Villaves workers start an indefinite strike at the gates of San Fermín
In yesterday's vote, the majority of the workers supported the maintenance of the strike by rejecting the latest proposal put on the table by the company TCC. The unions have shown their willingness to continue negotiating, but the company has said that it will not sit down to talk while unemployment is under way.
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The EU has postponed retaliation against Trump's tariffs and keeps negotiations open
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that negotiations will continue until 1 August, when the extension for negotiations ends before the surcharges on products are raised to 30%.
Metro Bilbao train drivers have called for a nine-day stoppage from July 30 to August 22
On 30 July and 6, 11 and 13 August from 12:30 to 16:30 and on 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 August from 21:00 to 01:00.
Ramiro Gonzalez hopes that Talgo's operation will take place "in the next few days, in July."
Accordingto the General Representative of Álava, Ramiro Gonzalez A, the Basque consortium led by Sidenor (Finkatuz Eus Government Public Funds and BBK eta Vital kutxas) have resumed negotiations in recent days for the purchase of Talgo and are "on the right track".
Jainaga defends public-private cooperation in the context of the purchase of Talgo
The president of Sidenor, José Antonio Jainaga, has been awarded the 2025 Joxe Mari Korta Prize for his work in favour of business innovation. In his speech, he referred to the operation of buying the company Talgo and defended public-private collaboration. The lehendakari, Imanol Pradales, thanked him for his commitment to the Basque industry.
Jose Antonio Jainaga receives the 2025 Joxe Mari Korta Prize
Jose Antonio Jainaga has received the award from President Imanol Pradales and Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability Advisor Mikel Jauregi. Imanol Pradales thanks the president of Sidenor for his commitment in his long career, which responds to a Basque model that "takes a step forward, takes risks and values those who invest."
Gaztelagun programme: The Basque Government raises the revenue limit for applying for rent subsidies
For young people applying for assistance alone, the annual income limit has been raised to €30,000; for families to €36,764.
The Basque consortium has raised 75 million to buy Talgo, and SEPI expects to contribute the same
According to the PNV, the Spanish Government, through the SEPI, initially committed itself to supporting the purchase of c and strengthening the company through a loan of 150 million euros. Ondo proposed to split the operation into two, to take over 75 million and the Basque consortium the remaining 75 million.
A worker was seriously injured when his head was hit by an elevator in the Gran Vía de Bilbao
The emergency services received the warning at around 3.30 p.m. and the health personnel stabilized the injured person and transferred him to Cruces hospital in Barakaldo.
Villaves' strike continues and minimum services may wobble
The works council has reported that TCC, Mancomunidad and Pamplona City Council have been "abandoned".
Vitoria-Gasteiz gardeners have continued their strike after the unions rejected the Labor Department's offer
The unions called an assembly for the workers to give their opinion on this proposal in a vote, and finally ELA, LAB and ESK have reached an agreement to reject the offer and have a vote by the workers.