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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.

The Basque Government raises concerns about the complaints from urban migrants to rural areas regarding agricultural activities and livestock.

Juan Ramón Carasatorre, convicted for the 1995 murder of Spanish politician Gregorio Ordóñez, has been granted semi-liberty by the Basque Government under prison regulation 100.2.

The Spanish National Prosecutor's Office has challenged the Basque Government's decision to grant third degree status to convicted ETA member Asier Arzalluz Goñi, who was sentenced for the murder of journalist José Luis López de Lacalle.

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has opposed the grant of third-degree prison status to ETA member Asier Arzalluz Goñi by the Basque Government, citing concerns over the decision.

The application of Article 100.2 of the Penitentiary Regulations has favored the early release of ETA prisoners, with 85% benefiting from semi-liberty since the Basque government took over prison management in late 2021.

The Basque government has granted former ETA member Asier Arzalluz a prison benefit enabling him to serve his sentence at home after being convicted for the murder of intellectual José Luis López de Lacalle.

The former ETA leader 'Txeroki' has been granted semi-liberty by the Basque Government, allowing him to leave prison daily unless overturned by a judge.

Former ETA leader Txeroki has been granted semi-freedom by the Basque Government, allowing him to leave prison during the day but requiring him to return at night.

The Basque Government has authorized the expansion of Hafesa, owned by Alejandro Hamlyn, despite its previous conviction for a 154 million fraud in the National Court.

The Basque Government has granted former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu, known as Txeroki, a semi-freedom regime allowing him to leave prison during the day but requiring him to return at night.

The Basque Government has granted former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina 'Txeroki' semi-freedom, allowing him to leave prison during weekdays pending a decision from the Central Prison Surveillance Court.

The Basque Government has granted semi-liberty to former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina Txeroki, allowing him to leave prison during the weekdays, pending approval from the Central Court of Penitentiary Surveillance of the National Court.

The new tourist tax in the Basque Country will be mandatory starting this summer, charging adults a progressive fee based on accommodation category, with a maximum of 7.5 euros per night for five-star hotels.

Basque eel fishermen are challenging the Basque Government's decision to suspend eel fishing, arguing for their rights to fish similarly to regions like Cantabria and Asturias.

The social shield decree approved by the Spanish government is facing opposition from Podemos and Junts, despite previous support from the Basque group PNV.

The Basque PNV party announces an agreement with the Government to protect landlords with a single rental property, allowing them to reclaim their homes in the event of non-payment.

The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) has reached an agreement with the Government to exclude owners of up to two properties, one for habitual residence and another for rent, from the anti-eviction moratorium.

The central and Basque governments are finalizing the creation of a "bilateral body" to allow Euskadi to participate in the management of three Aena airports.

Pradales emphasizes the importance of political will from the Spanish government as Sánchez agrees to five new transfers to the Basque Country, easing tensions with the PNV.

The central and Basque government have agreed to transfer five competencies, including unemployment benefits and family allowances, starting in January 2027.

PNV aims to leverage the remaining term of Pedro Sánchez's government by pursuing additional powers, including ownership of the Aena airports in Bilbao, Vitoria, and Fuenterrabia, despite resistance from Aena's president.

The Basque government has reached an agreement with Sánchez to transfer five pending responsibilities, including unemployment benefits, easing tensions with the PNV.

The central and Basque Governments are engaged in negotiations to finalize the transfer of Social Security management and other issues related to the 1979 Statute.

The Basque Government has announced a decree for urgent housing measures to be implemented in the first quarter of 2026, emphasizing the need for more affordable housing.

The Basque Government-led consortium has acquired a 50% stake in Ayesa for 480 million euros, while negotiations for the engineering division are ongoing with Canadian firm Colliers.

The Basque Government, Kutxabank, BBK, and Teknei have finalized the repurchase of the former Ibermática technology division for 480 million just before the new year.

The Basque Government, along with Kutxabank, BBK, and Teknei, has finalized the acquisition of Ayesa Digital's technology division for 480 million euros just before the exclusive negotiation deadline with A&M Capital Europe and the Manzanares family.

The spokesperson for the Basque Government, María Ubarretxena, urged President Pedro Sánchez to address the situation, as certain secretaries of state appear to be hindering the transfer of pending statutory competencies to Euskadi.