Oct 14th, 2008 · Airlines are slashing fuel surcharges by 18 percent on flights from Chicago and other U.S. cities to Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid and Zurich. It's the first rollback after a string of extra fees this year.
Aug 20th, 2008 · Spanish officials gave differing death tolls Wednesday after a Spanair jet veered off the runway in Madrid and burst into flames. An emergency rescue official put the number dead at nearly 150; earlier, government officials had said 45 people were confirmed killed.
Jul 17th, 2008 · Religious leaders are meeting in Spain for an interfaith summit. The conference is sponsored by Saudi Arabia. Critics say the meeting is only meant to make the Arab country look good in the West. But only one Israeli was invited and no Palestinians were on the list.
Jul 4th, 2008 · A meeting of oil producers and consumers has ended in Madrid, with little hope of any reduction in the price of fuel.
Jun 30th, 2008 · The annual World Petroleum Congress is under way in Madrid, Spain. And while the Saudis and other OPEC oil ministers are among those registered for the conference, they are not expected to offer any solutions for soaring prices, now more than $141 a barrel.
Jun 29th, 2008 · Love is said to be blind but it may also be ageless. NPR film critic Bob Mondello reviews Elsa and Fred, a Spanish dramedy about a Madrid couple who find love in their 70s.
Jun 16th, 2008 · Esteban Navarro loves Spain, so much that he welcomes travelers to Madrid's Casa Alberto with "Yo Soy Espanol."
May 30th, 2008 · The fishing fleets of Spain, Portugal and Great Britain have been tied up for weeks now, as workers protest the high cost of gasoline. Farmers and truck drivers are also protesting, reports NPR's Jerome Socolovsky from Madrid.