Joan Ribó
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- Oct 13
Valencia begins fining littering and furniture dumping up to 3,000 euros from 13 October
Valencia's Local Police can now write up residents for dumping furniture on the street, with fines of up to 3,000 euros, after a two-week information campaign ended on 12 October. The ordinance has been in force since 15 June, and the council points to a free bulky-item collection service that can be booked by calling 010.
- Oct 9
Valencia's 9 d'Octubre passes without incident beside a housing protest camp
Police presence rose to 1,700 agents as the Senyera was lowered at noon from Valencia's city hall balcony. Alicante and Castelló marked the regional day with folklore, music and a tribute to King Jaume I.
- Jun 15
Valencia mayor Catalá confirms Generalitat gave no flood warning, blames predecessor's flood plan in Congress testimony
María José Catalá told the Congressional dana commission that the Valencian regional government failed to notify municipalities of the impending flood, and that the city's flood action plan (drafted under a previous administration) did not anticipate flooding in the affected neighbourhoods.
