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History 
9th January 2021 RUZAFA…A GARDEN OF DELIGHTS IN VALENCIA
##The elegantly scruffy neighbourhood of Ruzafa was first incorporated into the city of Valencia about 130 years ago. Even in that time it has often been seen as being a bit off the beaten track. Now, however, while more central areas become increasingly franchised, sanitised and expensive, it’s Ruzafa which is fast cementing its place […]
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Editorial 
9th January 2021 AMSTEL BEER… “MADE IN VALENCIA” A NEW DESIGN FOR ITS ‘CERVEZA’
##THIS SPECIAL VERSION CELEBRATES THE CHARACTER AND VALENCIAN ORIGIN OF AMSTEL It is precisely the link with Valencia that has made this the only region that, in this new stage, is going to have its own label and packaging and also different from the rest of the country. As the only brewery of major brands […]
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Music 
8th January 2021 VALENCIA MUSIC… ‘BORJA CATANESI’ AWARDED TITLE OF “BEST STREET MUSICIAN IN THE WORLD”
##The Valencian Borja Catanesi is named “The Best Street Musician In The World.” Borja Catanesi, a former resident of Ruzafa, has performed in main squares and street music festivals around the world. The Valencian Borja Catanesi obtained recognition as the best street musician at the ‘Roma International Buskers Festival’, which took place from 18th to […]
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Sports 
5th January 2021 VALENCIA FOOTBALL… TIPPING POINT
##Valencia Football Club enter into 2021 with a mid-season crisis on their hands. Lingering at the foot of the table, and devoid of confidence, experience and discipline… the club have now reached their tipping point at which to salvage something from this campaign. The last league game in 2020 against Granada, in Andalusia, highlighted their […]
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Art 
4th January 2021 The City Council of Valencia and the Cultural Association El Camino del Santo Grial sign an agreement in the Jubilee Year
##Last December took place in Valencia the signing of the collaboration agreement between the City of Valencia, the ‘Fundació Visit València’ and the Cultural Association ‘El Camino del Santo Grial’ for the promotion of the Holy Chalice (HOLY GRAIL) in the Jubilee Year. The signing of the agreement was attended by Mr. Emiliano Garcia (councillor […]
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Places 
4th January 2021 CHILLING OUT AT ‘CAFÉ MUSEU’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE
Set in a mellow corner of the historic centre, ‘Café Museu’ can rightfully claim to have a worthy history all of its own. As one of the first bohemian bars of the Barrio del Carmen, it was founded in 1972 as ‘Raco.’ It was a favourite haunt of the local Art students whose college then […]
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Art 
1st January 2021 ‘VELES MARKET’ FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT THE PORT OF VALENCIA (VELES E VENTS BUILDING) FROM JANUARY 1st TO JANUARY 5th
##The chosen space is the first floor of the iconic “Veles e Vents” Marina building. The event has all the sanitary precautions and limited capacity. Attendance is free + Free Entrance + Information at @Veleseventsvalencia + Design by the Valencian @azuatelier+Organiza @nola.arts Children can have their share of fun and learning with a cooking workshop […]
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Editorial 
1st January 2021 SERGENT GARCIA INTERVIEW
##24/7 Valencia: Tell us about your experience of travelling from the port of Valencia to the Caribbean in a sailing boat. Was it for musical reasons? SERGENT GARCIA: I have been travelling for more than 20 years to Latin America and the Caribbean to work and investigate Afro-Caribbean music. I have worked in Mexico, Cuba, […]
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Editorial 
30th December 2020 VALENCIA MUSIC …EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SOLEDAD VÉLEZ
Soledad Vélez is special. She has a unique quality with a memorable chorus, an interesting turn of phrase, the lilt in her distinctive voice, the implied sense of having lived more than her years. Along with the independent attitude, there’s a touch of Billie Holiday somewhere in the mix. 24/7 VALENCIA: What do you like […]
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Food 
29th December 2020 VALENCIA CUISINE… LEGENDARY CHEF ‘QUIQUE DACOSTA’ WINS NEW AWARD
QUIQUE DACOSTA: “I feel very proud to represent gastronomy, cooking and hospitality for this award… in such a difficult year for everyone,” said the chef upon receiving the news. 24/7 VALENCIA: The 3 Michelin stars chef Quique Dacosta has been distinguished today with the ‘Medalla De Oro Al Mérito en Las Bellas Artes 2020’. The […]
