Madrid

Capital and largest city of Spain

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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU. The municipality covers 604.3 km² (233.3 sq mi) geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 650 meters above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid, it is also the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters.

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Spanish national football team returns to Madrid to celebrate Euro 2024 win The team will meet the Royal Family and Prime Minister Sanchez in Spain's capital. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published 14 hours ago

SHOCKING! Turbulence on Air Europa Flight Throws Man Into Overhead Bin, 30 Injured \| Watch An Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Flight UX045, experienced severe turbulence en route from Madrid, Spain, to Montevideo, Uruguay, resulting in an emergency landing in Brazil and injuring 30.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 2 weeks ago

Far-right Argentine president in controversial second visit to Madrid Last month Milei attended a far-right rally in Madrid, which worsened relations between him and Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

Les Bleus unite a divided France ahead of elections As France faces early legislative elections and the rise of the far-right, the French community in Madrid finds unity in the Euro Cup. Amid political tensions, football offers a brief respite, bringing.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:37Published on June 21, 2024

List of New Weapons Spain's Sending to Ukraine \| Highlights of Zelenskyy-Pedro Meet \| Oneindia News In a significant move to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have signed a crucial bilateral security agreement in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:56Published on May 28, 2024

Zelenskyy gets more air defence missiles from Spain in fight against Russia The agreement with Ukraine signed in Madrid includes multimillion-euro contracts for the Spanish defence industry Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published on May 27, 2024

Spanish Popular Party launches EU election campaign with thousands gathered in Madrid Spanish conservatives criticise the coalition government and amnesty for Carles Puigdemont, urging for a decisive victory in the European Parliament to prompt early elections in Spain. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:36Published on May 27, 2024

Israel Bans Spanish Consulate in Jerusalem from Serving West Bank Palestinians, Here’s Why Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced that the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem will no longer serve West Bank Palestinians, following Spain's recognition of an independent Palestinian state... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on May 25, 2024

Spanish police recover stolen artwork by Francis Bacon worth €5 million Spanish police say they have recovered the fourth of five paintings by Irish-born painter Francis Bacon that were stolen from a Madrid apartment in 2015. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:44Published on May 23, 2024

How pro-Palestinians in Spain view Madrid's recognition of Palestine? Spain set to recognise the Palestinian State yet protesters at Madrid's Complutense University, camping for over 16 days, view Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement as insufficient, vowing to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published on May 22, 2024

Protesters rally against Spain's right-wing VOX party's conference in Madrid About 1,000 demonstrators voiced concern about the rise of ultra conservative ideology in Europe, as right-wing leaders and politicians from countries including Argentina, France, Italy, and Hungary,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on May 19, 2024

Argentina's president plans to meet Spain's far-right party in Madrid Protests form in Madrid after Argentinian President Javier Milei plans to shun a meeting with the prime minister and instead hold a far-right meeting. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on May 19, 2024

Spain's Vox to gather European far-right figures in Madrid for a conference Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:50Published on May 18, 2024

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Liverpool eye Madrid teenager Guler - Friday's gossip Liverpool want Real Madrid's Arda Guler, Fulham revive their interest in Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024
Comedian Punched In Face Over Sexual Joke About Father's 3-Month-Old Son A comedian in Spain got cracked after making a sexual joke about another guy's baby boy, with Papa Bear showing up at one of his shows and letting his fists fly ... which is on video. The brutal attack.. TMZ.com - Published on June 4, 2024
Mbappe's Madrid move 'a dream come true' France forward Kylian Mbappe says it is a "dream come true" as his long-awaited move to Real Madrid is confirmed on Monday evening. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2024

Dupont inspires France to World Sevens win in Madrid Antoine Dupont inspires France to a 19-5 win over Argentina in the final of the Sevens World Series in Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2024
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Pack on PDA At Taylor Swift's Concert Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds turned their bestie Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour into quite the date night ... packing on the PDA during the singer's latest show. The A-list couple stopped by Madrid's.. TMZ.com - Published on May 31, 2024
GB's men and women reach SVNS Grand Final in Madrid Great Britain's men and women both qualify for this year's SVNS Grand Final after finishing eighth in Singapore. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2024
Jabeur stunned by Keys in Madrid quarter-finals Madison Keys sets up a semi-final with top seed Iga Swiatek by producing a brilliant comeback against Ons Jabeur at the Madrid Open. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2024

Did Kepa help Real Madrid keeper Lunin save Silva penalty? Did on-loan Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga help Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin save Bernardo Silva's penalty during the Champions League shootout between Manchester City and Madrid? BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2024
Thousands of police drafted in for Champions League games amid terror threat Thousands of police have been drafted in for tonight's Champions League games in Paris and Madrid amid the terror threat. Sky News - Published on April 10, 2024
Halep to continue return from doping ban in Madrid Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep is given a wildcard at this month's Madrid Open as she continues her comeback from a doping ban. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2024	Rubiales arrested in corruption investigation The ex-president of the Spanish football federation was arrested in Madrid, before being released. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2024
London to be 'warmer than Madrid' over Easter weekend despite wind and showers London is set to be warmer than Madrid over the Easter weekend, despite a wet and windy forecast for much of the UK. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2024	Spanish police search football HQ in corruption probe Police search the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid as part of a corruption investigation. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
Dominant Madrid move step closer to La Liga title Real Madrid move a step closer to regaining Spain's La Liga title, restoring a seven-point lead by beating Rafael Benitez's Celta Vigo. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2024	Spanish Grand Prix to move to Madrid in 2026 Madrid will replace Barcelona as host of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix from 2026. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024
Madrid keep eye on Branthwaite - Tuesday's gossip Real Madrid are monitoring Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Amadou Onana is keen on a move to Arsenal, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024	Spanish Santa Run in Madrid Sees Thousands of Clauses Race for Charity There's a race in Spain where thousands of people gather each year to run a few miles dressed like Old Saint Nick -- and 2023 was no different ... but it was wild to see. The 11th annual Carrera de.. TMZ.com - Published on December 24, 2023
Helicopter hits car after crashing on motorway ring road in Madrid A helicopter has crashed on a motorway ring road in Madrid, hitting a car and leaving three people injured. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2023	Former politician shot in the face in Madrid A former Catalan political leader has been shot in the face in Madrid. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2023
Mason Greenwood reportedly faces 'die' chants as he makes Spanish league debut Mason Greenwood has played his first professional football for 20 months after coming on as a substitute for Madrid-based club Getafe. Sky News - Published on September 17, 2023	Rubiales arrives at court for questioning over Hermoso kiss Luis Rubiales has arrived at a Madrid court to be questioned by a judge investigating his kiss of Jenni Hermoso. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2023

Madrid

Capital and largest city of Spain

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