Community
The Community section is the heart of the people-oriented online GUIDEPOST magazine. It covers people of all nationalities living in Spain — particularly though not exclusively those who are residing in Madrid — and their exciting life. The operative word in the Community is “international”.
Be sure to check out all main features: Embassy Row, the International Organizations and Clubs, and The Scene.
THE AMERICAN CLUB’S SPECIAL APRIL HOLIDAYS! »
Check out ACM's April calendar. You won't want to miss important dates!
THE AMERICAN CLUB: NOTHING LIKE A MEMBER’S LOVE STORY! »
Dr. Rame: "I moved to Madrid in 2019 to be with Mariangeles. We met in Pittsburgh in the 1990s"
READ! AMERICAN CLUB OF MADRID’S MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER »
Never miss ACM's newsletters!
WHY THE ASTRAZENECA VACCINE IS DEFINITIVELY EFFECTIVE ONLY WITH 18 – 55 AGE GROUP »
The European Commission: "Most of the participants in the studies [conducted by AstraZeneca] were between 18 and 55 years old. There are not yet enough results in older participants (over 55 years old) to provide a figure for how well the vaccine will work in this group."
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF SCARCE COVID VACCINE: GO FRENCH? »
Politicians are wont to resort to confinement to fight COVID-19. But how about the vaccines whose supply is stalled. Due to suspicious reasons? People can’t take more confinement. The French come to Madrid, which has become an “oasis” of “permissiveness”, for a weekend relief. It's no way to beat the pandemic.
POST-BREXIT: HOW BRITS MAY CONTINUE TO RESIDE IN SPAIN »
Attn. Brits in Spain! UK nationals who lived in Spain before 31 December 2020 must secure their right of residence. Now! If you are struggling with your residency and need support, contact the UKNSF organisation in your area to maintain your rights. For details, read on!
THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY: WHY RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION CAN TRUST THE COVID-19 VACCINE »
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the granting of a conditional marketing of the vaccine Comirnaty, developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, to prevent COVID-19 in people from 16 years of age. EMA’s scientific opinion has paved the way for the first marketing authorisation of a COVID-19 vaccine in the EU by the European Commission. In fact, on 21 December 2020, the European Commission authorised that marketing.
SOUTH KOREAN FILMS, YOUR OPTION THESE DAYS OF THE PANDEMIC »
A South Korean Film Festival online!
WHAT A MIX: AN AMERICAN WEEK, THE U.S. ELECTION, THE AMERICAN CLUB OF MADRID & THE UNIVERSIDAD SAN PABLO CEU! »
An American Week in Madrid that features the only U.S. presidential election debate in Europe by representatives of the Republican and Democratic Parties in Europe for expats in Europe!
HOW TO GET HEALTHY ANYWHERE IN THE EU: GET A CARD! »
The European Health Insurance Card allows anyone who is insured or covered by a statutory social security scheme of the EU countries plus Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom to receive medical treatment in another member state free or at a reduced cost, if that treatment becomes necessary during their visit or if they have a chronic pre-existing condition which requires care. The term of validity of the card depends on the issuing country.
