Government let Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid game go ahead in a ‘flawed’ herd immunity push

‘They shouldn’t have played this game and should NOT have let fans travel here’: Liverpool’s metro mayor accuses the Government of IGNORING the WHO to allow Liverpool v Atletico Madrid to go ahead, risking thousands of lives Liverpool-Atletico Madrid took place in front of 54,000, with 3,000 away fans When tie took place, city had … Read more

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: 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

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

Britons have today been advised to avoid ‘all but essential travel’ to Madrid and some other parts of Spain because of coronavirus fears. The Foreign Office said Britons should scrap unnecessary visits to the regions of Madrid and La Rioja and the municipalities of La Bastida, Vitoria and Miranda de Ebro.  Spanish authorities have designated those … 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