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Festivern cancels its 2026 festival in Tavernes

Festivern will not take place in Tavernes de la Valldigna in 2026. Organisers cite repeated rain and a site they say could not withstand it, as well as mounting difficulties facing small festivals; they hope to bring the event back in 2027.

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Rail unions plan November strikes after Urda crash

Semaf has called strikes for 10 and 12 November after the Urda crash killed 69 people. Other unions have announced a 17 November stoppage. Workers want faster maintenance agreements and more staff; Adif has approved a €20bn funding framework for 2026–30.