Bizkaia
They celebrate in Gernika that the Guggenheim Urdaibai project "has been paralyzed by the popular movement"
Gernika today welcomed the decision taken in December to abandon the Guggenheim Urdaibai project, which they celebrated as a "victory for the people's movement" and which has been "halted by the struggle of the citizens" by forming a giant mosaic. They have openly and loudly proclaimed that "organized society is capable of resisting the insanity of institutions and authorities."
Three women forced into prostitution have been released in Getxo
On the other hand, two women aged 36 and 27 have been arrested for forcing the three released persons into prostitution. The detainees are charged with two other offences: drug trafficking and the sale of unauthorized medicines. Investigators have found that the victims provided 50 per cent of their income to those responsible.
The body of a person has been recovered in front of the town hall in the Bilbao River
The body has been located around 10:30 a.m. and has been recovered immediately. The Ertzaintza has opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
The Metal Group will discuss with the Works Councils and the Administrator the situation following the competition and the closure of the factories
COOO sources have pointed out that the situation is complicated and it is also difficult to find a buyer to ensure the continuity of the factories.
A person was arrested while walking along the Rontegi Bridge
The detainee refused to give up his way and identify himself, despite the danger to himself and the other drivers.
A forest worker dies in Amorebieta after being hit by a tree
The accident at work took place around 6:30 p.m. and, despite the presence of health personnel, they were unable to do anything to save his life.
This is how the offer of tourist accommodation is distributed in the Basque Autonomous Community
According to the latest data from the Register of Enterprises and Tourist Activities of the Basque Country, there are currently 88,604 tourist places, almost half of them in Bizkaia, with more than 750 accommodation places in 19 Basque municipalities.
In Bizkaia, discounts on public transport will be extended until 31 December
Children under 14 years of age will have free transport until the end of the year and there will be discounts on Youth Fees and other multi-travel subscriptions. The bonus measures were in force until February, and this Thursday the Bizkaia Transport Consortium decided to keep them until 31 December.
The Arratia Choir is 75 years old in holy begging
It was founded in 1951, when two choirs from Artea and the Arenal joined together, and since then it has never failed on 4 February. After singing in several villages of Bizkaia, they sing in the capital, as in recent years, raising money for the Caritas association.
The Artxanda tunnel has been closed for six months between Ugasko and the Txorierri for infrastructure renovation work
Cebek calls for collective bargaining incentives to reduce absenteeism
The employers of Bizkaia have called for collective bargaining to be tackled "without impositions" and with a commitment to dialogue, and have advocated the inclusion in the conventions of agreements and incentives (not necessarily economic) that will reduce the impact of absenteeism.
Guide to pre-enrollment in ICSC schools
Petronorrek elektrolizagailua eraikitzeko lanak hasi ditu
Dagoeneko hasi dituzte 100 megawatteko (MW) eskala handiko bigarren elektrolizagailu bat eraikitzeko lanak Petronorreko findegian, Muskizen (Bizkaia). Aurreikuspenen arabera, 2029an jarriko dute martxan, eta hasierako inbertsioa 300 milioi euro ingurukoa izango da.
Four flights to Bilbao have been diverted due to wind waves
The Department of Safety of the Basque Government has activated the yellow warning because the winds above 100 km/h are in the exposed areas of Izkaia, especially in the western massifs.
Getxo City Council says it is "actively" cooperating with the investigation and denies "irregularities"
On Wednesday, the Ertzaintza carried out searches in several offices of the City of Getxo, on the order of the judge, as part of an investigation into the demolition of a protected palace in the town. In a statement, the mayor conveyed a "message of transparency and responsibility" and said that "in everything that is in the hands of the City Council, action has been taken in accordance with the law".
Yellow warning for Thursday in Bizkaia by wind waves exceeding 100 km/h
For this reason, the Basque Government's Department of Safety will activate the yellow warning from 06:00 to 15:00, while in Álava and Gipuzkoa winds of between 80 and 100 km/h are expected.
The Council recalls that the Bizkaibizi service is only for persons over 16 years of age and that the transfer of minors entails financial responsibilities
The Portugalete Municipal Police are investigating the death of a man after he was hit by an electric bicycle. It appears that a minor under the age of 15 was travelling with him. The Provincial Council has warned that the adult "account holder" of the Bizkaibizi service "will be financially liable for the damage caused to third parties".
The Pasture Funicular is 100 years old
It was built to facilitate access to the largest iron mines in Bizkaia, so that the neighborhoods of Larreineta and Arboleda could be better connected.
Bio High School researchers are asking to be equated with Osakidetza
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.
In compliance with the ruling, the management has decided that Petronor's staff could change in the old locker room
In the fall of 2025 there was an 83 day strike when workers changed their locker room to report that the change involved an extension of the working day of 15-30 minutes. The courts proved them right.