Madrid

Former tennis player Rafael Nadal has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) in a ceremony held on Tuesday. During the event, Nadal emphasized the importance of humility, effort, and the link between elite sport and scientific research. The honor recognizes his career with 22 Grand Slam titles and the values of perseverance he embodies.

23. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Madrid's Superior Court of Justice (TSJM) has annulled the 2025 garbage tax approved by the City Council for failing to fully publish the technical-economic report justifying its calculation. The ruling upholds appeals from various institutions and paves the way for refunds to the 130,000 who claimed, though the council may appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision highlights lack of transparency in public information as grounds for nullity.

Thirteen police unions and civil guard associations have announced they will attend a mass in large numbers and in uniform at Madrid's Almudena Cathedral on May 9 to pressure Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to reopen talks on salary equalization and dignified retirement.

16. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Judge Carolina García Durrif of Madrid's Court of Violence against Women No. 12 has archived the second sexual assault complaint against former MP Íñigo Errejón. The decision stems from the complainant, a well-known actress, not ratifying her accusation in court. The judge rejected Errejón's defense request to join the proceedings and notified the archiving.

DAZN will stream the third edition of the Hexagon Cup padel tournament live and free-to-view across more than 200 markets. The event takes place from 28 January to 1 February at Madrid's Caja Mágica venue. It features elite players and celebrity team owners, with coverage available on multiple devices.

9. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

An explosion in a Carabanchel apartment, Madrid, killed an 80-year-old woman and injured nine others on January 9, 2026. The incident occurred on the fourth floor of a building at Azcoitia Street 36, which was under renovation, causing a partial structural collapse. Firefighters and emergency services evacuated neighboring buildings due to structural damage.