- Nov 6
Sacamantecas, film on Spain's first documented serial killer, opens in cinemas on 6 November
David Pérez Sañudo's Sacamantecas opens in Spanish cinemas on Friday, 6 November 2026, retelling the killings attributed to Juan Díaz de Garayo in Álava from 1870. Reviews are divided.
- Oct 26
Shamonda virus confirmed on Gipuzkoa dairy farm as France reports first human case
Spanish authorities confirmed the Shamonda virus on a dairy cattle farm in Gipuzkoa on Monday, 26 October, four days after France announced the first documented human infection. The Basque government says the animals are stable and the risk to the general population is very low.
- Oct 23
Two detained, 19 police hurt at Vitoria eviction protest in Sansomendi
Police moved in on a protest against the eviction of a family with six minor children in Vitoria-Gasteiz on Friday, 23 October. The Basque Security Department reports two arrests, 58 people identified and 19 officers injured, while the city council says it offered the family emergency shelter.
- Oct 20
Judge jails two Jardun members on terrorism charges as Basque security chief defends earlier release
Spain's National Court ordered a 34-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman held without bail on terrorism charges on 20 October. The pair, who surrendered on 17 October, had been stopped at a Basque roadside checkpoint on 26 September and were not arrested then.
- Oct 14
Baskonia fires Paolo Galbiati after Euroliga slump and names Velimir Perasovic
Kosner Baskonia dismissed coach Paolo Galbiati on Wednesday, 14 October, after a poor start in EuroLeague, and named Velimir Perasovic as his successor. Markus Howard also left the club and is joining Zenit Saint Petersburg.
- Oct 1
Mercedes-Benz and Basque government invest €181 million in flexible Vitoria plant
A 181 million euro public-private plan will adapt the Vitoria-Gasteiz factory to build electric and combustion vans on flexible lines over the next three years.
- Aug 15
Alavés 3-0 Getafe: Mariano Díaz inspires La Liga season opener after Femenía red card
Deportivo Alavés opened the 2026/27 La Liga season with a 3-0 home win over Getafe at Mendizorroza, with substitute Mariano Díaz contributing a goal and two assists after Kiko Femenía's first-half red card.
- Jul 19
Basque radicals attack Spain fans during World Cup final; four arrested, soldiers among injured
Masked assailants wielding batons, pepper spray and reinforced gloves targeted supporters watching Spain's World Cup victory in Bilbao, Vitoria, San Sebastián and Pamplona, leaving at least six injured including three soldiers.
