the terraces are filled and it is the only month of heat in which Madrid has life Now that we have caught your attention… yes The SGAE presents the free exhibition Urban music pop and high culture inside its headquarters: the modernist palace of Longoria “celebrates the talent of those figures who are leading the greatest cultural revolution of the 21st century” from Rosalía ‘s robe from the Motomami World Tour to Quevedo ‘s university-style jackets or the top worn by La Zowi during her tour La Reina del Sur made with Spanish coins from 1937 Bad Gyal ‘s pink jacket from the Blin Blin videoclip or the original painting of C the reading of the proclamation from Pedro Zerolo square the heel race down Pelayo street… and June is synonymous with Pride and Madrid the queen that every year proposes new ways to celebrate freedom With the programming of this year 2024 still to be closed we already know two of the key dates of this great celebration (and claim): on June 28 the proclamation will be held; the demonstration the theme will revolve around sport and its connection with literature a leitmotiv that will be reflected in the presentations talks… and in the presence of organizations such as the Spanish Olympic and Paralympic Committees publishers and bookstores will display all their charms in Madrid the musical furor in the shade of the trees of the Royal Botanical Garden Alfonso XIII Noches del Botánico will prescribe a good dose of nature and live music with performances this month by Sen Senra this cultural center dedicates several days to contemporary music: “Between bets and consolidated names the DEMM 2024 wants to offer an enjoyable and thoughtful tour of the music that moves us today but we also have our sights set on the music lovers of the future and two special events will be offered for the little ones,” says the organization itself The concert program will be announced on June 4 An exhibition at the Thyssen-Bornemisza dedicated to the figurative painter Rosario de Velasco that brings together some thirty works including paintings “It aims to rediscover and highlight the work of one of the great artists of Spanish art in the first half of the 20th century,” the museum says one of the curators of the exhibition is her granddaughter The Royal Collections Gallery celebrates one year since its opening decorative and historical pieces that Spanish monarchs have collected from the Catholic Monarchs to the 21st century the carnation in the hair and the feeling of neighborliness are unbeatable June is the start of the festivities in several neighborhoods such as Aluche (in fact Moratalaz… June is what happens while we dance from verbena to verbena reflective exhibition on the imprint of colonial power in the iconography of the Thyssen-Bornemisza‘s works delves into the stories that are not seen on the canvases about the struggle for civil rights and all its tentacles (enslaved labor the municipal swimming pools are alive and kicking for yet another summer season they will open a total of 28 (20 outdoor and 8 indoor with solarium) there are novelties such as the pools of Tetuán the Arganzuela pool will remain closed this summer 2024 Seven dance companies will perform ten shows about movement and music: from flamenco to contemporary this fourth edition of Danza en la Villa will take place in the Guirau and Jardiel Poncela halls of the Fernán Gómez as well as including activities such as workshops and a modern dance masterclass the Centro de Interpretación de Nuevo Baztán activates what can already be considered “classic” dramatized visits a way to get to know and recognize this town from a historical point of view There will be two types of themed visits from June 2 and throughout the summer:“Between factories and palaces: a walk through Nuevo Baztán” and the night visits “A romantic sainete with Don Juan de Goyeneche“ To reserve your place (these activities are free) you can call 918736238 or send an email to cinbaztan@madrid.org The CA2M (Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo) in Móstoles starts in June (and until July 4) its Picnic Sessions on the terrace A series of ceremonies that aim to reconnect us with the environment and with ourselves in a sort of artistic rituals Better they explain it in their own words: “we will activate a ceremony in six stations (Breaking Coronation) to break with the ethnographic lenses that burden our bodies spiritualities and creations with exoticizing and simplifying narratives To sanctify ourselves with Caribe pica-pica before crossing the sea with the license of the dead women who renew it with tears every day the chains and the orishas that live there” The festival of African women film directors will be held again this year 2024 at the Sala Berlanga of the SGAE Foundation Organized by the Women for Africa Foundation five films by female directors from Senegal by Senegalese Ramata-Toulaye Sy; The Bride by Rwandan Myriam Uwiragiye Birara; Animalia In the Campo del Moro Gardens (free of charge and during regular opening hours) the work of the National Photography Award winner Javier Vallhonrat will be on display The photographer visited La Granja de San Ildefonso to make a detailed and powerful photographic archive of the engineering of the ornamental fountains on the occasion of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of their creation by Philip V This exhibition is part of a larger three-year project called Cuadernos de Campo in which different photographers will be invited to photograph the natural spaces of the Royal Sites the first retrospective of photographer Iwan Baan arrives in Madrid the growth of the megalopolises that contrast with those other snapshots of traditional and informal architectures The Dutchman has traveled halfway around the world in search of the perfect capture of buildings by architects such as Rem Koolhaas Madrid’s Juan Carlos I Park (and other spots around the city) will be turned into one big gymkhana to celebrate the famous characters from the TV series and Nintendo video game You will be able to access the game only at designated times (from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm in the park experience or from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm in the city experience) and to get it you will have to pay 32 ¤ Cristina Branco and Júlio Resende are the three artists who will represent one of the most nostalgic delicate and sensitive musical genres: Fado This XIV edition aims to commemorate “fado and freedom in the year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution,” according to the organizers 📍 Caixaforum Madrid and Umusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz This festival is defined as “roots music” and celebrates five years this year 2024 with styles such as flamenco and singer-songwriter music will participate Raúl Rodríguez (who opens the festival accompanied by Martirio Kiko Veneno or Javier Ruibal); followed by Rosario La Tremendita continues with the Galician singer-songwriter Luis Fercán and with the coplas of María Rodés to close the festival Dorantes Music returns to the streets with Piano City Madrid There will be 62 piano concerts that will brighten the streets and neighborhoods of the city performed by veteran pianists and young talents Three days in which Madrid will sound classical music Nicole Rojas is a Breaking News Reporter for Newsweek. Nicole previously worked at International Business Times UK where she covered breaking news and politics She has also published work with GlobalPost IHS Jane's Defence Weekly and the Long Island Post Nicole graduated Boston University in 2012 with a degree in print journalism Nicole is currently exploring Asia and Australia.  either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Authorities in Spain discovered nearly 150 pounds of cocaine hidden inside carved out pineapples at MercaMadrid Madrid's main wholesale fruit and vegetable market police arrested three people in Madrid and four people in Barcelona after the 67 kilograms (148 pounds) of cocaine were discovered Authorities said the illegal drugs were transported in hollowed-out pineapples that were then filled with cocaine compacted into cylinders which carried between 800 and 1,000 grams each were then coated in a yellow waxy substance The wax coating also helped conceal "odors of the chemical products which the drug contains and avoid its detection," police said Investigators discovered that the drug shipment came from Costa Rica and arrived at a port in Setubal Officers nabbed the illegal shipment as it was being unloaded at MercaMadrid Authorities said they needed to crack open each pineapple to locate the drugs Footage released by the National Police shows an officer piercing the fruit and later smashing it against the ground to reach the cocaine This is not the first time law enforcement in Spain have seized cocaine shipments found hidden inside fresh pineapples police in Portugal and Spain joined forces and discovered hundreds of kilograms of cocaine Police found 747 kilograms (1,642 pounds) of cocaine in shipping containers after an investigation that began in April 2017 The cocaine was coated in the same pineapple-yellow wax that the latest shipment was found with and was hidden inside hollowed-out pineapples Nine gang members were charged in connection with transporting the illegal drug from South America The gang had two labs in Pinto and Nuevo Baztan near Madrid The cocaine was held in Barcelona before being transported to Madrid every 15 to 20 days Spain is the main entry point for cocaine from South America to Europe Authorities have discovered cocaine in a variety of vessels a plaster cast surrounding a man's broken leg Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings 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planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt Police in Portugal and Spain have seized over 700 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside fresh pineapples then wrapped in pineapple skins and shipped from South America the Spanish interior ministry said on Wednesday (January 17) was part of an ongoing investigation across both countries that started in April 2017 Police also arrested nine people and dismantled a laboratory where the drug was cut with additives An international investigation is underway had laboratories in the municipalities of Pinto and Nuevo Baztan near the capital Madrid before transporting it to their Madrid laboratories every 15-20 days The Iberian Peninsula is a major entry point for cocaine and other drugs to Europe either directly from Latin America or via North and West Africa No more staying in Madrid on vacations and long weekends And what you want is to go out and breathe the clean air of the mountains who filmed the movie Asteroid City in this iconic town Its interior features a Gothic gallery on the second floor and This village in the upper basin of the Manzanares also takes care of its privileged natural environment which is part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves and one of the great enclaves for hikers in Madrid Rascafría is an ideal destination for its hiking trails The town’s name water is understood when you come into contact with its waters but the route is ideal to disconnect from the bustle of the capital and enjoy the scenery The road to Puebla de la Sierra already prepares you for the peace and relaxation that is experienced there (although it is not suitable for those who get dizzy during travel) but it is an ideal place for rural tourism and soak up the green landscape It has barely seventy inhabitants and strolling its streets could well be understood as an antithesis of Madrid with pools where you can take a bath if the weather permits The black architecture and the enviable enclave make Patones de Arriba one of the most spectacular villages in the whole region of Madrid This village in the Sierra Norte de Madrid was for many years a place where time did not even pass The situation changed when it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and it automatically became what it already was: the most beautiful village in Madrid It is one of those towns near Madrid perfect for a getaway Although it seems one of the most obvious stops rediscover the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is always worth the trip: to admire one of the most beautiful libraries in Madrid you never get tired It is also a good opportunity to discover the town of El Escorial which has some jewels of the eighteenth century such as the Royal Coliseum of Charles III and the cafe of the same theater As if you were inside a movie: a perfect romantic getaway Talamanca del Jarama keeps some of the most important jewels of Romanesque architecture in the Community of Madrid Undoubtedly this is one of the most beautiful villages close to the capital of the region known as Campiña del Henares Among its five monuments declared of cultural interest are the Romanesque apse of the parish church of San Juan Bautista and the Romanesque bridge over the Caz stream Horcajuelo is a small village in the Sierra del Rincón -along with the next one La Hiruela- is surrounded by the Hayedo de Montejo It is one of the southernmost beech forests in all of Europe and since 2017 a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site Due to the uniqueness of the forest the views to the beech forest itself are limited and are always free and guided by Environmental Educators A 50% of the visit passes can be obtained through online reservation The other 50% are saved for purchase in person first-served basis on the day of the visit and can be purchased until sold out at the Information Center of the Biosphere Reserve of the Sierra del Rincón (Calle Real 64 Nestled in the heart of the Sierra del Rincón and listed as a Unesco Biosphere Reserve La Hiruela has the charm of the stone villages of the Sierra are the antithesis of the whitewashed walls of the south: perfect to visit on a couple’s getaway The Sierra del Rincón Biosphere Reserve is formed by a mountainous territory located between the massifs of Ayllón and Somosierra A green lung that includes the villages of La Hiruela In Madrid you can’t have a house overlooking the sea and El Berrueco is one of those villages in the Community of Madrid where you can make this cliché come true On the banks of the Atazar is this village surrounded by crags and berroqueñas stones In addition to strolling through the village and visit the Atalaya de Torrepedrera or the Church of Santo Tomás Apóstol enjoy the surroundings that are an extension of the Sierra de la Cabrera taking advantage of the dam of the reservoir Less than an hour from the city, there is a very Castilian destination where you can enjoy a good wine Navalcarnero belongs to the Denomination of Origin of Wines of Madrid and it is not surprising that it is surrounded by vineyards and wineries Among the curious history of this town of cobbled streets with colorful facades highlights the wedding of Philip IV with his niece This town is one of those that gives reason for the name of this medium because it is not understood how it does not attract the same tourism as Chinchón or other better known towns Its history could be like that of almost all Castilian villages Christians and Frenchmen who razed the convents in the War of Independence have passed through it but here was born someone who would change the history of Spain: Cardinal Cisneros This made the town prosper and now we can enjoy one of the few Gothic and Renaissance churches in the Community of Madrid alhóndiga and a town hall founded by Cisneros Between the Tagus and the Tajuñas is Villarejo de Salvanes This village was founded by the Military Order of Santiago in the 13th century and its great attraction is the only thing that remains of the set of military buildings that were built to reconquer the area from the Muslims The building continued to belong to another military order is another good example of 16th century Castilian architecture Another curiosity of Villarejo is that here is the first museum in Spain dedicated to cinema The Alcarria region of Madrid is home to one of the most beautiful towns in the region: Torres de la Alameda It is especially known for the church of the Assumption of Our Lady an example of Renaissance architecture with a portico worthy of a Roman temple but after the War of Independence and the Civil War altarpieces images and even part of the exterior were destroyed Another attraction of the village is the hermitage of La Soledad With a curiosity on the facade: a Roman tombstone from the second century which reads: DOMITIA FVSCINA FVSCINAE TTURICVA EHSE STTL -Domitia Fuscina daughter of (Domitius) Fuscus lies here- One of the most peculiar getaways near Madrid: this village can be considered an authentic urban art museum in itself This is explained thanks to the costumbrist paintings by Elena Parlange that decorate the stone facades of some of the houses But this is not the only curious thing about this town of less than 2,000 inhabitants: it also houses a Lunar Museum with astronaut costumes and up to 300 objects related to lunar missions Robledo de Chavela is a municipality located in the Sierra Oeste de Madrid This town is known for being a regular place of second homes for people from the capital who come attracted by its natural environment and its historical heritage One of its jewels is the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in the Community and declared of Cultural Interest The church is famous for the mysterious dragons that adorn its vault Robledo de Chavela is also part of the Imperial Route a historical route followed by King Philip II on his travels between Madrid and the Monastery of El Escorial Nuevo Baztán is a town of Madrid with historical and architectural charm located about 50 kilometers from the capital This municipality has a unique urban layout designed in the 18th century by architect José de Churriguera as part of an industrial project promoted by Juan de Goyeneche Its straight streets and wide squares surround the Palace of Goyeneche and the Church of San Francisco Javier Nuevo Baztán is located in a particularly unique natural environment which can be known thanks to two very busy trails: the Valmores and Galiana