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150,000 public sector workers protest in Madrid

More than 150.000 people gather in Madrid for a marching protest against the budget cuts that the regional government established for public services...

by Baciu Cristian in Spain on 07/02/2012

Society

Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona

The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died today, many people have showed up to the Tapies' Foundation in Barcelona to leave their last message in...

by Lino De Vallier in Spain on 07/02/2012

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Demonstration against cuts in local government services, Madrid

Spain's CCOO, UGT, Csit and Csi-F unions organized a demonstration against cuts in social and government services by the regional government....

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 07/02/2012

07/02/2012 - 150,000 public sector workers protest in Madrid - Spain - More than 150.000 people gather in...
07/02/2012 - Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona - Spain - The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died...
07/02/2012 - Demonstration against cuts in local government services, Madrid - Spain - Spain's CCOO, UGT, Csit and Csi-F...
07/02/2012 - 'Firefighters - Burnt' banner dropped during demonstration - Madrid - Spain - Two firefighters scaled down the...
07/02/2012 - Winners and stars of Pirena 2012 - Pyrenees - Spain - After the finish of the 22th Pirena...
07/02/2012 - Demonstration against cuts in Public Administration - Spain - Thousands of officials took to the...
07/02/2012 - Jake Arnott comes to the 'BCN Negra' in Barcelona - Spain - Jake Arnott comes to the "BCN...
07/02/2012 - Hundreds say goodbye to Antoni Tapies at museum - Barcelona - Spain - Antoni Tàpies, a Catalan painter and...
07/02/2012 - Rally in solidarity with Judge Baltasar Garzón at Supreme Court - Spain - Supporters of Judge Garzon protest in...
05/02/2012 - Rabaneda at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid - Spain - Daniel Rabaneda presented his new...

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Demonstration against cuts in Public Administration

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Demonstration against cuts in Public Administration

Thousands of officials took to the streets in a Union led demonstration to protest against cuts approved by the regional government that will affect workers in public administration. Ma...
by David Osuna, on 7th of February 2012
Rabaneda at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Rabaneda at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Daniel Rabaneda presented his new collection of designs for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th February 2012
by Giuseppe Piazzolla, on 5th of February 2012
David del Río at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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David del Río at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

David del Río presents his collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th February 2012
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Jake Arnott comes to the 'BCN Negra' in Barcelona

Society

Jake Arnott comes to the 'BCN Negra' in Barcelona

Jake Arnott comes to the "BCN Negra" week in Barcelona and joins Javier Calvo and Andreu Martin in a round table. Jake Arnott is a British novelist, author of The Long Firm an...
by Lino De Vallier, on 7th of February 2012
Demonstration against cuts in local government services, Madrid

Politics

Demonstration against cuts in local government services...

Spain's CCOO, UGT, Csit and Csi-F unions organized a demonstration against cuts in social and government services by the regional government. The unions claim that government servi...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 7th of February 2012
150,000 public sector workers protest in Madrid

Society

150,000 public sector workers protest in Madrid

More than 150.000 people gather in Madrid for a marching protest against the budget cuts that the regional government established for public services. Spain. 7th February 2012
by Baciu Cristian, on 7th of February 2012
Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona

Society

Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona

The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died today, many people have showed up to the Tapies' Foundation in Barcelona to leave their last message in the Artist's memory book. Spain. ...
by Lino De Vallier, on 7th of February 2012
'Firefighters - Burnt' banner dropped during demonstration - Madrid

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'Firefighters - Burnt' banner dropped during demonstrat...

Two firefighters scaled down the scaffolding on Calle Alcala to unfurl a large banner with the message “Firefighters – Burnt”. The demonstration was organized by the unions against soci...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 7th of February 2012
Moisés Nieto at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Moisés Nieto at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Moisés Nieto presented his collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th February 2012
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Winners and stars of Pirena 2012 - Pyrenees

Sports

Winners and stars of Pirena 2012 - Pyrenees

After the finish of the 22th Pirena Advance, the winners were; 1st the German Tom Andres; 2nd Spaniard Iker Ozcoidi and 3rd Pavel Pfeifer on sleds dogs. Spain. 22nd January 2012
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 7th of February 2012
Hundreds say goodbye to Antoni Tapies at museum - Barcelona

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Hundreds say goodbye to Antoni Tapies at museum - Barce...

Antoni Tàpies, a Catalan painter and sculptor, died yesterday at his home in Barcelona at the age of 88. His family asked for a private funeral, but today and tomororow his museum is op...
by jesus G. Pastor, on 7th of February 2012
Rally in solidarity with Judge Baltasar Garzón at Supreme Court

Politics

Rally in solidarity with Judge Baltasar Garzón at Supre...

Supporters of Judge Garzon protest in front of the Supreme court during his trial. He judged over the most important criminal cases in Spain, including terrorism, organised crime and mo...
by nathalie paco, on 7th of February 2012
El Colmillo de Morsa at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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El Colmillo de Morsa at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - M...

Jordi Espino and Elisabeth Vallecillo, 'El Colmillo de Morsa', presented their collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th...
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Shen Lin at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Shen Lin at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Shen Lin presented his collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The 55th edition of the fashion show has finished. Spain. 5th February 2012
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Front row at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Front row at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid is not only the flagship of Spanish fashion but also one of the most important appointments for celebrities and VIP. Pictured are some of celebriti...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 1st of February 2012
Amaya Arzuaga at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Amaya Arzuaga at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Amaya Arzuaga presents her Winter 2013 collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid. Spain. 2nd February 2012
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 2nd of February 2012
Miguel Palacio at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Miguel Palacio at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Miguel Palacio presented his Winter 2013 collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid. A collection featuring silk “accompanied” by wool and velvet. Spain, Madrid. 2nd February ...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 2nd of February 2012
Leandro Cano at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Leandro Cano at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Leandro Cano presented his collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The 55th edition of the fashion show has finished. Spain. 5th February 20...
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Francis Montesinos collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Francis Montesinos collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion ...

Francis Montesinos presented his Winter 2013 collection, Fashion Tour, at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The collection is a journey into the future after 40 years travelling the world of ...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 1st of February 2012
Ixone Elzo at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

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Ixone Elzo at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Ixone Elzo presented her collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The 55th edition of the fashion show has finished. Spain. 6th February 2012
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012

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Not sure I'll be well enough

Submitted by Lawrence JC Baron on Sat, 24/04/2010 - 20:49.

Not sure I'll be well enough to cover the big demos tomorrow. I suppose many of you in Madrid will find the time:

Manifestación Día de la Tierra
Sábado 24 de abril de 2010
12:00 - 14:00 h.
Desde la Plaza de Jacinto Benavente a la Plaza del Museo Reina Sofía

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Garzón demo - impunidad del franquismo que saldrá el sábado a las 18.30 de la Plaza de Cibeles, en Madrid

Hello Alex, got your message

Submitted by Lawrence JC Baron on Sat, 09/01/2010 - 21:03.

Hello Alex, got your message a bit late today and was a bit busy. But promise to cover more tech and science stories. Can you leave a message somewhere on the site if you know of an event. Thanks. Lawrence

Hola todos! Is anyone going

Submitted by Alex McFadyen on Sat, 09/01/2010 - 11:50.

Hola todos! Is anyone going to cover the P2P protest in Madrid about the new laws regarding file sharing ? Demotix can always do with more Tech stories !!
http://www.publico.es/ciencias/283623/reunion/in/extremis/frenar/plan/gobierno/p/p

I talk for you Lawrence,

Submitted by IgnacioM on Mon, 21/12/2009 - 18:08.

I talk for you Lawrence, donde os encontrareis el lunes?

Lets make it somewhere with

Submitted by Alex McFadyen on Sat, 19/12/2009 - 18:05.

Lets make it somewhere with Free WiFi so we can use the net if we need to?

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