Families in Euskadi can now apply for an expanded €200 monthly benefit for each child under 4, retroactive to January 2026. New €100 monthly payments are also available to families with children aged 4 to 7. Eligible households include large and single-parent families, as well as encourage families. The changes aim to ease the cost of raising young children in the Basque Country.
Small businesses in Vitoria-Gasteiz are being fined for placing products and signs outside their shops, while a city ordinance promised in 2021 remains unapproved. Merchants and political groups are calling for clear, fair rules to prevent further penalties and uncertainty.
A maintenance worker was injured in Zamudio when parts of a wall fell on his legs. The incident occurred at a company in the Kurtze industrial area. Firefighters and medical teams responded quickly to the scene.
Volotea will end its Vitoria-Madrid flights after low demand while increasing weekly connections to Barcelona. The change, effective from October, alters travel options for the region and reflects shifting passenger trends.
More than 12,000 EHU staff and teachers have signed a petition defending PAU exam correctors. The move follows a wave of legal challenges by students over Basque language test results and court-ordered suspensions.
Bilbao BBK Live celebrates two decades, with attendance now expected to match or exceed 115,000 and last year’s economic impact reaching €23.6 million. The festival’s evolution reflects its deep ties to the city and its growing focus on sustainability.
Susana Abaitua chooses Bidart, a French Basque village, as her retreat from the spotlight. The town’s six beaches and eco-friendly lifestyle offer an escape for those seeking calm beyond the red carpet.
The Partido Popular has clarified that Feijóo’s recent statements on sick leave targeted fraudulent cases, not genuine illness. The party now stresses the need for consensus on tackling absenteeism and rejects pay cuts for workers who are genuinely ill.
A runner from Bizkaia was injured during the opening San Fermín encierro, suffering an ankle sprain after being trampled in a crowded section. The incident has heightened concerns about crowding and safety at the event.
Opposition leader Feijóo urges changes to sick leave pay, calling rising absenteeism a major problem. The proposal has sparked sharp reactions from unions and the government. Spain faces record costs for temporary incapacity.
Palma's city authorities will observe a minute of silence for Miguel Ángel Blanco, 29 years after his assassination by ETA. The event reflects the city's commitment to defending democracy and supporting victims of terrorism.
A new Netflix documentary revisits the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Miguel Ángel Blanco. Featuring King Felipe VI, the film highlights a striking generational gap: most young Spaniards do not know who Blanco was.
‘Pasapalabra’ introduces a new final round as World Cup matches disrupt TV ratings. Antena 3 is counting on high-profile guests from comedy, theatre and Spanish pop to keep viewers engaged.
Health authorities in the Basque Country have advised against swimming at 11 beaches after routine water tests detected elevated bacterial levels. The warning follows recent heavy rainfall and affects coastal spots in Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. Further analysis is underway.
Imanol Pradales accuses the central government of stalling on the transfer of Social Security powers to Euskadi. Talks have reached a deadlock, raising concerns about respect for regional agreements and the stability of the current legislature.
Imanol Pradales has sharply criticized Madrid for failing to honor agreements with Euskadi. The Basque president warns that the Spanish legislature faces a critical moment. Budget delays and unresolved disputes raise the risk of political breakdown.
A former ETA member, now a protected witness, has revealed details of the group's leadership and its control over exiled militants. His testimony is central to a new investigation into ETA fugitives in Venezuela.
A Paris court has acquitted Josu Ternera of ETA membership charges between 2002 and 2005. The decision ends his French case and clears the way for Spain to act on extradition orders. The case now shifts to Spanish jurisdiction.
Spain’s traffic authority is preparing for more than 104 million summer journeys. New rules require V-16 beacons in all vehicles, and a dedicated hotline for road accident victims is now active. Special measures are planned for the August solar eclipse.
The Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao has opened its new Atrio Arriaga, marking a basic key stage in its ongoing expansion. The space connects three basic buildings and highlights the city's cultural renewal.
Renfe has cancelled 320 AVE, Long and Medium Distance trains due to a strike by the Sindicato Ferroviario. The stoppage affects services on June 29 and July 15. Passengers face major changes and reduced options.
Production of 'Iruña 1997' starts this July in Pamplona. Set during the 1997 San Fermín festival, the series features Álvaro Cervantes and Clara Galle as police officers investigating a suspicious death.
Spain's foreign minister reports that three Spanish citizens have died and 99 remain unaccounted for after the Venezuela earthquake. Four Spaniards are trapped under debris. A military plane will repatriate stranded tourists.
Spain's National Court has put a request to Venezuela on hold, requiring judges to specify the alleged crimes of 14 ETA fugitives before seeking assistance. The ruling affects an ongoing investigation into Basque exiles.
Talk has linked a possible Willy Hernangómez move to Kosner Baskonia with Barcelona's discussions over Baskonia staff. Xevi Pujol's move to Barça and Paolo Galbiati's proposed coaching move also surfaced in the talks, but the reported exchange remains unconfirmed.
For the first time, Pamplona will receive direct revenue from televised broadcasts of the iconic San Fermín bull runs. A new agreement with RTVE and EITB sets annual payments and grants access to decades of historic footage.
Spain has just experienced its hottest June days in over 70 years. The heatwave shattered 29 temperature records, with some highs unseen since 1920. Red alerts and tropical nights affected much of the country.
A cold Atlantic front is ending Spain’s heatwave, but storm alerts are now active in the north and Galicia. Several regions still face high temperatures, with some areas reaching up to 39°C.
The Partido Popular calls Junts' latest demand a delaying tactic, while Congress has produced no alternative majority to challenge Pedro Sánchez amid continuing corruption debates.
The Senate passed a PP motion urging early elections, but Junts abstained and the PNV voted no. The move exposes deep divisions among Sánchez’s allies and highlights the limits of the PP’s parliamentary strategy.
Sara Aagesen initially opposed state aid for Tubos Reunidos, then reversed her position weeks later. The change followed lobbying by the PNV and contacts with senior government figures, highlighting political influence in major financial rescues.
A corruption network allegedly involving senior PSOE and PNV officials is under investigation. The case centers on a €112.8 million loan to Tubos Reunidos and €247,459 in commissions. Political pressure and secret communications are basic to the probe.
Gipuzkoa and Canada have formalized a partnership to send a replica of the 16th-century whaling ship San Juan from Pasaia to Red Bay. The project revives a centuries-old maritime route and aims to strengthen cultural and economic ties.
José María Aznar has reignited debate over Spain's memory laws by questioning the recognition of Franco-era victims. His Senate remarks draw a sharp distinction between victims of ETA and those of the dictatorship.
The National Court has overturned a previous ban on semi-freedom for ETA member Gregorio Vicario Setién. The decision backs the Basque Government's prison policy and highlights continuing legal tensions over the treatment of former ETA members.
