Good morning! Here’s a roundup of the latest news from Valencia. A separate post on upcoming weekend events will follow soon — stay tuned!
Flood Recovery Progress
Aid Delays
Flood recovery aid is moving slowly due to bureaucracy and red tape. Recent reports highlight:
- Las Provincias: Analysis of delays in direct aid to affected families and the challenges with distribution.
- El País: Only four families have successfully claimed compensation for fatalities.
- Levante: Breakdown of aid requests versus payouts.
Lingering Challenges
- Some areas remain isolated, including 2,000 residents in a suburban development near Torrent.
- Three schools damaged in the floods are still not operational.
- Elderly residents are increasingly isolated as broken elevators leave them confined to their homes.
- Doctors also warn that the air quality is worsening and recommend evacuating vulnerable residents in flood affected areas.
Political Fallout
The political blame game over flood recovery funding continues.
- Valencia Plaza: A summary of the emerging political battle lines.
- Levante: Examination of families still living in flood-risk areas.
Rising Housing Costs
The cost of housing in Valencia continues to soar:
- House prices rose by nearly 50% in October.
- Current prices have surpassed the peak of the last real estate bubble.
Stay tuned for our weekend events post, including tips for last-minute Christmas shopping!