Madrid and London face worse coronavirus outbreaks than Lombardy

Madrid and London are facing worse coronavirus outbreaks than Lombardy in Italy with deaths doubling every two days – but New York’s mortality rate could be set to outpace them all. The humanitarian cost of the pandemic continues to mount globally as more than 415,000 people have been infected with the deadly disease, and more … Read more

Coronavirus Spain: Another former Real Madrid president in intensive care after testing positive

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES   The Olympic torch relay in Greece was cancelled on Friday March 13 – just a day after the flame was lit in Olympia. Large crowds mobbed Hollywood actor Gerard Butler as he lit the cauldron in the Greek city of Sparta despite repeated warnings for spectators not to attend because of coronavirus. That forced … Read more

Coronavirus Spain: Patients lie on floor at full Madrid hospital

Terrifying footage from inside a Spanish hospital shows coughing coronavirus patients lying on the floor of a corridor as they wait to be seen by medical staff.    The shocking clip shows some patients coughing deeply as a medic stands nearby and some of those on the floor appear to be hooked up to oxygen tanks. … Read more

Horrifying images show coronavirus patients lying on the floor of a packed Madrid hospital

Horrifying images show coronavirus patients lying on the floor of a packed Madrid hospital as city is overrun with cases and country’s death toll tops 2,000 with 462 victims in past 24 hours The shocking clip shows some coughing deeply as a medic stands nearby  Some of those waiting on the floor also appear to … Read more

Coronavirus: Spain tells Britons to leave as Madrid hotels close

British tourists have been told to leave Spain within days after the Spanish government announced that all hotels would close from next Tuesday. The Foreign Office today warned British travellers to ‘make travel plans to return as soon as possible’ after Madrid announced the shutdown.  Holidaymakers are urged to ‘contact their tour operator or airline … Read more

Britons are told to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid

Britons are told to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid and some other parts of Spain amid coronavirus outbreak By Tim Stickings For Mailonline Published: 12:08 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 12:16 GMT, 13 March 2020 Britons have been today advised to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid and some other parts … Read more

Elisabeth Moss looks chic at The Invisible Man photocall in Madrid

Her latest mystery horror film is set to be release in cinemas next week. And Elisabeth Moss looked effortlessly chic as she joined her co-stars at The Invisible Man photocall in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday. The Handmaid’s Tale star, 37, oozed sophistication in a black shirt midi dress with a plunging neckline and thin waist belt. … Read more

Madrid is a popular choice, but tantalising Toledo nearby is a less crowded treat

Built on hills by the River Tagus, Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage site, is one of the most historically and culturally fascinating cities in Spain. Strangely, it’s off the radar for most British tourists. And while it’s an easy day trip from Madrid (only 30 minutes by train), it’s well worth staying for two or … Read more

Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal

Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal after the city limits the unlicensed leasing of homes The city council has placed a 90 day limit on the unlicensed leasing of homes Licences can only be given if he lodging has its own, independent entrance It is estimated the new rule could render about … Read more