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Take it to the Streets: Street Entertainers in Madrid

Maggie RossiterJuly 1, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. As I walked down the street, I saw the dreaded table coming up on my right and I knew what was about to happen. I tried to make my way to the oth...

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Red Bull X Fighters World Tour Hits Madrid

Jennifer CockinJuly 1, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. On Friday night hordes of Spaniards descended on La Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, but not to see a traditional bull fight. This year, the histori...

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Multi-Stop Walking Tour of Madrid

Michelyne ChavezJune 27, 2014

Madrid, Spain. Traveling is always an exhilarating adventure, but in order to make the most of the experience it is far better to visit a site with a plan in mi...

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Startup The Fusion: Educating with Digital Technology

Jennifer CockinJune 27, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Day two of 'Startup The Fusion': a Nordic based event, inviting innovative start-up companies from across the globe to share their stories of pro...

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Fresh Energy Fusing Startups and Investors

Elizabeth StoneJune 27, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. The Spanish start-up scene is an inspiring and exciting place to be. Following Zinc Showers just a month ago, Startup The Fusion brings start-ups...

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Palacio de Cibeles Restaurant

ROOSTERGNN StaffJune 27, 2014

The Palacio de Cibeles restaurant is located on the sixth floor of Madrid's town hall, offering a spectacular view of the Cibeles fountain, the Paseo de la Castellana and the Gran Vía. The Palacio de Cibeles restaurant is located on the sixth floor of Madrid's town hall, offering a spectacular view of the Cibeles fountain, the Paseo de la Castellana and the Gran Vía. ...

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Not Just a Book Fair

Maggie RossiterJune 26, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. When I was little, I used to love the book fair, but not for the right reasons. I anticipated the time that I got to spend out of the classroom a...

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Citizens at the Coronation of King Felipe

King Felipe VI: New Times, New Monarchy

ROOSTERGNN StaffJune 25, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. This past Thursday, June 19th , 2014, marked a very different coronation from what was has been historically known. There was no state banquet, n...

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Successful Coronation Uninterrupted by Protests against Monarchy

Maggie RossiterJune 25, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. July 19, 2014, marked a major point in history for Spanish citizens, as King Juan Carlos I stepped down from the thrown and his son, Felipe VI, w...

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El Prado Opens ‘El Greco and Modern Painting’ Exhibition

Jennifer CockinJune 24, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Today marks the opening of the new exhibition at El Prado, a 105 piece collection entitled El Greco and Modern Painting, which coincides with the...

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Nacho Amado and Laura Moreno take center stage

‘El Oso’: Love versus Hate

Jennifer CockinJune 23, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Antón Chéjov's El Oso is a one act comedy about a widow who has refused to leave the house since her husband passed away. A landowner comes to th...

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Expat Interviews | “Navigate Bureaucracy with Patience”

Michelle LeungJune 20, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. As part of our Expat Series, ROOSTERGNN conducted a third interview with expat Gwendolyn Alston, co-founder with sister Angela, of MocaMedia. Gwe...

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Tan Lejos, Tan Cerca (So Far, So Close)

Michelle LeungJune 18, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. A man stands on the streets of an old village holding a mask over his head. What may look like the cover of a horror film, Hara captivates viewer...

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Volunteer Opportunities in Madrid

Michelle LeungJune 18, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Aside from the usual sightseeing at the Museo del Prado or the nightlife exploring in the always-lively Sol, foreigners living in Madrid also hav...

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The Cost of Conquering a Global Market

Elizabeth StoneJune 18, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. For Spanish businesses, growth abroad has been a central focus during the economic downturn. In 2013, for the first time, Spain’s trade balance a...

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Peru Is Closer Than You Think

Elizabeth StoneJune 17, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Nearly nine million people inhabit Peru’s capital city Lima, 90% of whom are first or second generation immigrants from the Andes, the Amazon, Ja...

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