Pablo Iglesias leaves role as deputy PM to stand as president in Madrid elections
Pablo Iglesias, leader of the left-wing Podemos group and currently the second deputy prime minister in the coalition government with the PSOE socialists, led by...
Isabel Díaz Ayuso
Ayuso calls for elections in Madrid on 4 May, after ‘political earthquake’ week
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (16 Mar) Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the outspoken president of the regional government in Madrid for the right-wing People’s Party (PP), has...
International Women’s Day marches prohibited in Madrid
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (11 Mar) Marches planned for International Women’s Day (also referred to as 8-M) in Madrid on 7-8 March, have been cancelled...
Woman loses eye, as second night of protests follow jailing of rapper Hasél
Also read (19/2/21): Sánchez: violence ‘unacceptable’ – political fallout over protests for jailed rapper Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors in Madrid...
Spain will not give AstraZeneca vaccine to citizens aged over 55
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (15 Mar) ALSO READ (15/3/21): Spain halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for 15 days, following other EU states #UPDATE on Fri...
Madrid might prioritise waiters, taxi drivers, teachers for Covid-19 vaccine
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (15 Mar) ALSO READ (15/3/21): Spain halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for 15 days, following other EU states Isabel Díaz...
Madrid inaugurates new hospital, amid controversy and protests
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (28 Dec) Also read: Restrictions in Spain for Christmas and New Year period The Madrid region has inaugurated a brand new hospital,...
Authorities blame ‘violent far-right groups’ for riots against ‘state of alarm’
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (30 Nov) Authorities and many politicians in Spain have blamed ‘organised far-right groups’ for the vandalism and looting seen during...
‘State of Alarm’ imposed on Madrid
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (11 Jan) Also read: Details of curfews & restrictions for all regions of Spain during ‘State of Alarm’ The Spanish...
Partial lockdown in Madrid uncertain after court rules ‘harmful to basic rights’
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (2 Nov) Also read: Details of curfews & restrictions for all regions of Spain during ‘State of Alarm’ A top...
