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‘Unlike China and Russia, we consider that civil society and a free media are indispensable, especially now, as in the last decade support for democracy has declined,’ says the diplomat in conversation with EL PAÍS

The Japanese thinker is a phenomenon in his country. A proud Marxist, he thinks that we should ban the use of private jets and space shuttles

Conservative Alexander Schallenberg defends his country’s military neutrality in the Ukrainian war and expresses concern about the possibility of Moscow taking advantage of the loopholes left by the EU

As sexually transmitted infections are skyrocketing, the practice is linked to a public health problem

In Austria, 25% of real estate is publicly owned and in Vienna nearly half of residents live in rental housing. EL PAÍS takes a trip through the history and geography of European social housing

A government proposal to increase the working week to 69 hours was put on hold due to widespread protests, but there is concern that it still may get pushed through

A British tabloid questioned whether the Conservative Party leader could outlast the vegetable, and now, after seven days, it has its answer

Both in Iran and in exile in Western countries, they are demanding their freedom from Tehran’s Islamic regime

Photos of packed trains fill social media, as passengers express concern that they are not able to maintain a safe distance to protect themselves from possible contagion

The mayor’s new plan, which will come into effect next year, will allow vehicles currently banned to access the center of the capital

Volunteers speak out after the far-right party requests the names of people who work to raise awareness of the communities at public schools in the region

Members of the center-right party Ciudadanos were abused for its association with Vox, which is pushing to roll back LGBTQI rights

Motorists entering parts of the Spanish capital will face fines once more, after a court suspends the new Popular Party mayor’s decision to temporarily halt the system

The new Popular Party mayor, who is going to take three months to decide what to do about his predecessor’s flagship program, yesterday poked fun at Greenpeace protestors opposed to the move

Far-right group Vox, on whose votes the PP-Ciudadanos council depends, had demanded the change, calling the gay-rights movement “a lobby that hates anyone who doesn’t think like they do”

The new Popular Party-led administration in the Spanish capital will have to decide whether to scrap Madrid Central entirely, or tweak it to avoid sanctions over air quality infringement

One out of every two commercial premises on Ponzano is either a drinks or food venue. Visitors love it, but local residents are desperate for solutions to the constant noise and crowds

Ecologists in Action report shows nitrogen dioxide at its lowest at 14 of 24 measuring stations in the capital, but a new right-wing administration could ditch the system

José Luis Martínez-Almeida of the Popular Party wants to review the signature program put in place by outgoing leftist city leader Manuela Carmena

‘Time Out’ awards top status to Madrid neighborhood, but there are other realities beyond the alternative-chic boutiques and cafés

A mix of tradition, innovation, fresh produce and healthy competition is driving the industry forward

Take a look at our guide to nine award-winning restaurants that are fit for all tastes, preferences and budgets

A pathogen is attacking holm oak trees, drying out the ‘dehesas’ and leaving native pigs without their diet of acorns

The 81-year-old matriarch who inspired El Celler de Can Roca was a hit at the Madrid Fusión food fest

New guidebook to filming locations used in director’s movies offers unique view of Spanish capital

Parade in Puente de Vallecas has been threatened with attack for including float featuring drag queen