Joan Calabuig, the Spanish government's commissioner for the Mediterranean Corridor, met with Asecam, mayor Darío Moreno and the Valencia Port Authority to review progress on rail works linking Sagunto with the European network.
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Sagunto's tourism department has produced new videos, infographics and social media content promoting the town as a sustainable destination, funded by EU Next Generation grants.
PowerCo has pushed back the start of battery cell production at its Sagunto plant to late 2026, three months later than planned, as part of Volkswagen group's wider strategic adjustment.
Sagunto City Council has put out to tender, for €208,063, the renovation of the inline hockey rink at the Municipal Sports Centre, replacing its flooring and fencing.
Valencia's regional Justice Department has opened bidding for the new courthouse in Sagunto, with a €37 million budget and a 28-month construction period.
The Sagunt a Escena festival is staging four free circus performances by Valencian companies from 13 to 22 August in Cronista Chabret square, Casa dels Berenguer and the Alameda promenade.
The Lira Saguntina symphonic band will perform the traditional Fiestas Concert at Sagunto's Roman Theatre on Saturday 18 July at 10.30pm, with a free bus from Plaza Mayor.
Hundreds of fans watched on a big screen in Cronista Chabret square as Spain beat France 0-2, with a goal by Mikel Oyarzábal, sending the national team to Sunday's World Cup final.
Beaches councillor Roberto Rovira responded to residents' complaints about sexual conduct at the nudist beach in Almardà and guaranteed that the local police will act against any illegal behaviour.
The town's Alternatura hiking programme wrapped up its season with an eight-day trip to the Italian Alps, where 36 local residents climbed Piz Boé and hiked around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks.
Commissioner Joan Calabuig met business group ASECAM, mayor Darío Moreno and port officials in Sagunto to explain progress on this key rail infrastructure project.
The regional Agriculture department and the city council have resumed releasing sterile male mosquitoes at Triángulo Umbral, Plaza Cronista Chabret and Plaza de l'Aljub until December.
The Environment Department will work on both sides of the path, using a grant of almost €19,000 from the Valencia Provincial Council.
Sagunto's youth handball team finished runner-up at the Spanish championship in May, after winning the regional title and the Casabermeja (Málaga) qualifying round.
The alert runs this Wednesday, 15 July, from 13:00 to 20:59, with temperatures that could reach 42°C.
Neighbourhood group Almardà Viva reports incidents of public sexual behaviour and exhibitionism at the nudist area and is calling for more police presence and clearer boundaries.
The city council is organising talks, a science exhibition and a celebration at the Pantalán pier in Puerto de Sagunto for the 12 August eclipse.
Sagunto's festivities, honouring saints Abdón and Senén, run from 18 to 30 July, while Puerto de Sagunto's celebrations take place from 1 to 15 August.
The regional Justice Department has put the construction of Sagunto's new judicial headquarters out to tender, with an investment of €37,009,485.44.
The Valencian party highlighted the role of teachers, families and students in the strike called by unions STEPV and CCOO, and organised a meeting with one of its own MPs to discuss the state of education.