Valencia

Municipality in Spain

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Valencia, officially València, is the capital of the province and autonomous community of the same name in Spain. It is the third-most populated municipality in the country, with 807,693 inhabitants within the municipality, 1,582,387 inhabitants within the urban area and 2,522,383 inhabitants within the metropolitan region. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea.

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Morgue pictures don't show hidden bodies of Valencia flood victims The pictures show morgues in the US, rather than an attempt by the media to hide photos of the victims of the floods in Valencia. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

Valencia holds memorial service for flood victims The King and Queen of Spain presided over a ceremony also attended by high-ranking Spanish politicians. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 9, 2024

Spain: Ten of thousands protest in Valencia against the authorities' handling of floods Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published on December 1, 2024

Tens of thousands demand resignation of regional officials one month after Valencia floods Tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets of Valencia a month after floods devastated the city. They’re demanding regional officials step down after fumbling the emergency response.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 1, 2024

One month after Storm Dana, Valencia begins its recovery Valencia continues to suffer from the effects of one of Spain's most devastating natural disasters in recent years. Nevertheless, the Valencian community has begun its path towards recovery. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on November 29, 2024

Valencia residents struggle with public transport issues one month after Storm DANA The Valencian metro service, which serves an average of 7.5 million people monthly, remains paralysed nearly a month after the passage of Storm DANA. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:19Published on November 28, 2024

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Thousands demand resignation of regional president over catastrophic floods Thousands of people have marched in Valencia and demanded the resignation of the region's president over the response to devastating flooding that left more than 220 dead. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2024
MotoGP finale moves from Valencia to Barcelona The MotoGP finale is switched from Valencia to Barcelona because of the devastating floods in Spain. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2024

Valencia ask for La Liga match to be postponed Valencia request that their La Liga match against Espanyol on Saturday is postponed. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2024
British couple found dead after Valencia floods A British couple have been found dead in Spain after being caught in the floods last week, their daughters have said. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2024
La Liga managers criticise decision to play after floods Several La Liga managers believe matches in the Spanish top flight should have been cancelled this weekend following catastrophic flooding in Valencia. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2024

MotoGP season finale in Valencia cancelled after floods The Valencia MotoGP is cancelled and several other events have been postponed following the devastating flash floods in Spain. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024
Real Madrid's trip to Valencia postponed after floods La Liga champions Real Madrid's match against Valencia, scheduled for Saturday, is postponed after devastating flash floods in Spain. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2024
Two Champions League final defeats - why Mendieta remains a cult hero Gaizka Mendieta was the classy midfielder who was a linchpin in the Valencia midfield that came so close to Champions League glory. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2024
Liverpool agree deal for Valencia keeper Mamardashvili Liverpool agree to sign Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth up to £29m. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2024

I'm a tormentor of racists - Vinicius Jr on jailed abusers Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr says he is a "tormentor of racists" after three Valencia fans were sentenced to eight months in prison for abusing him at a match. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2024
Three given jail sentences for Vinicius Jr abuse Three Valencia fans are sentenced to eight months in prison, the first conviction for racism at a football match in Spain as a direct result of a complaint filed by La Liga. BBC Sport - Published on June 10, 2024
Lewandowski hat-trick as Barcelona see off Valencia Robert Lewandowski scores a second-half hat-trick after Valencia have their goalkeeper sent off as Barcelona win 4-2. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2024	Huge fire engulfs block of flats in Valencia A large fire has engulfed two residential buildings in Valencia in eastern Spain - with people seen trapped on balconies waiting to be rescued. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2024
GB's women seal Olympic qualification with Ireland win Watch highlights as Great Britain's women beat Ireland 2-1 in the FIH qualifiers bronze-medal match in Valencia to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2024	GB's women beat Ireland to earn 2024 Olympics spot Great Britain's women beat Ireland 2-1 in the FIH qualifiers bronze-medal match in Valencia to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2024
Belgium beat GB to qualify for Olympics Belgium qualify for the Olympics for the first time in 12 years by beating Great Britain 3-1 in the FIH qualifiers in Valencia, Spain. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2024	GB women cruise past Malaysia to reach semi-finals Great Britain women cruise past Malaysia 8-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifiers in Valencia. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024
Ireland women see off Ukraine in second pool game Ireland comfortably defeat Ukraine 8-0 in their second pool game at the Women's Olympic Qualifier in Valencia. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2024	GB beaten by Spain in Olympic qualifier Great Britain fall to a 1-0 defeat by Spain in the second match of their Olympic qualifying campaign in Valencia. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024
Ngetich breaks 10km world record by 28 seconds Kenya's Agnes Ngetich becomes the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes as she wins the Valencia Ibercaja road race in Spain. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024	Watch: GB women beat Canada in Olympic qualifier Great Britain's women secure a 2-0 win against Canada in the opening match of their Olympic qualifying campaign in Valencia. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024
Watch: Women's Olympic hockey qualifiers - Great Britain v Canada Watch live BBC coverage as Great Britain play Canada in the women's Olympic qualifying tournament in Valencia. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024	La Liga: Real Madrid v Valencia - follow live Follow live text coverage as Real Madrid take on Valencia in La Liga. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023