Basque Country
-
Courts
Spain to Introduce Fines for Public Tributes to Terrorists
The Spanish Senate has proposed equating the glorification of terrorists to the apology of Francoism. New fines and restrictions could…
-
Дети
Tragedy on the N-629 Highway Child from Bilbao Dies Raising Safety Concerns
A traffic accident in Medina de Pomar claimed the life of a child and injured their family. The incident has…
-
Climate
Heavy rains and heat unexpected weather contrasts at Easter 2026 in Spain
Easter 2026 will bring sharp weather changes to Spain. Warm temperatures are expected in the south, while the north and…
-
Basques
Arnaldo Otegi summoned to court after anonymous threats investigation details
In December 2025, EH Bildu reported receiving threats directed at Arnaldo Otegi. The incident sparked debate in parliament and led…
-
Courts
Spanish courts investigate African trail in ETA financing through a farm
Spanish authorities are examining the role of Alfonso Echegaray Achirica in supporting ETA. His African farm may have served as…
-
Children
Controversial Camps in Navarra Funding Continues Despite Ongoing Investigations
Navarra allocates funds once again for summer camps, despite parents’ complaints. Authorities have not suspended financing even though investigations are…
-
Basques
Basque Country Eases Restrictions for Convicted ETA Member Ángel Telleria
Ángel Telleria has been granted partial freedom in the Basque Country due to medical treatment needs. This decision may impact…
-
Airports
Spanish Government Grants Basque Country Control Over Airports and New Areas
Spain has agreed to transfer new powers to the Basque Country. For the first time, regional authorities will gain influence…
-
Business
Albrecht family invests in Salto Systems betting on growth of Spain’s smart lock market
The Albrecht family behind Aldi is considering acquiring a stake in Salto Systems. The deal could shift the balance of…
-
Consumer
Mercadona Easter opening hours unexpected changes for shoppers
Mercadona is updating its opening hours for Easter. In some regions, stores will be closed. The new rules will affect…
-
Culture
Basque Country Loses Its Only Science Museum What the Region Stands to Lose
In June, the Eureka! museum in San Sebastián will close. The decision has triggered protests and concerns about the future…
-
Festivals, Fiestas, Holidays
Easter Week 2026 cold rain and snow in Spain expected to surprise residents
At the start of Semana Santa 2026, Spain will face cold weather and precipitation. Northern regions are expected to see…
-
Basques
Vidrala announces layoffs in UK amid rising gas prices
In 2025, Vidrala faces declining profits and job cuts. The Delclaux family seeks new investment opportunities. The energy crisis intensifies…
-
Celebrities
What Eva Arguiñano’s Adult Children Do Unexpected Careers Beyond the Kitchen
Eva Arguiñano has for the first time shared details about her two adult children, neither of whom chose a culinary…
-
News
Tuberculosis surge in Spain cases up 8.3 percent and new risks for the country
In 2024, Spain has recorded an increase in tuberculosis cases. Incidence has risen by 8.3 percent. The new data is…
-
Culture
Unique Archive of the 1812 Constitution 3,300 Documents Now Available Online
Spain has launched a digital archive featuring rare materials on the 1812 Constitution. The new portal reveals details of historic…
-
Culture
Authorities Consider Legalizing Bingo for Seniors in Spain
Traditional bingo games for pensioners in Bilbao were halted after a police visit, due to the possibility of fines for…
-
Basques
Korrika kicks off amid conflict as CCOO and Socialists excluded from major Euskera run
This year, Korrika began with a major controversy. Organizers barred CCOO from participating. The Socialists also declined to join the…
-
Economy
Serious split in the Spanish government over measures on Iran and housing
Spain is facing one of its most acute crises in recent years. Authorities are debating support measures and the future…
-
Basques
Basque Country faces shortage of 70% of municipal secretaries and controllers
Basque Country is experiencing an acute shortage of qualified secretaries and controllers, with only a third of positions filled by…
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.