Autonomous Community of the Basque Country

The World Press Photo, the world's most important photojournalism competition, arrives in Vitoria-Gasteiz for the 24th time. Through 147 images you can see the works and stories of 42 authors with different perspectives and content. The exhibition can be visited at the Montehermoso Cultural Center until November 15, from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.

Confebask's president, Tamara Yagüe, considers it essential to respond now to the demographic challenge and stresses that the talent gap threatens the competitiveness of the Basque Country.

Inflation in the Spanish state in September stood at 4.9%, six tenths higher than in August, the highest rate since February 2023. 

302,480 people have higher vocational training (15.7% of the population aged 16 and over), 198,844 people have university degrees or diplomas (10.3%) and 327,112 have bachelor's degrees, double degrees or master's degrees (17%).

More than 18,000 appointments are for children between six months and five years of age. Osakidetza recalls that the vaccine  is "the most effective tool" for preventing complications. 71 people have had to be hospitalized since the start of the flu season. 

For the sixth consecutive year, thousands of young people have gathered for four days at the Socialist Youth Meeting.

At present, the young people of Argentina are the main drivers of Basque traditions, who are responsible and working to keep cultural values alive and renewed.

There have been ball matches, herri kirolak exhibitions and performances by dance and music groups. 900 people have arrived in the province of Córdoba from different parts of Argentina to share cultural, Basque and Basque ties with the Basque Country, among others.

The Vice-President and Counsellor for Economy, Labour and Employment, Mikel Torres, has said that "the latest data show higher growth than expected in January." Porld, around 22,000 full-time jobs will be created in 2026 and 2027 in the Basque Country. 

The deadline for applying for the vote by post is open until 19 November, and the vote by post will be available until 25 November.

Today the most vulnerable population has begun to receive the flu vaccine at their health centre. Over 60 years of age, people with chronic illness, young children, pregnant women and health workers, among others. Osakidetza has already given more than 100,000 appointments for the next few days. In addition, for the first time this year, vaccination centres will be set up in the three Basque capitals for vaccination without having to ask for a shift.

LAB calls for urgent action against speculation and investment funds Mobilizations continue after Congress reverses housing decrees

According to Euskalmet, it could exceed 20 litres per square metre in one hour, as well as 30 l/m² in some areas.

Unemployment rose in the three territories: 2.84 per cent in Álava, 2.33 per cent in Gipuzkoa and 2.01 per cent in Bizkaia, with 109,237 unemployed and 1,041,618 contributors.

October will bring to Euskal Herria a wide range of proposals to enjoy culture, gastronomy and leisure. Fairs, festivals, exhibitions, shows, traditions and outdoor projects will complete the agenda for the coming weeks.

The study will bring together the voices of the seven territories of Euskal Herria through 600 individual interviews and 12 focus groups to learn about the experiences, emotions and narratives surrounding the Basque Country.

During this campaign, Osakidetza has tried to bring vaccination closer to the population through vaccination centres, where those who want to be vaccinated can do so without an appointment.

Member of Parliament Nerea Kortajarena has announced that the coalition intends the Basque Government to declare the entire territory of the Basque Autonomous Community as a tense area in the area of housing, so that the instruments of the decrees of the Spanish Government can be used.