Galapagar
The Gran Prix de Peñas Returns to Galapagar on September 11 with Free Entry
On September 11, the Galapagar Bullring hosts the Gran Prix de Peñas, with free entry, six challenges, and prizes for the top three teams.
Northeast Community
Latest news from Northeast Community: politics, events, sports and local life across its towns in the Madrid region.
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General
Las Vistillas and La Latina kick off the 2026 Paloma Festival
Madrid celebrates the Virgin of the Paloma festival with concerts and events in Las Vistillas and La Latina starting this Thursday.
Fuenlabrada
Nearly 3,000 residents of Fuenlabrada complete online courses at CIFE's School 3.0
2,954 people have completed their training at Fuenlabrada's School 3.0, offering 300 free online courses.
Centro
La Latina closes the Castilian summer with Celtas Cortos, Depol and Miss Caffeina
From August 13 to 16, La Latina celebrates the Virgen de la Paloma festival with Celtas Cortos, Depol and Miss Caffeina, plus processions and contests.
Arganda del Rey
Arganda increases investment in Police and Civil Protection materials by 118%
Arganda del Rey will allocate €115,000 in 2026 for Local Police and Civil Protection gear, a 118% increase from last year.
Galapagar
Galapagar Kicks Off Its Patron Saint Festivities with Tournaments and Sports in August
Galapagar starts its Pre-Festivities on August 17 with the I Rummi Tournament, followed by parchís, tennis, and card championships.
General
The Community of Madrid will fund Marta Minujín's exhibition at the Reina Sofía
The Community of Madrid will contribute €150,000 to the Reina Sofía for the exhibition 'La Menesunda according to Marta Minujín', opening on 17 November 2026.
Other
Madrid to fund six startups for NATO innovation forum in Turkey
The Community of Madrid will fund six regional startups' participation in NATO Edge 2026, taking place in Turkey in November.
General
The Social Housing Agency of Madrid exceeds 46,000 actions in six months
The Social Housing Agency of Madrid surpasses 46,000 actions in the first half of 2026, with 25,000 interventions supporting families and the elderly.
Other
Madrid's Primary Care Achieves Historic Satisfaction Rate: 86.3%
Madrid's Primary Care reaches an 86.3% satisfaction rate, its best historical figure. Professional treatment and query resolution are highly valued.
General
The chotis, the star of August festivities in Madrid
The chotis, declared a Cultural Heritage Asset, fills the streets with dance during the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo, and La Paloma festivals in Madrid.
General
The zarzuela that immortalises the Verbena de la Paloma turns 132 years old
The zarzuela 'La verbena de la Paloma', premiered in 1894, portrays the traditional Madrid of La Latina and Lavapiés and remains a symbol of the August 15 festivities.