Basque Country
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Laws
Fines up to 800 euros as Spain steps up tire inspections on the roads
Spain has tightened regulations on tire conditions. Violations now lead to hefty fines. New rules cover tire labeling, tread depth,…
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Government
Politicians Clash Over 23-F Revelations: New Demands and Accusations
Spanish authorities unveil documents on the 1981 coup attempt. The opposition accuses the government of distracting public attention. Left-wing parties…
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Analysis
Why Vox Failed to Gain Ground in the Basque Country: Figures and Reasons
In the Basque Country, Vox’s support remains minimal. Locals trust their own parties and reject radical ideas. This shapes the…
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Health
Firework Factory Explosion in Álava Tragedy and Urgent Response
An explosion in Berguenda claimed the life of one worker and left another seriously injured. Authorities have cordoned off the…
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Culture
Durango festival draws thousands and transforms the city
Every March, Durango becomes a hub of activity. The historic market brings together artisans, gastronomy, and traditions. Thousands of visitors…
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Culture
Basque Village Disappeared for Airport Construction Years Later a Hoard of 5,000 Coins Discovered
In 1979, Otaza was wiped off the map to make way for an airport. Just months later, a hoard of…
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Animals
A thousand dead birds found in northern Spain after storm Pedro
Northern Spain faces a mass die-off of seabirds as storm Pedro raises concerns among environmentalists Authorities warn of potential risks…
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Consumer
YouTube and Internet Provider Outage Paralyzes Operations in Spain
Spain experienced widespread internet disruptions this morning. Major services and providers were affected, sparking a wave of complaints and disrupting…
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Life Abroad
Powerful storm sweeps across Spain: wind, waves and snow in 13 regions
Storm alerts have been issued across Spain as 13 regions brace for heavy waves, snowfall and strong winds. The north…
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Children
Birth Rate in Spain: Statistical Fluke or the Start of Change
For the first time in years, the number of newborns in Spain has inched up slightly. Yet experts see no…
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Health
Smartphone explosion in Biscay metro triggers emergency evacuation and leaves one injured
A mobile phone exploded in a train carriage in Leioa, causing injuries to one passenger and forcing an urgent evacuation…
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Elections
EH Bildu rejects the idea of a unified left front: what lies behind the divisions
EH Bildu publicly distances itself from ERC’s initiative to form a broad left-wing coalition. The party insists: political unity does…
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Healthcare
Doctors Announce Indefinite Strike: What Will Change in Spain’s Healthcare
Spanish doctors take drastic action after talks collapse. The strike will affect the entire country and could reshape the healthcare…
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Catalans
Federalism Under Threat Why Nationalists Are Blocking Reform in Spain
A heated debate is unfolding in Spain over the future of its territorial structure. Nationalists are hindering the completion of…
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Culture
Mysterious Basque Town: Medieval Secrets and Industrial Heritage
Just 15 minutes from San Sebastián lies a town where eras converge. Medieval streets blend with industrial relics and Neolithic…
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Courts
Raid at Sidenor Office: Police Investigate Illegal Steel Exports to Israel
Sidenor's office was searched over suspicions of illegal steel exports to Israel. The investigation focuses on potential violations of export…
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Ecology
Train Carrying Hazardous Cargo Derails in Irun as Official Silence Raises Questions
A train carrying toxic substances derailed overnight in Irun. Authorities have not reported the incident. Politicians are demanding explanations and…
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Demographics and Population
Basque Country caps rent increases: what changes for residents and the housing market
Fourteen cities in the Basque Country are now subject to rent increase limits. The new regulations affect more than half…
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Courts
Controversial decision: former ETA leader granted daytime prison leave
The former leader of ETA has been allowed to leave prison on weekdays. He is required to return at night.…
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Courts
Basque Fishermen Sue Over Angula Fishing Ban
Angula fishing is banned in the Basque Country due to the threat of extinction. Fishermen demand equal treatment with their…
The Basque Country (Euskadi) is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, bordering France. The Basque people speak the Basque language (Euskara), which has no linguistic ties to other European languages. The main city, Bilbao, is famous for the Guggenheim Museum and its rich cultural heritage, including the unique Basque culture. Basque cuisine is renowned, especially for dishes such as pintxos and bacalao al pil-pil. The region is known for its mountains, natural landscapes, and beaches. While the political situation in the Basque Country was tense in the past, it has stabilized in recent years following the end of violence by the separatist terrorist group ETA.
The Basque Country or Euskal Herria is a region in northern Spain on the border with France, known for its traditions, language, and culture that set it apart from the rest of Spain. The region’s unique language—Basque—has no relation to other European languages. Basque culture has a rich history and traditions that stem from a mythical past, with local legends recounting the heroic deeds of the Basques in their fight for independence.