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Pro-Palestinian protesters demand cancellation of Israeli dance performance at Madrid theater

The theater's director, Ruperto Merino, rejected demands to cancel the performances, saying decisions about the artistic program were based on professional, not political, considerations.

People hold anti-war placards during a protest to call for a ceasefire in Gaza to mark 100 days since the start of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Madrid, Spain, January 20, 2024; Illustrative.
Far right protesters take part in a demonstration against the camp that has been set up, demanding political action to stop evictions and address the housing crisis, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home, in Madrid, Spain, October 03, 2026.

Spanish police fire rubber bullets, arrest neo-Nazi extremists in massive housing crisis riots

Núcleo Nacional demonstrators raise their arms during a rally in Barcelona, Spain, September 2, 2026.

Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests

A view of a wildfire spreading over the Burgohondo mountains, in Avila, Spain July 23, 2026.

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate


Dressed as bleeding effigies of Bibi, Trump, 10,000 pro-Palestine protesters rally in Madrid 

This came just two days before the European Jewish Association Annual Conference, which began in Madrid on Monday.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in the streets of Madrid.

Madrid woman arrested after allegedly selling her baby for €2000

The 37-year-old mother had reportedly lost custody of six children before selling her baby.

 Baby (Illustrative)

Diners left feeling ill after ‘duck’ at Chinese restaurant was actually a street pigeon

Authorities also found over 300kg of rotting meat.

 Street pigeon served to diners as duck.

Archaeologists uncover Charles III's lost canal amid Madrid's Metro expansion

Archaeological excavation reveals 30 meters of 18th-century canal used for transporting goods.

 Archaeologists uncover Charles III's lost canal amid Madrid's Metro expansion.

Good news for flyers to America: Spanish airline boosts flights to Israel

Air Europa added a Tuesday flight, now offering daily flights except Saturday. The increase ensures convenient connections to Central and South America before Israelis travel for Passover and summer.

An Air Europa plane

Royal Post Office in Madrid lit up in honor of Bibas children

Sharren Haskel, Israel's deputy minister of foreign affairs, thanked Diaz Ayuso for the "solidarity in these heartbreaking times." 

 Royal Post Office in Madrid lit up in honor of Bibas children

Spanish party leader attempts to prevent Israeli team and fans from entering Madrid

“We do not want the fans to glorify genocide,” said the Organization Secretary, Pablo Fernández, in a press conference.

 Newly elected Podemos´party secretary-general Ione Belarra gives a speech during a party assembly in Alcorcon, near Madrid on June 13, 2021.

Palestinian protest scheduled during Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Madrid on Tuesday

These protests illustrate an increasing trend toward utilizing high-profile cultural engagements and sporting events to advance political causes.

  MARKUS HOWARD (left) and Baskonia beat Tamir Blatt and Maccabi Tel Aviv this week to send the yellow-and-blue’s Euroleague record to a disappointing 4-12

Missing baggage? Alert lifted after missing radioactive package found at Madrid airport

Spain's Nuclear Safety Council reported the package containing four encapsulated selenium-75 sources was located in the cargo terminal.

 Spain's Nuclear Safety Council reported the package containing four encapsulated selenium-75 sources was located in the cargo terminal. Madrid-Barajas International Airport.

Spanish 'Let's Go Bomb Tel Aviv' song draws ire from Jewish group

The song, which was released in 2021, is available on the hardcore punk band Unite's Spotify and Youtube channels.

Scene from Madrid club featuring the band Accidentes.