News: Tsunami Alert, Boise Festival and interview with Gazatese translator Kayed Hammad
A summary of what will be news today, in two words.
The 8.8 degree earthquake has had its epicenter on the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka.
Today, 30 July 2025, the main headlines in the media are as follows:
- Tsunami alert: an 8.8 degree earthquake has hit eastern Russia, activating tsunami alert in several Pacific countries, Japan, the United States (Hawaii and Alaska), China, the Philippines, Canada or South America.
- Boise Festival: President Imanol Pradales will be at the Boise Festivaland in the afternoon (18:00 in the Basque Country) will visit Basque Block , an emblematic place for the Basque community of Boise and symbol of the shared cultural heritage.
- Interview with Gazatarra translator Kayed Hammad: Journalist Arantza Ruiz interviews Gazatarra translator Kayed Hammad on ETB2's "12 Minutes" program from 21:40.
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