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San Sebastian puts an end to a round Big Week without major incidents

Mr. Insausti noted that the number of crimes had fallen by 45 per cent from last year and was the lowest since the pandemic.

SAN SEBASTIÁN, 08/08/2026.- Inicio de la Semana Grande de San Sebastián, este sábado en la capital donostiarra. EFE/Javier Etxezarreta

The Big Donostiarra Week ended this Sunday without major incidents, with 45% fewer crimes than last year. The mayor of Donostia-San Sebastián, Jon Insausti, has stressed that "normality and good atmosphere have prevailed "during the est holidays.

In a Big Week balance sheet with Culture Councilwoman Ana Lopez, Insausti noted that the number of crimes recorded this year is the lowest since the pandemic .

The mayor has also highlighted the strengthening of the security apparatus with 100 more local policeofficers and in coordination with the Ertzaintza, as well as the establishment of advanced mobile units on beaches and the Boulevard.

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Less waste.

The amount of waste collected during Big Week has also decreased from previous years, a " positive "figure in Insausti's view, as it shows greater awareness of the use of trash cans and containers during the holidays.

On the other hand, Insausti has highlighted the historic use of Dbus during Big Week, with a total of 865,258 trips, 10,979 more than last year.

Finally, the mayor has thanked Donostia Festak, the technical teams and event organizers, as well as the donostiarrasforthe "good atmosphere created" during the holidays.

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