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Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented smear campaign" against his wife. Sánchez, who has been in office since 2018, stunned the nation on Wednesday by announcing that he was cancelling all official events until next week, when he will unveil his future plans. The announcement came hours after a Madrid provincial judge agreed to study allegations of corruption brought by a right-wing group against Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez. What's next for Sanchez?If Sánchez resigns then it will fall to Spai...
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The board of trustees of the 78-year-old Marlborough Gallery, one of the world’s oldest and most high-profile commercial galleries, has announced that it will shut up shop in the coming months. “After long and careful consideration, we made the decision that now is the time to sunset our nearly 80-year-old firm,” Franz Plutschow, a member of the Board of Trustees, said. All of the blue-chip gallery’s locations – in London, New York, Barcelona and Madrid – will be closed and sold, in addition to the thousands of artworks in Marlborough’s inventory. Part of the proceeds from these sales will be ...
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In the heart of Madrid's exclusive Salamanca district, on Calle de Alcalá, a two-bedroom en-suite apartment of just over 80 square meters has just come on the market. Decorated by Nordic Standard and priced at over one million euros, it will not remain on sale for long. Homes like these have become the most sought-after assets by wealthy Latin Americans, who are transforming Madrid into a new Miami, both in terms of residence and investment destination. Watch the video in the player above to find out more.
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The date of March 11 was selected as a day of remembrance for terrorism victims across the continent following the tragic train bombings in Madrid on March 11, 2004, orchestrated by Islamic extremists, killing 193 people. Leading figures from the European Union, including Ylva Johansson, along with Spain's King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, attended the event honoring victims of terrorism across the EU. Sanchez emphasised the principles of "democracy, rule of law, and social rights" as a sign of a unified Europe in the fight against extremism, affirming that these values are invi...
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Two decades ago, on March 11, 2004, Europe was shaken by what is still one of the deadliest terror attacks on its soil. The Madrid train bombings, which claimed the lives of 191 people and injured over 2,000 others, left an indelible mark on Spain and the global community. As we mark the anniversary of this tragic event, it is evident that despite significant advances in counter-terrorism capabilities, the challenges posed by Islamist extremism and terrorism remain as complex and formidable as ever. The intervening years have seen a string of horrific attacks hit Europe, from the 7/7 Undergrou...
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On March 11, 2004, a series of explosions shook commuter trains as they entered the Atocha station in Madrid, leaving 191 dead and 1,800 injured, in what is still the largest jihadist attack perpetrated on European soil. Twenty years later, the scars of that day are still alive in the memory of the victims and of all of Spanish society. "It is a day that will never be erased from my memory. I could tell minute by minute what happened that day. And the final summary is that my brother was murdered on the Santa Eugenia train," says Alejandro Benito. The 11-M attacks in Madrid caused a significan...
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ARCOmadrid, one of Spain's main international contemporary art fairs, has returned. The fair will run from 6 to 10 March, showcasing over 200 renowned national and international galleries and 350 invited collectors. Investors are finding new ways to purchase art – including through Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp. Jaime Velázquez reports for Euronews. Watch the full report in the video above.
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Madrid is currently one of the areas of Spain with the greatest housing needs. It is estimated that the capital and its surrounding area will need some 175,000 flats over the next decade to meet demand, which is high. To fix the issue and expand the region's residential stock, the local government has presented a plan to convert underused office buildings into housing. The measure aims to bring up to 20,000 flats onto the market in two years by making the process of changing the use of land and obsolete buildings much easier - provided that the homes are available for rent at affordable prices...
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Hundreds of farmers drove their tractors into central Madrid on Wednesday as part of ongoing protests against the European Union's farming policies and to demand measures to alleviate production cost hikes. The protest, the biggest to take place in the Spanish capital after more than two weeks of daily protests across the country, will include a rally outside the Agriculture Ministry headquarters. Many of the tractors flew Spanish flags and some farmers carried banners reading, “There is no life without farming,” and "Farmers in Extinction.” The Union of Unions organising group said they were ...
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