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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

April Heatwave: Spain Braces for Record-Breaking 34°C Temperatures

April Heatwave: Spain Braces for Record-Breaking 34°C Temperatures

A subtropical air mass from North Africa is set to push thermometers to early-summer levels, with Seville, Zaragoza, and Madrid approaching historical monthly maximums

Tragedy at Bioparc Valencia: Endangered Elephant Miri Dies in an Accident

Tragedy at Bioparc Valencia: Endangered Elephant Miri Dies in an Accident

A routine interaction within the herd turned fatal when a male elephant accidentally severed a major artery with his tusk, leaving staff and the local community in deep mourning

Rock, Raves, and Road Trips: Your Ultimate Guide to Europe’s 2026 Summer Festivals

Rock, Raves, and Road Trips: Your Ultimate Guide to Europe’s 2026 Summer Festivals

We’ve curated the top 11 must-visit festivals across the continent this season

The Spanish Heart Stays Home: 91% of Expats Admit to Homesickness

The Spanish Heart Stays Home: 91% of Expats Admit to Homesickness

A global survey reveals that while Spaniards thrive abroad, the longing for family gatherings and Mediterranean lifestyle ranks them among the world’s most nostalgic migrants

Artifact from the Past: Titanic Survivor’s Life Jacket to Be Auctioned

Artifact from the Past: Titanic Survivor’s Life Jacket to Be Auctioned

A rare historical item signed by those rescued in Lifeboat No. 1 is expected to fetch nearly half a million dollars

Minutes Can Cost Thousands: The High Price of Leaving Dogs Unattended in Spain

Minutes Can Cost Thousands: The High Price of Leaving Dogs Unattended in Spain

Under the National Animal Welfare Law, tying your dog outside a shop—even for a quick errand—could lead to fines starting at €500

Spain Revamps School Menus: Less Frying, More Fiber, and Mandatory Seasonal Produce

Spain Revamps School Menus: Less Frying, More Fiber, and Mandatory Seasonal Produce

A sweeping new decree sets strict standards for public and private school cafeterias, limiting red meat and banning high-sugar snacks from vending machines

The "Corbera Miracle": Small Valencian Town’s Wealth Doubles in Just One Year

The "Corbera Miracle": Small Valencian Town’s Wealth Doubles in Just One Year

With an average income soaring to over €52,000, this quiet municipality has bypassed traditional luxury hubs to become the second richest in the region

Valencia from Above: A Guide to the City’s Best Rooftop Bars

Valencia from Above: A Guide to the City’s Best Rooftop Bars

From historic views of the Serranos Towers to modern terraces overlooking the City of Arts and Sciences, discover the best spots to watch the city wake up or wind down

Peregrine Falcon Chicks Hatch Atop the Sagrada Família

Peregrine Falcon Chicks Hatch Atop the Sagrada Família

A pair of birds nesting in Gaudí’s towers has welcomed new offspring, marking a milestone in Barcelona’s 25-year program to restore the city’s natural ecosystem

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