SQUATTER SHOT: Man gunned down in illegally occupied building in Spain’s Valencia
A 43-YEAR-OLD man was shot dead in a squat in Manises (Valencia) last night (Monday May 31). Identified only as Eduardo, the victim sustained one
LAND, LAND EVERYWHERE: New report reveals enough space to build nearly 48,000 council homes in Spain’s Valencia region
THE Valencian Housing department is set to publish its first ever report into the availability of land to build protected and affordable housing throughout the
GANDIA UNI SUCCESS: University campus in Spain’s Gandia doubles investment in scientific research over last year
Investment is said to come mainly from the Spanish and Valencian governments, plus a rising percentage of European funding.
Rising COVID-19 warning for the Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain as a weekly record-number of vaccinations are expected
VALENCIAN president, Ximo Puig, has warned that COVID-19 cases are rising and appealed for residents not to let their guard down. In a week where
GREEN CATWALKS: Spain’s Valencia gears up for Ruzafa Fashion Week with the focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility
HERE is a date that all fashion fans need to pencil into their diaries. June 3 to 12 will see the celebration of the Ruzafa
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SEAWEED BREAD: Scientists in Spain’s Valencia produce a healthier type of gluten-free bread by adding edible algae
This problem is said to directly affect nearly 450,000 celiac people in Spain.
MOT FOR HOUSES: All buildings over 50 years old required to pass check-ups every 10 years in Spain’s Valencia region
Failure to do so can lead to fines of between €600 and €6,000.
ON TRIAL: Nigerian sex slave traffickers operating in Spain’s Gandia face 30 years in prison
A fourth suspect is said to be at large in London and failed to answer the court summons
PURE GOLD: Immersive Klimt art exhibition in Valencia offers fans the chance to experience the paintings from within
ART fans in Valencia are in for a treat. From now and until August 15, the Ateneo Mercantil in Valencia city centre (Plaza del Ayuntamiento,
Anti-fascist Brigades fighter from Valencia area of Spain who resisted Franco as a teenager dies, aged 101
THE last known survivor of the International Brigades who fought against General Franco and the fascists in the Spanish Civil War has died, aged 101.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: Spain’s Valencian government relaunches green agenda now COVID is stabilised
THE Valencian regional government is hoping to relaunch its green agenda now that the COVID situation is stabilised. Valencia was one of the first areas
PAPAL VISIT: Pope Francis ‘meets’ hundreds of Catholic schoolchildren in Valencia
HUNDREDS of boys and girls from more than 70 Catholic schools throughout the Valencia region enjoyed a videocall with Pope Francis on Thursday (May 20).
What expats need to know about inheritance laws in Spain
PROCESSING an inheritance can be a complicated task, especially if it involves dealing with assets and people from across borders. Differences exist when elements from
GRANDPA KILLERS: Two men in court for separate attacks on elderly pensioners in Spain’s Valencia
TWO men are facing long sentences for two separate brutal attacks on elderly people in Valencia Province. Both court cases were reported today (Friday May
MENTAL HEALTH BREAKTHROUGH: Award-winning scientist from Spain’s Valencia discovers new protein to improve treatments
Experiments with mice revealed that those injected with OTX2 had a less anxious behaviour than ‘normal’ mice.
IBI UPDATE: Valencia City Hall revamps land register to raise income through property tax
IBI is the main source of tax income for the city, accounting for €220 million last year – 25% of the total amount raised by
IN COURT FOR DEFENDING MUM: Young man in Spain’s Valencia faces murder trial for defending mother against violent ex-partner
The incident was also witnessed by the man’s seven-year-old daughter, who was also cross-examined by the court, and took place after the mother had called
Highest weekend COVID-19 case figures this month across Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain
NEW COVID-19 cases have produced their highest May weekend total in the Valencian Community. Health ministry figures released tonight(May 17) show 387 new infections since
FALLAS IN SEPTEMBER: Iconic Fallas festivities in Spain’s Valencia region will take place in September this year
As well as the actual monuments, the Fallas involve a huge number of activities and people, including flower offerings, extremely loud mascleta firecracker displays, parades,
EN VALENCIÀ, PER FAVOR: Irish linguist launches self-study course to help British and Spanish residents in the Valencia region learn the local lingo
THE situation will be familiar to the vast majority of expats who relocate to the Valencia region, especially in smaller, more ‘traditional’ towns. You make
How an epic bicycle journey across southern Spain revealed some surprising delights
When British traveller Chris Atkin set out to cross southern Spain making a 1,300 km route between Valencia to Gibraltar by bicycle, he didn’t know
DOWN ON THE FARM: Plans underway to launch first ‘open farms’ day in Spain’s Valencia region to promote sustainable and local production
IF the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it is to appreciate the importance of local commerce – specially when it comes to food. Producers,
CORRUPTION SWOOP: High-ranking politicians arrested in Spain’s Valencia on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for public contracts
According to police sources, firms paid illegal commissions in exchange for the right to purchase and build on publicly owned land in and around Valencia.
THAT’S MORE LIKE IT: Crowds allowed back into football and basketball stadiums in Spain’s Valencia and Balearic Islands from this weekend
All eyes are now on the upcoming UEFA European Championship, when hopefully up to 16,000 fans will be able to watch the Spanish national squad
‘MARIA’ SET FREE: Young woman from Spain’s Valencia who was sent to an immigration clearing centre in the UK is released four days later
According to her friend, Maria was aware of the mistake she had made by failing to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme before travelling back