Paiporta has started tearing down Pont Vell after the 2024 DANA left it structurally unsafe. The town will replace it with a modern bridge offering 45 percent more hydraulic capacity. Local authorities promise improved safety and ability to recover.
Alcoy is giving entrepreneurs up to 2300 euros to open or take over a shop this year. The grant covers most eligible costs, with a bonus for signage in Valencian. Applications close 6 October.
Since 2013, Valencia has been owed €1.17 billion for healthcare provided to non-residents. An audit finds outdated billing and unpaid claims, while the system fails to cover the region’s costs.
The Generalitat will invest over €175 million to expand Torrevieja Hospital. The project will add 30,000 square meters, nearly doubling capacity, and more than 650 new staff will be hired in phases over five years.
A bridge in Chiva, rebuilt for nearly 2.4 million euros, has flooded after recent rains. The local council is demanding an urgent technical review, putting the quality of emergency infrastructure repairs under scrutiny.
Spain faces orange alerts for storms and dangerous waves across the Mediterranean and Catalonia. Authorities warn of flooding, while strong winds could bring sudden temperature drops as several regions brace for disruption.
Storms with lightning set off wildfires in Valencia and Alicante. Most fires were small and quickly put out, but emergency teams responded to dozens of calls as weather alerts remained active.
The Valencian Community is under an orange alert for violent storms and hail. Aemet forecasts heavy rain and damaging winds, especially on the northern Alicante coast. Weather warnings remain in effect through early Thursday.
Heavy rainfall has swept across the Valencian Community. Càrcer saw over 30 litres per square metre in just one hour. Authorities have issued orange and yellow alerts for Alicante and Valencia due to the risk of violent storms.
Nearly 3,000 students in Valencia are starting another year in makeshift classrooms. Unions and parents are demanding urgent action as negotiations with authorities stall, while climate risks and political disputes deepen the education crisis.
Valencia police have arrested four men accused of sexually assaulting a woman in multiple incidents. Her ex-partner allegedly threatened her with violence and blackmail and involved his brother and two friends. All four are in custody.
Xàtiva reached 41.9°C on Tuesday, the highest temperature in Spain that day. Several towns in Valencia province broke September records, leading authorities to issue an orange alert for dangerous heat.
A 50-year-old man was found dead in Valencia with a severe head injury. Police are looking for his partner’s 23-year-old son, who was hospitalized after a domestic dispute. The case has left the San Isidro neighborhood on edge.
A wildfire scorched 37 hectares in Valencia’s Devesa del Saler. Authorities are awaiting a critical damage report to guide regeneration, while political tensions rise over missed prevention measures.
Valencia's Superior Court has rejected a major environmental appeal against the €660 million northern expansion of the Port of Valencia, ruling that the original 2007 environmental declaration remains valid. The decision clears the way for construction.
A court decision has reignited debate over Rita Barberá’s time in Valencia. The Azud case links her inner circle to urban corruption, bringing political memory and legal reality into collision in the city’s public life.
A mother in Valencia lost her €652 monthly Ingreso Mínimo Critical after receiving the family home in a divorce. The court ruled that her assets exceeded the legal limit, rejecting her argument that mortgage debt should reduce her countable wealth. The ruling reflects the strict application of benefit rules.
Salvados examined the rise and collapse of Rita Barberá. The program showed how political power in Valencia gave way to isolation. Basic PP figures refused to comment, leaving questions about loyalty and responsibility.
Diana Morant accuses Vicent Mompó of a sexist attack after he called her 'lameculos de Sánchez'. The minister rejects a simple apology and demands real consequences. The incident exposes deep divisions in Valencia's political scene.
Pilar Bernabé will run for Valencia mayor as the official socialist candidate. The PSPV-PSOE has also named its candidates in Alicante, Castellón and Elche as it seeks to regain control in basic cities.
Valencia’s new school year opens with more than 800,000 students and nearly 84,000 teachers. Tensions with unions over class sizes and working conditions threaten stability, while authorities insist on gradual reforms despite union demands.
After a month-long strike, most Valencian teachers have turned down the regional government’s proposal. The dispute highlights ongoing problems with class sizes and resources, alongside a lack of trust between educators and officials.
Roig Arena in Valencia attracted more than 1.7 million visitors in its first year, far exceeding expectations. The venue has quickly become a major destination for concerts, sports and corporate events, reshaping the city’s cultural field.
A Valencia judge has found that former mayor Rita Barberá knew about corruption involving city contracts. The case centers on payments and influence linked to her inner circle. The ruling closes a major investigation into municipal misconduct.
Valencia’s weather network saw record online traffic after catastrophic storms left 231 dead. Volunteers and farmers now rely on real-time data as climate extremes reshape daily life, while authorities turn to local stations for urgent decisions.
A Valencia judge has criticized Carlos Mazón’s legal team for downplaying the lack of timely warnings during the deadly dana. The court points to fatal communication failures and rejects attempts to halt the ongoing investigation.
The president of the Valencia provincial council insulted the Science Minister after she criticized his actions during the deadly October storm. The exchange has prompted calls for accountability and exposed deep political divisions.
A structural collapse in Alzira has claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl. A 9-year-old boy suffered multiple injuries. Emergency teams responded rapidly, but the consequences were irreversible.
A Valencia court has ordered 38 people, including relatives of Rita Barberá and her deputy, to stand trial over alleged corruption. The case centers on illicit commissions tied to city contracts and urban planning deals.
Maria Àngels Francés has taken charge of the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua, defending a unified language identity. The institution faces a 25% budget cut and political pressure from Vox and PP.
A judge in Catarroja has raised the official death toll from the 2024 Valencia floods to 232. The latest victim, a woman from Guadassuar, died after losing access to oxygen during a blackout caused by the disaster. The court’s decision brings renewed attention to the region’s emergency response.
Salomé Pradas, former Valencian Justice and Interior councillor, has changed her legal team in the dana case. Pedro Colina, known for his role in the ‘Kitchen’ case, now leads her defence. The change comes as the investigation continues.
Carlos Mazón rejects claims that the delayed Es-Alert warning caused deaths during the October 2024 floods. His legal team argues that he had no direct responsibility. The case has reignited political tensions in Valencia.
More than 20 Spanish municipalities led by PSOE and IU are organizing their own rallies for Ceuta, separate from the protest called by the PP and FEMP. They cite a lack of consensus, highlighting deepening political divisions over support for the autonomous city.
Valencia’s mayor says the Devesa de El Saler fire was caused by arson. She defends the city’s response and outlines new measures to protect the area. Debate continues over water infrastructure and fire prevention.
