News of madrid

Yáñez gives up state security detail amid NYE dinner furore

05-01-2025 10:26 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez renounces state security detail that was strengthened in wake of her gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernández; Milei and Bullrich had criticised her use of proection officers, revealing it had cost state at least US$147,000 since last August.

Crisis in Venezuela

Spanish PM meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate amid tensions

12-09-2024 11:10 Edmundo González Urrutia has not spoken publicly since he arrived in Madrid seeking political asylum, but on Thursday he met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as tensions mounted with Caracas.

Crisis in Venezuela

Opposition leader González Urrutia flees Venezuela, seeking asylum in Spain

09-09-2024 12:43 After weeks of hiding, Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia heads into exile in Spain; Nicolás Maduro's rival vows to "continue the fight" for freedom and democracy after negotiated exit.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Cholo gets his Argentine – Atlético sign Man City striker Álvarez

12-08-2024 13:15 Atlético Madrid signed striker Julián Álvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros (US$93 million)

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Guardiola thanks Álvarez for 'massive' contribution ahead of Atlético move

09-08-2024 13:41 Pep Guardiola hailed the impact made by Julián Álvarez in two seasons at Manchester City with the Argentine set to join Atlético Madrid.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei's first Germany visit scaled back at government's request

21-06-2024 19:02 Javier Milei's inaugural visit as Argentine president to Germany at the weekend has been scaled back, with military honours and a press conference cancelled, Berlin said Friday.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei already making waves in Spain, even ahead of second visit

20-06-2024 15:23 This Friday’s trip to Spain by President Javier Milei is already generating pushback from the government in Madrid.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Madrid expects 'respect' from Milei on next Spain trip

18-06-2024 13:12 Spain on Tuesday urged President Javier Milei to show "respect" if he visits Madrid as planned later this week.

PRESIDENT ABROAD

Milei heads overseas: from 'ambassador of light' to the far right

04-04-2024 14:02 The President will travel next week to Miami where “his tireless efforts on behalf of Israel” will be recognised, also meeting with US business leaders. Next month Milei flies to Europe to participate at an event organised by Spanish far-right party Vox.

COMMUNITY

Club Argentino de Fútbol: Nostalgic expats in Madrid found football club

17-01-2024 12:00 Club Argentino de Fútbol has two teams already playing in the Under-19 and first division and as you expect, they have truco tournaments, asado and plenty of passion for the light-blue-and-white.

by Fernando Muñoz Pace

MUSIC

Argentine urban music conquers the world – Duki, Nicki Nicole, Bizarrap lead way

21-07-2023 15:31 Wave of Argentine musicians including Bizarrap, Duki, Emilia Mernes, Nicki Nicole and Wos are selling out shows and shining in the northern hemisphere.

International football

Carlo Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa América, claims source

05-07-2023 11:42 Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil's national team for the 2024 Copa América, a source at the Brazilian Football Federation told AFP on Tuesday.

ARGENTINES IN EUROPE

Valentín 'Taty' Castellanos: La Liga’s new sensation

28-04-2023 10:32 Mendoza-born forward has stolen headlines after smashing four past Real Madrid. The 24-year-old’s globetrotting career and rise up the footballing ladder to La Liga says much about modern football.

by Dan Edwards

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

China-Taiwan battle lines run through Latin America

28-03-2023 11:43 After Honduras' severing of ties with Taiwan, only Paraguay and 12 other countries now maintain diplomatic relations with the self-ruled democratic island.