The news will be that 40 years ago it was the attack on the Monbar Hotel, the popular Pensioners' Initiative and the Festival
Summary of the main news that the present is going to work on today.
The main headlines for this Monday, September 8, 2025 are:
40 years after the Monbar Hotel attack: Four people were shot dead and a fifth wounded. In the bloodiest GAL attack. Years later, the material perpetrators of the murder, two mercenaries from Marseille, were tried. During the trial, the secret services of the Spanish state confessed to hiring them, but this investigation was closed for lack of evidence.
- Debate on pensions: The Basque Parliament is today debating the consideration of the proposal for a law on the popular legislative initiative promoted by the Pensioners' Movement to guarantee a supplement to pensions.
- Film Festival: Colin Farrell is already in the capital of Guipuzcoana and will expand its glamour with the premiere of "Ballad of a Small Player." Patxi Bisquert's film "The Shadow of Omburen" will also be released.
More news about politics
Sanchez says Spain is ready to send peacekeepers to Gaza
The President of the Spanish Government has called for the continuation of proceedings before the Inter-Criminal Court against the perpetrators of the genocide in Gaza.
Bingen Zupiria: "The study of the images shows that there is something organized behind it."
With regard to the incidents that took place in Vitoria-Gasteiz on 12 October, the Security Adviser of the Basque Government has stated that the Ertzaintza will "analyse these behaviors and provide an appropriate response". It has also described as unacceptable "anti-fascist speeches" which "justify the use of violence".
Alderdiek "onartezintzat" jo dituzte Gasteizko istiluak, eta Erne sindikatuak Ertzaintzako buruak "berehala kargugabetzeko" eskatu du
Igande honetan Falange Españolak Gasteizen eragindako istiluei aurre egiteko dispositiboa "eskasa" izan zela kritikatu du Ernek. EH Bilduk erantzukizunak eskatu dizkio Eusko Jaurlaritzari, "inoiz ospatu behar ez zen" ekitaldi batengatik.
The 19 arrested for Sunday's riots in Vitoria following the Falange event have been released
The detainees were charged with a crime of public disorder for throwing stones and various materials at agents of the security apparatus. They were also involved in the counter-demonstration against the action of Falange Española.
The Basque Government condemns the riots in Vitoria: "These are very serious events that violate coexistence"
The mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Maider Etxebarria, the PP parliamentarian Ainhoa Domaica and the unions SiPe, Euspel and ESAN have also strongly condemned what happened in the Alavesa capital, with 19 people arrested and 19 Ertzainas injured in the riots.
The Freedom Organization has expressed its solidarity with those arrested and injured at the Falange rally
The Aske Organization has demonstrated in Vitoria-Gasteiz in solidarity with the detainees and wounded at the Falange rally. Under the slogan "Release the detainees", demonstrators have marched from the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca Andra at 5 p.m. to demand the release of the detainees.
Whistles against Sanchez have been heard again this year in Madrid during the military parade on October 12
As in recent years, whistles have been heard this year against Pedro Sanchez. Among those who have not been there are the president, Imanol Pradales, and the presidents of five other communities. This year, moreover, Santiago Abascal has refused to be present in order not to coincide with Sanchez.
ELA and Ernai have concentrated in Vitoria to protest the fascist presence
ELA and Ernai have held a rally against Hispanic Day and the meeting convened by Falange in Vitoria-Gasteiz, away from the scene of the riots, claiming that fascists will never be welcomed in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
They celebrated Civil Guard Skipper's Day at Sansomendi Command
The Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Maider Etxebarria, has participated in the Feast of the Virgin of the Pillar, in the Sansomendi Command of the Alavesa capital, an event also attended by the Spanish Government delegate, Marisol Garmendia, and the President of the High Court of Justice, Iñaki Subijana.
The Basque PP will celebrate Hispanic Day for the first time with Latin American associations
In addition to dances and performances, a number of stalls have been held in various American countries, such as Cuba, Paraguay, Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua or Ecuador, showing the flags and symbols of each nation and offering local products for tasting.