Good morning! ? Start your week with a roundup of top stories from Valencia.
Weather Warning
- Storm Herminia: Strong winds and potential rain hit Valencia, with two flights diverted due to dangerous conditions. AEMET Warning | Flight Diversions
- Al Gore highlighted Valencia’s floods at Davos, warning that the warming Mediterranean is fueling extreme weather. Read at Levante
Transport Price Changes
- Subsidy adjustments have made SUMA cards cheaper for buses and metros than traditional EMT passes. El País | Las Provincias
Flood Recovery Updates
- PM Sánchez pledged 100% reconstruction funding for public infrastructure. Details at El Pais
- Over half of the 7,000 flood-damaged elevators remain out of service, leaving many stranded. Las Provincias reports
- Cleaning in Aldaia revealed historical records showing striking similarities between the 1957 and 2024 floods. El País
- Feb 1 Protest: Residents demand Generalitat President Carlos Mazon’s resignation over flood response. Onda Cero
Culture & Events
- Renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead a charity concert for flood-hit communities and a special free performance in the flood zone. Details at Levante
- A photo essay explores Valencia’s transformation into a modern city. Las Provincias
- IVAM museum delays major projects amid leadership uncertainty. Valencia Plaza
Dark Side of Valencia
- Ongoing investigation into the 2024 murder of a Catholic Church official reveals troubling details. Información
- Valencia CF fans face scrutiny for racist taunts during the Real Sociedad match. ESPN
Fallas Countdown
- This weekend, Valencia celebrated the Exaltation of the Fallera Mayor, with fireworks and a spectacular eggplant-colored dress that stole the show. More from A Punt
Prelude to Eurovision
- Benidorm Fest is this week (28 Jan – 1 Feb). Spain’s prelude to the Eurovision pop extravaganza. Performers compete to represent Spain. See schedule here.
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