Stories from Madrid · Spain

Former football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been hospitalized after feeling unwell while in Madrid.

None of the nearly 16,000 taxis in Madrid's fleet currently possess an environmental label. While eco-labeled or zero-emission vehicles have increased 64-fold since 2020, the taxi sector has not transitioned.

The software product Cloud Code has grown from non-existence to generating $2.5 billion in annual revenue within six months. This revenue exceeds the annual turnover of several companies listed on the IBEX 35.

A state pact for reconciliation will be presented in the Congress of Deputies this Monday. The proposal includes urgent measures such as remuneration for eight-week parental leave. It also seeks to extend leave for birth, foster care, or adoption to 24 weeks.

A fisherman's missing shell has been found off the coast of Spain.

Spanish authorities are planning to implement measures to address excessive tourism. The city of Madrid is expected to be a focal point for these new regulations.

In Spain, more births are being recorded from women aged 40 or older, totaling over 32,000 births per year. This trend makes Spain the European country with the highest incidence of this phenomenon.

Spain possesses the most flexible and competitive refining system in the European Union for petroleum-derived fuels like kerosene.

Healthcare workers in Spain are threatening to continue strikes scheduled for May and June if negotiations with the Ministry of Health fail. The PSOE party criticized the current management, stating that ministerial roles require full-time dedication.

Promperu is promoting the 'Ruta del León' to connect Spanish audiences with Peruvian religious and cultural heritage. The route highlights locations associated with the Peruvian Pope.