Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
The wind and heat have revived the fire in Ayala, forcing the evacuation of a hamlet
Firefighters and four helicopters are working to extinguish the fire that has reignited in Ayala, where high temperatures and wind have revived the flames that remained in the area, and a farm has been pre-emptively evacuated.
HLRE sells Megapark Mall to NEPI Rockcastle for 254 million euros
This agreement will strengthen the presence of NEPI Rockcastle in the European shopping centre sector and add one of the main reference assets in Bizkaia to its commercial heritage.
The Basque Country has been fascinated by the historic solar eclipse
EITB cameras have been all over the Basque geography to record every second of this experience.
Yellow heat warning extended until Friday
The Basque Government has extended the yellow warning for high and very high temperatures until Friday, when maximum temperatures will be around 37ºC in the Basque Country.
The mayor of Laredo denies harassment of Basque holidaymakers in the village
Several families who spend the summer in Laredo have reported that they have been attacked simply because they are Basque citizens, although the mayor has denied that there is "hunting against Basque citizens" and has claimed that these are isolated cases.
Osakidetza will strengthen ophthalmological care in the ER to deal with the effects of the eclipse
The Basque Health System will continue its care activity continuously on and after the eclipse, adapting resources and activating specialists.
Government to activate LABI alert for solar eclipse and high temperatures
The special device will start at 3 p.m. this Wednesday. The government recommends observing the eclipse from a nearby location, avoiding travel and using only approved glasses.
A Guide to Safely Enjoying the Historic Eclipse That Will Cast The Basque Country Into Darkness
This Wednesday, August 12, there will be a total solar eclipse, a phenomenon that we haven't had since 1905. Here we will explain a number of things: where to see, how to watch times and how to watch our eyes, among other things.
In the Basque Country the entire solar eclipse will be seen in Fitero for the longest time
The eclipse will look different depending on the location, complete in some places, partial in others, and the duration of the blackout will also vary depending on the location chosen. The best place to enjoy this astronomical event in the Basque Country will be Fitero in Navarre, which will last 86 seconds and where there is great expectation.
No plan to see the eclipse? Attention to these proposals to enjoy this historic event
We have a wide range of possibilities in the Basque Country: from the sea, from a vineyard or from our peaks, through a guided observation telescope, among others, we can see the eclipse of August 12th.
The heat and the holidays are an obstacle to getting the blood donations needed in the Basque Country
High temperatures and vacation times make it difficult to maintain the amount of blood needed for transfusions in summer.
Most of Navarre will be on storm alert; the ACV and Iparralde, on yellow warning
In the afternoon, clouds of heat will develop and stormy showers, hail and strong winds are expected, especially in the east of the territory.
Traffic jams at the AP-8 in Irun and A-8 between Ortuella and Abanto and Zierbena
Traffic is conditioned at several points: at the height of the Irun toll, in the sense of Bilbao, there are six kilometres of withholding.
In Getaria they represent the moment when Elcano went around the world and returned to his hometown
This year, for the first time, Mikel Larrañaga has played the role of Elcano, and Saioa Etxeberria has been the first woman to come out as a crew member.
The solar eclipse will bring more trains and enhanced mobility service on August 12
In the face of this phenomenon, which is expected to attract many people, the administrations have set up a comprehensive security apparatus to ensure safe and organised mobility.
Migrants explain their way to a new destination
It is reported that many had to make several attempts before reaching their intended destination. Some migrants travel with other people in the same situation.
On August 12th, tips for safely enjoying the solar eclipse
The main recommendation is to avoid long journeys whenever possible. If the eclipse can be seen from the place of residence or from a nearby municipality with good visibility conditions, it is better to opt for the to reduce excessive travel.
What will the solar eclipse look like from your country? Check here for maps of the historical phenomenon
The moon will completely hide the Sun on August 12, 2026: it will be a phenomenon that will never be seen again in the Basque Country until the year 2183. The entire solar eclipse will begin at sunset, and the day will be "the day of two sunsets." The eclipse can be traced live through Orain.eus.
Unemployment rose in July in the Basque Country and Navarre, with 1,378 and 534 more unemployed, respectively
The Basque Country had 105,590 job-seekers in July, 1,378 more unemployed than in June, while the number of unemployed in Navarre rose by 534, to 28,843, according to data published by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy.
Gloomy skies and pleasant temperatures to start August
From noon onwards, however, the clouds will dissipate and the sun will shine. In the Ribera it will be hot today and a yellow warning has been activated. Tomorrow, the Rioja Alavesa, the centre of Navarre and the Pyrenees will also be under warning for maxima above 35 degrees.