Editorially reviewed briefing for 31 July 2026. It summarises eight official releases dated 30 July and distinguishes agreements taking effect next term, grants already awarded, forthcoming activities, completed events and the latest reported wildfire situation.
Key points
- The concerted-school agreements take effect at the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.
- The 5,173 university scholarships and 110 museum projects have already been awarded: neither report opens a new application period.
- Peñíscola’s pyromusical show is postponed without a new date; FRESCA! has ended and Filmoteca d’Estiu starts tonight.
- Residents returned to Alfondeguilla, Chóvar and Sueras, while the release kept other evacuations in place until 23:59 on 31 July.
Briefing index
- Education: Education authority signs two agreements on staff conditions and resources in concerted schools
- Education: €4.46 million in university-fee scholarships awarded to 5,173 students
- Culture: Four writers join the ninth Insula Dramataria Josep Lluís Sirera Laboratory
- Culture: Peñíscola postpones the Early and Baroque Music Festival closing pyromusical show
- Culture: FRESCA! closes its sixth edition with 90% attendance
- Culture: €1.2 million awarded to modernise museums and conserve movable heritage
- Culture: Filmoteca d’Estiu opens with Avelina Prat’s “Una quinta portuguesa”
- Emergencies: About 1,800 evacuated residents allowed home in Alfondeguilla, Chóvar and Sueras
Education
Education authority signs two agreements on staff conditions and resources in concerted schools
What happened: The Education Department signed two agreements with unions and school employers. One allows eligible teachers to reduce working time by 75% under partial-retirement rules, alongside a permanent full-time replacement contract. The other increases specialist hours in special education and secures 1,410 weekly vocational-education hours, plus 455 additional hours.
- Takes effect: start of the 2026–2027 academic year
Who may be affected: Staff and concerted schools, particularly special and vocational education, as well as unions and employers.
What citizens can do: Read the agreements and, for teachers, confirm eligibility for partial retirement with the school and Social Security.
What to check: Eligibility, replacement contract, working-time reduction, hours allocated to each school and Education notices.
€4.46 million in university-fee scholarships awarded to 5,173 students
What happened: The award covers the 2025–2026 academic year and first- and second-enrolment credits on official bachelor’s and master’s courses in the Valencian University System. Beneficiary numbers rose by 17.3% year on year and the total award is €4,462,246.43.
- Status: scholarships already awarded
- Beneficiaries: 5,173 students
- Amount: €4,462,246.43
Who may be affected: Students who applied for a university-fee exemption for 2025–2026.
What citizens can do: Check the decision and notices from the managing authority to confirm the award and recognised amount. This report does not open a new application.
What to check: Decision, university, covered credits, individual status and any appeal or correction process.
Culture
Four writers join the ninth Insula Dramataria Josep Lluís Sirera Laboratory
What happened: Julia Suay, Jacobo Julio Roger, Victoria Enguídanos and Vicent Francés were chosen from 48 proposals. They will develop texts in Valencian or Spanish through November with Paco Zarzoso and Víctor Sánchez Rodríguez, followed by a staged reading at Teatre Rialto in December.
- Writing period: through November 2026
- Public reading: December 2026, Teatre Rialto
Who may be affected: Selected writers, performing-arts professionals and audiences interested in contemporary Valencian playwriting.
What citizens can do: Follow IVC and Teatre Rialto listings for the date and admission arrangements for the December reading.
What to check: Exact reading date, booking or ticket details and final publication of the texts.
Peñíscola postpones the Early and Baroque Music Festival closing pyromusical show
What happened: The show scheduled for midnight on 2 August at North Beach is postponed out of caution and respect amid active wildfires in Castellón. The organisers will announce a new date later. The rest of the festival retains nine concerts and parallel activities between 24 July and 2 August.
- Postponed show: midnight on 2 August
- New date: yet to be announced
Who may be affected: People planning to attend the pyromusical show and festival visitors in Peñíscola.
What citizens can do: Do not travel for the show at its original time; follow IVC, the provincial council and the town council for rescheduling information.
What to check: New date, changes to the remaining programme, tickets and wildfire-related advice.
FRESCA! closes its sixth edition with 90% attendance
What happened: The Alicante festival ran from 13 to 25 July and has finished. Attendance rose 12% year on year, occupancy reached 90%, and five of its nine large-format shows sold out. It also presented two free FRESCA! Al Carrer events.
- Status: festival completed
- Dates: 13–25 July
- Occupancy: 90%
Who may be affected: Audiences, participating companies, performing-arts professionals and the festival organisation.
What citizens can do: Read these figures as the results of a completed edition. Attendance will require waiting for the next edition’s programme.
What to check: Full attendance report and future dates, venue and FRESCA! programme.
€1.2 million awarded to modernise museums and conserve movable heritage
What happened: The award decision published in the DOGV funds 110 projects with €1,206,852 under Plan Restaura 2026. Work includes gallery renewal, conservation and storage, accessibility, digital resources, inventories and restoration of movable heritage.
- Status: grants already awarded
- Projects: 110
- Budget: €1,206,852
Who may be affected: Museums, permanent museum collections, beneficiary organisations and people using the improved venues.
What citizens can do: Applicants should check the decision to see whether they received funding and review delivery and reporting obligations. No new deadline is announced.
What to check: Beneficiaries, awarded amount, approved work, timetable and reporting requirements.
Filmoteca d’Estiu opens with Avelina Prat’s “Una quinta portuguesa”
What happened: The opening screening is at 22:30 on 31 July in the Palau de la Música gardens in Valencia. The short film “3/105” precedes the feature. Screenings run Monday to Sunday except Wednesdays; the venue, box office and café open at 21:30.
- Opening: 31 July, 22:30
- Venue opens: 21:30
- Days: Monday to Sunday, except Wednesday
Who may be affected: Cinema audiences, visitors to the Palau gardens and people following the Valencian Film Archive programme.
What citizens can do: Check the programme and buy advance tickets through the IVC website; confirm availability and changes before travelling.
What to check: Each screening, ticket, capacity, access and weather conditions.
Emergencies
About 1,800 evacuated residents allowed home in Alfondeguilla, Chóvar and Sueras
What happened: CECOPI lifted evacuation in those three urban centres. The same release kept about 5,200 people evacuated from Artana, Eslida, Aín, Alcudia de Veo, Tales, three Betxí developments and the village of Artesa de Onda until at least 23:59 on 31 July. The wildfire covered about 9,600 hectares with an 82-kilometre perimeter.
- Return authorised: about 1,800 people
- Evacuation retained: about 5,200 people until 23:59 on 31 July
Who may be affected: Residents of affected municipalities and developments, evacuees and anyone needing to travel in the area.
What citizens can do: Check the latest CECOPI and 112 update before returning or travelling; do not treat this report as lifting every evacuation.
What to check: The specific municipality or development, roads, wildfire progress and notices issued after this release.