Porrusalda, the Basque recipe for easy, cheap, and tasty soup
Porrusalda is a traditional Basque soup made from leeks, potatoes, and carrots, known for its simplicity and accessibility.
Five ETA members enter prisons with the support of the Basque Government to 'integrate' prisoners
Five former ETA members have been granted access to Basque prisons to assist in the social integration of inmates as part of a government initiative.
Former ETA chief Soledad Iparraguirre, 'Anboto', will be released from prison Monday to Friday
The Basque Government has granted former ETA leader Soledad Iparraguirre a semi-freedom arrangement allowing her to leave prison on weekdays under specific conditions.
The bingo is over: a retirement home in Bilbao suspends the game after a police visit and a fine warning of 60,000 euros
A retirement home in Bilbao has suspended its weekly bingo game following a police visit and a potential fine of 60,000 euros due to complaints about gambling.
Half “Europeans”, adopted chieftain and Basque DT: how Mauritania plays, the weak rival that AFA found to fill the gap left by the Finalissima
Argentina's AFA has scheduled a friendly match against Mauritania, ranked 115th in FIFA, to maintain play after the Finalissima.
Basque Country, Castilla-La Mancha, and the Canary Islands demand independent mediation from Health for medical strike resolution: "We do not want it to drag on"
Three regional health authorities in Spain are calling for independent mediation from the Ministry of Health to resolve an ongoing medical strike that is affecting the National Health System.
Radical university students activate a harassment campaign against the 40 professors who reported their violence on the Vitoria campus
Radical students at a Basque university are targeting professors who reported acts of violence on campus, labeling them as authoritarian and hateful.
The great race for the Basque language begins divided by the 'veto' to CCOO and the withdrawal of the socialists
The Korrika event promoting the Basque language faces controversy due to the exclusion of the CCOO union and the withdrawal of socialist supporters.
Radical students pressure professors of the Basque public university with threatening emails
Radical students have been sending threatening emails to professors at the Basque public university, demanding an end to the criminalization of student activism.
After two months making 1,500 calls and not closing a single sale: Justice upheld the dismissal of a telemarketer
A telemarketer was dismissed after failing to make any sales from over 1,500 calls within two months, a decision ultimately upheld by Spain's Supreme Court of Justice.
‘Grand Prix 2026’ announces its 12 participating towns, from regions such as Asturias, Andalusia, Canary Islands, and Basque Country
The Grand Prix 2026 will feature 12 towns from various regions in Spain competing this summer on La 1, with new criteria for participation allowing smaller towns to join.
Basque municipalities warn that 70% of secretaries and municipal inspectors are missing
Basque municipalities are sounding the alarm about a severe shortage of national-habilitation civil servants, with 70% of key secretarial and inspection positions remaining unfilled.
Waman, the restaurant of two Lima brothers that is revolutionizing Bilbao with its Basque-Peruvian cuisine
The Waman restaurant in Bilbao, run by Peruvian brothers Gabriel and Renzo Huaman, is gaining recognition for its unique blend of Basque and Peruvian culinary traditions.
Traffic congestion, sabotage, and burning tires during the general strike in the Basque Country and Navarra
The general strike in the Basque Country and Navarra resulted in significant disruptions, including road blockades and incidents involving sabotage, as workers protested for a regional minimum wage.
Baskonia will play two EuroLeague home games without spectators
The Basque club announced that they will host Hapoel Tel Aviv behind closed doors on March 27 and play against Maccabi Tel Aviv without fans on April 7.
Nationalist unions call for a general strike for a minimum wage of 1,500 euros per month in Euskadi and Navarra
Nationalist unions in Spain have called for a general strike advocating for a regional minimum wage of 1,500 euros in the Basque Country and Navarre.
Municipal Elections 2026: An Incumbent Mayor Found Dead After His Electoral Defeat in the Basque Country
Christian Berçaïts, the mayor of Viodos-Abense-de-Bas, was found dead at his home after losing in the first round of the municipal elections, with authorities considering suicide as the likely cause.
Fifty years since ETA declared war on the company: the assassination of Ángel Berazadi that is still paid in the Basque Country
The article recounts the assassination of businessman Ángel Berazadi by ETA, marking fifty years since the attack, which continues to affect the Basque region today.
The ten books of the week
Critics from 'Babelia' review the latest literary works from various authors including Fernando Aramburu and Azahara Palomeque.
The trap of restorative justice
The article discusses the controversies surrounding the Basque government's program for restorative justice involving ETA prisoners and victims.
Housing crisis at heart of local elections: Residents squeezed in Biarritz
The housing crisis is a central issue in the local elections in Biarritz, as rising tourism exacerbates housing shortages for residents.
The 'baserri' of Alzo that is already a symbol: burned by the abertzales, becoming a runway to the semi-freedom of the etarras
The historical 'baserri' of Alzo, a symbol of freedom after being burned by radical left-wing supporters, is now used by the Basque Government to facilitate the release of violent ETA members through restorative meetings with victims.
The Basque Government secretly brings together 17 ETA prisoners with five victims of ETA
The Basque Government organized a secret meeting between ETA prisoners and victims to promote dialogue as part of a restorative justice program.
La Salle rejects public and collective recognition for 30 victims of sexual abuse by the religious Patxi Ezkiaga
La Salle has denied a public recognition for 30 victims sexually abused by brother Patxi Ezkiaga, leading to the closure of mediation by the Basque Ombudsman.
In the Gallic village where everyone protects the son of 'Josu Ternera' (who will be its mayor): "For peace, get out of here!!!"
A confrontation arises in a Gallic village where the locals express hostility towards a reporter covering the son of a controversial figure, Josu Ternera, who is set to become mayor.
How the Navarre Socialist Took Over the Coveted Chinese Battery Factory of the 1,000 Jobs Announced by the PNV in Euskadi
María Chivite, the President of Navarre, outmaneuvered the Basque government to secure a Chinese battery factory that promises 1,000 jobs for the region.
‘Maite’, by Fernando Aramburu: an excellent novel about a family and a society poisoned by violence
Fernando Aramburu's novel 'Maite' recounts the harrowing four days of the 1997 kidnapping and execution of Miguel Ángel Blanco, focusing on a woman's familial struggles amidst societal violence.
A Basque town has been making chocolate with a stone mill since 1850
A Basque town has maintained a long-standing tradition of chocolate-making with a historic stone mill for over 170 years.
The Basque limbo of the Castilian islet of Treviño: “I am from Vitoria, you just have to look at the map and see where the county is”
The article discusses the territorial and administrative tension between the provincia of Álava and Burgos over the historically contested region of Treviño, highlighting local sentiments in favor of Álava.
A young Syrian sentenced to 13 years in prison for attempting to kill a Basque tourist in Berlin
A young Syrian was sentenced to 13 years in prison for attempting to kill a Basque tourist at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.
Housing on Housing: The Basque Country's Formula for Building Accommodations Without Using Land
The Basque Government is set to start the construction of 189 modular apartments on rooftops of public buildings by 2028 to address housing shortages for young people.
Which channel broadcasts Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Bilbao for the Copa del Rey 2025-2026 today
Real Sociedad faces Athletic Bilbao today in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey at 5 PM Argentina time, broadcasted on channel 116 of Flow.
Feijóo embarks on a new "path" of relations with the PNV of Aitor Esteban and commits to the "progress" of the Basque Country
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the president of the PP, has initiated a new phase in relations with the PNV, marking a departure from an eight-year estrangement.
The Ministry of Justice Drops Charges Against the Tilde (~)
The French Ministry of Justice has announced it will no longer pursue legal charges against parents who wish to use the tilde (~) in their children's names.
The institutions led by PNV and the Basque PSOE now try to prevent the 'abertzale' left from 'patrimonializing' March 3
Basque institutions led by PNV and the Basque PSOE are working to ensure that the 'abertzale' left does not take ownership of the commemorations for the events of March 3, 1976, when five workers were killed by police during a protest.
Txiki Benegas: the Basque and Spanish socialism
The article highlights the life and contributions of Txiki Benegas to Basque and Spanish socialism, emphasizing his commitment to pluralism and his intellectual dimension.
Cantabria modifies its law on terrorism victims for the second time in three months to benefit the Basque diaspora
Cantabria's Parliament unanimously approved an amendment to the terrorism victims’ law, expanding economic aids and recognizing previously excluded groups.
This is Goicolea, the Basque-French kitchen that consolidates as a new 'table of power' in Madrid
Goicolea, a new Basque-French restaurant in Madrid, is gaining recognition as a leading dining establishment while emphasizing refined regional cuisine.
Fernando Aramburu: "Success can become a pain"
The acclaimed Spanish author Fernando Aramburu reflects on success and his latest novel 'Maite', exploring themes of family and political violence in Spain.
Real Sociedad joins the elite club that broke the 1000-win barrier in La Liga
Real Sociedad has officially joined the elite group of clubs that have achieved over 1000 victories in Spanish La Liga.
Radical 'abertzales' use smoke bombs and flares to empty faculties and stop classes in Vitoria for March 3
Radical supporters of Gazte Koordinadora Sozialista disrupted classes at the University of Vitoria using smoke bombs and flares, as part of mobilizations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a police crackdown that killed five workers on March 3, 1976.
The Basque Government appoints a municipal secretary of two EH Bildu councils to a convicted collaborator with ETA from the 'herriko tabernas'
The Basque Government has appointed Patxi Jagoba Bengoa Lapatza-Kortazar, a man previously convicted for collaborating with ETA, as a municipal secretary in two councils affiliated with the EH Bildu party.
Victoria Abril, the Catalan, the Basque Language, and the Eternal 'Damn it, Man!': The Goya Awards as Experienced on Social Media
The Goya Awards sparked diverse discussions on social media regarding language use in public television, highlighting the conflict between Catalan, Basque, and Castilian cultures in Spain.
The numantines of the Basque university and their resistance from within to the assault of Bildu: "They have spies in the classrooms. They burst into classes..."
The article discusses the challenges faced by a philosophy professor at the University of the Basque Country due to the increasing influence of EHBildu, which he claims has created an oppressive academic environment.
Health urges residents of Muskiz to stay indoors and close windows and doors due to a benzene leak at Petronor
The Basque Government has requested nearly 8,000 residents in Muskiz to remain indoors due to elevated benzene levels caused by a leak at the Petronor refinery.
From a 90s sitcom in Basque to appearing at the Goya Awards: the great moment of Basque actors who have always been there
Basque actors are finally receiving recognition, with nominees like José Ramón Soroiz and others highlighting the growth of Basque production.
A dozen skulls, a village in Álava, and the European trafficking of relics during the Flanders wars
A researcher from the University of the Basque Country is leading an international network to trace the journey of hundreds of skulls that arrived in Spain from Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries, revealing an artistic world created by women.
María San Gil: "We must continue working, ETA no longer kills but socially Bildu has won"
Former Basque PP president María San Gil emphasizes the ongoing social challenges posed by Bildu in a discussion following a documentary about the late Gregorio Ordóñez.
Who is Robert Aramayo? The British actor of Basque descent who surprised by winning the Bafta against Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet
Robert Aramayo, a British actor of Basque descent, unexpectedly won the Bafta award for Best Actor, outshining favorites Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.
The Basque Government warns of the impact of city dwellers moving to the countryside: 'They are bothered by sheep passing through the village and leaving marks'
The Basque Government raises concerns about the complaints from urban migrants to rural areas regarding agricultural activities and livestock.