Madrid (Spain)

The euro has failed

2012-05-14 03:00:00

Europe's single currency is a bust. With unemployment reaching depression levels in the Mediterranean states, time has long passed to negotiate an orderly return to national currencies. Euro advocates argue a single currency is essential for creating a...

Reports emerge of a suspect

2005-07-12 00:00:00

A Syrian-born terror suspect, reportedly sought in connection with the London bombings, is a fugitive in a Spanish case linked to Sept. 11 and was already wanted under a $5 million bounty offered by the United States. Mustafa Setmariam Nasar, 47, was...

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Madrid

2013-05-24 05:33:03

MADRID, May 24 (Reuters) - Despite its world-class museums, good climate and arguably Europe's best nightlife, Spain's capital, located right in the centre of the country, is often overlooked in favour of its beachside sister, Barcelona. But the fact...

Stimulus fears haunt share markets, dollar recovers

2013-05-24 13:39:02

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets slipped on Friday over worries the U.S. Federal Reserve may curb a stimulus program that has lifted stocks, while the dollar recovered against the euro after better-than-expected U.S. durable goods data for...

INTERVIEW-Tennis-Raonic sees a gain from training in Spain

2013-05-23 03:31:03

By Iain Rogers MADRID, May 23 (Reuters) - Milos Raonic would probably not feature on most people's list of potential French Open champions but the two-metre Canadian with the booming serve has been working hard on his clay game in Spain and has the...

Heynckes v Klopp, experience meets exuberance in final

2013-05-22 19:11:02

BERLIN (Reuters) - When Bayern Munich take on Borussia Dortmund in the first all-German Champions League final on Saturday, it will not only be a clash of footballing cultures but also a showdown of two different coaching styles. Bayern's Jupp Heynckes,...

Spain's Toledo: A Living monument

2013-05-21 00:00:00

On my last visit to Toledo, it seemed holier than ever: Dark El Greco clouds threatened overhead, stark against bright, clear horizons. Hail pelted the masses of people clogging the streets as they awaited the Good Friday procession. A look back at my...

Soccer-Sociedad coach Montanier to leave at end of season

2013-05-21 04:55:03

MADRID, May 21 (Reuters) - Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier has told the La Liga club he does not want to extend his contract beyond the end of this season, amid reports the Frenchman is poised to join Stade Rennes. "The first-team coach Philippe...

Del Bosque defends benched birthday boy Casillas

2013-05-20 10:05:04

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has spoken out in defence of his captain Iker Casillas and confirmed that the Real Madrid goalkeeper will be part of the world and European champions' squad at next month's Confederations Cup in Brazil....

FACTBOX-Soccer-Departing Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho

2013-05-20 11:34:01

May 20 (Reuters) - Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the club on Monday to leave three years before the end of...

Bankia compensation qualms signal loss of faith in Spain's banks

2013-05-20 11:29:01

MADRID (Reuters) - Many duped savers at Spanish lender Bankia are shunning a state-supervised compensation scheme in favor of expensive lawsuits, prolonging a mis-selling scandal and complicating efforts to restore faith in the banking system. The...

Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season

2013-05-20 13:00:05

MADRID (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho will quit Real Madrid at the end of the season after coming to a mutual accord with the Spanish club that brings to an end a disappointing three-year stint by his high standards. The Portuguese's imminent departure, three...

) Former Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, Paris Saint Germain and England midfielder David Beckham has announced his retirement from football at the end of the season MADRID - JULY 4: David Beckham in action during the making of the Pepsi football commercial 'Pepsi Foot Battle'

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria plays a backhand to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during his match on day four of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 7, 2013 in Madrid, Spain.

2013-05-07 14:52:04

A Christmas tree made out of lights is seen at Madrid's landmark Puerta del Sol square December 12, 2012.

2012-12-12 00:00:00