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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

Valencia Teachers Set Up Indefinite Protest Camp on Plaza de la Virgen

Valencia Teachers Set Up Indefinite Protest Camp on Plaza de la Virgen

More than 18 tents went up as the public education strike entered its fourth week. The camp sits on the square where Corpus Christi preparations are due to begin, prompting an urgent meeting between the city council and regional government

Valencia Introduces a New Benefit for Young People Living Alone — Up to €793 a Month

Valencia Introduces a New Benefit for Young People Living Alone — Up to €793 a Month

The overhauled Renta Valenciana de Inclusión is now available to those aged 23–30 living independently. Coming into force in late October 2026, it now allows recipients to keep the benefit while working and adds a payment per child

New Week of Metrovalencia Strikes — Five Days of Partial Stoppages in June

New Week of Metrovalencia Strikes — Five Days of Partial Stoppages in June

The Semaf drivers' union has called rush-hour stoppages on 2, 4, 9, 11, and 16 June, affecting all lines. The first dates coincide with the PAU university entrance exams, when thousands of students depend on the network

Plan Your Getaways: Valencia Region Approves 2027 Public Holiday Schedule

Plan Your Getaways: Valencia Region Approves 2027 Public Holiday Schedule

Find out which days will be public holidays

Photo Gallery: La Crema

Photo Gallery: La Crema

On the final night of the festival, fallas — sculptures that had stood in the streets for only a few days — were burned to the ground across the city

Announcement of Fallas 2026 Winners

Announcement of Fallas 2026 Winners

Find out which falla was named the best and how to get there

Photo Gallery: Valencia Residents and Las Fallas

Photo Gallery: Valencia Residents and Las Fallas

See how the city’s residents and visitors celebrate the main local festival

Photo Gallery: Las Fallas “Fire Castle” in Hygge Style

Photo Gallery: Las Fallas “Fire Castle” in Hygge Style

Night fireworks of Las Fallas near the City of Arts and Sciences captured by LaCotorra.io photographer

Exhibition “Urban Footprints” by Inna Krause Opens in Valencia

Exhibition “Urban Footprints” by Inna Krause Opens in Valencia

The artist invites you to see the city from an unusual perspective

Ninot Indultat 2026 Winners Announced in Valencia

Ninot Indultat 2026 Winners Announced in Valencia

They will not be burned at the end of Las Fallas; the Ninots were voted to be saved at the exhibition

No To Firecracker Wars: Ruzafa Launches a Safety Campaign for Fallas

No To Firecracker Wars: Ruzafa Launches a Safety Campaign for Fallas

Ruzafa Takes a Stand Against Dangerous Firecracker Use

Cercanías Trains to Stop Running to Valencia’s City Center During Mascletà Hours (March 13–19)

Cercanías Trains to Stop Running to Valencia’s City Center During Mascletà Hours (March 13–19)

Buses will replace the non-working trains

Morrissey Cancels Valencia Concert, Blames Fallas Noise and Lack of Sleep

Morrissey Cancels Valencia Concert, Blames Fallas Noise and Lack of Sleep

The singer said a sleepless night “left him in a catatonic state”

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