Images and footage on social media showed smoke coming out from the six-storey building and rubble scattered in Toledo Street, near the city centre. 

Four killed as gas explosion rips through Madrid building

Police in Spain broke up a number of huge snowball fights in Madrid on Saturday, following warnings of the risk they pose from the potential spread of Covid-19.

Police break up snowball fights in Madrid in breach of Covid rule of six

Thousands of cars have been trapped as the blizzard hit mainland Spain while airports  and trains have had suspended services.

Spain sees record levels of snow brought in by Storm Filomena

The UK has reached an agreement on a 'political framework' to form the basis of a separate treaty with the EU regarding Gibraltar.

Britain and Spain confirm initial agreement on Gibraltar's status

The annual Christmas El Gordo lottery is ranked as the world’s richest for the total prize money involved and still went ahead despite Covid restrictions.

El Gordo: Spain holds world's richest Christmas lottery

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said an 11pm to 6am curfew will be enforced across the country, except in the Canary Islands.

Spain declares new national state of emergency over coronavirus

Spanish military tents are set out to be used by hospital patients during the coronavirus outbreak at the Gomez Ulla military hospital in Madrid, Spain.

Many residents in Madrid will need a reason to leave their local neighbourhood as stricter measures come into force to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Madrid faces stricter coronavirus restrictions as cases soar

The impact of the lack of tourists was felt immediately by hotel owners and those in the hospitality sector. 

Costa del Sol should be teeming with Brits, instead bars are now food banks

Spain and Luxembourg have already been removed and British holidaymakers are hoping that no more will follow.

The countries which could be removed from UK's list of safe holiday destinations

The royal family’s website published a letter from Juan Carlos to his son, King Felipe VI.

Spain’s ex-king leaving country amid financial scandal

The UK has removed Spain from its list of safe countries to travel to after fears were raised that the European country was experiencing a second wave of coronavirus infections. What are your rights with your travel company or airline?

Spain coronavirus quarantine: What are airlines and travel companies doing?

The government is expected to discuss the "growing concern" around coronavirus in Belgium and Luxembourg while it closely monitors the situation in Croatia.

Grant Shapps warns of more quarantines as Covid-19 concerns raised across Europe

Spain is hoping to crackdown on social gatherings in an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus after several countries changed their travel advice for the country.

Covid-19 in Spain: Fines of up to £13,500 for drinking beer outside in Barcelona

A couple take a selfie while on holiday in Austria.

The FCO advises against all but essential travel to Spain, the Balearic and Canary Islands - all popular tourist destinations among Britons. 

Can I still go on my summer holiday if quarantine is imposed? Can I cancel?

People returning to the UK from Spain will have to self-isolate for two weeks.

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