Week in News: Mazón’s Moment of Reckoning

Bon dia! Storm clouds are on the horizon — literally and politically. Aemet forecasts possible rain and a drop in temperatures this week. Meanwhile, it could be the end of Carlos Mazón at the Generalitat.

DANA State Funeral & Political Backlash

A year after the deadly DANA floods, families and dignitaries attended a state funeral for the victims on October 29. The solemn ceremony, attended by regional and national leaders, was captured in this photo gallery from Valencia Plaza.

Tensions rose when Mazón was heckled during the funeral, with some families shouting “asesino” (“murderer”), as shown in this video from Las Provincias.

At the same time, more than a thousand protesters marched to El Ventorro, the restaurant where Mazón had dined that fateful day while emergency calls went unanswered, reports El País.

Now, Mazón’s Partido Popular is reportedly discussing whether he should finally resign, and a press conference has been called for Monday, as Valencia Plaza explains. Meanwhile, protesters have gathered outside the Palau de la Generalitat, awaiting word on his political fate, reports Las Provincias.

More reading in Spanish: Interactive: One Year Since the DANA – Las Provincias

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Flood Recovery & Infrastructure

Rebuilding after the floods has forced Valencia to confront a difficult question: should construction continue in flood-prone areas? Las Provincias offers a detailed graphic analysis of the zones most at risk.

Meanwhile, the regional government has announced €840 million in new investments to expand the Metrovalencia and TRAM Alacant networks through 2030, reports Valencia Plaza.

And Valencia Airport has added a new route: a direct flight to Florence, strengthening links between two Mediterranean cultural hubs, reports Las Provincias.

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Crime & Policing

Police have dismantled a major drug and weapons network in Patraix, seizing large quantities of cocaine, €70,000 in cash, and several firearms, writes Las Provincias

New traffic regulations coming into force in 2026 will require permanent lights on scooters and helmets for cyclists, reports Valencia Secreta. Drivers will also need to carry a V-16 hazard lamp for roadside emergencies — failure to do so could result in fines, reports Levante-EMV.

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Economy & Environment

Valencia’s Crowdfarming platform is gaining international attention as the “Amazon of agriculture,” connecting farmers directly with consumers, writes Valencia Plaza.

Researchers have also discovered anti-aging properties in byproducts of rice straw, opening new opportunities for sustainable cosmetics, reports Valencia Plaza.

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Culture & Heritage

Mireia Sanmartín has become the first woman in history to serve as a judge in the Water Tribunal, marking a milestone for Europe’s oldest justice institution, writes Valencia Plaza.

The 17th-century frescoes of the Santos Juanes church have been fully restored with the help of tiny, hungry bacteria, reports this feature in Las Provincias.

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That’s all for now. I’ll be updating the City Calendar and back on Thursday with weekend options. Have a nice week!