Read more about the article THE GRAPE ESCAPE: Thieves Steal Wines Worth GBP 173k From Swanky Spanish Restaurant
Picture shows the wine cellar of the restaurant Coque, in Madrid, Spain, undated. Thieves broke in and stole 132 bottles of wine worth at least EUR 200,000 from the restaurant on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (@coquemadrid/Newsflash)
Crime

THE GRAPE ESCAPE: Thieves Steal Wines Worth GBP 173k From Swanky Spanish Restaurant

Thieves made off with 132 bottles of wine worth EUR 200,000 from one of Spain's best collections at a two-starred Michelin restaurant in Madrid. Picture shows the wine cellar of the restaurant Coque, in Madrid, Spain, undated. Thieves broke in and stole 132 bottles of wine worth at least EUR…

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November 3, 2022
Read more about the article Hanover Prince Thrown Out Of Luxury Madrid Hotel After Bust Up With Staff
Ernest of Hannover (right) was expelled from a luxury hotel in Madrid. (Newsflash)
Crime

Hanover Prince Thrown Out Of Luxury Madrid Hotel After Bust Up With Staff

Prince Ernst August of Hanover - husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco - has reportedly been thrown out of a luxury hotel in Madrid following a series of bust-ups with staff members. The head of the royal House of Hanover, 68, who has been living in Spain for some time,…

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March 22, 2022
Read more about the article Last Ever Velazquez Painting To Go Under Hammer In Madrid
'Portrait of a Knight' painted by Velazquez that goes up for auction in Madrid. (Newsflash)
General News

Last Ever Velazquez Painting To Go Under Hammer In Madrid

A painting by legendary 17th century Spanish artist Diego Velazquez is set to go under the hammer in what is believed to be "the last ever chance to buy a Velazquez". The portrait that will be auctioned is believed to have been painted between 1621 and 1623 by legendary Spanish…

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February 19, 2022
Read more about the article Madrid Flyer Sparks Outrage For Depicting Black Wise Man As White
The controversial Three Kings where Balthazar is white instead of black. (Newsflash)
Politics

Madrid Flyer Sparks Outrage For Depicting Black Wise Man As White

This official flyer promoting a festive parade in Madrid has sparked outrage for featuring one of the Three Wise Men traditionally depicted as black as a white character. The flyers were handed out to locals in the district of Moncloa-Aravaca in the Spanish capital Madrid yesterday (28 December). The flyer,…

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February 10, 2021
Read more about the article Buildings In Madrid Shopping Area Evacuated After Fake Bomb Threat
The scene. (Newsflash)
Crime

Buildings In Madrid Shopping Area Evacuated After Fake Bomb Threat

The Spanish police have evacuated a skyscraper and several stores in one of the busiest shopping areas of Madrid after receiving a bomb threat that later turned out to be fake. The incident took place in the Spanish capital Madrid at around 2pm on 26th December. Local media said the…

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February 4, 2021