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Thousands in Valencia rally against Spain's flood response
Some 100,000 people marched to protest against the authorities' handling of Spain's floods in Valencia, whose eastern region bore the brunt of the tragedy's 230 deaths.
Spain announces $2.4 bln in new aid to Valencia after floods
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced 2.3 billion euros ($2.42 billion) in additional aid to reconstruct areas of the Valencia region hit by the deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history.
Furious residents in Spain’s Valencia feel abandoned after historic floods, and more rain is on the way
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia were berated by angry residents in a visit on Sunday to the hard hit area of Paiporta. Letizia, in particular, seemed shaken by the shouts of “murderers” as mud was flung at the royal couple. Prime Minister Sanchez was also there but was quickly whisked away by security.
Tens of thousands protest in Spain's Valencia over government handling of flood
Tens of thousands poured onto the streets of the Spanish city of Valencia Saturday evening to protest the government's handling of last month’s deadly floods.
Spain announces 2.3 billion euros in new aid to Valencia after floods
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced 2.3 billion euros ($2.42 billion) in additional aid to reconstruct Valencia area after the deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history.
Rallies mark one month since Spain's catastrophic floods
Angry residents called for fresh protests in Spain on Friday as the country marked one month since its worst floods in a generation killed 230 people.The authorities' handling of the disaster prompted trade unions and associations to call for rallies in the hardest-hit areas later on Friday.
Video: LIVE: Tribute to victims of deadly Spain floods in Valencia
Tribute to victims of deadly Spain floods in Valencia Residents pay tribute to the victims of the deadly Valencia floods in Alfafar, Spain, by setting off their mobile phone ringers at the exact time of when an alarm message was sent on that catastrophic day one month ago.
Spain’s Left-wing government approves four days of ‘paid climate leave’ per year
Spain’s Left-wing government has introduced paid climate leave after flash flooding in Valencia last month claimed at least ...
Spain approves law allowing 4 days of 'paid climate leave' after recent deadly floods
Spain's new law offers four days of paid climate leave to workers who are unable to get to work safely or work remotely ...
Valencia marathon stirs controversy one month after deadly floods
Athlete Pau Gisbert decided not to run in the Valencia marathon this weekend because he couldn't focus on training amid the ...
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Tyler Butterfield Places 295th In València
Tyler Butterfield finished in 295th position in the València marathon in Spain today [December 1]. The 41-year-old, who came ...
‘Floodgates are definitely open’: Aussie shatters marathon record in all-time Spain run
Olympian Andy Buchanan has broken the Australian marathon record with a scintillating performance in Spain. Watch every ball ...
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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe wins Valencia Marathon in world-leading time
This year’s Valencia Marathon boasted a deep field that included veterans Sisay Lemma and Kenenisa Bekele pitched against ...
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Badalona beats Madrid, Valencia rocks Baskonia, Trey Thompkins scores 32 points
Elsewhere in the ACB, Valencia logged an away win, 116-91, over Baskonia. Nate Sestina recorded a game-high 18 points. Jean ...
Spain floods prompt torrent of false claims online
As historic floods hit Spain in late October through November, people on social media aired conspiracy theories about weather ...