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14 detainees on the first night of Big Week, two of them for gender-based violence and one for touches
The last hours of the heat wave in the Basque Country, before temperatures drop sharply and rain begins
This Sunday the red alert has been activated in Navarre for extreme high temperatures and orange alert in Álava and Iparralde, with yellow warning in Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, although cloud cover will increase and rain will begin, especially in Iparralde, where the yellow warning for the risk of storms will be activated tomorrow.
One minute, a thousand emotions: such was the first confinement of Pilon in Falces
Thefirst confinement of Pilon de Falces in 2025 has left a great impression in the race of just a minute. Vicente Domínguez's cows have descended into the group with moments of tension and nice races in the final stretch. The balance has been perfect: only two minor injuries and the start of the party a success.
The first concerts in Abandoibarra this Saturday have been cancelled because of a "set-up problem"
According to the first information, the suspension is due to "reasons beyond the organization".
Francis Díez starts Big Week with an Ode dedicated to Marijaia, "our goddess of the feast."
This year's banker has invited her to love everything that is "playful," not forgetting the need to turn parties into a "safe and vindictive space."
Pirotecnia Valenciana has won this year's Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Big Week International Fireworks Competition
Hot night in many parts of the Basque Country, with temperatures around 30 ° C
The heat for tonight is expected to play a leading role again in many parts of the country, but compared to yesterday, temperatures will tend to decline.
The heat won't give a break over the weekend: temperatures around 30 ° C are expected
Saturday's orange alert will be extended to Sunday, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees, but on Monday the weather will change completely and temperatures will drop considerably.
Nervousness in Bilbao, waiting for Marijaia to arrive
Juan Mari Aburto advocates an exciting, free and safe Big Week
The Mayor of Bilbao, Juan Mari Aburto , wants the citizens to enjoy the Big Week in a climate of freedom and security. He has said that the Festival Commission is responsible for bringing together different points of view so that these are "thebest partiesin the world ". In this interview he has also called for respect and coexistence in order to enjoy the Big Week in harmony.
Bilbao will activate a specific protocol against racist attacks during Big Week
Tafalla cancels fireworks due to fire risk
The heat wave and extreme fire risk have forced Tafalla City Council to take preventive action.
Bilbao will strengthen security for Big Week, focusing on the prevention of any attack
In addition, preventive controls on alcohol and drug use will be strengthened and illegal street sales will be monitored, and citizens will be able to file complaints at any time.
Dozens of people sweep the Urumea in a special "treasure hunt"
The Big Week program is extensive and extends to every corner of the city. Today, in the Loiola neighborhood, 40 people have entered the Urumea River in 15 canoes to participate in an original "treasure hunt." The goal was to clean the river and the participants have found all kinds of remains.
The great heat has not intimidated hundreds of pirates in San Sebastian
At 1700 hours about 1000 pirates aboard 225 ships have departed from the port of San Sebastián on their way to the beach of La Concha.
A person has been arrested in Algorta for sexual assault at Old Port parties
The City Council and the Festival Commission have convened a rally today at 7 p.m. on the stairs of the Old Port.
Very positive balance of the White Virgin: the Vitorians have lived, celebrated and enjoyed the holidays
The mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Maider Etxebarria, has made a "very positive"assessment of the festivities of the White Virgin, which have been celebrated, lived and enjoyed by the citizens, with days of great participation, in which coexistence has been the dominantnote.
In addition, crime has fallen by almost 30% and there have been hardly any significant incidents. The protocol on serious sexual assault has not been activated, but there have been eight complaints against sexual freedom. Orchestral concerts and music performances have brought together 148,000 people, 18,000 more than last year.
SARE reiterates its commitment to the rights of prisoners and denounces attempts to "criminalize" their claim
It also deplores the use of the pain and suffering of victims for political purposes and recalls that "each victim is in possession of his or her own suffering" and deserves respect, solidarity and consideration.
A crowd has gathered in the square of the White Virgin to greet Celedon
The rise of Celedon has put an end to the festivities in Vitoria, after six days of joy. In the early morning a crowd gathered in the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, next to the charangas joined by blouses and girls' gangs, flew back to the beloved peasant of Zalduondo to return to the tower of the church of San Miguel.
The explosion of the cannon blew up Donostia Week. Boss
The cannon of the Food Bank and the Amara Berri Neighborhood Association has started an eight-day party full of music, fireworks and more than 380 activities.