#Madrid

On Sunday around 3:48 AM, a Captrain freight train derailed in the Zarzalejo area of Madrid. Traffic on the Madrid-Avila line has been suspended, and the driver was hospitalized with a back injury.

Two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province: one crashed into the other from behind, and two carriages derailed. At least 10 deaths are officially confirmed, with emergency services reporting up to 46.

On the morning of October 28, two high-speed trains — AVE (Renfe) and, preliminarily, Iryo — collided in Toledo province. According to the authorities of Castile-La Mancha, at least 39 people died, and traffic on the Madrid — Andalusia line has been suspended.

On October 24, a large-scale rally in defense of Spain's state pension system gathered 25,000 to 50,000 people in Madrid amid ongoing pre-election debates.

Adriana Lima, in a black dress and sleek ponytail, appeared at the closing of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid on September 18. The photos sparked debate: some see a 25-year-old supermodel in her, others suspect plastic surgery.

The Madrid Metropolitan Orchestra and the Talía choir performed Ukrainian Eurovision hits, including Verka Serduchka's «Ziben», in symphonic format, sparking a burst of reactions on social media.

Reigning world champion Lando Norris claimed pole position at the debut street Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, beating Kimi Antonelli by 0.01 seconds in the decisive attempt.

Charles Leclerc set the second-fastest time in the second Friday free practice on the new Madrid circuit, losing to Antonelli by 0.1 seconds. The Ferrari driver called qualifying thrilling and warned of overtaking difficulties in Sunday's race.

Spain is covered by deadly heat: thermometers show up to 47°C! 🇪🇸🔥 A dust storm from the Sahara and a 'heat dome' create a thermos effect. A red alert has been declared for tourists: going outside from 12:00 to 17:00 is deadly. 🌡️🚫

Madrid welcomes the 2026 World Champions! 🇪🇸🏆 After defeating Argentina, the Spanish national team held a grand parade attended by 2 million fans. Luis de la Fuente and his team received well-deserved recognition from the King and the Prime Minister.