Álava

The leader of the largest corruption plot in the Basque Country has obtained the third degree after spending 1 and a half years in prison (he was sentenced to 12 years in prison). The third degree has been granted against the decision of the Labour Prison Commission, according to sources from the Justice Department of the Basque Government.

According to the resolution published in the Official Gazette of the Basque Country, Perfect Business Location will now have three years to apply for final administrative authorization for the construction of the Katarri solar park.

Convened by Ataca Treviño and the Araba Landaren Alde Association, they were planning to protest again today at A-1, but they have finally abandoned it on the grounds that there has been a high turnout in this week's calls and that their demands have been heard. 

EH Bildu, PNV, PSE-EE and Elkarrekin Araba have submitted a proposal for a foral rule to remove the titles of 'Father of Province' and 'Deputy General of Honour' given to the dictator and military. 

Yesterday, the Ertzaintza prevented farmers and farmers from leaving for the A-1 on the grounds that they were not allowed to do so. After receiving permission from the Basque Government, the tractors will be able to go on the motorway. 

The staff of the health research centres in the Basque Autonomous Community (BioBizkaia, BioGipuzkoa and BioAraba) have appealed to the courts for equality with the researchers in Osakidetza, some 600 workers who have reported wage differences of more than EUR 10 000 per year.

The moon will gradually begin to cover the sun, around 19:30, and the key moment will be between 20:27 and 20:28. Many people do not want to miss this phenomenon, and the inns in southern Navarre are overflowing for that day.

Around 23:00 this Saturday, the Municipal Police and the Ertzaintza organized a checkpoint to detect illegal car racing, sources from the City of Vitoria have reported.

The events took place in March 2023 in the Zabalgana neighbourhood, when agents intercepted a young man who was riding an electric scooter in a forbidden area.

Thus, production has increased in Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, while in Álava  it has decreased by 7.9%, according to Eustat data.

The management of the company has proposed an ERE that proposes the complete closure of the Abadiño plant and numerous redundancies in Legutiano, which will affect about 139 of the 183 workers.

For more than a century the entire eclise has not been seen in the Basque Country, and on the 12th of August Álava will be the most privileged territory, the special astronomical phenomenon of avita will be visible throughout the territory. However, the peak of the eclipse will be around 20:28, so the sun will be "very low" by then, and it is likely that those who do not have a clear west/northwest horizon will not see it, because the sun will be neatly hidden by then.

The officers received a warning on Thursday morning, finding the woman in the house with signs of being beaten, and the 48-year-old man with bloody hands, who was arrested on charges of wounding.

In December, registrations in the Basque Country fell by 5.7% to 2,728 cars, including 448 petrol cars (-32.9%) and 65 diesel cars (-49.2%), while those in other fuels rose by 5.58% to 2,215 units.

In the last year, monthly rent for rental housing has increased throughout Hego Euskal Herria, with Navarra (5.6%) being the largest increase, followed by Bizkaia (4.5%), Álava (4%) and Gipuzkoa (1.9%). In the average price table, the list turns around and Gipuzkoa (16.4 euros/m2), followed by Álava (12.1 euros/m2).

Pending confirmation from other hospitals, the first New Year's baby is Guipuzcoan, as it was last year, and the second is Xalo, born at 07:11 at the Alto Deba Hospital in Gipuzkoa.