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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida also has a plan to transform Abroñigal into a 'motor for the south': residential buildings of at least 14 floors and the example to imitate from Méndez Álvaro

Madrid's Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at transforming the southern district of Abroñigal with large residential projects and significant urban developments.

Mar 2 • 23:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida ignores the Judiciary and authorizes the construction of a student residence in a protected garden

The Madrid city government, led by José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has approved the construction of a student residence in a historically protected garden despite judicial objections.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The world sports capital of Almeida stumbles upon the real state of public facilities

The mayor of Madrid touts massive investments in sports facilities, but reports of neglect from residents and unions tell a different story.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida dismisses the Police Chief, after years of facing several scandals

Madrid's mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida has dismissed the Police Chief Pablo Enrique Rodríguez, who faced multiple controversies including alleged exam rigging and insufficient communication regarding a traffic incident.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

More than 130,000 people have claimed the waste tax from the Madrid City Council

Over 130,000 residents have protested against the waste tax imposed by Madrid's City Council, leading to legal challenges in the regional court.

Feb 17 • 06:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Almeida will subsidize the NFL with another 1.5 million euros in public funds to hold a game in Madrid again

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, will announce a €1.5 million public subsidy for the NFL to return to Madrid in 2026.

Feb 2 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Almeida and Collboni contrast their housing models: the cap that the PP does not apply due to being 'nefarious' and lowers prices

The mayors of Madrid and Barcelona, José Luis Martínez Almeida and Jaume Collboni, presented their differing housing policies at a Senate housing committee session, highlighting the need for increased supply despite their contrasting approaches.

Jan 14 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Almeida urges the Government to present the missing documents to urbanize Campamento: 'Do not deceive the Spaniards'

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, is demanding that the Ministry of Housing provide necessary documentation to proceed with the urbanization project in Campamento, criticizing the government's previous promises.

Jan 14 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Más Madrid asks Almeida and Ayuso to withdraw the title of Favorite Son and the Gold Medal from Julio Iglesias

The political party Más Madrid has demanded that the mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, withdraw the title of Favorite Son from Julio Iglesias, following reports of allegations against him.

Jan 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Maroto's intention to go to the 2027 elections encourages Almeida to be a candidate: 'It facilitates my decision'

José Luis Martínez-Almeida feels encouraged to run for mayor of Madrid again due to Reyes Maroto's intention to also seek election in 2027.

Jan 9 • 13:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida gives a second chance to the Arab House, but the City Council issues a warning: "We remain vigilant"

The Madrid City Council, led by Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has decided to stay in the consortium related to the Arab House despite earlier intentions to exit, following concerns raised by the Court of Auditors about management issues.

Jan 8 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Almeida defends Juanma Moreno's 'blackface' and admits he feels "a lot of envy" for embodying Baltasar

Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, defended the controversial blackface portrayal by Juanma Moreno, the president of Andalusia, during the Sevilla parade and expressed his envy for Moreno's role as Baltasar.

Jan 7 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Almeida suggests that the Pope could visit Madrid for the first time in June

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, indicates that Pope Francis may visit Madrid for the first time in June, potentially coinciding with various anniversaries and jubilee years.

Jan 7 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Almeida states that 'FAES is not the PP' after his clash and admits that Trump's 'manner' is not the most 'orthodox' with international law

Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida acknowledged that the U.S. methods regarding Nicolás Maduro's penalization do not align well with international law, although he believes the outcome of having 'one less dictator in the world' is positive.

Jan 7 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Almeida only makes libraries inside cultural centers and ignores neighbors who demanded them: "They do not fulfill their function"

The article criticizes Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, for only establishing libraries within cultural centers rather than as standalone institutions that serve community needs.

Jan 6 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

How much does your mayor earn? The map of what municipalities paid their councilors in 2024

In 2024, the mayors of Madrid, Bilbao, and Barcelona were the highest-paid in Spain, earning over 100,000 euros annually, with José Luis Martínez-Almeida leading at 110,600 euros.

Jan 6 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

From Puerta del Sol to the Vatican: the PP gifts a grand week to Hakuna's 'cool Catholicism'

Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez Almeida, presented a book to Pope Leo XIV about the Hakuna group, marking a glorious week for 'cool Catholicism' with support from the Popular Party.

Dec 29 • 20:50 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Almeida received in audience by the Pope: 'I invited him to come to Madrid'

Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, had a private audience with Pope Leo XIV during a personal trip to Rome, where he also discussed plans for affordable housing and infrastructure improvements for the city.

Dec 29 • 05:13 UTC

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