BLOWN OUT AGAIN: Valencia’s Fallas cancelled for second consecutive year due to COVID
THE world-famous Fallas festivities in Valencia have been cancelled again this year due to COVID-19. City mayor Joan Ribo made the dreaded – but expected
EYE IN THE SKY: A helicopter and drones to reinforce local lockdowns in the Valencia region
TOWNS and cities throughout the Valencian Community that are currently under municipal lockdown could begin using helicopters and drones to control access points. So far,
SAVE OUR COAST: Spanish ministry announces urgent project to regenerate the shoreline off Valencia’s Cullera
CULLERA (Valencia Province) will recover the historic sand dunes that dotted its shores more than 60 years ago in a bid to prevent coastal erosion.
IT’S A DOG’S LIFE: Animal welfare experts in Valencia warn that leaving pets out in the cold can lead to prison
LEAVING pets outside in extreme weather conditions is a crime punishable with prison, animal welfare societies in Valencia are warning. With images doing the rounds
Valencia region leads industrial recovery in Spain
THE Valencia region is spearheading the gradual recovery of industry in Spain following the COVID-inflicted crash. Led by the energy sector, the Valencian Community registered
FROM SILICON VALLEY TO THE CONVENT: Leading Valencian entrepreneur gives everything up to become a closed order nun
A 36-YEAR-OLD technological entrepreneur from Valencia who launched a hugely successful start-up company in the US’ Silicon Valley has given it all up to become
Valencian government to pass new law regulating holiday lets
The decree is aimed at regulating the tourism accommodation market and weeding out illegal practices.
Snow forces school closures as Valencia’s Castellon Province is put on orange alert
THE storm known as Filomena that is currently sweeping Spain landed in Castellon Province today (Thursday January 7), forcing several schools to close their doors
A RIGHT ROYAL COCK-UP: Three Kings parade in Valencia draws large crowds despite COVID clampdown
DESPERATE attempts by Valencia city hall to keep the exact schedule of the Kings parade on Tuesday (January 5) evening secret to prevent crowds –
Spurs star to make a move to Valencia
TOTTENHAM Hotspur star Harry Winks could sign for Valencia CF on loan, it has emerged this week. The 24-year-old midfielder has grown frustrated with his
Bars and restaurants in Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca and across Valencian Community slam enforced early closing times
TWO leading hospitality associations in the Valencian Community have branded new closing times as a ‘coup’. Bars and restaurants will have to stop service from
BABIES WANTED: 73 towns and villages in Spain’s Valencia region register no births over a whole year
THAT natality rates in Spain have been dropping alarmingly over the last few years is no longer a secret. Fears over who will pay the
BRRR! Winter lands with a bang in Spain’s Valencia region
Today (January 2), the mercury was expected to continue falling throughout the region
HAPPY END OF YEAR: New Year’s Eve afternoon parties in Valencia go off without a hitch
The terraces of bars and restaurants throughout the region welcomed similar numbers of customers as any other afternoon or evening so far since the end
THE FALL OF FRANCO: Valencia Guardia Civil remove fascist symbols from city barracks
Shields had previously been taken down from schools, churches, and army headquarters
Paedophile coach in Valencia convicted to 223 years in prison
A 24-YEAR-OLD football coach in Valencia has been sentenced to 223 years in prison for sexually abusing 26 children aged 11 to 14. This is
DARLING BUDS OF NAY: Valencia region heads ranking of abandoned farmland in Spain
There are currently 162,902 hectares of crops standing empty and unused
Valencia police fine 56 people for breaking Christmas Eve COVID curfew
Local Citizen Protection councillor Aarón Cano highlighted the ‘exemplary’ behaviour of the vast majority of residents
GOING GREEN: Valencia region to pass law forcing shops to sell and collect reusable drinks containers
By the end of 2023, at least 10% of cans and bottles on sale at stores must be apt for their reintroduction into circulation
Teleworking? Make sure you check the tax implications of working remotely In Valencia
REMOTE working has increased considerably during the COVID-19 crisis. Aided by new technology, it is presented as a good way to reduce the costs of
Intelligent bins to reward recycling in Valencia province
An IT system will be fitted to the containers that will open after reading an ID card or code and measure the amount of refuse
The end of a year to remember (or forget)!
I’m not sure any of us could’ve expected 2020 to pan out quite the way it did. As we entered the year, I’m sure like
CHRISTMAS VS THE VIRUS: Valencia offers a wide range of events to guarantee festive cheer while staying safe
Residents and visitors to Valencia city can enjoy a wide range of festive events while staying perfectly safe from COVID-19 and abiding by the health
ALL ABOARD: This week marks 10th anniversary of Valencia-Madrid high-speed train line
The AVE connects Valencia and Madrid in just one hour and 35 minutes, hitting a top speed of 231 kph
IT’S RAINING MILLIONS: Spain’s El Gordo Christmas lottery floods the Valencian Community with joy – and lots of cash
The Christmas El Gordo lottery left €43.7 million in the La Safor district capital on Tuesday
Last UK fliers to Spain’s Valencia region dodge flight restrictions following discovery of new COVID-19 strain
All passengers were checked for a negative PCR test upon landing
