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- Valencia Weekend | Salomé at Les Arts, Rice Fest & New Art in the City
Buen finde! A weekend for food lovers and culture hunters alike. The Plaza del Ayuntamiento hosts TastArròs, a celebration of Valencia’s rice culture. Les Arts premieres a new production of Salomé, the International Ceramics Biennale opens in Manises, and there’s free classical music at the Palau de la Música on Sunday — along with a… - Valencia News: April 19 | Catalá Investigation, Migration Law Divides, Housing Crisis Deepens
Bon dia! This week in Valencia news: a corruption investigation into Mayor María José Catalá complicates her re-election bid. A national migration debate is dividing Valencia’s political class as new census data shows that 21% of Valencia’s metropolitan population is now foreign-born Plus, construction costs have more than doubled in six years, pushing the housing crisis… - Valencia Weekend April 16-19 | Croquettes, Sant Jordi, Live Music & More
Buen finde! Cabanyal is buzzing this Valencia weekend, with street food, book fairs, and a full calendar of events along the seafront. On Sunday, the Ironman takes over the waterfront, with the finish line at Les Arts. So expect some crowds and traffic diversions. Still, not a bad excuse to head to the beach. If…
Features
- Valencian Cheeses: Underrated and Distinctively Mediterranean
My relationship with Valencia began by pure accident when I purchased an apartment, initially without any particular plan. However, when COVID and lockdowns altered how and where we worked, Valencia gradually became my second home. I did not have many expectations of the city, but it pleasantly surprised me and eventually convinced me to move… - Spain’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s: Here’s what parents need to know
This is a special feature from Dr. Fiona Ghiglione, Assistant Professor at Berklee Valencia, with over 20 years of experience supporting youth and parents. In December 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to pass a law banning social media for children under 16. As an Australian living abroad and watching this unfold,… - Police Forces in Spain: Who’s Who in Uniform (and Who to Call)
If you’ve spent any time in Spain, you’ve probably noticed that not all police officers look the same — different uniforms, different cars, different vibes. That’s because Spain doesn’t have a single, unified police force. It operates on three levels: national, regional, and local. Here’s what you need to know about each one. The National…
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