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Madrid’s refusal to loan Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ to Bilbao fuels political tensions

News Desk7th April 202613th April 2026

7th April 202613th April 2026952

A growing political and cultural dispute has erupted in Spain over whether Pablo Picasso’s iconic anti-war painting Guernica should be temporarily moved from Madrid to...

Spain pledges a further €615 million of aid to Ukraine – and Zelensky views Picasso’s ‘Guernica’

News Desk19th November 202524th November 2025

19th November 202524th November 20251363

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled a fresh support package for Ukraine valued at €615 million, aimed at bolstering the country’s defence against Russia....

Queen Letizia plays ‘tour guide’ to NATO’s ‘first wives (& husbands) club’

News Desk29th June 20227th July 2022

29th June 20227th July 20226124

Spain’s Queen Letizia has played ‘tour guide’ to some of the first ladies (and husbands) of world leaders attending the NATO summit in Madrid. The...

Madrid’s Retiro Park and Paseo del Prado added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Steph Osborn28th July 20212nd August 2021

28th July 20212nd August 20213010

Madrid’s Retiro Park and the adjacent Paseo del Prado have been added to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List and is the first time that sites...

Billionaire gets 18 months and €52m fine for smuggling Picasso painting out of Spain

News Desk18th January 20206th April 2021

18th January 20206th April 20213346

Jaime Botín, Spanish billionaire and former top banker of the Santander dynasty, was sentenced to 18 months in jail and a 52.4m euro fine on...

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ARCOmadrid kicks off from 27 Feb

Hannah Pennell25th February 20198th October 2020

25th February 20198th October 20202729

The 38th edition of ARCOmadrid, Madrid’s International Contemporary Art Fair, kicks off on 27 February to showcase the latest trends in the sector. Running for...

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