Pilot of firefighting helicopter killed in crash

Two helicopters crashed on Monday while assisting with the forest fire in Cortes de Pallás, the pilot of one of the craft losing his life. The crew of the second helicopter are now in hospital.

Alonso wins in Valencia

Fernando Alonso, who started from eleventh on the grid, won the European Grand Prix in Valencia after early leader Sebastian Vettel was forced to retire on lap 35 with alternator trouble.

Al Qaeda suspect arrested in Valencia

Police in Valencia have arrested a suspected Al Qaeda terrorist, known in jihadist circles as ‘The Librarian’, following an investigation lasting over one year and involving hundreds of Guardia Civil officers.

Valencia progress to last eight

A 1-1 draw with PSV Eindhoven was enough to see Valencia progress to the last eight of the Europa League, completing a 5-3 aggregate victory. Rami put Valencia into the lead before Toivonen grabbed an equaliser in the 72nd minute.

Domestic fatality in Guadassuar

A 49 year old man turned himself in to the police on Saturday morning and confessed to killing his partner, a 49 year old Spanish woman, in the Valencian town of Guadassuar.

Valencia pharmacy strike ends

The strike by pharmacists in Valencia has been called off after two days following the receipt of €60 million towards debts owed by the Ministry of Health of Valencia.

Pharmacy strike in Valencia

Pharmacies throughout Valencia have today begun a three day strike in protest at the government’s failure to pay monies owed to them. The Valencia government, meanwhile, has promised to pay €60 million to the pharmacies later this week.

Child dies as a result of balcony fall

A four year old boy who fell from a fourth floor balcony in Gandia, Valencia, on Thursday has died at the La Fe Hospital in Valencia.