Mercadona will keep supermarkets closed across Spain on October 12 for Día de la Hispanidad and the Pilar holiday. The two-day closure, including Sunday, reflects the chain’s longstanding policy on holiday trading.
Roca Rey turned two difficult bulls into a double victory. Morante showed flashes of torería, while Tomás Rufo took one ear.
Valencia’s fireworks industry is demanding that the protest camp leave the city’s basic square so the October 9 mascletà can go ahead. Organizers warn that last-minute changes could put safety at risk and lead to lawsuits.
Spain faces another day of severe downpours as unstable Mediterranean conditions fuel unpredictable storms. Flooding risks remain high, with emergency alerts in place for multiple regions and rainfall totals already breaking records in some areas.
Two young people died after entering the water at Els Vivers beach in Guardamar de Segura despite a red flag. Emergency teams attempted to resuscitate them but could not save them. The incident highlights a troubling rise in drownings across the Valencian Community.
A massive storm dumped nearly 600 litres per square metre over the Mediterranean, narrowly missing Valencia and Castellón. Emergency crews braced for disaster as rainfall broke alert records and exposed the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather.
Valencia and southern Catalonia are under a rare red alert after more than 90 liters per square meter fell in one hour. The storms are disrupting daily life along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Joan Baldoví, a leading figure in Compromís, reported personal wealth of over 638000 euros and multiple properties as he left Madrid to run for office in Valencia. His declaration contrasts sharply with his party’s stance on inherited wealth.
Storms threaten eastern Spain, with up to 60 litres of rain per square metre forecast in just one hour. Emergency warnings are active across Aragón, Baleares, Castilla-La Mancha, Cataluña and the Comunidad Valenciana, where officials are urging people to watch for flash floods and strong winds.
Ford Almussafes and UGT have ended months of talks. The agreement sets pay rises above inflation and adds new workplace benefits through 2030.
Les Arts de Valencia will open its 2026-2027 season with Carmen on 2 October. Ted Huffman leaves the stage machinery in view and centres a woman fighting for freedom in a violent society.
Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca will enter the regional policy debate without confirmation as the PP candidate. Complaints about people around him have delayed the decision and prolonged the Valencian party's organisational crisis.
More than 272000 families have been evicted in Spain since 2018. Rental arrears account for most cases, and courts may now resume launches after legal protections ended.
Roberto Bueso's family drama has received a strong response in San Sebastián. Eduard Fernández leads a story of absent parenthood and family resentment, with reconciliation hard-won.
Victims of Valencia's dana reject Carlos Mazón's account and want a credible timeline of what happened. They are demanding responsibility after 232 people died on 29 October 2024.
Rebeca Torró attacked Alberto Núñez Feijóo at a PSOE conference in Alicante. She accused Juan Jesús Vivas of blocking the government’s response to the migration crisis in Ceuta.
Torrential rain flooded streets and disrupted Valencia’s transport network, with more than 470 incidents reported. Cars were trapped and water entered public facilities; the ES-Alert warning reached residents two hours after the rain began.
Hotels across Spain say Imserso travel rates are too low to break even. With nearly 900,000 subsidized spots and millions of applicants, basic destinations such as Benidorm and Mallorca may withdraw. The future of off-season tourism support is uncertain.
Valencia is set for a wet Thursday, with rain and persistent humidity dominating the forecast. Temperatures are expected to remain between 19°C and 23°C, and residents should prepare for changing conditions and slippery streets.
Torrential rain left the Ciudad de Valencia stadium unplayable, forcing Levante UD and Athletic Club to call off their match. LaLiga will announce a new date soon.
Heavy rain caused major flooding in Valencia and Barcelona, prompting emergency alerts. Schools in 15 Murcia municipalities closed, while transport and airports faced major disruption.
Players from Elche and Real Madrid wore shirts supporting Ceuta before kickoff. The gesture, organized by the Valencian Business Association, drew backlash and highlighted the intersection of sport and regional identity.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as a wildfire near Tuéjar burned 690 hectares. Strong winds and low humidity fueled the spread. Authorities evacuated campsites and farms as emergency crews battled the flames.
Quino, a six-year-old Labrador trained to find survivors in disaster zones, died in Valencia after returning from a mission in Venezuela with unexplained hemorrhages. His health quickly declined, leaving veterinarians and his handler searching for answers as support poured in from across Spain.
Torrevieja will provide residents with a year of free, personalized cardiac rehabilitation after hospital discharge. Run by the city and its university hospital, the program aims to lower the risk of repeat heart problems. Access requires medical documentation and specialist approval.
Valencia Basket ended its pre-season with a hard-fought 93-91 win over Kosner Baskonia, showing improved teamwork and composure ahead of the new season.
Alcoy’s Modernist Fair will feature a parade recreating the city’s festival spirit from more than a century ago. It will honor composer Gonzalo Barrachina and mark the 750th anniversary of San Jorge’s patronage.
The documentary 29-0 DANA reveals the pain and outrage of families who lost loved ones in the 2024 Valencia floods. Director Juanjo Castro uses official records and raw testimony to challenge the political narrative. The film reignites calls for accountability.
Quino, a celebrated rescue labrador from Valencia, died after returning from Venezuela with unexplained bleeding. Despite intensive care and support from veterinary specialists worldwide, the cause remained unknown. His death has prompted questions and widespread expressions of solidarity.
The criminal probe into the management of the Dana flood in Valencia will continue for at least six more months. The court cites unresolved witness statements and forensic reports as reasons for the extension. The case now stretches into 2027.
A 39-year-old man in Gandía is in pre-trial detention after police found sexual images of his baby and his partner’s underage daughter. The case exposes serious risks in online child protection and highlights the role of cybercrime units.
At just 23, Mario Pérez left Valencia to open a bar in a village where rent is ten times lower. His move to Valdemoro-Sierra reveals the economic divide between city and rural life, along with the advantages of starting over far from urban centers.
PSPV-PSOE has taken its dispute over the Dana flood investigation to Spain’s Constitutional Court, arguing that deputies’ rights were violated when the commission in Les Corts was shut down. The party accuses its rivals of shielding regional officials from questioning.
Teachers and families filled the streets of Valencia, demanding urgent improvements to public education. The protest targeted the regional education chief and revived the threat of renewed strikes as negotiations remained stalled.
