OFFICIAL EVENTS

Pope Leo XIV's Visit to Madrid

Pope Leo XIV's three-day visit to Madrid included the Youth Vigil at Plaza de Lima, a meeting with the King and Queen of Spain at the Royal Palace, the "Tejiendo Redes" gathering with representatives from art, economy, and sports, and a meeting with the Diocesan Community of Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Edmundo González Meets Isabel Díaz Ayuso in Madrid

Venezuelan President-elect Edmundo González was received by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, at the Real Casa de Correos on July 7, where they later greeted first responders involved in Venezuela earthquake relief efforts, surrounded by members of Madrid's Venezuelan community.

María Corina Machado Receives Key to Madrid

Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida presents Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado with the Key to the City of Madrid at the Casa de la Villa. Hundreds of Venezuelans welcomed her outside the building and later at Puerta del Sol, where she was embraced by children and given rosaries by members of the community.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier Receives the Golden Keys of Madrid

At the Casa de la Villa in Madrid, Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida presented the Golden Keys of the City of Madrid to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during his official visit to Spain.

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik Visits Madrid — Key to the City Ceremony

During a state visit to Madrid, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met with Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz, who presented him with the Key to the City at Casa de la Villa, as both leaders highlighted the friendship and cooperation between Oman and Spain.

Madrid Day at FITUR 2026 — Speeches by Almeida and Díaz Ayuso

Mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida and Community of Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso addressed attendees during Madrid Day at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026, held at IFEMA with Mexico as the guest country.

FITUR 2026 — King and Queen of Spain Open International Tourism Fair

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain took part in the launch of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026 at IFEMA in Madrid, alongside the Mexican delegation, before later signing the book of condolences for the victims of the recent train accident in Adamuz, Andalusia.

IOC Session 2017 Lima — Opening Ceremony

The 130th IOC Session opened in Lima, Peru, at the Gran Teatro Nacional, where IOC President Thomas Bach and Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski addressed delegates and welcomed guests to the ceremony. The event featured a dance performance titled "The Marathon of History," staged to mark the occasion.

Alberto Fujimori: Funeral and Public Mourning

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori Fujimori died in Lima. His body was publicly viewed at the Ministry of Culture, where he was received by political supporters and his family, including his children Kenji Fujimori and Keiko Fujimori, and his granddaughters Kiara and Kaori Vilanela.

Great Military Parade — Peru's 196th Independence Anniversary, Lima 2017

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski authorized the start of the Great Military Parade in Lima on July 29, 2017, marking the 196th anniversary of Peru's independence, as troops paraded through the capital before government officials and dignitaries.