Basque Country

Tubos Reunidos filed for voluntary creditors' arrangement on Monday before an Álava court due to cash tensions worsened by the indefinite strike at its Amurrio plant. The CNMV immediately suspended trading of its shares. The company aims to protect the interests of creditors, workers, suppliers, and shareholders.

4 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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.

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.

13 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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.

Talgo's shareholders have approved the financial restructuring allowing the Basque Government, Sidenor, and SEPI to take control of the company. The deal involves Trilantic's exit and entry of new Basque and state investors. The process aims to stabilize the firm after two years of uncertainty.

8 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

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.