As arrivals surge and integration challenges mount, city leaders and researchers outline competing visions for how Spain's capital should manage its evolving multicultural identity.
A shift toward circular economy principles is reshaping the creative industries across the capital, with emerging talents choosing conscience over commerce.
Rising rents in neighbourhoods like Malasaña and Salamanca, stagnant wages, and a string of policy delays have transformed shelter into the central political battleground of the 2020s.
Two decades of transformation have turned the city's gritty neighbourhoods into galleries that rival the establishment—and reshaped Madrid's cultural identity.
From hydrogen hubs in the south to next-gen battery labs in Chamberí, Madrid's sustainability roadmap promises to reshape Europe's clean energy landscape by 2030.
As the capital faces mounting pressure to meet EU emissions targets, city planners must navigate competing visions for transport, housing, and urban renewal.
A new generation of chefs, activists and neighbourhood organisers are dismantling the capital's fine-dining hierarchy, building a food culture rooted in community access and cultural memory.
As Madrid cements its position as Europe's fastest-growing innovation hub, professionals entering the sector face new opportunities—but also shifting salary expectations, visa pathways, and workplace culture.
Behind the velvet curtains of the capital's most innovative performance spaces, a new generation of producers and designers is reshaping what Spanish theatre can be.
From a revitalised cultural space in the heart of Madrid's creative quarter to expanded food markets in Chueca, this week brought fresh momentum to the capital's most dynamic neighbourhoods.
From early-morning tai chi in Retiro to neighbourhood gardens reshaping communities, Madrid's parks reveal the human stories that make this sprawling metropolis feel like home.
From real-time parking apps to AI-powered emergency services, the capital's €450 million digital transformation is delivering tangible benefits across neighbourhoods—but raises questions about equity and privacy.
As Spain's capital solidifies its position as Europe's fastest-growing fintech hub, the opportunities—and competition—for talent have never been more intense.
Discover why Madrid's independent bar scene is transforming Malasaña, Chueca, and beyond. Craft cocktails, natural wines, and conversation-friendly spaces locals love.
