Mónica Oltra
Spanish lawyer and politician
Photo: Coalició Compromís, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 15h ago
Castellón trial over 'Bar España' hoax opens, prosecution seeks up to seven and a half years
The trial of six people accused of spreading the 'Bar España' hoax began on Friday, 16 October, in Castellón, nearly two hours after its scheduled start. The sessions are set to run until 26 October.
- 5d ago
Pilar Bernabé to head PSOE's Valencia list for 29 November general election
Valencia's government delegate will be first on the Socialist list for Congress in the 29 November general election, with Finance Minister Arcadi España second and PSOE organisation secretary Rebeca Torró third.
- Oct 9
Valencia's 9 d'Octubre passes without incident beside a housing protest camp
Police presence rose to 1,700 agents as the Senyera was lowered at noon from Valencia's city hall balcony. Alicante and Castelló marked the regional day with folklore, music and a tribute to King Jaume I.
- Jul 4
Mónica Oltra returns to frontline politics as Compromís candidate for Valencia mayor, backed by left-wing parties
Mónica Oltra was ratified as Compromís candidate for Valencia mayor on 4 July 2026, four years after resigning as vice-president. She called for a broad left-wing alliance and put housing at the centre of her platform.