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04.11.2024

04.11.2024The day Valencia demanded billions and Barcelona drowned

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 04.11.2024.

It displays 100 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.11.2024The day Valencia demanded billions and Barcelona drowned
As Valencia grappled with DANA's aftermath, regional president Mazón requested €31.4 billion from the government for crisis management. The death toll stood at 217, with 111 fully identified. Tensions persisted in affected areas, particularly Paiporta, where residents expressed frustration over slow aid. The government announced plans to prohibit layoffs of workers affected by the DANA.

Meanwhile, severe weather shifted to Catalonia, causing widespread disruption in Barcelona. Heavy rainfall led to flooding, train service suspensions, and flight diversions. Civil Protection issued alerts for torrential rains in several areas.

Political controversies continued, with conflicting statements from Mazón and the head of the Military Emergency Unit regarding emergency response management. Opposition leader Feijóo called for a national emergency declaration, which Mazón rejected.
04.11.2024
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07:55Valencia's Subterranean Search: Tunnels Hold Flood Victims

The newspapers report on ongoing efforts to locate victims of the recent DANA (flash floods) in Valencia. Search operations are focusing on garages and tunnels, with the official death toll remaining at 210 (El País, La Razón). Tensions are high in affected areas, with reports of protesters throwing mud at visiting officials, including the King and Prime Minister, in Paiporta (RTVE, La Vanguardia). The military ship Galicia has docked in Valencia to provide humanitarian aid (20minutos).
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10:04Torrential Rains Paralyze Catalonia and Valencia

The newspapers report on ongoing severe weather conditions and their consequences in Valencia and Catalonia. Heavy rainfall has caused traffic collapses, school closures, and flooding in several areas (El País, El Periódico, La Vanguardia). Civil Protection has issued alerts for torrential rains in parts of Catalonia (El Periódico, Público). Meanwhile, search operations for flood victims continue, focusing on tunnels and garages (RTVE). Reports also mention chaos in volunteer coordination efforts (El Salto) and a controversial statement blaming the King for an incident in Paiporta (Libertad Digital).
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12:59Catalonia Drowns: Barcelona Paralyzed by DANA Deluge

The newspapers report on severe weather conditions affecting Catalonia, particularly Barcelona. Heavy rainfall has caused flooding, disrupted train services, and led to flight diversions (El Periódico, La Vanguardia, La Marea). Meanwhile, in Valencia, police inspections of vehicles in the Bonaire parking lot have not yielded any casualties so far (infoLibre, Libertad Digital, RTVE). Political tensions persist, with Mazón attempting to shift blame to Sánchez for the flood response (El Plural, 20minutos).
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17:31Catalonia Drowns, Valencia Bickers

The newspapers report on ongoing weather-related emergencies in Spain. Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Barcelona and other parts of Catalonia, with up to 150 liters of rain recorded (El Periódico). In Valencia, controversy surrounds the management of the emergency response, with conflicting statements from regional president Mazón and the head of the Military Emergency Unit (eldiario.es, infoLibre). Opposition leader Feijóo calls for a national emergency declaration (20minutos, Público). Meanwhile, police continue searching for potential victims in flood-affected areas (RTVE).
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20:27Valencia's €31 Billion Plea: DANA's Aftermath Lingers

The newspapers report on ongoing developments following the DANA disaster in Valencia. Regional President Mazón requests €31.4 billion from the government for crisis management (eldiario.es, infoLibre), while opposition leader Feijóo calls for a national emergency declaration (El Plural). The death toll stands at 217, with 111 fully identified (RTVE, El Periódico). Tensions persist in affected areas, particularly in Paiporta (El Mundo). The government plans to prohibit layoffs of workers affected by the DANA (infoLibre).