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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
Spain Approves Healthcare Labour Reform Without Doctors' Backing
The first overhaul of the Estatuto Marco in over 20 years caps the working week at 45 hours, but doctors say loopholes preserve 24-hour shifts and 70–90-hour weeks. Over 177,000 medics are striking
Mercadona Extends Summer Hours at 320 Stores in Tourist Areas — Including Sunday Opening
From 22 June to 30 August, selected supermarkets in tourist zones will open from 9 AM to 10 PM and on Sundays. In the Valencian Community, the change affects stores in Cullera, Benidorm, Dénia, Xàbia, and others
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
Berlin Artist Tatiana Kligman's PUPAE Exhibition Runs in Valencia Until 26 June — Free Entry
A series of works made from building materials, exploring metamorphosis and change. Like chrysalises from which butterflies emerge, the pieces tell a story of transformation. On show at the La Cotorra gallery
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
Police Officer Knocks Down Retired Teacher at Valencia Protest — Footage Sparks Outrage
The woman suffered a broken nose and needed stitches after being shoved to the ground during a teachers' rally outside the Education Ministry. The government has called the officer's actions "unacceptable" and launched an investigation
Castellón's International Wind Festival Returns with 800 Kites, LED Night Shows, and Balloon Rides
More than 150 activities and 140 pilots from 22 countries descend on the Pinar and Gurugú beaches. Highlights include giant LED-lit kites, a drone show, glow beach tennis, and free hot-air balloon flights
Mercadona Extends Summer Hours at 320 Stores in Tourist Areas — Including Sunday Opening
From 22 June to 30 August, selected supermarkets in tourist zones will open from 9 AM to 10 PM and on Sundays. In the Valencian Community, the change affects stores in Cullera, Benidorm, Dénia, Xàbia, and others
Spain's Food Safety Agency Warns of Aluminium Particles in Chocolate Breakfast Cereal
AESAN has flagged the Gran DIA and Golden Bridge brands of Portuguese-made chocolate cereal after Portuguese authorities detected aluminium particles. The warning applies to all consumers, not just those with allergies
El Corte Inglés Beauty Bus Comes to Valencia 11–14 June — Free Treatments And Consultations
The travelling beauty salon stops at La Marina de Valencia for the first time, with nine brands offering express manicures, hair diagnostics, skin scans, makeovers, and free product trials. No booking required
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The Spanish Engineer Will Help Put Humans Back on the Moon
Roger Lascorz from Reus left Spain at 16 to chase a dream. Now he's on the NASA control team for Artemis III and Artemis IV — responsible for making sure every step on the lunar surface is captured on camera
Madeira: Europe's Answer to Bali Is Just Two Hours from Spain
Volcanic landscapes, UNESCO-listed laurel forests, natural lava pools, and luxury villas — all for less than you'd expect. Here's why Madeira is becoming one of Europe's most talked-about destinations
Get Paid to Recycle: Mercadona Launches Deposit Return Scheme for Bottles and Cans
Starting in Portugal with a €0.10 refund per item, the retail giant confirms the system will expand to its Spanish stores as soon as mandatory legislation takes effect
Spain's Defence Budget Surged in 2025, Crossing the 2% GDP Threshold for the First Time in 20 Years
A new SIPRI report shows global military spending hit €2.49 trillion last year — and Europe is driving much of the growth, with 22 NATO members now meeting the 2% target for the first time since the Cold War
Spain's Doctors Strike Again: 175,000 Physicians Walk Out for the Third Time This Year
Negotiations with the Ministry of Health have collapsed over a professional statute for doctors, and in Valencia, a regional strike adds further demands, with an estimated 200,000 appointments and surgeries set to be postponed
Beyond Therapy: An English-Language Absurdist Comedy Is Coming to Valencia This May
The VLC Playground stages Christopher Durang's sharp and gloriously chaotic Broadway classic on May 16, 17, and 24
Most Spaniards Still Prefer Markets Over Stores for Fresh Food, Study Finds
A new OCU survey of 7,600 shoppers across 48 chains reveals that meat and fish score well — but bread remains the weakest link, and no retailer managed to hit 80 points.
Valencia's Saler Mall Is Hosting a Free Food Festival Series — Cheesecake, Kebab, and Mexican Food
From May to June, three back-to-back gastronomic festivals will take over Plaza del Cor Valencià, letting visitors taste, compete, and vote for their favourites — all for free
