Muskiz
Muskiz's PNV has denounced the mayor's "partial and biased" account on the day of the Benzene spill
According to jeltzales, in the first few hours there were "moments of tension and confusion while awaiting up-to-date information from the health authorities."
Hundreds of people have accused the citizens of Petronor Muskiz and Abanto Zierbena of "killing"
Residents of the two municipalities in Bizkaia have taken to the streets on Thursday to protest against the leak of benzene from the refinery. They have reported that the authorities took preventive measures "late" despite the high levels of benzene detected in the morning.
Muskiz and Abanto's neighbors will demonstrate this Sunday after their flight to Petronor
In addition, the neighbourhood platform has convened an assembly to discuss other mobilizations and the possibility of going to court on 15 March.
Benzene, a volatile liquid in gasoline, is not dangerous, except in "prolonged exposures."
Néstor Etxebarria, professor and researcher at the UPV-EHU Department of Analytical Chemistry, considers the recommendations that have been made to stay in enclosed spaces and keep doors and windows closed to be "appropriate". However, "as long as the focus is controlled and there is no risk of prolonged flight, it is not a worrying situation."
Zierbena "There is no health risk", according to the City Council
The City Council has stated that the preventive recommendations issued by the Department of Health of the Basque Government are limited to Muskiz and Abanto, and that "the activity of the municipality is developing in a normal manner".
A number of Petronor workers have decided not to go to work so as not to be exposed to benzene
Sources from ELA have pointed out that, although the Basque Government recommends that the population in the area take preventive measures, the company has given any safety instructions to the workers.
There will be news: Benzene in Muskiz, Goya Eve and Bill Clinton's statement in Congress
A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.
Benzene levels drop in Muskiz, but preventive measures remain in place
The mayor, Eduardo Briones, has advised families not to take their children to school.
A "high level" of benzene has been detected in Muskiz following an "incident" in Petronor
The Basque Government has reported that, bearing in mind that has been a "one-off" and "short-lived event", it is not considered necessary to take "extraordinary measures" to protect the population.
A "high level" of benzene has been detected in Muskiz following an "incident" in Petronor
The Basque Government has reported that, bearing in mind that has been a "one-off" and "short-lived event", it is not considered necessary to take "extraordinary measures" to protect the population.
All units at Petronor's Muskiz refinery have been stopped due to lack of electricity supply
The first ship to reach Europe since Trump took control of Venezuelan oil is in the port of Bilbao
It's been a month and six days since the current CEO of Repsol , Josu Jon Imaz, entered the White House with representatives of other oil companies to relaunch the Venezuelan oil industry , the first Caribbean oil tanker since Trump took control of that industry has arrived in the last few hours in Bilbao.
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.
The Government has detected higher levels of benzene than usual in Muskiz due to a spill in Petronor
However, the Department of Health has warned that these are levels considered safe for public health. The spill occurred on Friday and since then the company has been implementing strict safety measures to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
Breaking a pipe has caused water supply problems on the Left Bank
The breakdown has already been repaired, but it is recommended to let the tap water out in case of turbidity.
The conflict in Petronor's locker room is coming to court today
Petronor workers start an indefinite strike because the new locker room means "an extension of the clandestine day."
The unions that make up the works council (UGT, CCOO, TU and ELA) were also unanimous in support of the strike, which will begin at 6 p.m. this Thursday.
The stretch between Barakaldo and Santurtzi will be made by bus until the breakdown in the catenary of the Renfe Suburbs is resolved
The services between Barakaldo and Bilbao, as well as between Bilbao and Muskiz, are being provided as usual, however, in the case of the Bilbao-Santurtzi route, the trains operate only to the Barakaldo Desert Station.
Petronor's works council has denounced the company's "deplorable" situation and threatened "pressure measures."
Staff representatives have stated that the agreements reached with the management have not been complied with and have stressed that the state of the facilities at the Muskiz refinery is "regrettable".
The Asian algae that invaded Cantabria have reached the beaches of Bizkaia
The rising temperature of the sea has contributed to the arrival of this kind of algae; it has also begun to be detected on the coast of Bizkaia, causing concern among those who have gone to bathe.