The Latest Breaking News from Madrid

Algeria suspends Spain cooperation over Western Sahara dispute

Algeria has suspended a 20-year-old cooperation treaty with Spain after Madrid reversed decades of neutrality on the Western Sahara conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 9, 2022

Algeria Suspends Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with Spain

Algeria has suspended its 20-year-old treaty of friendship, good neighborliness and cooperation with Spain, state media reported on Wednesday. No reason was given for the decision, which was taken by Algeria's top security council. But tensions are simmering between Algiers and Madrid over recent Spanish comments on Western Sahara as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 8, 2022

Airport chaos could await Irish tourists in Spain as airline claims thousands are missing flights

Iberia Airlines said 15,000 of its passengers had missed their flight due to delays at Madrid Airport

Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2022

Gareth Bale has offered to play for Getafe, Spanish club’s president claims

Gareth Bale could continue playing in Madrid after offering to play for Getafe, according the club’s president, Ángel Torres

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022

Gareth Bale transfer: Getafe president claims Wales star has been offered to club after Real Madrid exit

Getafe president Angel Torres claims the club have been offered Gareth Bale on a free transfer.

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022

Breaking Bud: Cops Smash Huge Drugs Syndicate And Seize 1,000 Kilos Of Cannabis Buds

A massive international drug syndicate linked to the most notorious cartels in the world has been smashed by police in Spain.

Zenger · Jun 8, 2022

Skateboard hero of 2017 London Bridge attack proposed for sainthood

Family of Spanish national Ignacio Echeverría and Madrid Catholic church campaign for canonisation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022

Long lines at Madrid airport prompt hiring spree to deal with tourist surge

Long lines at the Madrid Barajas Airport in recent weeks should ease as the Spanish police work on hiring more staff to deal with the surge in tourism from the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the government said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

Spain Honors Penélope Cruz for Contribution to Cinema

Penélope Cruz has won one of Spain’s top film awards for her contribution to Spanish cinema, the country’s ministry of culture said Monday. The jury of the 2022 National Cinema award was unanimous in its decision to honor the Madrid-born star, describing the 48-year-old Oscar winner in a statement as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022

Marcelo to receive special Real Madrid send-off but Gareth Bale snubbed by club

There are a number of veteran players of the Real Madrid dressing room who are departing this summer - including Gareth Bale and Marcelo, who are both out of contract

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022