WATCH: Hundreds of passengers evacuated after high-speed train travelling from Madrid bursts into flames Train services on Madrid to Barcelona continued to be disrupted on Tuesday as charred carriage was removed by authorities. 13 Oct, 2026 @ 13:40 Lead·Madrid·National News·Travel News
Spain’s long-term rental home listings plunge 44% since 2018 – and 83% in Barcelona Idealista counted 510,000 long-term rental adverts in 2025, down from 902,000 in 2018, with Barcelona losing 83% of its listings. 8 Oct, 2026 @ 13:15 Barcelona·Lead·Madrid·Property
‘No more Maricarmens’: Tributes pour in after death of pensioner whose eviction sparked Spain housing protests Hundreds marched to Spain's parliament in Madrid on Wednesday, blaming the pensioner's death on her years-long battle against her landlords. 8 Oct, 2026 @ 09:30 Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property
WATCH: Huge explosion rips through Madrid flats – killing three dogs and forcing families from their homes Shocking footage shows flames tearing through the four-storey building in Valdemoro, south Madrid, following the blast at around 8.25am. 7 Oct, 2026 @ 16:49 Lead·Madrid
‘Not about ideology, but about humanity’: PM Sanchez revives rejected housing reforms just one day after calling snap election The two decrees were approved by the cabinet on Tuesday, bearing only minor changes compared with the versions voted down last week. 6 Oct, 2026 @ 15:45 Election 2026·Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property
Man bludgeons his elderly parents to death with a dumbbell at their Madrid home A man has been arrested in Madrid by the Policia Nacional for killing his elderly mother and father in a frenzied attack using a dumbbell. 5 Oct, 2026 @ 10:00 Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid
WATCH: Hundreds of thousands flood Madrid streets in general strike protest after Pedro Sanchez’s housing reforms blocked in Congress Around 50 cities across Spain held simultaneous demonstrations calling for a general strike after Pedro Sanchez's housing reforms were blocked. 3 Oct, 2026 @ 17:43 Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property
These are the three ‘most beautiful’ cinemas in Spain, according to leading travel magazine Prestigious travel magazine Time Out has named three Madrid cinemas amongst the 50 most beautiful in the world. 3 Oct, 2026 @ 16:07 La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel
Spain’s housing reform decree is defeated in Parliament, paving way for snap elections before end of the year MPs have voted down a government proposal aimed at tackling Spain's housing crisis, prompting calls on Sanchez to resign. 2 Oct, 2026 @ 16:59 Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property
Pedro Sanchez’s radical housing reform faces defeat in Parliament after his Catalan separatist allies refuse to back it Junts announced on Thursday it would not back the measures, meaning the reform is now expected to be defeated by 172 votes to 171 on 2 Oct, 2026 @ 11:02 Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property
English-language comedy festival brings dozens of shows to Madrid this weekend Taking place from October 1 to 4, the Madrid Comedy Festival will bring 38 shows to eight venues across central Madrid 1 Oct, 2026 @ 09:04 Entertainment·Lead·Madrid
Spain would welcome Britain back into EU ‘with open arms’, Sanchez says during Macron visit Sanchez added Brexit had been a ‘huge loss’ for Britain and Europe, with Macron agreeing that the UK returning to the bloc would be ‘excellent 30 Sep, 2026 @ 17:15 International Affairs·Lead·Madrid·Politics
EXPLAINER: Who is Maricarmen and why are thousands protesting in Madrid? The eviction of an elderly woman from her lifelong home has become the rallying cry for Spain's housing movement. Here's what you need to know. 30 Sep, 2026 @ 13:24 EXPLAINER·Lead·Madrid
Spain approves sweeping housing measures to cap rents and ban ‘vulture’ fund speculation after 87-year-old’s eviction sparks nationwide protests If also rubber-stamped by parliament in an extraordinary vote on Friday, the measures could benefit up to five million tenants across Spain. 29 Sep, 2026 @ 17:30 Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property
Evicted Madrid pensioner can return to her home of 70 years after lawyer strikes deal with property owners A MADRID pensioner who was controversially evicted from her home of 70 years can return after a new rental deal was struck with the property 29 Sep, 2026 @ 09:06 Lead·Madrid·National News
EXPLAINER: Protesters camp out in central Madrid as Maricarmen’s eviction triggers demonstrations over Spain’s housing crisis Thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday, demanding stronger housing laws before pitching some 150 tents in the historic Puerta del Sol. 28 Sep, 2026 @ 16:30 Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property
Spain’s PM Sanchez promises new housing law as protestors rally in Madrid against eviction of 87-year-old woman A NEW housing law has been promised by Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home of 70 28 Sep, 2026 @ 09:26 Lead·Madrid·National News·Property
Transplant patients offered new hope as Spanish doctors develop technique to end organ rejection The new procedure, designed by researchers from Madrid's La Paz Hospital, could ‘radically change patients’ lives,’ experts say. 25 Sep, 2026 @ 16:30 Health·Lead·Madrid
EXCLUSIVE: Famous Madrid flamenco bar engulfed in racism scandal after Black American woman is abused and kicked out Flight attendant Andrea Jones reported the incident to police after vising Torres Bermejas, a famous venue, in August last year. 24 Sep, 2026 @ 17:37 La Cultura·Lead·Madrid
WATCH: Violent clashes erupt in Madrid after 87-year-old disabled woman is forcefully evicted from her flat by investment firm Protesters clashed with riot police in Madrid after 87-year-old Maricarmen was evicted from her flat of six decades and taken to hospital. 24 Sep, 2026 @ 12:01 Lead·Madrid·National News·Property
Horror in Madrid as former Guardia Civil officer ‘strangles former daughter-in-law to death with belt’ in eviction row EARLY indications suggest the killing may have stemmed from a dispute over the woman’s right to remain in the property in Madrid. 19 Sep, 2026 @ 18:45 Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid
Spain v England in Madrid this November: Everything you need to know about tickets and travel World champions Spain host England on November 15. Here's how to get hold of one, and how to get there 19 Sep, 2026 @ 18:20 Lead·Madrid·Sport
Sprawling cocaine trafficking investigation sparked by Spain’s corrupt Breaking Bad narco cop extends to Dubai financier dubbed ‘el Gestor’ Investigators want to know whether the former Madrid police chief's nephew did business with the cartel's alleged money man. 16 Sep, 2026 @ 16:23 Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid
WATCH: Trucker’s shock as bandits use ‘Mexican method’ to box in and raid lorry on Madrid highway in broad daylight The coordinated gang struck on a single-lane service road of the M-506 near Pinto, a town south of the Spanish capital. 16 Sep, 2026 @ 12:03 Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid
Madrid F1 Grand Prix delivered €467m economic boost and 8,850 jobs, study finds THE estimates by accounting giant PwC came as more than 350,000 people flocked to the race last weekend. 16 Sep, 2026 @ 11:41 Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid·Sport
Young star Kimi Antonelli wins again, but was new Madrid F1 track a success – or another flop? THE young Italian took the win in front of a sellout crowd but was the Madring a hit with fans or drivers? 14 Sep, 2026 @ 13:05 Lead·Madrid·Sport