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Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Madrid

MADRID (Reuters) - Despite its world-class museums, good climate and arguably Europe's best nightlife, Spain's capital, located right in the center of the country, is often overlooked in favor of its beachside sister, Barcelona.Full story

Spain's Princess Cristina faces new tax probe charge

MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish judge has opened an investigation into Princess Cristina's tax returns after an earlier charge of being an accomplice in an embezzlement case against her husband was dropped. Full story

Spain feeds eager market with government and corporate debt

MADRID/LONDON, May 14 (Reuters/IFR) - Spain's government and some of its top firms tapped into rising interest among domestic and foreign investors for bonds from weaker euro zone economies on Tuesday, issuing bumper levels of debt at sharply lower rates. Full story

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Video

  Baby Asian elephant debuts in Madrid

Born on March 2 at a zoo in Madrid, this newborn is one of 260 Asian elephants in Europe and will be named in April. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Officer rescues woman who faints onto train tracks

An off-duty police officer in Madrid is on video saving the life of a 52-year-old woman who fell onto the city’s subway tracks after fainting. Footage shows the officer jumping onto the tracks and lifting the woman to safety. TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports.

  Doctors, nurses strike with flash mob in Spain

On day four of their strike in Madrid against government cuts, health professionals break out in a flash mob dance. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Readers delight in Madrid's Free Books

Economic cuts have made buying books a luxury for many cash-strapped Spaniards who visit Madrid's Free Books to keep their love of reading alive. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Riots continue in Spain over austerity cuts

Day two of demonstrations in Madrid as protesters clash with police outside parliament over new austerity measures. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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Tourist looks at sights as he rides Madrid sightseeing bus in central Madrid
Tourist looks at sights as he rides Madrid sightseeing bus in central Madrid

A tourist looks at sights as he rides a Madrid sightseeing bus in central Madrid January 8, 2013. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Protesters shout slogans and hold placards during a demonstration outside the Spanish High court in Madrid
Protesters shout slogans and hold placards during a demonstration outside the Spanish High court in Madrid

Protesters shout slogans and hold placards during a demonstration outside the Spanish High court in Madrid May 24, 2013. The placards reads: "Bankia Fraud" and "Santander shares, Fraud"

Faine, chairman of Spanish savings bank La Caixa, leaves the Spanish High court in Madrid
Pigeons perch on the Cristobal Colon's statue during a sunny and warm day in central Madrid
Pigeons perch on the Cristobal Colon's statue during a sunny and warm day in central Madrid

Pigeons perch on the Cristobal Colon's statue during a sunny and warm day in central Madrid May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Perez (SPAIN - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)