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A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

Every Friday in a Sabadell bank office, up to ten women gather to work side by side. Founded by Venezuelan web designer Patricia Ordóñez, House of Freelancers has grown into a community with its own summit

OWN Valencia 2026: Spain's Biggest Video Game Festival Returns to Feria Valencia 3–5 July

OWN Valencia 2026: Spain's Biggest Video Game Festival Returns to Feria Valencia 3–5 July

Esports finals with prize pools over €10,000, a 100-hour Movistar LAN Party, K-Pop dance and cosplay contests, VR, sim racing, retro games, and a kids' zone — tickets from €14 a day.

Coca-Cola Tops Spain's Most Popular Brands of 2026 — but El Pozo Leads in Seven Regions

Coca-Cola Tops Spain's Most Popular Brands of 2026 — but El Pozo Leads in Seven Regions

Worldpanel by Numerator's annual ranking keeps the top five unchanged. Coca-Cola reaches 67% of Spanish households, while supermarket own-brands keep growing, now holding 45% of the market

Russafart Returns 5–7 June — And Opens Its Artist Studios and Galleries

Russafart Returns 5–7 June — And Opens Its Artist Studios and Galleries

The art biennale, running for nearly two decades, invites the public into more than 70 working studios, galleries, and cultural spaces — this year under the banner of resistance to gentrification

The Best Craft Beer Bars in Valencia: A Local's Guide to 14 Must-Visit Pubs

The Best Craft Beer Bars in Valencia: A Local's Guide to 14 Must-Visit Pubs

Tired of Estrella, Mahou, and Dorada? Here's where to find the best local and international craft beers in Valencia — from tourist favourites to hidden neighbourhood gems

Spain’s Childcare Workers Set for Nationwide Strike Demanding Higher Pay and Fewer Kids per Class

Spain’s Childcare Workers Set for Nationwide Strike Demanding Higher Pay and Fewer Kids per Class

Childcare workers in the 0-3 age cycle will walk out on May 7 to protest "poverty wages" and overcrowded classrooms, as unions ramp up pressure on the Ministry of Education

20 Years of Spotify: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd Named The Greatest Stars

20 Years of Spotify: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd Named The Greatest Stars

The streaming giant has officially released its all-time global rankings, revealing the top artists, albums, tracks, and podcasts that have shaped the last two decades of music

World Press Photo 2026: Carol Guzy’s Heartbreaking Image of Family Separation Wins Top Prize

World Press Photo 2026: Carol Guzy’s Heartbreaking Image of Family Separation Wins Top Prize

Selected from thousands of entries, the "Photo of the Year" captures the moment an Ecuadorian father is detained by ICE agents in a New York courthouse, leaving his family in despair

Aviation in Turmoil: Global Fuel Crisis Triggers Thousands of Flight Cancellations

Aviation in Turmoil: Global Fuel Crisis Triggers Thousands of Flight Cancellations

With Lufthansa slashing 20,000 routes and Ryanair warning of summer price hikes, consumer rights organisation OCU insists that airlines must still compensate passengers despite the conflict in the Middle East

World Book Day 2026: Roses, Marathons, and Open-Air Fairs Across Spain

World Book Day 2026: Roses, Marathons, and Open-Air Fairs Across Spain

From Barcelona's iconic Sant Jordi roses to Madrid's first LIBROMAD festival, Spain transforms into a literary paradise this April 23

Navigating Schools in Spain: A Comprehensive Guide to Systems, Costs, and Integration

Navigating Schools in Spain: A Comprehensive Guide to Systems, Costs, and Integration

From free public schools with local immersion to elite international institutions, choosing an education path in Valencia is about more than just grades—it's about choosing a lifestyle

Southern Spirit in the Turia Gardens: Valencia Prepares for Feria Andaluza 2026

Southern Spirit in the Turia Gardens: Valencia Prepares for Feria Andaluza 2026

From April 24 to May 3, the city will transform into a vibrant celebration of Andalusian culture, featuring flamenco fashion shows, traditional "Rebujito," and live concerts under the spring sun

Massive Immersive Exhibition "Balloon Story" to Open in Barcelona

Massive Immersive Exhibition "Balloon Story" to Open in Barcelona

Following smash hits in New York and Sydney, this eco-friendly pop-up transforms Poblenou into a fantastic journey through time—featuring everything from dinosaurs to space travel

Magic in the Sky: Massive Harry Potter Drone Show Set to Tour Spain This Summer

Magic in the Sky: Massive Harry Potter Drone Show Set to Tour Spain This Summer

A fleet of over 1,000 drones will bring the Wizarding World to life in Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid, featuring iconic soundtracks and immersive LED technology

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