Bon dia! ?? Here’s your Monday morning update on the weekend’s events. Check back later for a separate post on New Year’s Eve events in the city.
Flood Response
Mass Protests: Thousands gathered to demand the resignation of Generalitat President Carlos Mazón over his handling of the flood disaster. This marks the third mass demonstration in the past two months. Las Provincias provided live coverage, including a video and blog of the protests. Read more here.
Recovery Efforts: Flood recovery continues two months on, with updates on affected areas shared by À Punt. Read more here.
Vehicle Removal Controversy: Hundreds of vehicles destroyed during the floods have been cleared from the streets but are now overwhelming junkyards and garbage dumps. Political infighting continues over who is responsible for their removal. Las Provincias and À Punt have detailed reports. Vehicle congestion in junkyards | Political infighting on responsibility
Bridge Renaming Ceremony: A symbolic ceremony was held to rename the bridge to La Torre as the “Solidarity Bridge.” This bridge was vital for volunteers and residents accessing flood-affected areas. Learn more here.
Storm Analysis: Las Provincias offers an insightful analysis of the superstorms and tornadoes that triggered October’s devastating rainfall. Full breakdown here.
Transportation Updates
New Year’s Eve Metro Service: MetroValencia will operate special services for New Year’s Eve, with most lines running until 4 a.m. and some until 5 a.m. See details here.
Public Health Insights
Alcohol Consumption Study: A new study reveals that Valencians consume more alcohol than any other region in Spain. Teenagers and young adults have shown the highest increase in consumption. Read the report from Levante.
Housing and Urban Development
Affordable Housing Shortage: Valencia needs over 250,000 new homes to ease the shortage of affordable housing, according to Valencia Plaza. Read more here.
Upcoming Changes in 2025:
- Roig Arena: The new venue in Quatre Carrers is set to open by September 2025, with international acts like Myke Towers and Carlos Santana already booked. Details here.
- New Pedestrian Walkway: A major renovation at the Xàtiva station will include a new walkway connecting Xàtiva and Joaquín Sorolla high-speed rail stations in just seven minutes on foot. Learn more here.
- Low Emissions Zone: By late 2025, Valencia’s low emissions zones will fully come into effect. A grace period will precede fines for violations. Details from Las Provincias. | Additional information
That’s all the news for today. Stay tuned for a separate post on New Year’s Eve plans! ?
