Vitoria.
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Akusatuek ukatu egin dute presionatu izana, eta Askabideren aurrean isilean otoitz egin zutela ziurtatu dute
Gehienek adierazi dute ez zirela inorengana hurbildu, otoitzak isilean izan zirela, eta poliziak ez ziela inoiz alde egiteko eskatu. Argumentu horiek errepikatu dira gaur Askabide klinikaren aurrean egindako kontzentrazioengatik epaitzen ari direnek emandako bertsioetan.
Dwarves, Bridge City Sinners and 13 more bands, in the Trashville space of the Azkena Rock Festival
The stage open to beer, surfing, psychobilly and punk has presented its entire poster, including Alice Cooper, Social Distortion and Imelda May at the top of this year's list of bands and artists.
There will be news: the President's official trip to Paris, the second day of the anti-abortionist trial and Zelensky in Madrid
A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.
The defendants for the rallies in front of Askabide will testify today in Vitoria
The 21 defendants will testify today after witnesses said yesterday that there was "constant" pressure on the clinic. The prosecution says there was coercion.
The director of the Askabide clinic has reported that the pressure was constant: "They use prayers to say barbarity."
According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, the women who had gone to abort and the clinic staff were persecuted through protests, while the defendants have argued that their actions fall within the scope of freedom of expression.
Six vehicles burned as a result of a fire in an industrial pavilion in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The event took place around 6:00 in an area of pavilions on Miravalles Street. There have been no injuries. The Ertzaintza has opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the fire.
There will be news: the negotiation of the ACV's budgets, the monitoring committee for avian influenza and the trial of 21 people who protested against abortion
A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.
After the investigation into Maialen Mazon's murder, the defendant is asked for 45 years in prison
Both in Vitoria-Gasteiz and in Basque society as a whole, the case caused a chill in 2023. While pregnant, 13 were allegedly stabbed to death by her former partner in the presence of her 2-year-old daughter Maialen. The jury will soon be elected and a date will be set for the trial in the first semester of 2026.
Eñaut Elorrieta and Alos Quartet are preparing "Vocal Cords", a series of rare concerts
For the first time, Eñaut Elorrieta and Alos Quartet will offer a series of live concerts called "Ahots Kordak." The group will be simple and effective, consisting of a string quartet and voice. Bidaia The first stop of this musical will be in Tolosa on January 3, after which they will approach Vitoria, Zornotza and Donibane-Lohizune.
When will the Christmas lights be turned on in the capitals of Hego Euskal Herria?
Bilbao, Pamplona, Donostia-San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz are already full of ornaments, and some capitals have also announced their Christmas programme.
The Alaveses heard an alert message on their mobile phone today
ES Alert has been asimulation of the effective operation of the system. Alerta-sound has been accompanied by a reassuring message indicating that it is not a real risk situation. Es Alert has also been tested in Balmaseda and some neighborhoods of Bilbao.
This year March 3 will be remembered in Vitoria-Gasteiz with a great act of remembrance and tribute to the families
The City Council and the March 3 Association have jointly organized a programme of activities, including a film cycle and a literary competition. On 28 February, the Palacio Europa will host a great commemorative event open to anyone who wishes to do so.
Iñigo Etxezarreta: "We come back with a new album and a special presentation event"
After a year of "creative rest", Iñigo Etxezarreta (ETS) tells us about the band's return, the new album (Conquista, for sale on December 5) and the special presentation party of that work, which will take place on November 30 at the Buesa Arena pavilion in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
La Unión will eliminate eight online trips between Vitoria and Bilbao
The bus company will withdraw the following reinforcements due to low demand: from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao (05:50, 06:45, 13:30 and 15:30) and from Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz (06:30, 07:45, 09:30 and 13:30).
The birth rate in the Basque Country increased by 2.1% in the second quarter of the year
In addition, births of mothers of foreign nationality account for 25.3 per cent of the total in the Basque Country, especially in Álava, where they reach 32.5 per cent.
Foronda has released flights connecting Madrid and Barcelona
There will be four a week between Vitoria-Gasteiz and the two cities, but it will temporarily be two a week in January.
Alavesa illustrator Amaia Arrazola dies
The 41-year-old visual artist, who died in Barcelona, seasoned the books "Waba Sabi" and "Totoro and I", as well as the poster of the 2024 Andrea Blanca parties.
The fines imposed by the Ertzaintza against Ernai have been revoked or significantly reduced by a court in Vitoria
Euskadi and Iparralde sign a partnership agreement on migrants in transit
The new agreement has been signed at the Ajuria Enea Palace in Vitoria-Gasteiz by lehendakari, Imanol Pradales, and the president of the Basque College of Urbanism, Jean-René Etchegaray, and the mayor of Baiona, who have reaffirmed their willingness to "build a common vision of how to face political, economic, social and environmental challenges together."