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Angry at Spain's flood response, 100,000 rally in Valencia
Some 100,000 people marched on Saturday to protest against the authorities' handling of Spain's floods in Valencia, whose eastern region bore the brunt of the tragedy's 230 deaths. Mocking the alert issued by Valencia 12 hours after Spain's weather agency raised the rain and flood alarm to the highest level,
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.
Spain Announces $2.4 Billion in New Aid to Valencia After Floods
MADRID (Reuters) -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.
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.
Washed-up detritus from Valencia floods puts Albufera wetland in jeopardy
By Miguel Gutierrez and Guillermo Martinez ALBUFERA NATURAL PARK, Spain (Reuters) - One of Europe's most biodiverse coastal ...
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 floods: Spain clings to fragments of hope in time of disaster
Volunteers and emergency services are working to clean the streets in Paiporta, in Spain, two weeks after the region was ...
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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Valencia minister dismissed as Spain flood death toll rises to 228
Carlos Luján/EUROPA PRESS/dpa Carlos Mazón, head of the regional government in Valencia, the worst-hit region in ...
Valencia flood disaster exposes Spain’s pseudo-left Podemos and Sumar parties
Despite years in power at both the national and Valencian regional levels, these parties have done nothing to protect the ...
Spain introduces 4-day paid climate leaves in the aftermath of deadly Valencia floods
Several companies received major backlash for ordering employees to keep working despite the red alert issued by the national ...
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Spain’s flash floods reveal a desperate need for improved mitigation efforts
In the wake of one of Europe’s biggest natural disasters in 50 years, scientists must work with local communities to avert ...
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Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Dolores Merchan, 67, looks down on her mud-splattered belongings from the house where she has lived all her life with her husband and three children Masanasa, Valencia, Spain, Thursday ...
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Ilkley Harriers represented at Valencia Marathon in Spain
THE city of Valencia was pleased to focus on its marathon in a bid to bounce back from last month’s terrible floods and loss of life.