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Valencia News: Monday, 27 January 2025

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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Lunar New Year

Valencia lights up for Lunar New Year, celebrated by the city’s thriving Chinese community. Did you know Valencia is the only city in Spain with an officially recognized Chinatown? Known as La Roqueta, it’s the neighborhood next to Estación del Norte stretching to Bailén. Every year, the community hosts a Lunar New Year parade with colorful floats, lion and dragon dances, and lively performances. The parade winds from Calle Pelayo to Plaza del Ayuntamiento, drawing crowds of Valencianos. At Plaza del Ayuntamiento, there is a full day of Chinese culture activities: calligraphy and art with traditional music and dance. And, of course, the food! Local restaurants will be bustling, serving specialty dishes perfect for the occasion. Be sure to book ahead or arrive early, as this is one of the busiest dining days in Chinatown.

Event Details:

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