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People protest against temporary closure of the 'Liceu' opera house

People gather in front of the theatre "Liceu" to let the public know what' s happening with the theatre and its workers. Employees are...

by Lino De Vallier in Spain on 09/02/2012

Politics

Protests against Saving Banks privatization in Galicia

Citizens from the 15M movement demonstrate asking the Galician Public Prosecutor to open an investigation about the Saving Banks management before...

by Javier López Prol in Spain on 09/02/2012

Business

Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Iberia airlines is facing further five days of industrial action by staff to protest for company plans of low-cost carrier Iberia Express. The new...

by F.J Fernandez Bordonada in Spain on 09/02/2012

09/02/2012 - People protest against temporary closure of the 'Liceu' opera house - Spain - People gather in front of the theatre...
09/02/2012 - Protests against Saving Banks privatization in Galicia - Spain - Citizens from the 15M movement...
09/02/2012 - Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain - Spain - Iberia airlines is facing further five...
09/02/2012 - Spanair workers gather to protest against the sacking of 4000 - Spain - More than 600 Spanair workers gathered...
09/02/2012 - Demonstration against redundancies at Spanair – Madrid - Spain - Representatives of Spanair employees...
09/02/2012 - Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon suspended from office for 11 years - Spain - The Supreme Court has suspended Judge...
08/02/2012 - Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0 - Spain - FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks...
08/02/2012 - Motorbike training sessions in Valencia - Spain - The circuit of the Comunidad Valenciana...
08/02/2012 - Spanish airlines workers confront Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary - Spain - File Images: The businessman Michael O...
07/02/2012 - 150,000 public sector workers protest in Madrid - Spain - More than 150.000 people gather in...

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Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon suspended from office for 11 years

Society

Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon suspended from office for...

The Supreme Court has suspended Judge Baltasar Garzon from office for 11 years after convicting him of authorising illegal recordings of conversations between lawyers and detainees accu...
by Santano Raúl, on 9th of February 2012
Demonstration against redundancies at Spanair – Madrid

Politics

Demonstration against redundancies at Spanair – Madrid...

Representatives of Spanair employees organized a demonstration in the capital to protest against redundancies after the bankruptcy of the airline was announced. Unions want to negotiate...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 9th of February 2012
People protest against temporary closure of the 'Liceu' opera house

Society

People protest against temporary closure of the 'Liceu'...

People gather in front of the theatre "Liceu" to let the public know what' s happening with the theatre and its workers. Employees are being laid off temporarily and the ...
by Lino De Vallier, on 9th of February 2012
Protests against Saving Banks privatization in Galicia

Politics

Protests against Saving Banks privatization in Galicia

Citizens from the 15M movement demonstrate asking the Galician Public Prosecutor to open an investigation about the Saving Banks management before and during the crises. There are prote...
by Javier López Prol, on 9th of February 2012
Spanair workers gather to protest against the sacking of 4000

Society

Spanair workers gather to protest against the sacking o...

More than 600 Spanair workers gathered in front of the Catalan Government to protest against the loss of more than 4000 jobs as the 4th largest airline collapsed due to infringements of...
by Pau Barrena, on 9th of February 2012
River William at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

River William at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Ibai Labega and Guillermo Orjales (River William) present their collection GEO, 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
Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Business

Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Iberia airlines is facing further five days of industrial action by staff to protest for company plans of low-cost carrier Iberia Express. The new date strikes will 13, 17, 20, 24 and 2...
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 9th of February 2012
LE at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

LE at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Laura Negre and Esperanza Perelló (LE) present their collection 'Never give up' for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th February ...
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Mercedes Castro at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Mercedes Castro at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Mercedes Castro presented her collection 'Never give up' 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
Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0

Sports

Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0

FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks to goals from Cesc and Xavi, one early on and the other late in the game, in a match that could have been all over before half-time. Barcelona, Cat...
by ODS -, on 8th of February 2012
Front row during the Davidelfin MBFW Winter Collection - Madrid

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Front row during the Davidelfin MBFW Winter Collection ...

Celebrities joined to view the Davidelfin MBFW Winter Collection. The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid is not only the flagship of Spanish fashion but also one of the most important ap...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 3rd of February 2012
Roberto Torretta at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Roberto Torretta at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Roberto Torretta presented his latest designs for his Winter 2013 collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid. Spain. 2nd February 2012
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 2nd 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 VIPs. Spain. 2nd February 2012
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 2nd of February 2012
Motorbike training sessions in Valencia

Sports

Motorbike training sessions in Valencia

The circuit of the Comunidad Valenciana hosts the first official bike of the categories Moto2 and Moto3. More than 60 pilots and their teams try out the new bikes and draw conclusions f...
by Eduardo Manzana, on 8th of February 2012
Stenerös at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

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Stenerös at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Jessica Stenerös presents her 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
150'000 public employers take to the streets against government cuts

Politics

150'000 public employers take to the streets against go...

150'000 public employees take to the streets against government cuts in Madrid. Firefighters and other workers protested throughout the day and into the evening against austerity c...
by Guillermo Martinez, on 7th of February 2012
Spanish airlines workers confront Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary

Business

Spanish airlines workers confront Ryanair chief Michael...

File Images: The businessman Michael O'Leary had to be protected by police after being insulted by angry workers from a rival Spanish airline at the Loui Airport. Spain. Images tak...
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 8th of February 2012
Massive protests against Government cuts - Madrid.

Politics

Massive protests against Government cuts - Madrid.

Thousands of people demonstrated in a march from the Neptune Square to Puerta del Sol in defense of public services and against cuts in welfare and labour being carried out by the curre...
by Santano Raúl, on 7th of February 2012
Demonstration against cuts in Public Administration

Politics

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

Arts & Entertainment

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

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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?