SUNDAY, GRIM SUNDAY »
The leftist parties suffered a debacle in the recent local elections thay they were not prepared for. The elections were a dress rehearsal for the upcoming parliamentary elections which were advanced by President Pedro Sanchez to 23 July of this year and from which a new President of the Government will emerge. As such, it's not quite likely that the "pregressives" could rise from their ashes even when that second defeat could mean the dismatling of Spain's welfars state.
WHY FUN-LOVING SPAIN NEEDS DIGITAL DETOX »
75% of Spaniards stay connected with their work outside working hours. Moreover, while one would presume that inherent to the right to a vacation is the tuning out of one’s daily cares, especially work-related ones, this is not the whole truth. In summer, when vacation fun is the top priority, there are that 25% of the Spanish workforce who simply can't and won’t ignore intrusive emails and corporate calls.
CORONA, THE GREATEST MIRACLE-WORKER IN MADRID THIS SUMMER »
Summer verbenas give Madrid its delightful charm. But this year, they have all been cancelled. Thanks, Corona, you’ve wrought a miracle such as very few Madrileños have ever had to witness in their long history.
FIESTAS OF SAN ISIDRO, THE MOST CASTIZA OF THE FIESTAS IN MADRID, ARE NOW ON! »
It's not just the religious rituals and dancing the chotis. It's also about sinful gastronomy. You could put on weight just by looking at those chorizos! Yummy, though.
MADRID STREET FASHION: A Snap Mini-Survey & Some Bloggers’ Sumptuous Suggestions for Summer »
One of the main things I have noticed since working in Madrid is how well presented everyone seems to dress, whether they are going to work or not. A lot of what Madrileños wear could be described as chic bohemian. Our mini-survey tells a similar story in different words
LULLABY CONCERT CREATOR SLEEPWALKS INTO MADRID »
On 8 July Madrileños are in for a unique soporific experience logging out of the frenetic world into a concert made to be enjoyed literally on one’s back instead of sitting down or on one’s feet!
TEN FABULOUS REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE IN MADRID IN SEPTEMBER »
Come on over to the place where Fall’s second name is Fun!
MADRID VERANO AFTER LA PALOMA »
You could still catch the tail end of summer in Madrid if you don’t waste a minute more!
