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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 bln in new aid to Valencia after floods
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.
Rallies mark one month since Spain's catastrophic floods
Angry residents called for fresh protests in Spain on Friday as the country marked one month since its worst floods in a generation killed 230 people.The authorities' handling of the disaster prompted trade unions and associations to call for rallies in the hardest-hit areas later on Friday.
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.
After floods, Spain records warmest November ever
It was also a very dry November, with precipitation 40 per cent below normal levels. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 ...
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 ...
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Spain floods prompt torrent of false claims online
Storms hit Spain's eastern Castellon province, elevating the water levels in the main rivers and causing new floods in ...
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 ...
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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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Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police to Valencia as death toll climbs to over 200
Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ...
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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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Spain: Volunteers Battle Mud and Silt in Valencia Flood Cleanup
Valencia, Spain - November 30, 2024 A month after devastating floods ravaged 75 municipalities in the province of Valencia, tireless efforts continue as volunteers and emergency units work side by ...