# Madrid

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# football hipsters

The forgotten Madrid team - Getting to the heart of Rayo Vallecano's working class heroes

Irish journalist Robbie Dunne has written a book about what makes Los Franjirrojos special.

9.2k

Nov 4th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Catalonia

How the battle for Catalan independence is being fought online (including on TheJournal.ie)

It started with a poll.

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Oct 21st 2017, 12:05 AM

# yay or nay

Spain gives Catalonia deadline of 9am Thursday to make up mind on independence

The Prime Minister of Spain is said to be prepared to take the “nuclear option” and suspend the Catalan regional government.

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Oct 16th 2017, 1:31 PM

# Independence Day

Catalan leader says region has won right to independence after 90% vote Yes in chaotic referendum

The controversial referendum saw violent scenes as Spanish police attempted to prevent the poll from taking place.

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Oct 2nd 2017, 7:08 AM

# banned ballot

Catalan government says 465 injured in clashes with Spanish police

Spain’s central government is staunchly against the region’s independence vote, which has been ruled unconstitutional by the courts.

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Oct 1st 2017, 5:11 PM

# Independence

Catalonia referendum: Tractors roll in and buildings occupied to support independence vote

Authorities in Madrid have instructed police to ensure no votes are cast in Sunday’s vote.

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Sep 29th 2017, 10:37 PM

# spanish imposition

Catalan crisis: 'State of emergency' as Madrid cracks down on referendum by rounding up officials

Madrid is trying to prevent a 1 October plebiscite being held.

22.0k

Sep 20th 2017, 12:15 PM

# Double Grand Tour

Chris Froome completes historic Grand Tour double with Vuelta triumph

The English rider became just the third rider in history to win both Grand Tours in the same year.

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Sep 10th 2017, 8:14 PM

# Madrid

Spanish police recover 3 Francis Bacon paintings stolen in 2015

Five paintings by the British artist were stolen from the home of a friend of Bacon in July 2015.

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Jul 20th 2017, 12:26 PM

# spreading the message

Manspreading is now banned on buses in Madrid

Buses have been kitted out with stickers banning the habit

30.0k

Jun 17th 2017, 5:23 PM

# PERSONAL SPACE

Madrid is putting up signs to stop 'el manspreading' on its buses

The company said that this would be similar to what already exists in other transport systems worldwide.

32.4k

Jun 9th 2017, 10:36 PM

# catexit

Catalonia is set to vote on independence from Spain

A referendum is set to be held on 1 October.

20.5k

Jun 9th 2017, 12:08 PM

# On the slide

Murray slump continues with shock exit while coach-less Djokovic advances

The Scot’s form struggles are a concern just weeks out from the French Open.

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May 11th 2017, 7:31 PM

# First-Timers

Baku and Madrid go head-to-head to host Champions League final

There will be a straight shootout between two cities with contrasting football histories for the right to host the prestigious event in 2019.

4.9k

Feb 3rd 2017, 12:47 PM

# unfair treatment

Disabled people stage protest against Ryanair in Spain for 'systematic discrimination'

A statement from the airline said the claims were untrue and that the protest was baseless.

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Jan 24th 2017, 4:30 PM

# Unconstitutional

Bullfighting ban in Catalonia is cancelled as it is 'part of Spain's heritage'

Catalonia’s regional parliament voted to abolish bullfighting from January 1, 2012 after animal rights groups garnered 180,000 signatures for a petition.

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Oct 20th 2016, 3:05 PM

# dismembered

The bodies of 2 adults and 2 children found hacked to pieces near Madrid

The alert was sounded in the morning by one neighbour who smelt a strange odour emanating from the house, police said.

49.1k

Sep 18th 2016, 6:48 PM

# Ryanair

WATCH: Man catches flight after dashing across runway at Madrid airport

The Bolivian national now faces a hefty fine.

38.0k

Aug 9th 2016, 7:26 PM

# Madrid

A bullfighter was gored to death on live television in Spain

It’s the first death of a matador in over 30 years.

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Jul 10th 2016, 12:32 PM

# STREAMING AT HIGH SPEEDS

Man arrested after live-streaming himself driving at 195 km/h in Spain

The police say it’s the first time that someone has been arrested in Spain for a crime involving Periscope.

17.3k

May 10th 2016, 6:33 PM

# pain in spain

After 134 days without a government, Spain's king has had enough

And you thought we were bad?

24.3k

May 3rd 2016, 11:48 AM

# disgraceful

New footage shows PSV fans forcing beggars to do press-ups for small change

The Dutch club have said they will do anything to find the people responsible.

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Mar 16th 2016, 10:24 PM

# horrible

Ahead of Champions League tie, PSV fans engage in disgusting behaviour in Madrid

The group humiliated a group of women who were begging at local hub Plaza Mayor.

15.4k

Mar 15th 2016, 5:50 PM

# Madrid

Spanish councillor faces year in prison for 2011 topless protest

27-year-old Rita Maestre went on trial for her role in the protest when she was still a university student.

36.5k

Feb 18th 2016, 10:31 PM

# Madrid

Two puppeteers have been arrested for 'glorifying terrorism'

Other scenes in their show – like the hanging of a judge and the rape of a nun – also shocked the audience.

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Feb 7th 2016, 12:04 PM

# gracias penneys

The queue for Penneys in Madrid is around the corner and absolutely insane

And this is JUST TO GET IN THE DOOR.

30.4k

Nov 2nd 2015, 10:37 PM

# gracias penneys

The queue for Penneys in Madrid is absolutely batshit insane

And this is JUST TO GET IN THE DOOR.

7.1k

Nov 2nd 2015, 9:20 AM

# Primania

Penneys flagship store opened in Madrid today and here's what it looks like

The store is located in one of the most iconic buildings on Madrid’s Gran Vía.

44.5k

Oct 15th 2015, 3:22 PM

# Orange

Tanorexia: Some people steal money from their parents to go 'indoor tanning'

It’s still a problem, despite new rules for sunbeds.

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Aug 29th 2015, 10:15 AM

# pocket change

Ronaldo's mother stopped at Madrid airport with €55,000 in handbag

It was a LITTLE over the €10,000 passengers are allowed to take out of Spain without declaring it.

32.8k

Jun 9th 2015, 8:02 AM

# Confusion

Cuban flight takes off after passengers stranded in Shannon overnight

They spent five hours aboard the plane on the tarmac, before being allowed off.

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May 3rd 2015, 3:52 PM

# art for all

Incredible exhibition helps blind people 'see' artistic masterpieces with their fingers

Visually impaired visitors can now experience the Mona Lisa in an entirely new way.

6.5k

Apr 4th 2015, 4:30 PM

# Madrid

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake rocks central Spain

There are no reports of any injuries.

32.5k

Feb 23rd 2015, 6:47 PM

# Madrid

Gay people 'more likely to dodge tickets', metro workers told

An investigation has been launched into the leaked memo.

20.8k

Feb 19th 2015, 10:20 PM

# The change is now

The Irish weren't the only ones protesting today, the Spanish were out too

Thousands were out in support of the new anti-austerity party Podemos.

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Jan 31st 2015, 6:42 PM

# whatever works

The women who are selling porn to bypass a tax hike in Spain

Spain has much higher VAT for cultural events than it does for porn.

18.7k

Dec 20th 2014, 8:30 AM

# debt collectors

These photos of a Spanish woman being evicted are heartbreaking

A football team has offered to help the 85-year-old.

35.2k

Nov 24th 2014, 7:54 PM

# RIGHT TO VOTE

Catalonia WILL vote on independence this Sunday, but Madrid won't be listening

The vote is set to go ahead in defiances of legal challenges by central Government.

8.0k

Nov 5th 2014, 10:08 AM

# All Clear

Spanish nurse definitively cured of Ebola

Teresa Romero was hospitalised in Madrid on 6 October after contracting the virus while caring for two Ebola patients.

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Oct 21st 2014, 4:59 PM

# madrid madra

Ebola: Outrage as Spanish authorities plan to euthanise pet dog of infected nurse

A petition to stop it has tens of thousands of signatures already.

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Oct 7th 2014, 10:18 PM