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New Director Appointed for Guggenheim Bilbao

Miren Arzalluz, a fashion expert and historian, has been appointed as the new director of the Guggenheim Bilbao, succeeding Juan Ignacio Vidarte after 27 years. She will be responsible for managing the museum's annual 1.3 million visitors and navigating the ongoing debate surrounding a proposed new ...

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Podemos's Internal Split Halts Basque Tax Reform

Podemos's Basque Country branch failed to reach an agreement on a tax reform deal with the PNV and PSE-EE due to a close internal vote (46% in favor, 43% against) with low participation (under 25%), jeopardizing the reform's passage in Álava and Gipuzkoa before the March 12th deadline.

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Spain Joins Basque Housing Project: 400 Subsidized Apartments Planned

The Spanish government will partner with the Basque government and San Sebastian city to build 400 subsidized apartments on land freed by the relocation of Martutene prison to Zubieta in 2026, marking a shift in their housing policy.

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Otegi Wins EH Bildu Backing for Basque, Navarre Coalitions

Arnaldo Otegi, leader of EH Bildu, secured his party's backing to form collaborative governments in the Basque Country and Navarre, potentially with the PSOE, following a period of increasing cooperation and Otegi's overwhelming re-election with 94.44% of the vote.

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Otegi Re-elected as EH Bildu Seeks to Govern Basque Country

Arnaldo Otegi was re-elected secretary general of EH Bildu with 94.4% of the vote on Saturday, setting the stage for the party's bid to surpass the PNV and govern in the Basque Country, advocating for a gradual path towards a confederal republic.

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Basque PP Demands Tax Cuts in Fiscal Reform Negotiations

The Basque PP is demanding personal income tax (IRPF) cuts in fiscal reform negotiations with the PNV, citing inflation's impact and aiming for a joint agreement in Álava and Gipuzkoa, contrasting with EH Bildu's rejection of the provincial government's proposal.

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Basque Government Announces €1 Billion Investment Plan to Boost Economy

The Basque government announced a €1 billion investment plan to leverage €4 billion in private investment, aiming to boost the regional economy and industrial transition amid global uncertainty, involving various financial institutions and building upon a previous €500 million initiative.

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Vox Event in Errenteria Sparks Tensions, Heavy Police Response

On Saturday, Vox's attempt to hold a political event in Errenteria, Spain, prompted significant protests, resulting in a large police presence and heightened tension, though no serious incidents were reported.

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Basque Consortium Acquires Controlling Stake in Talgo Amidst Government Intervention

A Basque consortium, led by Sidenor's president, acquired a 29.76% stake in Talgo for €4.15 per share (plus potential performance-based bonuses), outbidding foreign investors due to Spanish government intervention to protect a strategically important company.

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EH Bildu Congress: Otegi's Leadership Solidified, Aiming for Basque Dominance

EH Bildu's congress in Pamplona solidified Arnaldo Otegi's leadership and showcased the party's ambition to become a major political force in the Basque Country by 2027, leveraging past strategies and connections to achieve electoral dominance despite their controversial history.

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Esteban's Surprise Victory Shakes Up Basque Nationalist Party

Aitor Esteban Bravo unexpectedly won the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) presidency against Andoni Ortuzar on November 22, 2023, marking a significant shift in the party's power dynamics due to his wife Itxaso Atutxa's influence and his longstanding connections within the PNV.

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Partial Police Transfer in Basque Ports

Starting February 3rd, 2025, the Ertzaintza police will assume some security duties within Basque ports, but not airports, coexisting with Guardia Civil, whose presence remains unchanged, as part of a larger political agreement.

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