# Madrid

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# EBOLA

Spanish nurse tests positive for Ebola in first infection to take place outside Africa

The infection has now been confirmed by Spain’s Health Minister.

30.7k

Oct 6th 2014, 10:57 PM

# 9N Votarem

Catalonia defies Spanish government and makes independence vote official

The region’s drive for independence has been ramped up since Scotland’s attempt.

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Sep 27th 2014, 7:48 PM

# I'm a wanderer

The top 6 destinations to watch football in Europe

Tapas and football? It’s time to start planning your next break.

13.1k

Aug 12th 2014, 6:13 PM

# Outbreak

Priest dies from Ebola in Spain as death toll exceeds 1000

He had been treated with an experimental US serum after being evacuated from Liberia to Spain.

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Aug 12th 2014, 10:33 AM

# tilting at windmills

Radars used to hunt for remains of Don Quixote author

Miguel de Cervantes died in poverty on 22 April, 1616.

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Apr 28th 2014, 3:30 PM

# Madrid

Mourinho revives 'ghost goal' of Luis Garcia on latest return to Champions League semi-finals

‘That’s football’, says the Chelsea boss, but somehow we don’t think he’s over it.

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Apr 22nd 2014, 7:30 AM

# magic

SNAPSHOT: Supporters in Munich and Madrid show off stunning tifos

Atlético and Bayern fans put on quality shows just before kick-off in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Apr 9th 2014, 8:07 PM

# Match Winner

Pedro strike hands Spain win over Italy

Diego Costa made his debut for Spain tonight in Madrid.

3.3k

Mar 5th 2014, 11:14 PM

# Tax Man

Barca indicted over alleged Neymar tax fraud

The case surrounds the Brazilian’s multi-million euro move to the Spanish club.

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Feb 20th 2014, 3:42 PM

# Spain

Brokeback Mountain opera to open in Spain with 'discreet' love scenes

Obligatory “I wish I knew how to quit you” quote.

1.7k

Jan 27th 2014, 9:45 AM

# Basque Conflict

Basque protesters defy Madrid ruling in Bilbao demonstration

A court ruling had deemed protests in support of ETA prisoners illegal, but tens of thousands of protesters showed up in Bilbao.

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Jan 11th 2014, 6:57 PM

# Spain

"This curve is inhuman": Train driver admits speeding in recording of emergency call

Francisco Jose Garzon Amo can be heard admitting speeding but complaining that he had previously warned that the curve on which the train derailed was dangerous.

12.1k

Sep 6th 2013, 7:28 PM

# whoa

Record breaker: Woman gives birth to 13lb 6oz baby... naturally

… without even an epidural.

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Aug 8th 2013, 9:11 AM

# Spain

77 dead, 143 injured in rail crash - "no indications" any Irish citizens were on board

Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore says the situation is “still developing”, but that there are no reports of any Irish citizens caught up in the tragedy.

7.3k

Jul 25th 2013, 11:26 AM

# Spain

Official confirms 35 dead and 200 injured after train derails in Spain

The train which carried 238 passengers originated in Madrid and was bound for the northwestern town of Ferrol.

18.3k

Jul 24th 2013, 10:14 PM

# Where's Snowden?

Spain says it was told Edward Snowden was on Bolivian flight

The 30-year-old is believed to be holed up at a Moscow airport looking for a country that will give him safe haven.

7.8k

Jul 5th 2013, 3:57 PM

# Solar Power

How this plane is travelling across America without any fuel

Powered entirely by the sun, the plane can fly by day or night but it will never be able to carry passengers.

14.6k

May 3rd 2013, 6:18 PM

# drugs in sport

Operation Puerto: Trial to reach conclusion today

Eufemiano Fuentes is one of five accused of ‘endangering public health’ by their involvement in doping.

765

Apr 2nd 2013, 6:53 AM

# Take a Bow

VIDEO: Ronaldo hits hat-trick as Madrid thrash Getafe

The Real Madrid star took his total for the season to 21 today amid a comfortable victory for his side.

1.3k

Jan 27th 2013, 1:57 PM

# Jobless

Spain's unemployment rate fell by 1.2% in December

It is the first decline in the jobless figure since July 2012.

2.8k

Jan 3rd 2013, 10:47 AM

# Death

Irish tourist dies after balcony fall in the Canaries

The man in his 40s fell from a balcony in the apartment he was staying in on the island of Tenerife.

22.7k

Jan 2nd 2013, 2:16 PM

# Spain

Spain passes massive austerity cutbacks

Crowds gathered today to protest against job and benefit cuts as well as the tax increases passed today.

6.3k

Dec 20th 2012, 6:43 PM

# Catalonia

Spain: Catalan separatist parties win election backing

Parties which back a referendum on Catalonia breaking away from Spain won strong backing in yesterday’s election.

2.8k

Nov 26th 2012, 7:39 AM

# austerity strikes

Video: Spanish police brutality at austerity strikes

Officers lashed out at male and female protesters as they demonstrated in cities around the country.

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Nov 16th 2012, 12:50 PM

# Day of Action

Flight disruption as anti-austerity protests taking place across Europe

Flights, trains and transport links across Europe are expected to be impacted by anti-austerity protests taking place across the continent today.

5.1k

Nov 14th 2012, 7:38 AM

# Madrid

Fourth victim dies from Madrid stampede: reports

A 17-year-old girl died this morning as a result of a stampede at a Halloween night rave in Madrid.

9.8k

Nov 3rd 2012, 1:41 PM

# Halloween

Halloween party stampede kills three in Madrid

The huge crowd scrambled towards the exit doors in a panic apparently sparked by someone throwing a flare.

9.7k

Nov 1st 2012, 3:18 PM

# Spain

Spanish police protest cuts in Madrid

Hundreds of Spanish police officers protested outside the interior ministry today to denounce budget cuts and the elimination of benefits.

5.9k

Oct 27th 2012, 5:02 PM

# Eurozone

S&P downgrades Spain two notches

Spain’s sovereign debt rating has been cut to just one level above “junk” grade debt – which could see Madrid’s borrowing costs skyrocketing to untenable levels.

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Oct 11th 2012, 7:54 AM

# Spain

Spain set to release stress test results

The results will follow yesterday’s budget announcement of over €30 billion in cuts.

1.8k

Sep 28th 2012, 10:07 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…

7.7k

Sep 28th 2012, 8:41 AM

# the markets

Shares fall amid protests against austerity in Athens and Madrid

Protests on the streets of Spain and Greece have spooked the markets.

3.8k

Sep 26th 2012, 5:06 PM

# Protest

Spanish police beat protesters after anti-austerity protest

Thousands of protesters gathered near the parliament building in Madrid over the cuts.

6.7k

Sep 25th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Super Mario

Mancini denies bust-up with Balotelli

The City manager was responding to questions following a newspaper report in Britain that suggested the striker was dropped because of a late night-out following the Blues’ draw with Stoke City last weekend.

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Sep 21st 2012, 11:46 AM