Madrid, Spain
Spain: Madrid: Check Out Madrid's Finest Examples of Neo-Classical and Baroque Architecture, Palacio Real and Plaza Mayor
After years of countering the legacy of a dictatorial government, Madrid has emerged, both culturally and economically, as a prime European destination.
Bookies Allowed to Open Shops in Madrid
Licenses granted to 10 companies as Spanish gamblers officially able to bet on sport for first time
Spanish Ram Raiders Rob Packed Ikea
With more than 2,000 people doing their Christmas shopping at the end of a long bank holiday weekend, the Ikea store in Vallecas Villa, Madrid, could not have been much busier. Which makes the decision of four armed robbers to choose Sunday evening to carry out a ram raid all the stranger.
Shoppers Scatter As Armed Raiders Ram Ikea Store
With an estimated 2,000 people doing their Christmas shopping, the Ikea store in Vallecas Villa, Madrid, could not have been much busier. But the shopping experience became even more of a crush on Sunday evening when armed robbers rammed their vehicle into the store while shoppers were still going about their business
Restaurants in Madrid, the best places for eating out
From fancy restaurants to affordable tapas bars, you will find a restaurant in Madrid to suit every taste and pocket size. Find out personal recommendations from a Madrid citizen.
Videos of Madrid Prostitutes and Clients Put on Youtube
A Spanish neighborhood watch association hopes that the video-sharing website you tube can help clean up their streets of the prostitution that they say the local government has done nothing to curb.
Spanish Airport Pays for Families to Live in Peace
Local residents have found their lives ruined by the noise from planes, especially during the hot Madrid summers.
Madrid, Spain -- from a First Time Visitor
Madrid, Spain seen through the eyes of a first-time visitor who shares discoveries and offers helpful tips for an enjoyable visit.
Hidden tunnels in Madrid, the secret underground world
Madrid was named after the arabic word ‘Madjrit’ which means ‘place where there are tunnels’. Therefore the secret tunnels that interconnect the whole city centre of Madrid are real and existed before the Muslim occupation, around the 11th century. The islamic legacy was specially rich in terms of knowledge of water distribution and supply.
A Whistlestop Tour of Madrid, Spain
Information for tourists planning on a short trip or stop over in Madrid, the fascinating capital of Spain. The article gives details of some of the most important tourist attractions.
Madrid's Rebel Priests Defy Church to Mark Easter
Archbishop had declared 'red church' closed - Celebrities and locals mix at protest before mass
March 11 Memorial Unveiled
A cylindrical glass tower etched with the names of 191 victims of Europe's worst attack by Islamists was unveiled yesterday as a monument to those killed by 10 bombs planted on Madrid trains three years ago.
Travel in Spain: free travel guide of Madrid from Flashbooking budget accommodation
For a short visit, a week-end, a city break, these free pocket guides are useful printable and downloadable tools available online.
Holidays in Madrid, capital of Spain
Madrid is the capital of Spain, and is home to the royal family, Spanish parliament and is the administration centre of Spain. It is also a lively, cosmopolitan city, which offers many attractions and a whole host of artistic activity.
Eta Admits to Fatal December Blast
The Basque separatist group Eta today claimed responsibility for a Madrid bomb attack in which two people died last month, but insisted an existing ceasefire remained in place.
Peace Process Broken By Eta Bomb, Says Ruling Party
Spain's governing Socialist party said yesterday that the peace process with Basque separatist group Eta had been "broken" by the killings of two people in a bomb blast at a Madrid airport over the weekend.
Diplomacy in the Air As Iberia Flies to Gibraltar
First passenger flight from Spain to Rock since 1979 - Madrid says everybody gains from softer policy
Madrid - A City With Class and Culture
Madrid the capital city of Spain – What to see, what to do and a little history.
Newspaper Spat Over Madrid Bombs 'conspiracy'
· Attack was Socialist coup, crook alleges in interview · Paper guilty of 'yellow' journalism, says rival daily
Learn Spanish at Salamanca University: An Ideal Place to Study Abroad
Proximal to Madrid, rich in culture and history and with one of Europe's most prestegious universities, Salamanca is a favorite destination for people interested in studying in Spain.
Great Holiday Destination, Madrid
Plan city breaks in Madrid the capital of Spain and one of the hot destination for city breaks or holidays. Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain, located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country. Madrid has been presented with a degree of cultural prevalence.
Travel to Madrid: Europe's Eldest Infant
Madrid may have been full of life by 1200 A.D. but it was not until 1979 that the capital city of Spain held its first free and democratic elections. The tumultuous tribulations of the 20th century have left a distinct flavor about the art, attitude and culture in Madrid.
Baroness Plans Prado Road Change Protest
Spanish art collector Baroness Carmen Thyssen threatened yesterday to chain herself to a tree on Madrid's most emblematic street, the Paseo del Prado, to stop proposed building works outside a museum of valuable paintings donated by her family.
29 Charged Over Madrid Bombings
A Spanish judge today charged 29 people over the 2004 Madrid train bombings following a two-year investigation.
Mad for Madrid!
Madrid is one of those rare places that combine art, intricate architecture and colorful history and people with vibrant entertainment and succulent cuisine.
Protests at World's Largest Terminal
Last-minute preparations for the opening of the world's largest airport terminal in Madrid are being marred by protesters who claim a massively expanded airport is set to shatter the peace of more than half a million Spaniards.
Shoppers Stampede Sale of Spanish Nuns' Festive Treats
As Christmas consumer bunfights go, there has been something distinctly sacrilegious about the mass stampede to a sale in Madrid of yuletide treats made by Spain's cloistered monks and nuns.
Fares Face Long Wait As Cabbie Gets Paid to Read
A Madrid taxi driver has won a competition to be paid to read Miguel de Cervantes' literary masterpiece, Don Quixote. Taxi driver Javier Carretero successfully applied for a grant of €642 (£438) to take time off from driving his Skoda Octavia in order to read Spain's classic text.
Madrid – a guide to the key sites and monuments
Emerging from the shadows, Madrid has become one of the hot European destinations of the last few years. Culture, food and class are served up by the truck load - we give you a rundown on some essential sites
Festival of San Isidro – Madrid
Every May, Madrid cuts loose to honor its patron saint, San Isidro, with a nine day festival that grips the Spanish capital and all of its residents...
The Readers' Editor on ... Developing Interest in News Ombudsmen
I spent some time recently in Madrid at a conference on self-regulation in news organisations, convened by the Federation of ...
The Prado to Sol in Madrid
The Prado to Sol is one of the main regions of Madrid, containing some interesting constructions and monuments among other elements.
Madrid and its Gran Via
The Gran Via in Madrid is one of the major roads of the city and which contains some of the most interesting and attractive tourist attractions and recreational spots of the area.
The Cuisine of Madrid
The nations capital is known for having a broad variety of food and is the place to go if you want to sample something from all over Spain. Boasting the second largest fish market in the world, it's often called "Spain's best port" despite being 250 miles from the sea.
Madrid remembers its own dark day
Chilling echoes of commuter trains atrocity. For the people of Madrid, yesterday's London bombings were a terrible reminder of what had happened to them on March 11 2004, when 191 people were killed on commuter trains.
Bomb Blast in Madrid Injures 52
The armed Basque separatist group Eta exploded a bomb in Madrid yesterday, injuring 52 people and dashing hopes that it was on the point of renouncing violence.
A Year on From Train Bombs, Pain is Still Etched on Streets of Madrid
Families grieve while anger is directed at politicians and media.
Car Bomb Explodes in Madrid
A powerful car bomb apparently left by the Basque separatist group Eta exploded today near Madrid's main convention centre, which the King and Queen of Spain were due to visit tonight.
Pope backs attack on Spanish 'sin'
The Pope gave his support yesterday to the Cardinal Archbishop of Madrid, Antonio María Rouco Varela, who has accused Spanish politicians of leading people into sin.
Aznar 'wiped Files on Madrid Bombings'
All computer records in PM's office destroyed, says Zapatero.
Former Pm Accused of Madrid Bomb Deceit
The former Spanish prime minister, José Maria Aznar, was today accused by his successor of deceiving the public in the aftermath of the Madrid train bombing.
Explosions Rock Madrid
There were five explosions in Madrid tonight, shortly after a phone call made in the name of the Basque militants Eta warned they had set five devices to explode.
Eta train bomb theory gathers pace
The evidence is flimsy but Spaniards are increasingly determined to see a link, reports Giles Tremlett in Madrid
Giles Tremlett in Madrid
It is time to visit General Francisco Franco. A short taxi ride does it, and I am deposited at the foot of a giant, prancing stone horse bearing a triumphant-looking granite copy of the dictator.
Spanish Jail Wing 'run By Inmates'
Moroccan Muslims, including suspects in the Madrid train bombings, are running the Spanish jail in which they are held on their own terms, according to reports. Dawn calls to prayer by a muezzin, attempts to avoid female staff and the conversion of a reading room into a prayer room have...
Gibraltar and Madrid Hold Talks
Spain and Gibraltar have held informal talks for the first time in three years. An informal lunch at the weekend, hosted by the Socialist mayor of the nearby Spanish town of Los Barrios, saw Gibraltar's chief minister, Peter Caruana, sit down with José Pons, the senior Spanish...
Aznar Accused Over Madrid Bomb Papers
Former Spanish prime minister José María Aznar yesterday denied allegations that he was illegally holding on to secret intelligence reports and that his government paid a Washington lobbyist firm to help him secure a Congressional Gold Medal. The allegations came as Mr Aznar,...
Capital Letters: Madrid
Is it agonised pleasure? Or is it sweet agony? Whatever it is, as you plan your six weeks with your school-age offspring this summer, spare a thought for the Madrid parent.
Tight Security for First Spanish Royal Wedding in Century
Snipers sat on rooftops, city centre metro stations were locked, aircraft were banned and gawking pedestrians spilled on to Madrid's streets, snarling up traffic, as the Spanish capital ground to a halt yesterday in preparation for its first royal wedding for nearly a century. The...
Revealed: Train Bombers' Last Call to London
Madrid suspects phoned brother before suicide blast.
Madrid Bomb Suspects 'phoned Britain Before Blowing Themselves Up'
Fresh links between last month's Madrid bomb attacks and Britain emerged yesterday after it was reported that terror suspects telephoned Britain shortly before blowing themselves up.
Madrid Video Claims More Attacks Planned
Islamist group called for withdrawal of troops in Iraq.
The European Dilemma
The Madrid bombings are shifting Europe's balance between civil liberties and security, writes Ian Black.
Judge Leads Assault on Eta's Dirty Money
The Basque separatist terror group Eta may lose a major source of funds after a Spanish judge yesterday accused a former senior executive of a major company of handing over £150,000 in extortion money. Vending machine company Azkoyen, which is listed on the Madrid stock exchange and...
Eta on Brink of Ceasefire
Public revulsion after Madrid bombings and change in government may lead to abandonment of violence by Basque separatist group.
Explosives Theft Linked to Madrid Bomb
Fears over how Islamists stole 100kg of quarry explosives.
Eta Offers Talks, But Threatens Battle
The armed Basque separatist group Eta yesterday tried to turn the Madrid train bombings and the subsequent change of government to its advantage by offering "dialogue" to the incoming Socialists while also announcing that it would "keep fighting". The move was immediately denounced as a...
Madrid Bombings: They Marched in Their Millions
Angelique Chrisafis in Madrid on the turmoil of emotion that gripped a nation in mourning. No one was sure whether it was over. Bob Dylan's Knocking on Heaven's Door and U2's Bloody Sunday hummed from radios, in between tearful speeches from DJs.
Bombers Wreak Havoc in Madrid
· At least 173 reported dead
· Spain's deadliest-ever bombing
· Eta 'not to blame' - Basque politician
Developer Calls Time on Madrid Bar at Heart of City's Historic Nightlife
Six-storey building could be turned into a hotel.
Eta Declares Catalonia Ceasefire
The outlawed Basque separatist group Eta declared a ceasefire in the semi-autonomous Spanish region of Catalonia today, prompting an angry response from Madrid. Eta "ceased all its activities in the [Catalan] region as of January 1 2004" with the aim of "uniting ties between the...
Three Galleries in Madrid's 'paseo Del Arte' Undergo Extensive Rebuilding
They have dubbed it the Paseo del Arte, the Art Walk, a rejuvenated route joining Madrid's three largest art galleries, the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, as each one prepares to unveil new wings over the next year. All three museums are now building sites, with a...
Separatists Hold Key After Catalonia Poll
A fresh confrontation between Madrid and the regions seemed certain yesterday after local elections in Catalonia resulted in a rise in support for the pro-independence Catalan Republican Left (CRL). The separatist party doubled its vote to 16% in elections held on Sunday, winning the...
Paris and Madrid in Cross-border Police Deal
Armed police officers from Spain and France will operate in each other's countries to tackle terrorism and drug-trafficking under the terms of a groundbreaking agreement.
Press Review: Basque Nationalists Demand Referendum
The view from Spain. The Basque regional government presented its proposals for increased autonomy at the weekend. Even before the details were clear, however, the Madrid press had thoroughly rubbished them.
Right Wing Celebrates Spanish Win
Spain's ruling People's party was celebrating a dramatic setback for its Socialist opponents yesterday, after winning back the regional government of Madrid. The loss, six months before a general election, was widely blamed on an internal Socialist party row which saw two regional...
Madrid Says ¡hola! to a Lucrative New Icon
Replica shirts hit the stands as Beckham greets the Real faithful. David Beckham, whose alleged lack of eloquence in his native tongue makes him the target of countless stand-up comedians, delivered his first public words in Spanish yesterday.
27 Dead in Spanish Train Crash
Fourteen passengers and five train crew members are confirmed to have died when an inter-city train on its way from Madrid to Cartagena ran head on into a freight train late on Tuesday. Firefighters at the site outside the medieval town of Chinchilla said yesterday that no one travelling...
Aznar Faces 91% Opposition to War
The Spanish prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar, the third man on the international stage beside George Bush and Tony Blair in the run-up to war, was staring at political disaster yesterday as anti-war demonstrations spread and opinion polls revealed 91% of Spaniards against the war. Madrid,...
Britain Told to Rethink Rock Plans
Britain was told to go back to the drawing board and think again about how to solve its 300-year dispute with Spain over Gibraltar yesterday after a referendum on the Rock showed 99% of voters opposed joint sovereignty with Madrid. Gibraltar's chief minister, Peter Caruana, who called the...
Catalonia Echoes Basque Call for Autonomy
Catalonia has added its voice to demands from the Basque country for a fresh round of regional referendums over greater autonomy from Madrid.
Dazzling Agassi plays the matador in Madrid
Tennis: Andre Agassi beat Juan Carlos Fererro to reach the semi-finals of the Masters Series.
Madrid Tries to Block Basque Vote
The Spanish prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar, is trying to fend off plans by the nationalist Basque regional government to hold a referendum on self-determination. His rightwing People's party and the Socialist opposition were reported yesterday to be coordinating their efforts to prevent...
Capital Letters: Giles Tremlett in Madrid
September 20 is one of the hard right's handful of feast days commemorating the high points of the former dictator's life.
Spanish parties unite in vote to ban Batasuna
Spanish MPs recalled to Madrid for an emergency session of parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday to outlaw the Basque political party Batasuna.
Developer tears down the home of Madrid's saint
A scandal has flared up in Madrid with the discovery that the house where the Spanish capital's patron saint, San Isidro, lived has been knocked down by developers.
Madrid in summer - just one long, lazy siesta
As miracles go, it is minor. I have parked my car outside my home. I did not have to drive around the block and it did not take me half an hour.
In Madrid, everyone's enchufed to bits
Capital letters: Margarita wanted to get her three-year-old daughter into our heavily oversubscribed, state-funded school, but she was missing a crucial qualifying point. Might I have a word with the head teacher?
Aznar in London for Gibraltar Talks
The prime minister, Tony Blair, and his Spanish counterpart, Jose Maria Aznar, will today meet in Downing Street for "difficult" talks on the future of Gibraltar. The government has a self-imposed mid-summer deadline for resolving the long running dispute between London and Madrid over...
Madrid must change tactics on Rock
Spain's aim of full sovereignty is wrecking the prospect of a Gibraltar deal.
Mayor Starts Party Purge of Night-time Madness in Madrid
Giles Tremlett reports from Madrid on a crackdown of botellons, open-air revelries that constitute weekend entertainment for 200,000 of the city's youth.
Thieves demand £1m ransom for old masters
Spain's richest woman, Esther Koplowitz, has been told by thieves that she must pay more than £1m for the return of 15 paintings stolen from her flat in Madrid last summer. The burglars have told Ms Koplowitz, owner of a construction conglomerate, that if she wants to see the...
Euro empowers eastern countries
The introduction of the euro has been touted as an event of huge historical importance for the whole of Europe, affecting everyone from the lottery-ticket sellers of Madrid to the restaurateurs of Paris. But there has been little room in the single currency debate for those in the former...
Prado director is hung out to dry
There can be few nicer offices in Madrid than that of the director of the Prado Museum. Surrounded by the works of Goya, Velazquez and El Greco, overseeing Spain's greatest museum, whoever occupies it has reached the top of Madrid's cultural pecking order. Which explains why Fernando...
On the streets, the oldest profession prepares for the newest currency
The prostitutes working the Calle del Desengaño in Madrid's red-light district, a few steps off the Gran Via, were ready. "Nothing surprises us, cariño. We'll adapt all right," explained Maria, amid hoots of laughter from other working girls huddled on the corner. "I'll be rounding my...
With more than 2,000 people doing their Christmas shopping at the end of a long bank holiday weekend, the Ikea store in Vallecas Villa, Madrid, could not have been much busier. Which makes the decision of four armed robbers to choose Sunday evening to carry out a ram raid all the stranger.
Shoppers Scatter As Armed Raiders Ram Ikea Store
With an estimated 2,000 people doing their Christmas shopping, the Ikea store in Vallecas Villa, Madrid, could not have been much busier. But the shopping experience became even more of a crush on Sunday evening when armed robbers rammed their vehicle into the store while shoppers were still going about their business
Restaurants in Madrid, the best places for eating out
From fancy restaurants to affordable tapas bars, you will find a restaurant in Madrid to suit every taste and pocket size. Find out personal recommendations from a Madrid citizen.
Videos of Madrid Prostitutes and Clients Put on Youtube
A Spanish neighborhood watch association hopes that the video-sharing website you tube can help clean up their streets of the prostitution that they say the local government has done nothing to curb.
Spanish Airport Pays for Families to Live in Peace
Local residents have found their lives ruined by the noise from planes, especially during the hot Madrid summers.
Madrid, Spain -- from a First Time Visitor
Madrid, Spain seen through the eyes of a first-time visitor who shares discoveries and offers helpful tips for an enjoyable visit.
Hidden tunnels in Madrid, the secret underground world
Madrid was named after the arabic word ‘Madjrit’ which means ‘place where there are tunnels’. Therefore the secret tunnels that interconnect the whole city centre of Madrid are real and existed before the Muslim occupation, around the 11th century. The islamic legacy was specially rich in terms of knowledge of water distribution and supply.
A Whistlestop Tour of Madrid, Spain
Information for tourists planning on a short trip or stop over in Madrid, the fascinating capital of Spain. The article gives details of some of the most important tourist attractions.
Madrid's Rebel Priests Defy Church to Mark Easter
Archbishop had declared 'red church' closed - Celebrities and locals mix at protest before mass
March 11 Memorial Unveiled
A cylindrical glass tower etched with the names of 191 victims of Europe's worst attack by Islamists was unveiled yesterday as a monument to those killed by 10 bombs planted on Madrid trains three years ago.
Travel in Spain: free travel guide of Madrid from Flashbooking budget accommodation
For a short visit, a week-end, a city break, these free pocket guides are useful printable and downloadable tools available online.
Holidays in Madrid, capital of Spain
Madrid is the capital of Spain, and is home to the royal family, Spanish parliament and is the administration centre of Spain. It is also a lively, cosmopolitan city, which offers many attractions and a whole host of artistic activity.
Eta Admits to Fatal December Blast
The Basque separatist group Eta today claimed responsibility for a Madrid bomb attack in which two people died last month, but insisted an existing ceasefire remained in place.
Peace Process Broken By Eta Bomb, Says Ruling Party
Spain's governing Socialist party said yesterday that the peace process with Basque separatist group Eta had been "broken" by the killings of two people in a bomb blast at a Madrid airport over the weekend.
Diplomacy in the Air As Iberia Flies to Gibraltar
First passenger flight from Spain to Rock since 1979 - Madrid says everybody gains from softer policy
Madrid - A City With Class and Culture
Madrid the capital city of Spain – What to see, what to do and a little history.
Newspaper Spat Over Madrid Bombs 'conspiracy'
· Attack was Socialist coup, crook alleges in interview · Paper guilty of 'yellow' journalism, says rival daily
Learn Spanish at Salamanca University: An Ideal Place to Study Abroad
Proximal to Madrid, rich in culture and history and with one of Europe's most prestegious universities, Salamanca is a favorite destination for people interested in studying in Spain.
Great Holiday Destination, Madrid
Plan city breaks in Madrid the capital of Spain and one of the hot destination for city breaks or holidays. Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain, located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country. Madrid has been presented with a degree of cultural prevalence.
Travel to Madrid: Europe's Eldest Infant
Madrid may have been full of life by 1200 A.D. but it was not until 1979 that the capital city of Spain held its first free and democratic elections. The tumultuous tribulations of the 20th century have left a distinct flavor about the art, attitude and culture in Madrid.
Baroness Plans Prado Road Change Protest
Spanish art collector Baroness Carmen Thyssen threatened yesterday to chain herself to a tree on Madrid's most emblematic street, the Paseo del Prado, to stop proposed building works outside a museum of valuable paintings donated by her family.
29 Charged Over Madrid Bombings
A Spanish judge today charged 29 people over the 2004 Madrid train bombings following a two-year investigation.
Mad for Madrid!
Madrid is one of those rare places that combine art, intricate architecture and colorful history and people with vibrant entertainment and succulent cuisine.
Protests at World's Largest Terminal
Last-minute preparations for the opening of the world's largest airport terminal in Madrid are being marred by protesters who claim a massively expanded airport is set to shatter the peace of more than half a million Spaniards.
Shoppers Stampede Sale of Spanish Nuns' Festive Treats
As Christmas consumer bunfights go, there has been something distinctly sacrilegious about the mass stampede to a sale in Madrid of yuletide treats made by Spain's cloistered monks and nuns.
Fares Face Long Wait As Cabbie Gets Paid to Read
A Madrid taxi driver has won a competition to be paid to read Miguel de Cervantes' literary masterpiece, Don Quixote. Taxi driver Javier Carretero successfully applied for a grant of €642 (£438) to take time off from driving his Skoda Octavia in order to read Spain's classic text.
Madrid – a guide to the key sites and monuments
Emerging from the shadows, Madrid has become one of the hot European destinations of the last few years. Culture, food and class are served up by the truck load - we give you a rundown on some essential sites
Festival of San Isidro – Madrid
Every May, Madrid cuts loose to honor its patron saint, San Isidro, with a nine day festival that grips the Spanish capital and all of its residents...
The Readers' Editor on ... Developing Interest in News Ombudsmen
I spent some time recently in Madrid at a conference on self-regulation in news organisations, convened by the Federation of ...
The Prado to Sol in Madrid
The Prado to Sol is one of the main regions of Madrid, containing some interesting constructions and monuments among other elements.
Madrid and its Gran Via
The Gran Via in Madrid is one of the major roads of the city and which contains some of the most interesting and attractive tourist attractions and recreational spots of the area.
The Cuisine of Madrid
The nations capital is known for having a broad variety of food and is the place to go if you want to sample something from all over Spain. Boasting the second largest fish market in the world, it's often called "Spain's best port" despite being 250 miles from the sea.
Madrid remembers its own dark day
Chilling echoes of commuter trains atrocity. For the people of Madrid, yesterday's London bombings were a terrible reminder of what had happened to them on March 11 2004, when 191 people were killed on commuter trains.
Bomb Blast in Madrid Injures 52
The armed Basque separatist group Eta exploded a bomb in Madrid yesterday, injuring 52 people and dashing hopes that it was on the point of renouncing violence.
A Year on From Train Bombs, Pain is Still Etched on Streets of Madrid
Families grieve while anger is directed at politicians and media.
Car Bomb Explodes in Madrid
A powerful car bomb apparently left by the Basque separatist group Eta exploded today near Madrid's main convention centre, which the King and Queen of Spain were due to visit tonight.
Pope backs attack on Spanish 'sin'
The Pope gave his support yesterday to the Cardinal Archbishop of Madrid, Antonio María Rouco Varela, who has accused Spanish politicians of leading people into sin.
Aznar 'wiped Files on Madrid Bombings'
All computer records in PM's office destroyed, says Zapatero.
Former Pm Accused of Madrid Bomb Deceit
The former Spanish prime minister, José Maria Aznar, was today accused by his successor of deceiving the public in the aftermath of the Madrid train bombing.
Explosions Rock Madrid
There were five explosions in Madrid tonight, shortly after a phone call made in the name of the Basque militants Eta warned they had set five devices to explode.
Eta train bomb theory gathers pace
The evidence is flimsy but Spaniards are increasingly determined to see a link, reports Giles Tremlett in Madrid
Giles Tremlett in Madrid
It is time to visit General Francisco Franco. A short taxi ride does it, and I am deposited at the foot of a giant, prancing stone horse bearing a triumphant-looking granite copy of the dictator.
Spanish Jail Wing 'run By Inmates'
Moroccan Muslims, including suspects in the Madrid train bombings, are running the Spanish jail in which they are held on their own terms, according to reports. Dawn calls to prayer by a muezzin, attempts to avoid female staff and the conversion of a reading room into a prayer room have...
Gibraltar and Madrid Hold Talks
Spain and Gibraltar have held informal talks for the first time in three years. An informal lunch at the weekend, hosted by the Socialist mayor of the nearby Spanish town of Los Barrios, saw Gibraltar's chief minister, Peter Caruana, sit down with José Pons, the senior Spanish...
Aznar Accused Over Madrid Bomb Papers
Former Spanish prime minister José María Aznar yesterday denied allegations that he was illegally holding on to secret intelligence reports and that his government paid a Washington lobbyist firm to help him secure a Congressional Gold Medal. The allegations came as Mr Aznar,...
Capital Letters: Madrid
Is it agonised pleasure? Or is it sweet agony? Whatever it is, as you plan your six weeks with your school-age offspring this summer, spare a thought for the Madrid parent.
Tight Security for First Spanish Royal Wedding in Century
Snipers sat on rooftops, city centre metro stations were locked, aircraft were banned and gawking pedestrians spilled on to Madrid's streets, snarling up traffic, as the Spanish capital ground to a halt yesterday in preparation for its first royal wedding for nearly a century. The...
Revealed: Train Bombers' Last Call to London
Madrid suspects phoned brother before suicide blast.
Madrid Bomb Suspects 'phoned Britain Before Blowing Themselves Up'
Fresh links between last month's Madrid bomb attacks and Britain emerged yesterday after it was reported that terror suspects telephoned Britain shortly before blowing themselves up.
Madrid Video Claims More Attacks Planned
Islamist group called for withdrawal of troops in Iraq.
The European Dilemma
The Madrid bombings are shifting Europe's balance between civil liberties and security, writes Ian Black.
Judge Leads Assault on Eta's Dirty Money
The Basque separatist terror group Eta may lose a major source of funds after a Spanish judge yesterday accused a former senior executive of a major company of handing over £150,000 in extortion money. Vending machine company Azkoyen, which is listed on the Madrid stock exchange and...
Eta on Brink of Ceasefire
Public revulsion after Madrid bombings and change in government may lead to abandonment of violence by Basque separatist group.
Explosives Theft Linked to Madrid Bomb
Fears over how Islamists stole 100kg of quarry explosives.
Eta Offers Talks, But Threatens Battle
The armed Basque separatist group Eta yesterday tried to turn the Madrid train bombings and the subsequent change of government to its advantage by offering "dialogue" to the incoming Socialists while also announcing that it would "keep fighting". The move was immediately denounced as a...
Madrid Bombings: They Marched in Their Millions
Angelique Chrisafis in Madrid on the turmoil of emotion that gripped a nation in mourning. No one was sure whether it was over. Bob Dylan's Knocking on Heaven's Door and U2's Bloody Sunday hummed from radios, in between tearful speeches from DJs.
Bombers Wreak Havoc in Madrid
· At least 173 reported dead
· Spain's deadliest-ever bombing
· Eta 'not to blame' - Basque politician
Developer Calls Time on Madrid Bar at Heart of City's Historic Nightlife
Six-storey building could be turned into a hotel.
Eta Declares Catalonia Ceasefire
The outlawed Basque separatist group Eta declared a ceasefire in the semi-autonomous Spanish region of Catalonia today, prompting an angry response from Madrid. Eta "ceased all its activities in the [Catalan] region as of January 1 2004" with the aim of "uniting ties between the...
Three Galleries in Madrid's 'paseo Del Arte' Undergo Extensive Rebuilding
They have dubbed it the Paseo del Arte, the Art Walk, a rejuvenated route joining Madrid's three largest art galleries, the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, as each one prepares to unveil new wings over the next year. All three museums are now building sites, with a...
Separatists Hold Key After Catalonia Poll
A fresh confrontation between Madrid and the regions seemed certain yesterday after local elections in Catalonia resulted in a rise in support for the pro-independence Catalan Republican Left (CRL). The separatist party doubled its vote to 16% in elections held on Sunday, winning the...
Paris and Madrid in Cross-border Police Deal
Armed police officers from Spain and France will operate in each other's countries to tackle terrorism and drug-trafficking under the terms of a groundbreaking agreement.
Press Review: Basque Nationalists Demand Referendum
The view from Spain. The Basque regional government presented its proposals for increased autonomy at the weekend. Even before the details were clear, however, the Madrid press had thoroughly rubbished them.
Right Wing Celebrates Spanish Win
Spain's ruling People's party was celebrating a dramatic setback for its Socialist opponents yesterday, after winning back the regional government of Madrid. The loss, six months before a general election, was widely blamed on an internal Socialist party row which saw two regional...
Madrid Says ¡hola! to a Lucrative New Icon
Replica shirts hit the stands as Beckham greets the Real faithful. David Beckham, whose alleged lack of eloquence in his native tongue makes him the target of countless stand-up comedians, delivered his first public words in Spanish yesterday.
27 Dead in Spanish Train Crash
Fourteen passengers and five train crew members are confirmed to have died when an inter-city train on its way from Madrid to Cartagena ran head on into a freight train late on Tuesday. Firefighters at the site outside the medieval town of Chinchilla said yesterday that no one travelling...
Aznar Faces 91% Opposition to War
The Spanish prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar, the third man on the international stage beside George Bush and Tony Blair in the run-up to war, was staring at political disaster yesterday as anti-war demonstrations spread and opinion polls revealed 91% of Spaniards against the war. Madrid,...
Britain Told to Rethink Rock Plans
Britain was told to go back to the drawing board and think again about how to solve its 300-year dispute with Spain over Gibraltar yesterday after a referendum on the Rock showed 99% of voters opposed joint sovereignty with Madrid. Gibraltar's chief minister, Peter Caruana, who called the...
Catalonia Echoes Basque Call for Autonomy
Catalonia has added its voice to demands from the Basque country for a fresh round of regional referendums over greater autonomy from Madrid.
Dazzling Agassi plays the matador in Madrid
Tennis: Andre Agassi beat Juan Carlos Fererro to reach the semi-finals of the Masters Series.
Madrid Tries to Block Basque Vote
The Spanish prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar, is trying to fend off plans by the nationalist Basque regional government to hold a referendum on self-determination. His rightwing People's party and the Socialist opposition were reported yesterday to be coordinating their efforts to prevent...
Capital Letters: Giles Tremlett in Madrid
September 20 is one of the hard right's handful of feast days commemorating the high points of the former dictator's life.
Spanish parties unite in vote to ban Batasuna
Spanish MPs recalled to Madrid for an emergency session of parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday to outlaw the Basque political party Batasuna.
Developer tears down the home of Madrid's saint
A scandal has flared up in Madrid with the discovery that the house where the Spanish capital's patron saint, San Isidro, lived has been knocked down by developers.
Madrid in summer - just one long, lazy siesta
As miracles go, it is minor. I have parked my car outside my home. I did not have to drive around the block and it did not take me half an hour.
In Madrid, everyone's enchufed to bits
Capital letters: Margarita wanted to get her three-year-old daughter into our heavily oversubscribed, state-funded school, but she was missing a crucial qualifying point. Might I have a word with the head teacher?
Aznar in London for Gibraltar Talks
The prime minister, Tony Blair, and his Spanish counterpart, Jose Maria Aznar, will today meet in Downing Street for "difficult" talks on the future of Gibraltar. The government has a self-imposed mid-summer deadline for resolving the long running dispute between London and Madrid over...
Madrid must change tactics on Rock
Spain's aim of full sovereignty is wrecking the prospect of a Gibraltar deal.
Mayor Starts Party Purge of Night-time Madness in Madrid
Giles Tremlett reports from Madrid on a crackdown of botellons, open-air revelries that constitute weekend entertainment for 200,000 of the city's youth.
Thieves demand £1m ransom for old masters
Spain's richest woman, Esther Koplowitz, has been told by thieves that she must pay more than £1m for the return of 15 paintings stolen from her flat in Madrid last summer. The burglars have told Ms Koplowitz, owner of a construction conglomerate, that if she wants to see the...
Euro empowers eastern countries
The introduction of the euro has been touted as an event of huge historical importance for the whole of Europe, affecting everyone from the lottery-ticket sellers of Madrid to the restaurateurs of Paris. But there has been little room in the single currency debate for those in the former...
Prado director is hung out to dry
There can be few nicer offices in Madrid than that of the director of the Prado Museum. Surrounded by the works of Goya, Velazquez and El Greco, overseeing Spain's greatest museum, whoever occupies it has reached the top of Madrid's cultural pecking order. Which explains why Fernando...
On the streets, the oldest profession prepares for the newest currency
The prostitutes working the Calle del Desengaño in Madrid's red-light district, a few steps off the Gran Via, were ready. "Nothing surprises us, cariño. We'll adapt all right," explained Maria, amid hoots of laughter from other working girls huddled on the corner. "I'll be rounding my...