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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

Bolt Has Launched in Valencia

Bolt Has Launched in Valencia

You can already book a ride in the app

A Sweet Return! Lindt Reopens the Valencia Store After a Major Makeover

A Sweet Return! Lindt Reopens the Valencia Store After a Major Makeover

The official opening date for the premium chocolate boutique has now been confirmed

A brave dog bites a criminal and foils a kidnap in Valencia

A brave dog bites a criminal and foils a kidnap in Valencia

The bite mark helped to identify the suspect

Valencia will celebrate International Women’s Day with a special programme

Valencia will celebrate International Women’s Day with a special programme

It includes a women-led music festival and a series of symphonic concerts

Valencia to offer no-deposit mortgages

Valencia to offer no-deposit mortgages

The scheme targets 18–45-year-olds. La Cotorra explains how to apply

Valencian pyrotechnician entered the Guinness Book of Records

Valencian pyrotechnician entered the Guinness Book of Records

He arranged the largest daytime pyrotechnic show in history

In a suburb of Valencia, you can get a menú del día for €6

In a suburb of Valencia, you can get a menú del día for €6

It includes a starter and a main with a range of 14 dishes

An aardvark has been born at Valencia’s Bioparc

An aardvark has been born at Valencia’s Bioparc

It is called the ‘Frankenstein animal’ because of its unusual body constitution

A zombie apocalypse quest will be held near Valencia

A zombie apocalypse quest will be held near Valencia

15 challenges await you to survive among the zombies

Valencia authorities announce payments for families of those killed during DANA

Valencia authorities announce payments for families of those killed during DANA

The head of government also spoke about what will happen with taxes and housing

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