Madrid news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from Madrid, Spain:

Top Stories

  1. Madrid's COVID-19 cases surge: The region of Madrid has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with 1,444 new infections in the past 24 hours. The regional government has announced new measures to combat the spread of the virus, including the closure of non-essential businesses and a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people. (Source: El País)
  2. Protests erupt in Madrid over pension reform: Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Madrid to protest against the government's plans to reform the pension system. The protesters, who include retirees and workers, are demanding that the government abandon its plans to increase the retirement age and reduce benefits. (Source: ABC)
  3. Madrid's metro system to be expanded: The Madrid regional government has announced plans to expand the city's metro system, with the construction of new lines and the modernization of existing infrastructure. The project is expected to cost €10 billion and will create thousands of jobs. (Source: El Mundo)

Sports

  1. Real Madrid wins La Liga title: Real Madrid has won the La Liga title for the 34th time in its history, after defeating Villarreal 2-1 on Sunday. The team, led by coach Zinedine Zidane, has dominated the league this season, finishing 12 points ahead of its closest rival, Barcelona. (Source: Marca)
  2. Atletico Madrid reaches Champions League quarterfinals: Atletico Madrid has reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, after defeating Chelsea 2-1 in the round of 16. The team, led by coach Diego Simeone, will face Manchester City in the quarterfinals. (Source: AS)

Culture

  1. Madrid's Prado Museum to reopen: The Prado Museum, one of the world's most famous art museums, is set to reopen on Monday after a major renovation project. The museum, which is home to works by artists such as Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco, has been closed since 2019. (Source: El País)
  2. Madrid's flamenco festival to take place: The Madrid Flamenco Festival, one of the city's most popular cultural events, is set to take place from March 15 to April 15. The festival will feature performances by some of the world's top flamenco artists. (Source: ABC)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Madrid. I hope you find them interesting!