Over 300 health chiefs hand in resignations over privatization
Center directors will step down when Madrid administration’s plans to outsource services take effect
Clock ticking for Madrid public health
Thousands protest outside regional assembly as deputies debate budget Official admits to being unaware how much privatization will save
Almost 4,000 operations canceled due to doctors’ strike at Madrid hospitals
Regional premier González hints he might go back on plans to privatize the running of six public hospitals
The revolving door
Movement of directors and administrators between government and healthcare companies shows the ever-tightening links between the private and public sectors
Madrid backtracks on plans to “dismantle” Princesa hospital
Current services will be maintained, says regional government, despite additional emphasis on the over-75s
Madrid's historic Café Gijón manages to hold on to its terrace
New manager withdraws offer for site, which doubled that of current owners
More than 1,300 doctors object to immigrant health cuts
Doctors from the Semfyc association say that the new rules contravene their ethical code NGO Médicos del Mundo releases video as part of a campaign against the measure
The Madrid that may never be
The capital has been transformed by some major building projects in recent years But budget cutbacks have since put the brakes on many other developers' dreams
The medics seeking life abroad
Growing numbers of Spanish healthcare professionals are looking for work in other parts of Europe
Foul wind carries Madrid pollution suit in Brussels
Recorded levels of air contamination surpass amount permitted by EU
Fighting cuts with a slice of cinema
Director Fernando Colomo condemns healthcare spending slash in short movie
Madrid suburb does not want to become a dead zone
Carabanchel is set to get second funeral home and crematorium Residents are concerned about effect of emissions from cremations
Apple takes bite out of Sol as landmark Tío Pepe sign set to disappear forever
Iconic sherry ad will no longer be rebuilt on top of central Madrid building
Drivers to face fines for leaving engines running while stationary
Council planning to charge motorists who don't switch off while waiting Charges could reach up to 100 euros
Twinkle, twinkle, little star…
City Hall is not doing enough to combat light pollution in Madrid, say astronomers
Who owns the Madrid region's hospitals?
Nearly one in three health centers in the capital is either partially or entirely privately run
PP’s water sale pipedream diluted
Madrid residents turn down waterworks privatization plan in non-binding vote Regional premier Esperanza Aguirre wants to sell Canal Isabel II by the summer
An atmosphere fit for the Olympics?
Madrid 2020 bid says it is complying with pollution controls NO2 levels in the city frequently surpass EU limits
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