There will be news: the day after the earthquakes in Venezuela, the forest fire in Ezkabarte and the exit operation begins
In two words, a summary of what will be news of the Present today.
Today, June 26, 2026, the main headlines of the media will focus on the following topics:
- The day after the earthquake inVenezuela: According to official sources, at least 235 people have been killed and 4300 injured in the earthquakes that have devastated Venezuela. At least 2,927 families have been affected, 157 missing, 200 people trapped, 250 buildings damaged and some of the hospitals "have had to be evacuated", according to the government.
- Forest fire in Ezkabarte: work continues to extinguish the forest fire in Makirriain (Ezkabarte), which has not been stabilized. Three villages in Navarre (Navaz, Usi and Anoz) have been evacuated in a preventive manner. The authorities have enabled the sports centre in Villava to accommodate "if necessary" people evicted from their homes.
Operation Exit: The most contentious points will be some sections of Biriatu, Armiñón and AP-8, which will have special operations to reduce accidents, while 1,663 operations are expected at Loiu airport, with today and 3 July being the days with the most operations.
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