The homeless people of Madrid’s Barajas airport: ‘I’m sick of sleeping on the floor’
EL PAÍS visits the terminals and speak with the highly vulnerable individuals, both Spanish and foreign, who are taking shelter there
Where are you headed, Madrid?
The Spanish capital is experiencing a period of success and expansion. After years of trying to carve out a niche in the global city scene, it finally seems to have found a model and a brand to go with it. Is it all real or just a facade? And does it lead to an inclusive place to live or is it just for a select few?
No subway, no traffic lights, no elevators and no coverage in Madrid due to the blackout: ‘Can I borrow your phone to call my mom?’
The heart of Spain’s capital is filled with pedestrians looking for a way home, parents trying to pick up their children from school and traffic jams
Madrid’s Latino population surpasses one million
A significant milestone has been reached: the census reveals that 1,038,671 people born in Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas now reside in the region. Just 25 years ago, this number was only 81,552, highlighting the rapid pace of a wave that is reshaping the community
Is a joke better than an election promise? How politicians employ humor
Humor has always been used in political campaigns and debates. It can be effective in winning over voters, but it can also increase division and confrontation
Could Madrid turn into New York, a city without short-term rentals?
The mayor has announced a freeze on licenses and steep fines for violators. Industry leaders say the housing problem in the Spanish capital will not be resolved this way