Madrid Capital

Latest news from Madrid Capital: politics, events, sports and local life across its towns in the Madrid region.

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Empty theatre stage with a ballet bar and flamenco shoes under a spotlight

General

170 Dancers Compete for 11 Positions in the Spanish Ballet of the Community of Madrid

170 dancers are vying for 11 positions in the Spanish Ballet of the Community of Madrid, seven for the main company and four for apprentices.

Lucía Santos · 18 July 2026

Interior of a cocktail bar with a wooden counter, bottles, and warm ambient light

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Madrid Cocktail Week 2026: over 50 cocktail bars from September 25 to October 4

Madrid Cocktail Week 2026 brings together over 50 cocktail bars from September 25 to October 4, with non-alcoholic cocktails as a major trend.

Carmen Reyes · 18 Jul 2026

Close-up of a glass of golden olive oil on a rustic wooden table, with an olive grove in the background at sunset.

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Madrid Oil Awarded Best Product by the Gastronomy Academy

The DOP Aceite de Madrid receives the Best Product Award in the Community's Gastronomy Awards, recognising the quality of Madrid's extra virgin olive oils.

Lucía Serrano · 18 Jul 2026

View of Plaza de Colón in Madrid with giant screens and security barriers at sunset

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Madrid activates a mega security operation for the World Cup final

Madrid will close traffic in Colón and reinforce Metro and EMT for the Spain-Argentina World Cup final. 1,400 personnel will ensure safety.

Nahuel Ortega · 18 Jul 2026

Interior of a luxury jewellery store with illuminated showcases and a ring on velvet

Salamanca

JOSE LUIS Joyerías opens its new flagship in the Salamanca district with the PRISM collection

JOSE LUIS Joyerías opens its new flagship on Goya Street in Madrid with the PRISM collection, inspired by light and colour.

Carmen Reyes · 17 Jul 2026

Climbing rope coiled on a rock with a carabiner and a mobile phone displaying an app

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Belayers: the Madrid app revolutionising climbing in Spain with 500 users

Three young Madrilenians launch Belayers, an app certifying skills to find reliable climbing partners. It already has over 500 users.

Carmen Reyes · 16 Jul 2026

Empty stadium before the football World Cup final

Madrid Capital

Atlético to have nine players in the World Cup final this Sunday

Four Atlético players will compete in the final with Spain and five with Argentina this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Nahuel Ortega · 15 Jul 2026

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David Kramer leaves Real Madrid and signs with Red Star

David Kramer departs Real Madrid after a season with little prominence, signing with Red Star Belgrade until 2028.

Nahuel Ortega · 15 Jul 2026

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Fuencarral-El Pardo

Madrid Metro cuts L6, L7 and L9 in August: dates, stations and free buses

Madrid Metro cuts lines 6, 7 and 9 in August with free buses. Track renewal works affect sections between Argüelles and Ciudad Universitaria, Gregorio Marañón and Pitis, and Arganda-Rivas.

Carmen Reyes · 15 Jul 2026