To cover or not to cover: that is the question. The debate over the best way to preserve the Temple of Debod is by no means new. The Egyptian monument, dating from the 2nd century B.C., has stood exposed...
In the past, Madrileños and Madrileñas bought their basic food items at traditional grocery stores. Today, however, shopping at these traditional stores is declining nationwide, while supermarkets—followe...
On September 25, 1996, Parque Oeste-Alcorcón (at that time, the largest concentration of big-box stores in the Community of Madrid) welcomed 25,000 people starting early in the morning. There were traffic...
On November 21 and 22, those who plan ahead will have a very special opportunity to shop for gifts at their own pace before the Christmas rush: the Mercado de las Conchas returns to La Casa Verde in Torr...
It’s been just one week since the last holiday (October 12), but fortunately, we won’t have to wait long for the next one… or the one after that. Both Monday, November 2, and Monday, November 9, will be h...
Although the A-5 undergrounding project is nearing completion, work continues, and—as has been the case in the area since construction began—traffic disruptions persist. The city council has announced tha...
It was 1979 in Spain, with the country having only recently emerged from Franco’s dictatorship. The first general elections following the adoption of the 1978 Constitution had just been held (in March of t...
Behind every great museum (as with every great man) there is a great woman. Or, well, at least that is the case with the Sorolla Museum, founded thanks to Clotilde García del Castillo, the widow and custod...
Scheduled service suspensions continue on Line 6 due to safety tests of the new systems which , according to Metro de Madrid’s plans, will enable the automation of service on the circular line. This time,...
Until now, to obtain the Community of Madrid Youth Card, applicants had to be 14 years of age or older. However, starting this Wednesday, October 14, the Youth Card can be applied for by individuals aged...