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Society

At least 68 dead in collision between an AVE and an Iryo in Urda, Toledo

At least 68 dead and 58 seriously injured after the collision between an AVE and an Iryo in Urda at 8:53 AM. The Madrid-Sevilla corridor remains closed.

Alberto Sanz · 28 October 2026

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Politics

Almeida labels Puente as "incompetent" after the Madrid-Barcelona AVE fire

The Mayor of Madrid calls Óscar Puente "incompetent" and "Twitter minister" after a fire affected 12,979 travellers during the October 12 holiday.

Patricia Navarro · 13 Oct 2026

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Local

Almeida revives the Olympic dream for Madrid after the organisational success of F1

The Mayor of Madrid announces plans to bid for the Olympics again after the F1 Grand Prix debut and calls for institutional consensus.

Cristina Domingo · 15 Sept 2026

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Politics

Almeida criticises Puente for calling the F1 GP in Madring a 'load of rubbish'

The Mayor of Madrid reproaches Óscar Puente for criticising the F1 GP in Madring instead of focusing on local transport.

Javier Calvo · 14 Sept 2026