Valencia marathon stirs controversy

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 devastation that hit Spain's third-largest city in recent flash floods. The decision to go ahead with the race on Dec.
One month after Valencia’s flash floods: ‘Don’t forget about us. There’s still a lot of crap here’
EL PAÍS returns to Blasco Ibáñez Avenue in Catarroja, in Spain’s Valencia province, one month after the massive destruction caused by flash flooding. Things are still far from normal as residents grapple with unsanitary living conditions and the psychological effects of the historic disaster: ‘The emergency has stagnated in Catarroja,
Thousands Protest in Valencia Over Lack of Schools After Deadly Floods
VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) - Families and teachers protested in Valencia on Saturday to demand action over schools damaged by the deadly floods that killed over 220 people in eastern Spain and affected thousands of children's education.
Valencia mark emotional return after deadly floods with win
Valencia made an emotional return to action with a 4-2 win against Real Betis at Mestalla on Saturday after flooding in the region took the lives of at least 221 people last month.
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.
Runners torn on taking part in Valencia marathon in flood-hit city
The decision to celebrate a marathon in eastern Spain's Valencia just a month after deadly floods devastated the region has sparked controversy, with some saying it was too early and others welcoming a tourism boost that could help recovery.
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 ...
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 ...
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After Valencia's devastating floods, artists, museums and churches assess the damage
Following the deaths of more than 200 people in eastern Spain, the process of recovery and repair has revealed the enormous ...
Spain floods prompt torrent of false claims online
As historic floods hit Spain in late October through November, people on social media aired conspiracy theories about weather ...
Tears, tributes and unity as football returns to Valencia after the floods
Valencia is still dealing with the effects of catastrophic flooding. This weekend, its football team paid tribute to the ...
Spain announces 2.3 billion euros 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 ...
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Lemma takes on Bekele in Valencia, Megertu out for redemption
Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma will take on Kenenisa Bekele at the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on 1 December ...
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Brit caught up in Valencia floods describes horrifying final screams of his neighbours before they died in 'urban river'
A British man living in Valencia as it was devastated by torrential floods killing more than 200 people has told of hearing his neighbours' final screams before they died in an 'urban river'.
Traumatised Spain marks one month since catastrophic floods
Angry residents called for fresh protests in Spain on Friday as the country marked one month since its worst floods in a ...