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Valencia News: Housing protest, a major drug bust, Semana Santa, and prize-winning burgers

Buenos días! Here is your news update for Monday. Have a good start to your week!

Politics in Valencia

Mayor María José Catalá has restructured and stabilized her administration after recent political fallout between her party, the Partido Popular, and its far-right coalition partner, Vox. Two previously ousted officials, Badenas and Herrero, have been reinstated following negotiations with Vox.
Valencia Plaza has the full story

Housing Crisis

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Valencia on Saturday to protest skyrocketing house prices, part of a coordinated national movement.
More from Valencia Plaza

In response, local and national governments are cracking down on tourist rentals. New rules allow homeowners’ associations to impose conditions and higher community fees—up to 20% more—on properties with tourist licenses.
Details from Spanish News Today

Valencia Plaza reports that foreign buyers—mainly from the U.S., France, Germany, and Italy—now dominate the high-end real estate market, especially in Ciutat Vella.
Read more

Flood Recovery

The Paiporta metro bridge, destroyed in last October’s torrential floods, has finally been restored. The bridge served 12 million passengers annually.
More from El País

Meanwhile, the Generalitat has billed the central government €917,000 for the cost of cleaning beach debris left behind by the flooding.
Read more at Valencia Plaza

Crime & Corruption

Police are investigating a suspected serial attacker in Valencia after multiple women reported being sexually assaulted late at night or early in the morning outside their homes.
Full story at Las Provincias

Authorities have also dismantled a major drug-smuggling ring at the Port of Valencia, seizing over a thousand kilos of cocaine. The suspects include dock workers and a well-known MMA fighter.
Levante has the details. The gang reportedly used “spidermen” to climb stacked shipping containers and retrieve the drugs. More from Las Provincias

Semana Santa Marinera

Valencia’s Holy Week (Semana Santa Marinera) processions begin this week in the Cabanyal neighborhood, leading up to Easter.
See the full schedule from the Ayuntamiento

Valencia’s Burger Makes Global List

Hundred Burgers, a local favorite, has been ranked among the world’s best burgers by the so-called “Michelin guide for hamburgers.”
Story from Las Provincias

Valencia Weekend: Books, a dance festival, lots of croquetas and live music

Happy Friday! Here’s a roundup of what’s happening across Valencia this weekend.

Literature & Book Events

Celebrate World Book Day with over 50 activities across Valencia, including author readings and children’s storytime. More info

Food & Drink

  • Kroqueta Fest (April 4-6) – Taste and vote for the best croqueta at this festival in Cabanyal, featuring live music. FREE with reserved ticket. More info
  • Medieval Food Tasting (April 15) – Chef Jorge de Andrés hosts a medieval food tasting at La Nau Cultural Center. FREE (ticket required). More info
  • Cuina Oberta (April 3-13) – A showcase of Valencia’s best restaurants offering special set menus.
    More info
  • Arroz Meloso & Soupy Rice Festival (March 25 – April 15) – Participating restaurants serve up Valencia’s famous rice dishes, with a portion of proceeds going to flood recovery. More info

Sports & Fitness

  • 15K Run to the Sea (April 6) – A scenic race through Valencia. More info

Theatre & Dance

  • Dansa Valencia Festival (April 5-13) – Contemporary dance performances at various venues across the city. More info

Live Music

Pop, Rock & R&B

  • Matisse Club (April 4-7) – Hip-hop artist 3DNAN (April 4), Brazilian jazz from Guinga (April 4), plus regular jazz and hip-hop sessions. More info
  • Sala Moon (April 4-7) – Featuring Las Rebujitos (April 4), Karavana (April 5), and The Horrors (April 7). More info
  • 16 Toneladas (April 4-10) – R&B, blues, and rock with Tito Ramirez, The Loved Ones, Aisha Khan, and more. More info
  • Radio City (April 4-8) – Still Nelson (April 4), live flamenco (April 8), and an artisan market (April 6) supporting flood victims. More info
  • Veles y Vents (April 5) – Garage rock from Las Bengala and punk from Las Dianas. More info
  • Loco Club (April 5-10) – Featuring Ferran Palau (April 5), Jesse Dayton (April 6), Kenneth Brian (April 10), and more. More info
  • Villa Indiano (April 6) – FREE outdoor concert by singer-songwriter Nita Bonet. More info
  • La Fábrica de Hielo (April 6-10) – Latin jazz from Lizzy Lee Trio (April 6) and a rare Russian stand-up comedy show (April 10). More info
  • Sala Russafa (April 13) – Ukrainian artist Maryna Krut performs with the traditional bandura. More info

Jazz

  • Berklee at Les Arts (April 4) – FREE outdoor concert featuring original works by Berklee students.
    More info
  • Jimmy Glass Jazz (April 4-8) – Featuring Kontxi Lorente, Bernard von Rossum, and Tobias Meinhart’s Berlin People.
    More info

Classical

  • Muvim (April 4) – FREE concert by Valencia’s Philharmonic Society Chamber Orchestra.
    More info
  • Palau de la Música (April 4-9) – Featuring the Valencia Orchestra, London Philharmonic, and Renaissance choral music.
    More info
  • La Rambleta (April 6) – Musical Union Symphony Band of L’Horta performs.
    More info
  • Ateneo Mercantil (April 5-6) – FREE choral and chamber music concerts.
    More info
  • Les Arts (April 9) – Soprano Núria Real performs Baroque works.
    More info

Art Exhibitions & Galleries

  • New Exhibitions: Works by Lita Cabellut (Fundacion Bancaja), Valencia artists (Carmen Contemporary Cultural Center), and Simone Barabino (Bellas Artes). Full list here
  • Gallery Openings: Maite Bäckman at Sporting Club Russafa (April 4), digital art at Pluto (April 6), and new works at Estudio 64.

That’s it for now. Enjoy the weekend!