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News from Valencia – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:27:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png News from Valencia – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Brit mother and daughter arrested in Spain for attempting to smuggle 42kg of cocaine https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/09/brit-mother-and-daughter-arrested-in-spain-for-attempting-to-smuggle-42kg-of-cocaine/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/09/brit-mother-and-daughter-arrested-in-spain-for-attempting-to-smuggle-42kg-of-cocaine/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:27:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566072 A British mother and daughter duo have reportedly been arrested at a Spanish airport after police found 42 kilogrammes of cocaine inside their luggage. The mother and daughter, aged 47 and 19, allegedly posed as tourists visiting Valencia over Holy Week, and were discovered trying to fly home to Birmingham with the drugs. The pair were caught by Spanish police at the Manises Airport in…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/09/brit-mother-and-daughter-arrested-in-spain-for-attempting-to-smuggle-42kg-of-cocaine/feed/ 2 Valencia housing prices hit record high as costs surge 15.5% https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/06/valencia-housing-prices-hit-record-high-as-costs-surge-15-5/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:08:59 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565802 The real estate market in Valencia has risen considerably in just three months; according to data released by real estate rental and purchasing website Idealista, the average cost of housing in Valencia reached €3,340 per square metre in February 2026, and the numbers are projected to continue climbing. This figure, which marks an all-time high in the city, represents a rise of 1.2…

]]> Valencia caps tourist flats in attempt to tackle ‘touristflation’ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/02/valencia-caps-tourist-flats-in-attempt-to-tackle-touristflation/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:24:26 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565509 Officials in Valencia have approved new rules for a clampdown on the number of tourist accommodations in the Spanish city. The move is being put forward as an attempt to control the rampant ‘touristflation,’ or overtourism that causes a shortage of housing for locals as visitors rent tourist flats rather than staying at local hotels. The regulations state that the number of holiday homes and…

]]> Free taxi rides in Valencia during Las Fallas: Drivers stage ‘Japanese-style strike’ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/14/free-taxi-rides-in-valencia-during-las-fallas-drivers-stage-japanese-style-strike/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:58:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=563908 For two days during the Fallas celebrations in the Valencian Community, taxi drivers are calling for a “huelga a la japonesa,” or “Japanese-style strike,” in order to protest the lack of regulation on ride hailing services, including Cabify, Bolt, and Uber. On Saturday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 18, taxi drivers will be offering twice as many taxis as usual during a certain time period during…

]]> Red alerts issued across eastern Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/09/red-alerts-issued-across-eastern-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/09/red-alerts-issued-across-eastern-spain/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:01:30 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=543205 The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a red warning for the southern coastal and pre-coastal areas of Tarragona, as torrential rainfall is expected to affect the region later today. The warning, indicating an extreme risk, is in effect from Monday September 8 until Tuesday September 9 until around 9:00pm Authorities are urging residents to take precautionary measures to…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/09/red-alerts-issued-across-eastern-spain/feed/ 2 EIB lends €50m to Iberdrola to climate-proof Valencia https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/07/29/eib-lends-e50m-to-iberdrola-to-climate-proof-valencia/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:10:55 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=537501 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €50 million to Iberdrola to rebuild and modernise flood-hit electricity infrastructure in Valencia, aiming to climate-proof the network and improve energy resilience for over 650,000 customers. The move comes after devastating floods struck the region in October 2024, severely damaging the local power grid. The investment is part of Iberdrola’s il·

]]> 47 children kicked off flight in Valencia https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/07/24/47-children-kicked-off-plane-in-valencia/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/07/24/47-children-kicked-off-plane-in-valencia/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:44:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=536798 Around 50 French Jewish teenagers were removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia this week, prompting strong criticism from the Israeli government, who labelled the event as “one of the most serious antisemitic incidents witnessed recently.” The incident occurred before takeoff on July 23, during a flight bound for Paris. The group, composed of minors aged between 10 and 15…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/07/24/47-children-kicked-off-plane-in-valencia/feed/ 9 Roig Arena will use 100% renewable energy https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/07/12/roig-arena-will-use-100-renewable-energy/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:00:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=534932 Thanks to a new long-term collaboration agreement between energy company Iberdrola and the Roig Arena, the venue will now use 100 per cent renewable energy. Iberdrola has become the arena’s sustainability and founding partner, which is the highest level of sponsorship for the new Roig Arena, which is slated to open in September. The venue, which was previously proposed as Casal España Arena…

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]]> Real Madrid look to wrap up ACB final tonight https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/06/25/real-madrid-look-to-wrap-up-acb-final-tonight/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:35:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=532257 Tonight at 21:15, Real Madrid head to La Fonteta to take on Valencia Basket in game three of the Liga Endesa final. Madrid are 2–0 up in the series and can take the title with one more win. A sold-out crowd is expected, and Valencia’s home court will be bouncing. Real Madrid know it won’t come easy. Chus Mateo’s team have done the job so far. In both games in Madrid they kept Valencia at bay…

]]> Some of the longest but most beautiful beaches in Valencia https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/06/24/some-of-the-longest-but-most-beautiful-beaches-in-valencia/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:06:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=532191 Valencia is a popular tourist location in Spain. It boasts warm surroundings, charming towns, and spectacular monuments, but what we can’t deny is that it stands out for its excellent climate. This year, nearly 100 million people are expected to visit Spain, mainly due to its stunning beaches. However, only two to three per cent of visitors come to Valencia, although this year could be an…

]]> Freemasonry opens its doors wider to Spanish-speaking brethren https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/06/23/freemasonry-opens-its-doors-wider-to-spanish-speaking-brethren/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:12:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=531896 On Tuesday, 17 June, Arenal Deportiva Lodge No. 65 marked a historic moment by installing its first native Spanish-speaking brother, Ricardo Estornell Canet, as Worshipful Master. A long-standing member of the lodge, Estornell’s appointment not only signals a change in leadership but also reflects a broader step towards linguistic and cultural inclusivity within Freemasonry in the Valencian…

]]> Valencia’s hidden gem…with almost no tourists https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/06/19/valencias-hidden-gem-with-almost-no-tourists/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:30:40 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=531314 The planes in the rain fly mainly … to Spain? Or was it … the planes in Spain …? Oh, anyway, there’s no question about it: there’s an unprecedented abundance of tourists heading to the Mediterranean as the summer kicks off, and holidaymakers are wasting no time making their way to the country’s coasts to soak up some sun. However, big cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante…

]]> Traffic disruptions and protests across Valencia as general strike begins https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/29/traffic-disruptions-and-protests-across-valencia-as-general-strike-begins/ Thu, 29 May 2025 08:04:43 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=527457 The general strike against regional president Carlos Mazón began in the early hours of Thursday, 29 May, with roadblocks, picket lines and demonstrations already affecting traffic, public services and commercial activity in several parts of the Comunitat Valenciana. Expats and residents in Valencia and Castelló are advised to avoid key roads and city centres today if possible, and to follow local…

]]> An Alicante region has highest birth rate in Valencia https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/27/an-alicante-region-has-highest-birth-rate-in-valencia/ Tue, 27 May 2025 10:16:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=527067 Local official demographic statistics have revealed that once again the Vega Baja region of Alicante has the highest net birth and fertility rates in the Valencian community in 2023. The Valencia Statistics Institute community released their latest figures recently, showing that the number of births per 1,000 inhabitants in the region of the Valencian Community varied between 4.4 per cent and 7.

]]> Guardamar celebrates the 21st Nyora and Prawn Gastronomic Week. https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/27/guardamar-celebrates-the-21st-nyora-and-prawn-gastronomic-week/ Tue, 27 May 2025 09:31:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=527055 The much-anticipated Gastronomic Week of Nyora and Llagostí returns to Guardamar del Segura from June 2nd to 8th, 2025. This marks its 21st edition and continues its proud tradition of celebrating the local cuisine. This beloved event brings together two of the town’s most iconic ingredients: the sweet Nora pepper and the prized Guardamar prawn. Here is the week-long culinary showcase that has…

]]> Something weird was moving in his car, so he called the police https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/25/something-weird-was-moving-in-his-car-so-he-called-the-police/ Sun, 25 May 2025 11:53:33 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=526801 A resident of Botánico Street alerted the local police in Valencia because something unusual was going on with his vehicle, which was parked in the garage. He could hear noises coming from the engine—something was moving. At around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday 24 May, an environmental unit patrol (UMA) and another from the Patraix district attended the scene and were surprised by what they found inside…

]]> Valencian petrol station sells fuel laced with water https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/09/drivers-fume-after-petrol-station-in-valencia-did-this-to-them/ Fri, 09 May 2025 18:30:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=521866 Dozens of angry drivers in Alaquàs, Valencia, are demanding answers — and compensation — after their cars broke down within hours of filling up at a local low-cost petrol station. The culprit? Fuel allegedly laced with water. According to reports, more than 30 drivers have filed complaints after noticing their vehicles stalling, misfiring, or refusing to start altogether.

]]> Hail, rain and floods hit Valencia again, reminding locals of the DANA tragedy https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/09/hail-rain-and-floods-hit-valencia-again-reminding-locals-of-the-dana-tragedy/ Thu, 08 May 2025 23:43:38 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=522148 Valencia’s streets turned to rivers again on May 7, 2025, as a cyclonic storm unleashed torrential rain and marble-sized hail across the region, flooding towns and reviving raw memories of last year’s DANA catastrophe that left an imprint on Spain. Avamet shared a stunning video showing an intense river of rain and hail streaming through a Valencian locality. The storm flooded towns from Utiel…

]]> Valencia’s watered-down fuel scandal: What really went wrong? https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/07/valencias-watered-down-fuel-scandal-what-really-went-wrong/ Wed, 07 May 2025 13:11:18 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=521834 In Alaquàs, a town outside Valencia, drivers went to fill their tanks in good faith—only to find their cars turning off within minutes. At first, it looked like a bad start, but as more cars came in and stopped all the same- it became clear that something was very wrong with the petrol. In April, 100 drivers reported damages after refuelling at this one petrol station. The common culprit?

]]> Biggest Zara in the world is being built in Antwerp https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/05/biggest-zara-in-the-world-is-being-built-in-antwerp/ Mon, 05 May 2025 14:10:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=521461 Amancio Ortega’s Spanish group Inditex, which owns the Zara chain, has begun building the world’s largest Zara in Antwerp, Belgium, a local real estate mogul told VRT NWS. In Valencia, Spain, the multi-billionaire is after the same plot of land Elon Musk wants for a Tesla gigafactory. Ortega is developing his ambitious three-storey store on Meir Avenue, the most expensive shopping strip in all…

]]> Regions where 19 March is a bank holiday for Father’s Day https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/03/17/which-spanish-regions-celebrate-19-march-as-a-bank-holiday-for-fathers-day/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/03/17/which-spanish-regions-celebrate-19-march-as-a-bank-holiday-for-fathers-day/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:44:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=515387 If you’re travelling through Spain in mid-March, you might notice that Father’s Day (Día del Padre) doesn’t fall in June like it does in the UK. Instead, it’s observed on 19 March, which is also Saint Joseph’s Day (Día de San José). However, not all of Spain treats this as a day off—only two autonomous communities have chosen to make it an official bank holiday. The Region of Murcia and the…

]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/03/17/which-spanish-regions-celebrate-19-march-as-a-bank-holiday-for-fathers-day/feed/ 1 Spain to offer residencies and work permits to 25,000 immigrant Valencia flood victims https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/02/12/spain-to-offer-residencies-and-work-permits-to-25000-immigrant-valencia-flood-victims/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:45:44 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=511060 The Spanish government has approved a measure granting one-year residency and work permits to up to 25,000 immigrants affected by the catastrophic floods that hit eastern Spain last October. Announced in a press release on the government website La Moncloa on Wednesday, February 12, the move is part of a broader reconstruction effort following the disaster that claimed 227 lives and sadly left…

]]> Valencia declares war on illegal tourist rentals: New rules shake up the market https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/02/03/valencia-declares-war-on-illegal-tourist-rentals-new-rules-shake-up-the-market/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:04:53 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=509714 Valencia declares war on illegal tourist rentals Valencia is taking a bold stand against illegal tourist rentals, rolling out Spain’s toughest-ever crackdown on short-term holiday lets that have priced locals out of their own neighbourhoods. From 1 July 2025, a new digital system will track short-term rental properties, making it easier for authorities to shut down unauthorised listings and…

]]> Valencia storm crisis: Spain seeks urgent EU aid after €4.4bn devastation https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/01/21/valencia-storm-crisis-spain-seeks-urgent-eu-aid-after-e4-4bn-devastation/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:37:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=507998 Spain has lodged a last-minute appeal for support from the European Union’s Solidarity Fund, aiming to secure financial assistance to rebuild Valencia’s battered infrastructure after a severe DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) storm in late October 2024. Official figures place the damage at €4.4 billion, reflecting the scale of destruction across households, businesses…

]]> Valencia braces for rare Snowfall ! https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/01/08/valencia-braces-for-rare-snowfall/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:28:11 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=506145 Forecasters are raising the possibility of a rare and historic snowfall in the Valencia region next week, with projections suggesting snow could fall even at low altitudes. This week’s weather in Valencia has been mild, with temperatures climbing above 20°C and gusty winds expected inland by Wednesday and Thursday, according to AEMET, Spain’s meteorological agency. But the calm may not last.

]]> Teen terror plot: Moroccan teens arrested for plotting Elche Basilica attack before Christmas https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/01/04/moroccan-teens-arrested-for-plotting-elche-basilica-attack-before-christmas/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:37:33 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=505518 In a jaw-dropping crackdown, Spain’s National Police have arrested four Moroccan-born teenagers accused of plotting a terror attack on the iconic Basilica of Elche. The daring operation, executed on December 19, has sent shockwaves through the Alicante community as authorities dismantle a youth-driven jihadist plot. The suspects, aged between 14 and 17, have been living quietly in Elche for…

]]> Masonic Elves visit school in Aldaia https://euroweeklynews.com/2024/12/31/masonic-elves-visit-school-in-aldaia/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:51:08 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=505018 Members of the Freemasons of Valencia Provincial DANA Flood Relief Committee have been concentrating their relief efforts on the flood disaster area that includes the town of Aldaia. Therefore, it was particularly gratifying for them to attend the last day of term at the CEIP El Rajolar primary school in that town. Five Brethren, RWBro Rodney Bignell, Provincial Grand Master of Valencia…

]]> Third Valencia flood protest as over 100,000 urge Mazón resignation https://euroweeklynews.com/2024/12/29/third-valencia-protest-as-over-100000-urge-mazon-resignation/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:59:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=504707 Hundreds of thousands of angered protesters plan to take to the streets of Valencia for a third time as the aftermath of the Dana floods continue and frustration beckons across the major Spanish city. The anger is mostly directed at the president of the region, Carlos Mazón, who has been at blame for his apparent poor handling of events conspiring amidst dangerous floods on October 29…

]]> Earthquake shakes Valencia villages https://euroweeklynews.com/2024/12/26/earthquake-shakes-valencia-villages/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:56:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=504371 A bit of a shaky morning for some folks in the Valencia region! Four small earthquakes rattled several villages on Thursday, all within a little over an hour. While it was certainly enough to get people’s attention, thankfully, there’s been no reports of damage or injuries. It all started around 10:11 am in Sumacàrcer. The ground wobbled a bit with a magnitude 2.9 quake. Then…

]]> Valencia on the brink: Engineers demand five new dams to save lives and stop chaos https://euroweeklynews.com/2024/12/03/valencia-on-the-brink-engineers-demand-five-new-dams-to-save-lives-and-stop-chaos/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:42:53 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=501217 The deadly DANA storm that ravaged Valencia, claiming over 200 lives, has sparked a torrent of criticism and urgent demands for action. Spanish civil engineers are now calling for the construction of five critical dams to shield the region from future catastrophes, warning that without immediate intervention, history is doomed to repeat itself. At an emergency session held by the College of…

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