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Johnny Depp donates to Valencia after DANA flood
The donation from Johnny Depp was announced by the CIM via its social media accounts. Photo credit: Andrea Raffin/Shutterstock Hollywood star Johnny Depp has quietly stepped in to help a music school devastated by the recent flash flood known as a...
Basque to Breton: Understanding France’s regional flags
The bleu-blanc-rouge Tricolore, which was adopted after the Revolution, is the official flag of France, but it is far from the only flag unfurled and waved in France. In fact, there are hundreds – historical, communal, and départemental; famous,...
Valencia regional leader Carlos Mazón heckled at flood victims' state funeral – video
Valencia's regional leader was heckled by family members of the victims of the devastating 2024 floods. People called him a 'rat', a 'murderer' and a 'bastard' over his handling of the worst natural disaster in the country’s recent history, in...
Valencia leader jeered at flood anniversary event
The heavily criticised leader of Spain’s flood-hit Valencia region was heckled at a state memorial service on the first anniversary of the country’s deadliest natural disaster in a generation. Carlos Mazon has faced fierce scrutiny over his...
Valencia regional leader Carlos Mazón heckled at flood victims' state funeral – video
Valencia's regional leader was heckled by family members of the victims of the devastating 2024 floods. People called him a 'rat', a 'murderer' and a 'bastard' over his handling of the worst natural disaster in the country’s recent history, in...
Real Madrid plays struggling Valencia in La Liga ahead of Liverpool trip
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid will look to take care of business against a struggling Valencia and maintain its La Liga lead this weekend before turning to its demanding match at Liverpool. Xabi Alonso’s team visits Anfield in a clash of...
Horror vids show Spain red alert floods with drivers trapped in cars – EXACTLY a year since Valencia disaster killed 237
WATCH dramatic rescue attempt as man is carried to safety from his flooded car. An elderly man leans out the window of his vehicle as floodwaters rise to the wheel arches. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you! People had to be rescued from...
Valencia floods, one year on: what have we learned, and how can we prevent similar tragedies in the future?
On October 29 2024, destructive storms hit several areas of the Iberian peninsula, causing the most extreme rainfall recorded in Spain during the 21st century. According to the Spanish State Meteorology Agency (AEMET), they were caused by a mass...
VDS 2025: Valencia becomes the European Capital of Tech Innovation [Sponsored]
Record-breaking attendance, global collaboration, and an enduring message of transformation defined the eighth edition of VDS, held on October 22-23 at the City of Arts and Sciences and organized by Startup Valencia. Over two days, the...
‘This should haunt you for the rest of your life’: Astonishing moment Valencia flood survivor confronts regional president on TV
THIS is the astonishing moment a grieving survivor of the Valencia floods confronted regional president Carlos Mazon live on television over his handling of the deadly storm that killed 229 people. The unnamed survivor accused the PP politician of...
Valencia president Carlos Mazon admits there were ‘things that should have worked better’ in regard to handling October 29 floods
VALENCIAN president Carlos Mazon has acknowledged that ‘things should have worked better’ during a speech on the first anniversary of the October 29 floods. 229 people died as a result of the disaster with Mazon enduring criticism since then over...
Sevilla suffers heaviest rainfall on record on one-year anniversary of deadly Valencia DANA – as outraged locals say ‘authorities have learned nothing’
SEVILLA has recorded the heaviest rainfall in its history, as furious residents accuse authorities of failing to learn from last year’s catastrophic Valencia DANA that killed more than 200 people. Between midnight and 3pm on Wednesday, the city...
Basque Derby: Real Sociedad and Athletic Club seek to spark season
One of the most unique derbies in European football is set to take place this weekend, as Real Sociedad host Athletic Club on Saturday. The BASQUE DERBY is expected to be the highlight of Matchday 11, as both teams look to grab a much-needed...
Authorities investigate pedestrian accident, stabbing near Cardinal and Valencia
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities responded to a pedestrian accident and a reported stabbing near Valencia and Cardinal on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a pedestrian was hit in the area. The roadway was...
Pedestrian accident, stabbing reported near Cardinal and Valencia
Road closure on Valencia Road between Camino De La Tierra and Cardinal Avenue
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is responding to a collision near Valencia Road and Cardinal Avenue. A pedestrian was struck near the intersection of Cardinal Avenue and Valencia Road around 7 p.m. The Pedestrian was transported to a local...
Valencia floods: Anger and despair remains one year on from deadly disaster
If we hadn't already been here last year, it would be difficult to believe that above this handful of debris a three-generation-old house was once standing. We came back to Torrent, just outside Valencia, to meet again with sisters Amparo and...
Why has Valencia's president not resigned since deadly floods?
One year after historic floods killed 229 people in Valencia, the Spanish region's leader Carlos Mazón has faced mounting criticism over his whereabouts during the disaster, snubbing 12 mass protests which have called for him to resign. The...
Andalusia Karate team stuns in Millbrook
Published 4:18 pm Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Fifteen students represented Andalusia Isshinryu Karate at the second annual Grandview Open Martial Arts Tournament, held Oct. 18 at the 17 Springs Fieldhouse in Millbrook, Alabama. The tournament was...
Basque-inspired tapas restaurant CTZN opens in Solana Beach
Solana Beach boasts a new modern tapas restaurant, now open in the mixed-use Sandbox building on Highway 101. CTZN pays tribute to the Basque region of Europe, between Southwest France and Northern Spain. The eatery specializes in pintxos, the...