid New partial lockdown measures became effective on Monday in Madrid's working class district of Vallecas, the morning after residents took to the streets to call for better health provisions,.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:40Published on September 21, 2020

New restrictions issued in Madrid as COVID-19 cases in Spain increase by 14,000 Infections in Europe are now higher than they were at the peak of the pandemic in March. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:38Published on September 19, 2020

No fond farewell but Zidane praises 'spectacular' Bale impact VIDEO SHOWS: REAL MADRID PLAYERS TRAINING BEFORE THEIR FIRST LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST REAL SOCIEDAD, COMMENTS BY COACH ZINEDINE ZIDANE ON GARETH BALE RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: MADRID, SPAIN ( Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:54Published on September 19, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic: As virus spreads, Madrid region eyes new restrictions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:31Published on September 18, 2020

Why is Spain transforming its Franco monument? The Spanish government's mission to put the country's controversial past under dictator General Francisco Franco is continuing, with a planned transformation of The Valley of the Fallen near Madrid... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:19Published on September 17, 2020

Gareth Bale says it is 'surreal' to be a Wales elder ahead of Finland clash Gareth Bale has paid tribute to his country's supporters and said it is"surreal" to be one of Wales' senior players ahead of their against Finland.Bale – who is contracted to Real until June 2022 –.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on September 3, 2020

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Coronavirus: Spain imposes state of emergency on Madrid The order follows a court decision to lift a partial lockdown on the capital and nine nearby cities. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Rapid antigen test rolled out in Madrid Spain's health authorities say the test gives results in 15 minutes and is more than 95% accurate. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Madrid coronavirus: Spain orders lockdown amid rise in cases The central government imposes restrictions in the capital region as Covid-19 cases continue to rise. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Madrid at serious risk without tougher rules, minister warns Spain's health minister urges more restrictions in Madrid, stoking a political row as cases spike. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid-19: Hundreds protest against localised Madrid lockdowns Residents in poorer areas call the measures discrimination as Spain tries to curb a rise in Covid-19. BBC News - Published on September 20, 2020

Covid-19: Parts of Madrid to lockdown amid virus spike The lockdown in the Spanish capital comes as Europe braces itself for a second wave of infections. BBC News - Published on September 18, 2020
Fire breaks out in Madrid tower block More than 20 teams of fightfighers helped bring the blaze under control. BBC News - Published on August 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Hundreds gather in Madrid for anti-mask protest Crowds gathered in the Spanish capital on Sunday to protest against the mandatory use of face masks. BBC News - Published on August 16, 2020
Grant Shapps: Transport secretary on holiday in Spain and will have to quarantine, government says Minister's decision to travel comes after Madrid announces highest national coronavirus figures since lockdown easing Independent - Published on July 25, 2020

Spanish king leads memorial to victims of Covid-19 Tributes were paid to the victims of the pandemic outside the Royal Palace in Madrid. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020
Lockdown dances for women at Madrid intellectual disabilities centre Adjusting to life under lockdown has been tough for the 52 residents of Madrid's Alas centre for women with intellectual disabilities, who often struggle to grasp abstract concepts and develop social.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Cocaine hotline: police bust elaborate Madrid drug ring Spanish police have dismantled an elaborate cocaine distribution ring in Madrid which had more than 2,000 customers, delivery time guarantees and a loyalty reward system, and adapted tactics to keep.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Parts of Madrid and Barcelona airports to reopen July 1: operator Aena Spanish airport operator Aena said on Monday it would reopen Terminal 1 of Madrid's Barajas airport on July 1 after three months of closure, while some terminals at Barcelona's El Prat will reopen.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
A sight for sore eyes: Madrid reopens its museums Madrid residents wearing face masks queued two meters apart to be among the first visitors back in the city's famed galleries on Saturday, as the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020	Last dance for legendary Madrid flamenco joint, stung by coronavirus A Madrid flamenco bar that has played host to some of Spain's top performers, including an early-career set from Grammy-award winner Rosalia, is shutting down as audiences dwindle in the wake of the.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020	Coronavirus outbreak: Five ways Europe is easing lockdown Jogging in a Madrid park, having a Czech beer, taking a Greek ferry - Europe is opening up more. BBC News - Published on May 25, 2020
Madrid residents eager ahead of this week's reopening Residents of Madrid and Barcelona are eagerly anticipating the opening of parks, museums, churches and outdoor seating at bars this week, as Spain prepares to ease some of the strictest lockdown.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020	Far-right protests erupt in Spain against coronavirus lockdowns Thousands of cars and motor-bikes honking horns and waving Spanish flags drove in procession through Madrid on Saturday as part of a nationwide protest called by the far-right Vox party against the.. Reuters - Published on May 23, 2020
Spain allows outdoor dining again in Madrid and Barcelona Coronavirus lockdowns will be eased in Spain's capital Madrid and second city Barcelona from Monday to allow outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people as infections have slowed sufficiently.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Spain partly lifts lockdown in Madrid, allows terraces reopening Spanish authorities will lift part of the lockdown restrictions in Madrid on Monday after the pace of the coronavirus contagion in the region slowed down, the Madrid regional health department said on.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Spain's king and economy minister at event over lockdown limit Spain's King Felipe gave a speech at a conference in Madrid on Monday attended by the economy minister and others in an audience over the size authorised for public events under the capital's strict.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	Coronavirus epidemic could deal mortal blow to Spain's struggling bullfighting world Usually at this time of year Madrid's Las Ventas bullring is packed as matadors take on lethal half-tonne bulls in daily fights during the annual San Isidro festival. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Some Spaniards to see lockdown eased as daily deaths fall again Spain registered its lowest daily number of coronavirus deaths on Sunday since mid-March and half of its population prepared for an easing of one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns, though not yet the.. Reuters - Published on May 10, 2020	Madrid and Barcelona will not move to next stage of Spain’s lockdown exit Madrid and Barcelona will not progress to the next phase of Spain's exit from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns that will allow bars, restaurants and places of worship to reopen in some areas from.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020
Beaches open in Barcelona as Spain decides on next steps of lockdown exit The Spanish government will decide on Friday in which regions bars, restaurants and places of worship will open under the next phase of a gradual exit from the coronavirus lockdown, although it looked.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020	Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag Spain was weighing up further steps on Thursday to bring life back to normal as the coronavirus epidemic ebbed, but the capital Madrid and the city of Barcelona could remain under tight restrictions.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
Spanish nurse returns to frontline after bout with coronavirus Just a few months ago, coronavirus floated around unnoticed in the hospital near Madrid where Cristina Cadenas worked as nurse in the orthopaedics department. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020	Michelin chef to deliver paella, veggie dishes to beat Spain lockdown slump Chef Rodrigo de la Calle's Michelin-starred El Invernadero is one of the top restaurants in Calle Ponzano, a stretch of more than 70 bars, eateries and tapas joints near Madrid's business district that.. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020
Tuesday's gossip: Liverpool need more time on Werner Liverpool want more time to decide on Werner, Madrid want Pogba, Partey keen on Arsenal move, and more. BBC News - Published on May 4, 2020	Coronavirus: Spain's capital Madrid adjusts to new normal Spain has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and is only now beginning to ease its lockdown. BBC News - Published on May 4, 2020
Masks handed out to commuters as Spain takes steps towards reopening Red Cross workers handed out protective masks at Madrid's metro stations on Monday as Spain began a four-phase plan to reopen the country by the end of June, while the 24-hour death tally from.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020	Spaniards to stroll out of lockdown as temporary hospital, symbol of pandemic battle, closes Spain closed a giant temporary hospital in Madrid that had become a symbol of its fight against the coronavirus pandemic on Friday and people prepared to emerge from their homes for walks in the street.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020
‘I practised so much my hands hurt!’ - Bertens ‘defends’ Madrid title on the PlayStation Madrid Open virtual champion Kiki Bertens says her hands were hurting because she practised so much before 'defending' her title in a PlayStation battle between the world's leading stars. BBC News - Published on May 1, 2020	Coronavirus: Madrid's balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown People in Madrid can watch films from their balconies after the local council brought in huge screens. BBC News - Published on April 29, 2020
The King of 'ClayStation'? Nadal among stars going for virtual Madrid title On Tuesday, 32 of the world's best tennis players will compete against each other for the Madrid Open title - on their games consoles. BBC News - Published on April 27, 2020	Sweat, stress and hope: a 24-hour shift with Spain's first responders Doctor Cristina Fernandez stands in a residential Madrid stairway, both feet in a red plastic bag while a coworker gingerly peels off her personal protective equipment (PPE), taking care to only touch.. Reuters - Published on April 22, 2020
Coronavirus: Madrid’s medical heroes in the fight of their lives Medics at one of the capital's busiest hospitals tell of services on the brink and becoming infected. BBC News - Published on April 19, 2020	Spanish hotel owner turns resort over to refugees during coronavirus crisis In a complex of holiday bungalows to the east of Madrid, Venezuelan refugees and homeless people have replaced the tourists, business meetings and wedding parties that usually fill the premises. Reuters - Published on April 4, 2020
Feeding Spain's 'hero' medics for free, caterers and couriers team up Hugo Rodriguez runs a Madrid pizza business. But he's shut most of his outlets, and geared up the only one still open to feed doctors and nurses who are working round the clock to keep Spain's.. Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020	Madrid local government pledges action as nursing home deaths rise amid coronavirus outbreak Madrid's regional government said on Thursday it would put in place emergency measures to help nursing homes struggling with the coronavirus outbreak as deaths among their vulnerable population.. Reuters - Published on March 26, 2020
Mounting coronavirus cases test Spain's health system, ice-rink morgue opens Spain reported its sharpest daily increase in coronavirus cases on Tuesday with infections rising among health workers, while funeral vans began arriving at Madrid's ice rink, hastily transformed into.. Reuters - Published on March 24, 2020	First hearse arrives at Spain's makeshift ice-rink morgue as coronavirus toll mounts The first hearse arrived on Tuesday at Madrid's ice rink, hastily transformed into a makeshift mortuary as Spanish authorities scrambled to deal with a rising death toll from the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on March 24, 2020
Madrid to use ice rink as morgue for coronavirus victims A Madrid ice rink is to be used as a makeshift morgue for coronavirus victims, as the number of cases in the capital rose to 10,575 and 1,263 deaths, city authorities said on Monday. Reuters - Published on March 23, 2020	Spain to treat thousands of coronavirus patients in conference hall as toll tops 1,000 Spanish authorities said on Friday they would turn a Madrid conference centre into a giant military hospital for coronavirus patients, as Europe's second-worst outbreak claimed another 235 lives and.. Reuters - Published on March 20, 2020
Madrid prosecutors probe case of 17 coronavirus deaths in single nursing home Madrid prosecutors have opened an investigation into a complaint by a patients' rights association over a string of coronavirus-related deaths at a nursing home, a spokesman for the prosecutors' office.. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020	Spanish streets deserted as government plans to extend state of emergency Madrid's streets were eerily quiet on Monday as Spaniards spent their first working day under a state of emergency which a minister said will need to be extended beyond the two weeks initially.. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020

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