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Threat of new strikes looms over Madrid airport after security staff walkout

Madrid-Barajas Airport, Spain’s busiest hub, faces renewed threats of industrial action as another group of workers considers striking just days after a three-day stoppage by security staff caused severe delays and disrupted thousands of passengers. The SICA union, which represents airport operation......

Security strike disrupts operations at Madrid-Barajas Airport, causing major delays

A strike by security check workers at Madrid-Barajas Airport has led to severe disruptions, with passengers facing waiting times of over 90 minutes at checkpoints. The walkout, which began on Sunday, September 14th, has caused many travelers to miss flights and is expected to persist indefinitely unless......

Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid Madrid protests

The Vuelta a España ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday after the final stage in Madrid was cancelled due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests. Organisers declared Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner, securing the Danish rider his third Grand Tour title. The stage was abandoned with more than......

Twenty-one injured in Madrid bar explosion

An explosion tore through a bar in Madrid on Saturday, injuring 21 people, three of them seriously, according to Spanish emergency services. The blast occurred in the Vallecas neighborhood of the capital, leaving behind heavy damage. Images shared by Madrid’s emergency services on social media......

Tensions Israel-Spain: Madrid recalls ambassador to Israel

Spain announced on Monday that it will recall its ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations, following heightened diplomatic tensions with Israel. The decision comes after Spanish Prime Minister proposed measures aimed at “ending the genocide in Gaza.” The Spanish Foreign Ministry stated......

Renfe replaces low-cost Avlo trains with premium Ave services on Madrid-Barcelona route

Spain's national rail operator Renfe has announced the discontinuation of its low-cost Avlo services on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona high-speed line, effective September 8. These will be replaced by its premium Ave trains, while maintaining the same frequencies, schedules, and competitive pricing. Renfe......

Real Madrid challenges La Liga’s Miami match plan over competition integrity

Real Madrid has formally opposed La Liga's plan to stage a December fixture between FC Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, arguing that the move undermines the integrity of the competition and sets a dangerous precedent. The Spanish football giant has escalated the dispute to FIFA, UEFA, and the Spanish......

Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......

Hakimi ready to face Mbappé as PSG and Real Madrid clash in Club World Cup semi-final

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to meet Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Club World Cup semi-final match on July 9 at MetLife Stadium. The fixture will reunite Achraf Hakimi with his close friend and former teammate Kylian Mbappé, but the Moroccan defender emphasizes that their bond will take......