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Capital and largest city of Spain

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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU. The municipality covers 604.3 km² (233.3 sq mi) geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 650 meters above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid, it is also the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters.

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Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece to go on show at Madrid's Museo del Prado Madrid’s Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting which almost sold for the price of a Macbook at auction is in fact a long lost work of the Italian master painter worth tens of millions. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published 3 days ago

Pinta Malasaña: Street artists turn Madrid into open-air gallery for urban art festival Over 100 artists were given free rein to create in 100 spaces provided by shopkeepers, institutions, and neighbours in Madrid for the Pinta Malasaña festival. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published 1 week ago

Thousands rally in Madrid to support PM, beg him to stay as corruption probe continues Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:17Published 2 weeks ago

Security stepped up in Madrid for Champions League quarter-finals after IS threats Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:24Published on April 10, 2024

Uber-rich Latinos transforming Madrid into the new Miami Dozens of families from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela have chosen Madrid as a residential and investment destination, transforming the real estate, cultural and leisure fabric of the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published on March 28, 2024

Farmers protest in Madrid despite EU concessions Thousands of Spanish farmers protested with tractors in Madrid on Sunday, as Polish farmers blocked a highway leading to Germany. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 18, 2024

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Thousands of police drafted in for Champions League games amid terror threat Thousands of police have been drafted in for tonight's Champions League games in Paris and Madrid amid the terror threat. Sky News - Published on April 10, 2024
Halep to continue return from doping ban in Madrid Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep is given a wildcard at this month's Madrid Open as she continues her comeback from a doping ban. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2024
Rubiales arrested in corruption investigation The ex-president of the Spanish football federation was arrested in Madrid, before being released. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2024

London to be 'warmer than Madrid' over Easter weekend despite wind and showers London is set to be warmer than Madrid over the Easter weekend, despite a wet and windy forecast for much of the UK. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2024
Spanish police search football HQ in corruption probe Police search the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid as part of a corruption investigation. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
Dominant Madrid move step closer to La Liga title Real Madrid move a step closer to regaining Spain's La Liga title, restoring a seven-point lead by beating Rafael Benitez's Celta Vigo. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2024
Spanish Grand Prix to move to Madrid in 2026 Madrid will replace Barcelona as host of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix from 2026. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024

Madrid keep eye on Branthwaite - Tuesday's gossip Real Madrid are monitoring Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Amadou Onana is keen on a move to Arsenal, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Spanish Santa Run in Madrid Sees Thousands of Clauses Race for Charity There's a race in Spain where thousands of people gather each year to run a few miles dressed like Old Saint Nick -- and 2023 was no different ... but it was wild to see. The 11th annual Carrera de.. TMZ.com - Published on December 24, 2023
Helicopter hits car after crashing on motorway ring road in Madrid A helicopter has crashed on a motorway ring road in Madrid, hitting a car and leaving three people injured. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2023	Former politician shot in the face in Madrid A former Catalan political leader has been shot in the face in Madrid. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2023
Mason Greenwood reportedly faces 'die' chants as he makes Spanish league debut Mason Greenwood has played his first professional football for 20 months after coming on as a substitute for Madrid-based club Getafe. Sky News - Published on September 17, 2023	Rubiales arrives at court for questioning over Hermoso kiss Luis Rubiales has arrived at a Madrid court to be questioned by a judge investigating his kiss of Jenni Hermoso. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2023
Bellingham's Madrid fairytale continues in Bernabeu bow Jude Bellingham scores on his Bernabeu debut to maintain an incredible start to his Real Madrid career. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2023	We asked people in Madrid what they thought of World Cup kiss row - their response was 'eye-opening' The fallout from that kiss at the World Cup winning ceremony has overshadowed Spain's win and sparked a national debate. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2023
Spain's victorious Women's World Cup side parade trophy through Madrid Spain began their reign as Women's World Cup champions by arriving home to a hero's welcome on the streets of Madrid. Sky News - Published on August 21, 2023	All change at Barca & pressure on Madrid - who will win La Liga? After the departure of club legends Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba there's a sense of change in the air as Barcelona prepare to host home games at the Olympic Stadium this season. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2023
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GB's Brownlee wins silver at European Championships Great Britain's Jonny Brownlee takes silver behind winner David Castro Fajardo at the 2023 Europe Triathlon Championships in Spain, Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023	Cashmore defends Para-triathlon Championship title Britain's Claire Cashmore successfully defended her European Para-triathlon Championship title by claiming victory in Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
Four arrested on suspicion of hanging effigy of Vinicius Jr off bridge in Madrid Four people have been arrested on suspicion of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr off a bridge in Spain's capital in January, police have said. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2023	Much-changed Madrid prepare for Man City with win Marco Asensio scores the only goal as Real Madrid warm up for their Champions League semi-final second leg with victory over relegation-threatened Getafe in La Liga. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023