Valencia

UPDATED: Death toll in Spain’s floods rises to 205, among Europe’s worst storm disasters

Spanish rescuers opened a temporary morgue in a convention centre and battled to reach areas still cut off on Friday as the death toll from catastrophic floods rose to 205…

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UPDATED: Several bodies found in flood-hit areas of southeast Spain

At least 90 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rain on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local…

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Four dead, up to 14 missing in Spain apartment building fire

By Antoine Demaison and Marco Trujillo VALENCIA, Spain, Feb 23 (Reuters) - At least four people were killed in a fire that engulfed an apartment building in Valencia in eastern…

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People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters had to rescue people who were trapped in cars and homes after heavy rain caused flooding in Valencia, Spain. The popular holiday destination faced travel disruption, with the airport…

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Real Betis hold nerve to beat Valencia on penalties in Copa del Rey final

SEVILLE (Reuters) -Real Betis held their nerve to win a penalty shootout 5-4 and edge out Valencia in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday after a thrilling contest had…

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Spain’s Fallas fiesta resumes after COVID hiatus, rain damage

Heavy rain has dampened the giant paper mache figures lined up for the Fallas festival in the Spanish city of Valencia, but not the spirits of participants eager to celebrate…

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Photo Story: Preparations for Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain

Artists give the finishing touches to their fallas in Valencia, Spain. The Fallas 2021 will be held in the first week of September 2021, months later than traditionally, after being…

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Valencia sack coach Javi Gracia

(Reuters) - Valencia sacked coach Javi Gracia a day after the team slipped to within six points of the relegation zone in La Liga, the club said in a statement…

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Messi nets twice in Barca turnaround over Valencia

VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) -Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia on Sunday and keep…

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Valencia told to play on after walk-off over alleged racist insult-Gaya

Valencia were told by organisers to resume playing Sunday's La Liga match at Cadiz or they would have to forfeit the points after they had left the pitch when Mouctar…

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Bergamo’s Atalanta coached the team in Valencia despite having coronavirus symptoms

Bergamo’s football team, Atalanta, coach Gian Piero Gasperini confessed that he had Covid-19 and at one moment he was concerned he would die. The Italian city of Bergamo was one…

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“Everything started from the 40,000 supporters at San Siro watching Atalanta-Valencia” – Prof. Francesco Le Foche

According to the experts, the football game between Atalanta and Valencia played at San Siro on the 19th February is the underlying reason for the outbreak of the epidemic in…

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Atalanta qualifies for the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final

Atalanta, which comes from the Italian city of Bergamo, situated in the Co-Vid19 stricken region of Lombardy, gave some joy to their supporters, after producing another formidable attacking display to…

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Champions League – Napoli beat holders Liverpool, Chelsea lose against Valencia while Inter held draw by Slavia Praha

On Tuesday, the UEFA Champions League group stages took off. Napoli stunned Holders Liverpool with a 2 - 0 win at the San Paolo stadium. Inter were held to 1…

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Victims from floods in Spain increase to five

At least five people have died and 3,500 have been evacuated from their homes after flash floods struck south-eastern Spain. Rivers burst their banks as some areas of Valencia, Murcia…

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Elderly couple killed in floods in Spain

An elderly couple were killed when floodwaters flipped their car over in Castilla La Mancha during a violent storm that brought heavy rain, floods and a tornado to the Balearic…

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Storms bring floods to Spain

A view of the Clariano river after the heavy rains registered in Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain. Up to 297 litres per square meter have been registered in 24 hours in Ontinyent,…

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Ten European cities seek EU help in battle between tourists’ impact on short-stay lettings and residents needs

Ten European cities have demanded more help from the EU in their battle against Airbnb and other holiday rental websites, which they argue are locking locals out of housing and…

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10 European cities appeal to the EU for support against Airbnb

Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bordeaux, Brussels, Krakow, Munich, Paris, Valencia and Vienna want more support from the European Union in their fight against tourist rental through online platforms like Airbnb. They…

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Poland’s ‘Most Wanted’ arrested in Spain

Spanish police arrested a man identified only by the initials of M.A.F. and who is believed to be the most-wanted man in Poland. Spanish authorities described the man as a…

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Almost half of those rescued aboard Aquarius seek asylum

RFI: Almost half of the 630 migrants that were rescued from the Mediterranean who arrived in Spain's port of Valencia at the weekend want to seek asylum in France, the Spanish…

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Valencia closes in on rooms with a view

Authorities in Valencia are proposing a law to restrain holiday rentals around the city. If the regional government votes in favour of the bill, the Spanish city will be empowered…

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