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Protesters demand local government resigns after deadly Valencia flood

During the deadly Valencia flooding last year, some areas saw a year's worth of rain in just eight hours - leaving people trapped in their homes by floodwaters.

30/06/2025

World News

Spain unveils €530m plan to reduce damage of extreme weather events

The scheme comes seven months after 233 people died in deadly flash floods in Valencia.

29/05/2025

Europe News

Valencia flood survivors share experiences with EU officials

'The presidents of the EU institutions were very eager to listen to us,' said the representatives of victims associations.

13/05/2025

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A time-travelling tour of Sagunto: heritage day trips from Valencia

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

Travel back in time on heritage day trips from Valencia. Explore the fortified coastal city of Sagunto, where Spain’s rich history and culinary traditions take centre stage.

09/05/2025

Explore

Sagunto: Roman ruins, birdlife and coastal heritage

In partnership with Region of Valencia

In this episode of Explore Valencia, we travel to Sagunto—a town perched between past and present on Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

06/05/2025

Europe News

Fine Gael defends refusal to back Hamas hostage release resolution

Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but Irish Fine Gael delegates declined to support it.

02/05/2025

Culture Series

Meet the photographer giving a face to Spain's flooding unsung heroes

After fatal floods swept through Spain in 2024, photographer Raúl Belinchón captured powerful portraits of mud-soaked volunteers, a series that later won acclaim at the Sony World Photography Awards.

01/05/2025

Europe News

Seven Irish EPP delegates refuse to call for Hamas hostage release

Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but seven delegates declined to support it.

01/05/2025

Europe News

Day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia wraps up: Key takeaways

Manfred Weber, running as the sole candidate for the presidency, was re-elected as European People’s Party President with 502 votes in favour and 61 against during day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia.

30/04/2025

Europe News

European People's Party officials elected as Valencia congress ends

Annual congress of the party representing the largest cohort in the European Parliament met in Spanish city blighted by flood six months ago.

29/04/2025

Europe News

Valencians physically, emotionally exhausted six months on from floods

Valencians process historical outage whilst marking six months since the DANA floods that took the lives of 227 people.

29/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party

Europe's most powerful political party, the European People’s Party (EPP), is holding its two-day Congress in Valencia. Members are expected to re-elect the party chair, Manfred Weber. But what explains his longevity in the EPP?

29/04/2025

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Fallas 2025: Valencia’s fireworks defy the rain

Despite heavy rain, Valencia's 'La Nit del Foc' wowed spectators with 1,405 kilos of fireworks, highlighting the city's famed Fallas festival and its rich traditions.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Valencia councillor caught shopping for wine online at flood meeting

José Marí Olano apologised for his "incorrect" behaviour at Tuesday's council meeting to debate extra funding for areas ravaged by flooding in Spain last October.

29/01/2025

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Valencia president positive on tourism recovery following floods

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

The Region of Valencia showcases its resilience at FITUR after October's floods, emphasising recovery and sustainable tourism growth with no additional tourist taxes.

27/01/2025

Climate

Why climate change is taking broccoli off UK supermarket shelves

British growers have been surprised to find their crops coming up early, after a mild autumn and winter.

14/01/2025

Design

Want to play Squid Game in Spain? Fans flock to Alicante's 'Red Wall'

Designed in the 1970s by the visionary Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, the Alicante building is not only a dream destination for architects and photographers, but now it's also a magnet for fans of the hit Netflix series.

14/01/2025

EuroVerify

Morgue pictures don't show hidden bodies of Valencia flood victims

The pictures show morgues in the US, rather than an attempt by the media to hide photos of the victims of the floods in Valencia.

09/01/2025

Green News

Europe suffered 3 of world’s 10 costliest climate disasters in 2024

A new report by Christian Aid found that Europe accounted for three of the top 10 costliest climate disasters in 2024.

30/12/2024

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Discover why Valencia is the Mediterranean’s green Jewel in 2025

Partner content presented by Visit Valencia

Discover Valencia in 2025, Europe’s Green Capital, blending history, innovation, and Mediterranean charm. Explore top attractions, sustainable living and find best reasons to visit! Seeing you in Valencia fills our hearts!

18/12/2024