Basque Country

The regional government has obtained the removal by Idealista and similar platforms of protected housing listings that include hidden overpricing. The action follows a June 22 letter from counselors Denis Itxaso and Javier Hurtado.

23. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A UCO report reveals a network's efforts to secure a 112.8 million euros SEPI loan for Tubos Reunidos in 2021, involving 247,459 euros in alleged illegal commissions.

Basque lehendakari Imanol Pradales will meet Pope Leo XIV on May 13 in the Vatican during a general audience. Sources from the Basque Presidency describe the event as of 'high value' to strengthen Euskadi's institutional presence. It will be the third time a lehendakari meets a pontiff.

28. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) has canceled a meeting scheduled for tomorrow with socialist representatives after a tweet from PSE-EE featuring an AI-generated image of its leader, Aitor Esteban, jumping into a pool. Nationalists called it a «lack of respect of this caliber» and «indecent». The controversy arises amid tensions over Statute reform and mandatory Basque in public service.

The Audiencia Provincial de Bizkaia has sentenced eleven attackers to up to two years in prison for a homophobic pack assault on Ekain Perrino in 2021. The victim appreciates the recognition of a hate crime but calls the penalty "laughable" and insufficient, assuming no one will serve time. He also deems the compensation too low.

29. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The 24th edition of Korrika, a popular race in defense of the Basque language, concluded on Sunday in Bilbao after covering 2,750 kilometers. Thousands heard the secret message: «We are Basque» and «Let's go forward. Are you coming?». Lehendakari Imanol Pradales participated by covering ETA prisoners' images with ikurriñas on live TV.