Madrid News
After a certain amount of controversy an area between Calle Goya, Calle Zurgena and Passeo Castellana, close to Plaza Colon in the Salamanca area of the centre city, is now called Plaza de Margaret Th...
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Madrid's new bike sharing scheme, which was due to start on 1 May, has now been delayed, with no new date given for the start up.
The project, which was awarded to Bonopark under a €25 million...
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Madrid to search for Cervantes
The search for the body of poet, novelist and playwright Miguel de Cervantes could start in March or April now that the Madrid regional government has given its permission.
The project will search...
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Madrid rubbish piles up in the streets
Rubbish has been piling up in the streets of Madrid since street cleaners went on strike against layoffs and salary cuts at the beginning of November.
The strike does not involve the collection of...
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Madrid World Hunger Day Concert
Madrid is one of three cities in Europe, along with Paris and London, staging a live concert against hunger on 13 October organised in conjunction with Action Against Hunger and the European Commissio...
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Madrid mayor rules out another Olympic bid
After the disappointment of losing the Olympic Games for the third time the mayor of Madrid has advised against a fourth bid. Ana Botella, who has been mayor since 2011, has said that she thinks Madri...
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Madrid countdown to Olympics announcement
Spain's capital will hear on 7 September whether or not it has been successful in its third attempt to host the Olympic Games.
It is competing against Istanbul and Tokyo for the 2020 Games and hope...
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Madrid hopes for 2020 Olympics
Madrid lined up support for its 2020 Olympic bid with an evening of sporting events on 23 June against a background of continuing protests in Brazil about the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 201...
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Mutua Madrid Open gives up blue clay
The Mutua Madrid Open tennis championships will be played in the capital city from 3-12 May. Both Roger Federer and Serena Williams will be defending last year’s titles.
The championships for...
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Madrid tightens security for marathon
Security is to be tightened for the marathon in Madrid on 28 April after the bombing attacks at the Boston marathon on 15 April. There will also be a tribute to the three people killed and 183 injured...
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Madrid social meeting group where people attend to expand their social circle. Meeting.org is a worldwide social network.
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Social group for Australians and friends in Madrid. Regular social activities and events organised, open to Australians, Spanish people and expatriates of all n...
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A group of Spaniards and foreign residents meet every week to practice Spanish and socialise.
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The Wellington Society of Madrid
Offers historic walking tours of Madrid and day excursions. Membership costs go towards maintaining awareness of Arthur Wellesly, Duke of Wellington's contribut...
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Amateur English-language theatre group consisting of long-standing members and newcomers. Some members sing, dance and/or act, but not all. Some members assist...
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This is a free language exchange group where people from all countries come to meet Spaniards.
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An international group meeting to practice public speaking in English in a friendly and supportive environment.
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Social running group for men and women. Also organise nights out and other events.
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Cricket club welcoming players of all levels of ability and ensures a social scheme where anyone interested in the game can feel part of the club. Plays in the...
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This is an independent organisation dedicated to strengthening democracy around the world. The club provides peer to peer counsel, strategic support and technic...
