If you’re craving a Spain that feels quieter, older, and oddly restorative, one small hilltop village …
Basque Country
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BusinessBy RegionNewsNortheast Spain Costa Brava & Barcelona
San Sebastián biotech hub rises from Illunbe ruins
The San Sebastián biotech hub now planned for Illunbe begins with a demolition story most locals …
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By RegionNewsNorthern Spain & Costa VerdeSpanish History
Germany’s long-awaited Gernika apology arrives 88 years after the bombing
How does a nation begin to repair a wound left open for nearly a century? That …
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Spain has long struggled with the ghosts of its past — none more haunting than those …
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By RegionNewsNortheast Spain Costa Brava & BarcelonaTravel & Tourism
Bruce Springsteen’s love affair with San Sebastián
San Sebastián, with its cinematic coastline, old-world elegance and bold Basque heart, is a city that …
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By RegionNewsNorthern Spain & Costa VerdeTravel & Tourism
This town may soon host the Basque Country’s third Parador hotel
byElse Beekman
The province of Bizkaia is likely to welcome its very first Parador Nacional in the near …
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NewsNorthern Spain & Costa VerdeTravel & Tourism
High-speed rail finally reaches the Basque Country
byElse Beekman
After years of planning, political wrangling, and delays, it’s finally happening: the high-speed AVE rail line …
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CultureNewsNorthern Spain & Costa Verde
This forgotten language in Spain faces extinction
byElse Beekman
A rare and ancient language, spoken by only a small community in the Basque Country, is …
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By RegionEnvironmentNewsNortheast Spain Costa Brava & Barcelona
Basque Country introduces deposits in major supermarkets this year
The Basques are taking inspiration from the city of Berlin to introduce deposits by 2024. With …
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By RegionCultureNewsNortheast Spain Costa Brava & BarcelonaTravel in Spain
A weekend in San Sebastian – history, art, culture, cuisine, and cider!
San Sebastian, a picturesque city nestled in the Basque Country of Spain, offers an enchanting blend …