The Latest Breaking News from Madrid

Activists fear Spain's transgender bill is running out of time

Activists in Spain are concerned time is running out to pass a law that would make it easier for people to self-identify as transgender, as its progress through parliament is slowed by heated debate.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

Kieran Trippier makes headlines in Spain with Newcastle benefitting from Atletico Madrid regret

Newcastle United star Kieran Trippier is making headlines around the world after his opening performance at the 2022 World Cup

Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022

Ukrainian art convoy defies Russian bombs to go on display in Madrid

Rare artworks make hazardous journey from Kyiv for major exhibition of Ukrainian avant-garde art

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

Spanish truckers start new strike over freight rules, cost of living

Truck drivers, who brought Spain to a halt earlier this year, began a new strike on Monday as hundreds marched through the capital Madrid demanding changes to road freight rules and protesting at the cost of living.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Spain cabinet reshuffle looms as minister runs for Madrid mayor

Spain's Tourism, Trade and Industry Minister Reyes Maroto will quit to run for mayor of Madrid, triggering a cabinet reshuffle, she said on Monday.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Thousands protest in support of public health care in Madrid

Tens of thousands of public health workers and their supporters are demonstrating in the Spanish capital to demand more staff in primary health care centers

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

Is bullfighting a sport?

A visit to the Madrid bullrings raises questions, starting with: Should anybody even go?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022

'I'm not scared' - Kylian Mbappe sends transfer hint to Liverpool as PSG update shared

Liverpool have continued to be linked with a move for Kylian Mbappe who is also a long-term target of Real Madrid

Liverpool Echo · Nov 11, 2022

Mayo GAA star Oisin Mullin enjoys Spanish holiday with girlfriend Jessica Diskin

The Mayo GAA star and his long-term girlfriend jetted off to the capital Madrid for a city break

Irish Mirror · Nov 11, 2022

TUI mega fan, 96, gifted with free Benidorm holiday to celebrate 50th getaway

Connie Mclauchlin, from Ponteland, Northumberland, has enjoyed TUI holidays to the likes of Palma, Alicante, Malaga, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Faro, Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zante, Cyprus, Naples, Verona, Rome, Malta and Madrid

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022