Madrid turns its back on the movies
The organization responsible for attracting film shoots to the capital is on the verge of closure
After nine years sitting vacant, plans approved for Madrid’s Edificio de España
The emblematic building will house a hotel, luxury apartments and a massive shopping mall
Madrid moves to banish cars from center
City Hall to impose time limits on street parking, extend pedestrian areas and ban trucks in day More bus lanes, resident-only zones and spots for bikes, among other traffic-reduction measures
Aznar complains at being left out of PP’s European election campaign
Ex-PM says he “would have liked to have taken part in a rally” with party candidate
Norman Foster drops plans to create his foundation in Madrid
Heritage committee vetoes architect’s proposals to alter historic mansion
Ex-Madrid premier chased by police after illegally parking in Gran Vía
Esperanza Aguirre knocked over traffic officer’s scooter after being asked to show license
Solicitor General’s Office rejects call for ban on protests in Madrid city center
Report from state legal advisor says that Mayor Botella’s request is unrealistic
Madrid Mayor Ana Botella calls for ban on downtown protests
Violent incidents at “Dignity March” prompt demands for action against events in capital
Mystery deepens, as Madrid council’s missing painting mailed to EL PAÍS
Damaged work turns up in envelope with letter offering explanation for disappearance
City Hall’s 200 missing artifacts
Madrid says it will find lost paintings and other objects listed on its municipal inventory But most of the items have not been seen since 2003
Madrid fire service attacks “campaign” against arrested firefighter
Mayor Botella criticizes capital’s PP government delegate over release of public servant's personal details
The sands run out
After five years of negotiations, plans to build a massive casino complex in Madrid have been abandoned Political fallout puts the regional premier's future in doubt
Supreme Court sinks plan to build "mini-Vatican" in Madrid's historic quarter
City Hall had tried to tweak zoning laws to allow for massive religious complex
Opposition accuses Madrid City Hall of having caused cleaners’ strike
UPyD party says municipal government made a “right mess” of the street-worker stoppage
Madrid calls in public firm to clear up mounting garbage
Ultimatum given to striking companies by Mayor Ana Botella expired on Friday evening
Madrid dwellers fume in city poll
Capital slumps in Euro survey with pollution, noise and dirt as top gripes Opposition to PP mayor leaps on evidence that change is urgently needed
Madrid to license street musicians but bans performing at siesta time
Aspiring performers will have to pass auditions, but successful candidates will still be barred from playing on the loudest streets
City Hall plans to set taxi rates from Barajas airport to downtown Madrid
Journeys to the center of the capital would be capped at 30 euros
Madrid to fine prostitute users, drug taxis and 15-M camp-out protestors
Begging outside shopping malls or selling Kleenex also to be banned under plans for new city bylaw
Does the Puerta del Sol need another refit?
The last remodeling of the capital's emblematic square lasted from 2005 to 2009 But the regional premier is calling on citizens to have their say about future changes
Just what was the cost of Madrid’s failed Olympic dream?
Ahead of the release of the official figures, EL PAÍS reconstructs the bill for opting for the Games
“We can lose, but we will never be defeated,” says head of bid
Alejandro Blanco broke down in tears after announcement
It’s time for Madrid, says Olympic bid team
Spanish contingent gets boost from sports stars as final presentation and vote nears
Madridec bankruptcy hands 400-million-euro debt to City Hall
The capital’s government will take on the company’s arrears and unpaid bills
Sour notes over public music school
Madrid withdraws funding from institute as war of words over director's role grows
Operation Chamartín derailed
Madrid building restrictions seem to have put an end to 20-year-old scheme The plan was to put railway lines underground and extend road links in the north of the capital
From plague hospital to Apple store
After new find, archeologists will go on working to learn more about history of Madrid's Puerta del Sol