August cuts 22,256 jobs from Valencia’s payrolls as unemployment rises in all three provinces
Registered unemployment increased by 5,847 at the end of summer, although the region still has 93,474 more contributors than a year ago. Castellón recorded…
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STU+ cards go live before dedicated buses start for Alicante students
The pass already works on regular routes and dedicated services begin on 9 September; Spain’s free under-31 card is not accepted on those buses.
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Anna house fire leaves two residents in hospital and two officers injured
The Civil Guard attributes the fire to a 36-year-old man rescued from the upper floor while a family remained downstairs.
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Applications for 401 affordable rentals enter their final days across 23 Valencian towns
Castellón has 157 homes, Alicante 153 and Valencia 91; applications close on 10 September and allocation will be decided by lottery.
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What to do when an ES-Alert sounds on your phone
The warning needs no registration or app and may sound even when a phone is silenced. Reading the full instruction matters more than searching…
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Alicante rent aid leaves 176 young applicants needing to correct their files
The municipal list identifies the missing item in each application, while supporting documents must be filed online by 10 September.
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Wildfire lookouts begin two-day strike under minimum-service rules
The walkout affects Vaersa observation posts and mobile patrols on Sunday and Monday, with coverage rising if the official alert level increases.
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Villena museum remains closed after treasure theft
The Guardia Civil is analysing cameras inside and outside the museum. A final inventory of the stolen objects and a reopening date are still…
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Final weekend to apply for Castelló building renovation grants
Applications close on Monday 31 August and the property assessment report must already be registered. The municipal fund totals €501,428.67.
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El Saler wildfire forces 161 evacuees to spend the night at La Fonteta
The sports hall sheltered people displaced by Thursday’s evacuation. The overnight assessment put the affected area at 31.38 hectares, a provisional figure.
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València’s Doctor Peset opens refurbished emergency areas, with extra beds still to come
The first section brings a separate ambulance entrance and a larger waiting area. Observation beds will rise from 25 to 34 in later phases,…
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Alicante’s estimated heat deaths for one August week rise to 43
Revised figures for 17–23 August are higher than Monday’s estimate of 40. Alicante’s summer total remains slightly below the equivalent period in 2025.
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