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Gure Esku has today presented the"HERRITU"  initiative as a tool aimed at strengthening the Basque community and strengthening its pillars. It will be supported by a physical or virtual card . The subscriber will express his support for the Basque Country and the right to decide. It will be launched at the fair in Durango and aims to disseminate it from town to town in exchange for a subscription of EUR 10.

The first book printed in Basque by Bernat Etxepare, "Linguae Vasconum primitiae", which is exhibited at the Museum of Baiona, will be translated into Paris after two months. With the proclamation of its place here, the Council of Basque Culture and the Basque Confederation have today called for recognition and resources for the Euskera. Halaber

The Iparralde ikastolas festival will celebrate its 2026 edition under the slogan "Building the Future."

The head of the Korrika, Ane Elordi , has stated that the motto "Euskara gara" is aimed at society. In her words, "Euskal Herria needs a new breath; we are the people of all those who want to make the leap to the village of the Euskera, whether they are born there or come from outside.

The next edition of the popular march will recognize the work of Errigora, a project that promotes the Basque language from education and the territory. The official message, "Euskara gara", reinforces the idea of community and the shared future of the language.

The Basque Government has established two other systems of accreditation and evaluation of the level of the Basque Country, as set out in the Decree on the Standardization of the Use of the Basque Country in the Basque Public Sector.

A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.

Thus, the Court confirms the judgement previously handed down by Administrative Court No. 1 of Donostia-San Sebastián, which emphasizes that the requirement of the Basque language in all jobs violates "the fundamental right of access to a public position on equal terms for almost half of the inhabitants of that province", adding that "when in relations with the administration only 20% to 25% of the population is in Basque".

The study concludes that people who speak more than one language grow older than the rest.

From this morning, the first chapter of the 12th GOAZENseason is broadcast on the MAKUSI platform, while ETB1 will arrive next Friday. Basakabi's kids will experience many adventures this time. We will see the camp completely changed, with new ideas from director Maitane and young people from the juvenile center. With this year's stories, young viewers want to draw attention to the importance of understanding and teamwork.

A judge cancels the call by declaring disproportionate the linguistic profile of the Basque language required in 18 out of 20 of the posts of Superior Technician in Social Integration, when the majority of users of the service are in Spanish. 

The First Vice-President and Counsellor for Culture and Linguistic Policy, Ibone Bengoetxea, has reported that in 35% of the Basque institutions "the Basque language accreditation index has not been really verified". In response to the PP's complaint about "discrimination against Spanish speakers", Bengoetxea has stated that the fact that the popular are not "at all concerned" with this 35% "reflects" what the party is like.

The first Vice-President and Councillor for Culture and Linguistic Policy, Ibone Bengoetxea, has today presented to the Basque Parliament the draft budget of his department for 2026, which provides for a budget of EUR 413.7 million, 5.5% more than in 2025, the highest budget in the history of the department.

Germany has so far been one of the countries which has been reluctant to introduce Catalan, Basque and Galician into EU language regulations. s require the agreement of the 27 Member States.

The Member of the European Parliament has announced the launch of 13 OPEs offering 113 places, but following the latest court rulings there will be changes in the Basque profile, since 34% of the posts will be delayed and a period of accreditation will be granted.

The initiative requires the support of all the Member States of the European Union. All indications are that Germany's position is the main obstacle.