All news on the topic: Madrid

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Spanish anti-corruption police raid Socialist Party headquarters in Madrid amid widening scandal pressure on Sanchez
Spain’s anticorruption police conducted a raid on the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party in Madrid on Wednesday, increasing the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is already dealing with a series of corruption scandals involving key allies.
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Spanish PM’s wife Begoña Gómez to stand trial on corruption charges in major political shockwave
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will face trial on four charges of corruption and financial misconduct, as ruled by a Madrid court on Monday.
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Spain’s political crisis deepens as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife faces sweeping corruption and embezzlement charges after two-year probe
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has been charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of funds following a two-year investigation by a judge in Madrid.
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Spanish authorities detain 18 suspects in €32.8 million VAT fraud linked to imported alcohol across EU member states
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Madrid (Spain), 18 alleged members of a criminal network, including five suspected leaders, were detained on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a €32.8 million VAT fraud scheme connected to imported alcohol from several EU Member States.
Politics • Views: 523
Trade war warning: Donald Trump targets Spain after base access refusal, risking billions in transatlantic commerce
Trump has threatened to sever trade with Spain over access to its air bases in the Iran conflict, but how significant is the trade between the two countries?
Sports • Views: 548
Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61m private plane departs Riyadh amid missile strikes
Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61 million private jet departed Saudi Arabia in the middle of the night, indicating that the football superstar might have left due to rising conflict.
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The oldest restaurant in the world is being challenged by another tavern in Madrid claiming to be even older
In the center of Spain's capital city, Sobrino de Botín boasts a prestigious Guinness World Record as the oldest restaurant in existence. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Madrid, a quaint tavern asserts a daring claim
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Advisor to Former Ukrainian President Shot Dead Near American School in Spain
Andrii Portnov, known as a pro-Russia political figure, was allegedly shot several times after taking his children to school in Madrid
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Richard Gere spotted embracing a quieter life in Spain with his family after stepping away from Hollywood
Richard Gere went out alone in Madrid, Spain, where he relocated with his family from America
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'Overtourism' has overwhelmed Spain — new regulations address the rental housing crisis
Spain drew an unprecedented 94 million tourists last year, establishing the Southern European country, known for its Mediterranean beaches, sprawling landscapes, and historic cities, as one of the most visited destinations globally. This influx of visitors has occasionally led to grievances from some Spaniards about "overtourism," with worries regarding overcrowding, water consumption, and especially the availability and cost of housing
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At least 30 injured after Boeing flight hits turbulence, sending passengers flying — and one man stuck in the overhead bin
At least 30 people were injured on Monday after an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight hit turbulence over the Atlantic, sending passengers flying out of their seats.
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David and Victoria Beckham, who have a net worth of $575 million, are such poor tippers that Elton John refers to them as the 'Takums,' according to a book
An affair of David Beckham revealed that he once neglected to tip a waitress, while Elton John, who used to refer to the Beckhams as "the Takums," highlighted an instance when they 'forgot' to tip the staff on his yacht, as detailed in Tom Bower's latest book
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Champions League soccer matches will go ahead despite ISIS terror threats
This week's Champions League games will go ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat, the governing body of European soccer said Tuesday.
Crime • Views: 533
Spanish Right-Wing Politician Shot In Face In Madrid, Shooter Escaped On Motorbike
Police said he was shot around 1:30 p.m. local time and was conscious when taken to a hospital.
US News • Views: 818
‘Idiot’ creep arrested for groping female reporter during live broadcast, sparking public outcry
Isa Balado, a correspondent for channel Cuatro, was covering a robbery in Madrid when a 25-year-old man came up to her from behind and fondled her behind, before denying any wrongdoing.
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WATCH: News Reporter Challenges Man After Inappropriate On-Air Touch
Isa Balado, a reporter for Cuatro, was covering a theft in Madrid, Spain, when a man came up from behind and touched her backside
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Letter bomb found at the US Embassy in Madrid, the most recent location to be targeted
The US embassy in Madrid was on heightened alert Thursday following the reception of a suspected letter bomb, just a day after a comparable package ignited upon being found at the Ukrainian Embassy
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1 Injured By Apparent Letter Bomb At Ukrainian Embassy In Madrid
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said the embassy received the exploding envelope as part of a mail delivery.
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Explosion at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid injures one person
An explosive device apparently hidden inside an envelope detonated at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid Wednesday -- injuring an employee who was handling the letter, officials said.
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Mick Jagger reveals his chest after a topless woman exposes herself to him
During a concert in Spain on Tuesday, Mick Jagger surprised the crowd by revealing his nipples after spotting a woman in the audience who had removed her top and exposed her breasts to him
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Shakira Faces Tax Trial After Rejecting Spanish Prosecutors’ Offer
The singer is accused of defrauding Spain’s government of $15 million in taxes.
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Biden jokes he may not return from Spain as approval rating hits all-time low
President Biden joked Tuesday that he may not return from Spain as his average approval rating hit an all-time low amid the worst inflation since 1981 and record-high gas prices.
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Rolling Stones Stun Audience With First-Ever Live Performance Of 1960s Classic
The band kicked off its 60th-anniversary tour with the debut of a 1966 hit never before performed in concert.
Sports • Views: 1049
Former pro soccer player dies in freak accident
Santiago Otero Gonzalez, 38, was discovered Saturday by his wife after she returned from working a night shift, with hIs cell phone found in the water.
Lifestyle • Views: 820
Wiggling twin panda cubs are born at the Madrid Zoo
Madrid’s panda family grew Monday with the birth of twin cubs, a boost to the popular species that is considered China’s national treasure.
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