Madrid

A 23-year-old man has been detained by the National Police after the death of his 22-year-old Spanish partner in Madrid's Carabanchel district. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

May 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Around thirty early childhood education professionals have begun a lock-in at the Platero school in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. They have been on indefinite strike for a month demanding lower ratios, two educators per classroom and salaries above the minimum interprofessional wage.

Brazilian para-swimmer Gabriel Araújo, known as Gabrielzinho, received the Laureus foundation's award for athlete with disability of the year at a ceremony in Madrid on Monday (20). He won three golds at the 2025 Para-swimming World Championships and the Paris-2024 Paralympics. He is the second Brazilian to win in the category, after Daniel Dias.

April 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Three capable novilleros, El Mella, Cid de María and Tomás Bastos, shared three ovations in a novillada with picadores at Madrid's Plaza de Las Ventas on April 19. The six novillos from Antonio Palla generally lacked class and commitment, though the fourth was applauded on its drag. The trio showed clear intent to triumph before an audience of less than half capacity.

Madrid's Templo de Debod, an Egyptian monument over 2,000 years old, shows inscriptions and scratches on its stones from past vandalism. Vice-Mayor Inma Sanz stated that these damages date back several years and are not recent. The City Council rules out covering the open-air temple.

April 12, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A Móstoles judge has remanded 23-year-old Julio B., the suspect in the fatal stabbing of 11-year-old David at La Despernada cultural center, to preventive prison. The Romanian boy from Brunete died Friday from stab wounds sustained Thursday evening. Julio B., who has mental health issues, was arrested after seeking hospital treatment and did not testify in court.