Good morning! Here is your Thursday news roundup. Weekend highlights will be out on Friday.
Politics in Valencia
- Police have detained a 30-year-old man for threatening Generalitat President Carlos Mazón on social media. He has been released with the condition that he reports to the court every 15 days for three months. Read more from El Pais
Flood Recovery
- Full reconstruction from flood damage is now expected to take 3 to 5 years, according to industry estimates. Read more from Valencia Plaza
- Spain’s Central Bank reports that €13 million in banknotes were damaged in the October floods. More from Valencia Plaza
Changing City
- Six lots of properties in Cabanyal are up for public auction. Despite some being in poor condition, interest is high. Las Procincias has more
- The renovation of Joaquin Sorolla train station will be done by 2028 and work will begin in a few weeks, says Spain’s Transport Minister. El Pais reports.
- American citizens are increasingly moving to Valencia, with one real estate agent calling it “the next Miami of Europe.” Read more at El Español
- Valencia’s mayor is cracking down on squatting and illegal occupations, requiring large property owners to install security alarms. El Español has more
- Short-term rentals have increased by 70% in the past year due to changes in housing laws favoring seasonal rentals. Read more at Las Provincias
- Housing protests are expected this weekend in cities across Spain, including Valencia.
The Local has more
Climate & Environment
From anti-ageing creams to shoe soles, how Albufera farmers are testing new ways to dispose of rice stalks as an alternative to burning. Las Provincias has more.
Business & Economy
- US tariffs on European goods have gone into effect, impacting key Valencian industries. Valencia Plaza reports
- Spain’s Golden Visa program has officially ended. The New York Times looks at the impact.
- Juan Roig, Mercadona’s founder, is now Spain’s fifth-richest man. Read more from Las Provincias
Life & Logistics
- Tax season has begun in Spain, and the tax office has introduced new measures to simplify filing. Las Provincias has more
- A new digital ID for residents is now available, allowing people to carry their ID on their phones.
More from Levante
History & Heritage
The restoration of Santos Juanes Church will be finished by the end of the year. The facade is already complete and restorers are using innovative techniques to recover frescoes inside. Las Provincias reports.
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