Basque Country

Carlos Garaikoetxea, first lehendakari of the Basque Government in democratic Spain, died on Monday at 87 from a heart attack in Pamplona. The Basque Government has declared three days of official mourning. A key figure in the Basque transition, he negotiated the Statute of Gernika and founded Eusko Alkartasuna after breaking with the PNV.

3. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

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.

Lehendakari Imanol Pradales will lead a Basque delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos from January 21 to 23, becoming the first in his role to attend this gathering of global elites. The aim is to promote Euskadi's reliability and competitiveness to international investors. Spokesperson María Ubarretxena described it as an unparalleled opportunity to position the Basque Country on the world stage.

30. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Actor Sambou Diaby, of African origin and born in Pamplona, has denounced on social media being expelled from a bar in Bilbao after being mistaken for a street vendor due to his skin color. His girlfriend recounted the incident in a video, where a waiter told him 'you can't sell here,' leaving Diaby feeling humiliated. The actor, who represents diversity in the Basque Country, called for reflection on racist attitudes.

The 60th edition of Durangoko Azoka, the largest cultural event in Basque, has ended with thousands of visitors and a notable impact on Basque culture. The organization highlights the success of all spaces and the festival's vitality after 60 years. Two-thirds of attendees are under 45, underscoring its youth and diversity.

26. November 2025 Von KI berichtet

The government of Pedro Sánchez will send only a secretary of state to the peace event in Gernika, presided over by King Felipe VI and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This choice comes amid PNV demands for the Spanish state to apologize for the 1937 bombing. The event features visits to the cemetery and the Peace Museum with Lehendakari Imanol Pradales.