the largest part of Gipuzkoa was in the hands of the Francoists almost 1,000 civilians from various villages They were forced to go to Lekeitio and crossed the front line on foot denounced that the expulsions of civilians were anti-human the expelled civilians have been honored and given institutional recognition by the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa and several municipalities of Gipuzkoa A monolith has also been placed in their honor recalled that as a result of the repression suffered by many citizens “they had to leave behind their way of life their happiness and their future” and praised their “courage” “Cultivating memory is the best guarantee of not repeating what happened,” said Chief Power Markel Olano He declares that the tribute and the monolith are “physical and material milestones of the memory of the people” that “will protect the facts from the clutches of oblivion” The Zumaia Jexux Etxabe was one of the deserted civilians and has shared his memories of those days with Baleike.eus He remembers that they were taken from the village and left in Ondarroa from where they arrived on foot to Lekeito: “They left us on the ground and fixed us there We arrived in Kamino because of the roads and the bombardments that were broken and we walked badly in those holes.” They were transferred from Lekeitio to Bilbao where they witnessed the bombing of Gernika: “They made a huge mess the fire went up from the bottom up.” He declared that fear was “the daily bread.” When they saw that they had lost everything “The Zumaia was empty and the fear reigned,” he recalls Pictures of Baleike.eus and Histoaria Zaleak de Ondarroa: The Bilbao City Council has awarded ACCIONA the contract for the management maintenance and operation of the city's municipal water sanitation and sewerage network The extendable three-year contract is worth €35 million and will benefit 350,000 residents cleaning and inspection of the pipe network maintenance of pumping systems and technical support as well as various emergency works and repairs the company will use state-of-the-art equipment and zero-emission vehicles In line with its goal of digitalizing the entire water cycle the company will introduce various 4.0 technologies such as the use of a 'digital twin' consisting of a virtual replica of the sewerage network which will allow it to test and analyze the different innovations to be implemented efficiently and safely through event analysis with predictive algorithms it will be possible to draw up action plans that will enable a better management of water resources the company will introduce geographic information systems (GIS) and implement its own GOTA CIA platform which will help locate network assets and available technical resources on a map thus ensuring a much more efficient operation and maintenance service The company is currently responsible for operating and maintaining the primary water supply network for the Bilbao Bizkaia Water Consortium (CABB) It also operates 25 wastewater and drinking water treatment plants ACCIONA renewed the operation and maintenance contract for the sewerage system of the Amorebieta-Etxano municipality which it has been managing in various stages since 2007 the Barakaldo City Council also entrusted ACCIONA with the management maintenance and operation of its water supply network ACCIONA manages the entire water cycle in more than 100 municipalities providing its services to 17 million people It has built 335 wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) with the capacity to serve 100 million people and 128 drinking water treatment plants (DWTP) It specializes in reverse osmosis technology to desalinate water in response to the challenge of water scarcity ACCIONA uses innovative technologies to design sustainable solutions for water reuse in agriculture I accept Information on data protection In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on Data Protection and with other Data Protection regulations in force you are hereby informed that your personal data shall be processed by Acciona whose identification data are as follows: Tax ID No (NIF): A08001851; 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In the end, the Ukrainian keeper won the starting job. Since then, Kepa has also been denied a place in the Spanish national team and a possible ticket to this summer’s European Championship According to sources close to the Madrid goalkeeper who asked not to be named to protect relationships a complex but relaxing art he has practised since he was a child He’s happy at the club and has a good relationship with everyone in the dressing room who have a reciprocal esteem for his good nature That is why, when the decisive penalties arrived in the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City Lunin did not hesitate to ask Kepa and analyse the possible kicks with Llopis who scored a penalty in the 2019 Carabao Cup final Kepa still remembers that day for the misunderstanding with Maurizio Sarri just before the shootout both Carlo and Davide Ancelotti — the head coach’s first assistant — were full of praise in the mixed zone for Kepa’s help it was clear to the coaching staff that Kepa deserved more minutes in La Liga and he repaid their confidence with three goal-saving stops against Sociedad Just after the break, in the 46th minute, he got down and stopped a low shot from Benat Turrientes that would have made the game much more difficult for Ancelotti’s side Madrid were already ahead after Guler’s early goal in another moment where victory was at risk for Madrid Sociedad had two goals disallowed — one for a foul and the other for offside — allowing Kepa to finish the game with a clean sheet This means he has conceded 18 goals in 19 games (0.94 goals per game) while Lunin has conceded 25 goals in 28 games (0.89) Now the debate is settled, Lunin is in talks to renew with Madrid and — despite not having a confirmation — all parties understand that Kepa will return to London in the summer. But until then, the Basque is committed to a common goal for Ancelotti’s side: winning the Champions League at Wembley he will have to face Bayern Munich in the semi-finals but the idea of playing for Madrid was too tempting (Top photo: Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) Guillermo began his career covering Real Madrid and the sports industry for Diario AS. He later moved to London and became AS and Cadena Ser correspondent. He has since returned to Madrid and joins us at The Athletic where he will deliver Real Madrid news, interviews, stories, and more. Follow Guillermo on Twitter @GuillermoRai_ Idaho passed away peacefully on October 21 the first-born child of Andres Txurruka and Donata Ansorregui life in the Basque country was very difficult and food was scarce her family sent her to a baserri (farmhouse) in Itziar to nanny three young children for room and board Her other chores included taking care of the cows housework and taking milk to sell at the market in the town of Deba She worked there for 5 years and only visited her parents in Ondarroa at Christmas time After Juan's 2-year military service and his 6 years in the United States working saving money and getting his US citizenship Juan returned to the Basque Country and married Flora on October 22 Better life opportunities encouraged Juan and Flora to sail to the United States they traveled cross country in their little French convertible to Boise Idaho where they operated the Letamendi boarding house with their friends and partners Seeing an opportunity to own their own business Nevada in September of 1964 and purchased The Star Hotel Restaurant and Boarding House with their partners Jose Mari and Anita Sarasua After several years and due to Juan's failing health Flora and Juan sold their half of the Star Hotel to their partners in 1979 Idaho in 1983 to be closer to Juan's doctors and their two children caring and giving dialysis to her ailing husband Flora began working as cook and bartender at the Basque Center She was a phenomenal cook and one of the hardest working women one would have the great privilege of knowing She especially enjoyed meeting and talking to all the people at the Basque Center and welcoming Basque visitors from neighboring states and the Basque Country She was always first in line to help out with morcilla (blood sausage) making preparing food for festivals and other activities at the Basque Center They enjoyed traveling back to the Basque Country to visit relatives and old friends They also went on several cruises with their best friends playing "Briska" and enjoying the many Basque Festivals Flora's many hobbies included; gardening Flora loved her family and especially her grandchildren where she was very active in attending their sporting events and Basque dance performances The grandchildren have many fond memories of Amuma and Aichicha She believed that staying busy and having a purpose led to having a happier life Flora was a member of the Elko Basque Club in Elko She was preceded in death by her two husbands a younger brother Pedro Txurruka of Mutriko Spain and several nieces and nephew from Spain We want to express our appreciation to the staff at Cornerstone Senior Living for the compassion and personal care they gave our mother memorial contributions may be made to the Basque Foundation (published in CloverdaleFuneralHome.com) A hiking trail through the vineyards of the Rioja region across the mountains of the Basque Country to the coast.. Dani is Much Better Adventures' Deputy Editor and the author of a novel She's interested in helping everyone find their inner adventurer More posts by Dani Redd One of the most scenic and historically significant hiking trails through Spain's Basque Region is the 103 mile (166km) GR38 trail Known as the Wine and Fish Route (‘Ruta del Vino y del Pescado’ in Spanish) the trail begins in the town of Oyón and winds through the vineyards of the Rioja region - known for its wine - before heading over the Cantabrian Mountains and through the Okina Gorge It passes below the huge limestone rock formations of Urkiola as it winds through beech and alder forests to the town of Durango crossing the Mediterranean-Cantabrian watershed on the way The climate and landscape become more Mediterranean as the route passes through the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve Extensions to the route take you to several other ports which has a well-preserved mediaeval quarter the route also has historical and cultural significance a close commercial relationship has been established between the Basque ports of the Cantabrian Sea and the interior of the peninsula,” says adventure tour operator José Miguel Real “Basque muleteers transported salted fish to the interior and “It was challenging work for those muleteers who crossed the mountain passes that separate Vizcaya from the Llanada Alavesa and Castile with their slow ox-drawn carts sleeping outdoors for more than one night.. was softened by reaching for a wineskin full of Rioja wine when fresh fish reaches the markets in the centre of the peninsula in just a few hours and wines from all the cardinal points of the peninsula are easily found in any supermarket in the country we have the possibility of experiencing what those ‘two-kilometre-per-hour’ journeys meant thanks to the Wine and Fish Route.” According to José, one of the highlights of the Wine and Fish Route is the first stage from Oyón to Laguardia through Rioja Alvesa one of the three wine growing sub-regions of La Rioja “La Rioja is a small area in the Ebro Valley bordered with different mountain ranges - Sierra de Cantabria in the north then the mountains of the Basque Country and Navarre,” José says “The area is special because of the climate because it's a mix of Mediterranean and continental influences which makes it very suitable for viticulture “But the most important thing about this area is that it still remains authentic and little-known - that’s especially important nowadays because we are experiencing overcrowded mass tourism We’ve heard of it in Spain but many people visit the area on the weekends or during bank holidays La Rioja is obviously very recognised for its wine natural landscapes and historical architecture.” Most people who visit La Rioja simply drive through it stopping off at a couple of vineyards or the regional capital But José believes travellers will have a far more rewarding experience if they hike along the Wine and Fish Route or any of the numerous other hiking trails within the region but you are hiking surrounded by mountains and different trees - it's like you are in Tuscany “When you are hiking you pass through different small towns with Romanesque and gothic churches You can visit the wineries - there are more than 500 small wineries in the area One of the most well-known trails in La Rioja is a 37.2 mile (59.8km) section of the famous Camino de Santiago, Way of St James A stage of the Camino is also included as one of the footpaths through the Rioja region,” José explains “It’s close to the town of Ezcaray and Valdezcaray a beautiful mountain range with a small ski station Ezcaray is a small town with cobbled streets - it’s amazing And this stage is not very crowded for pilgrims There are also a number of green footpaths within the Rioja region a 16.1 mile (25.9km) footpath from the Oja River to the foothills of the La Demanda Mountains a 21.1 (33.9km) footpath divided into two stages it follows a disused single gauge railway along the banks of the Cidacos River over bridges and through orchards towards Arnedillo there’s a spectacular view of the Cidacos Valley the Peñas de Arnedillo ( limestone mountains) José recommends taking plenty of time to explore the towns and other cultural attractions you encounter “La Rioja has one of the best monasteries in Spain which is a UNESCO heritage site because the first records in Spain were found here,” he says “The town of Logroño - close to the start point of the Wine and Fish Route - is also a good place to visit which is a very tiny narrow street with many bars-  you are walking and you can buy different pintxos.” eating at local restaurants or buying wine at the family-run wineries helps bring economic benefit to the rural communities of La Rioja “In the towns there are stalls on the streets selling fruits like figs and peaches - you can buy directly from the farmers in these stalls,” José says Normally they offer traditional dishes like patatas a la riojana - potatoes cooked with paprika and chorizo - or barbecued lamb ribs using the branches of the vineyards as coals It’s a unique experience because you’re in the winery We’ll raise a glass of smooth rioja wine to that Inspired? Explore La Rioja on our Hiking, Biking, Food & Wine in Spain's Basque Country Adventure The event will run from 26 November to 3 December in Guadalajara and will feature some of the most relevant names in literature today Basque literature will have a voice again this year at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), the most important book event in Latin America, which brings together thousands of booksellers, publishers and authors. To shine a spotlight on Basque literature, the Etxepare Basque Institute took the initiative to send Kirmen Uribe (Ondarroa The event will run from 26 November to 3 December in Guadalajara This will be the seventh year in a row for Basque literature to be represented at FIL. Uribe, author of Bilbao-New York-Bilbao (2009) will follow in the footsteps of Iban Zaldua all of them promoted by the Etxepare Basque Institute Euskal Editoreen Elkartea (Basque Publishers´ Association) and the Publishers’ Guild of Euskadi will have a stand where a dozen publishers will show their wares will round out the Basque contingent at this year’s FIL In Guadalajara Uribe will present his latest novel, La hora de despertarnos juntos (The Hour of Waking Together) (2016) and take part in several activities on the official programme He will also have a busy of media events planned by Etxepare aimed at attracting the greatest possible attention to Basque literature On 27 November Uribe will join a panel discussion as part of a section called ‘The Pleasure of Reading’ authors and readers come together to talk about the pleasures of reading the books that have left a lasting impression their reading habits and their literary likes and dislikes Uribe will share the panel with Mexican scholar Concepción Company Brazilian journalist and author Bernardo Carvalho and Chilean author Álvaro Bisama as part of the ‘Readers Present’ section an anonymous reader who has carefully read Uribe’s third novel will start up a dialogue between the author and the audience as part of the ‘Echoes of FIL’ section Uribe will attend the Atotonilco region preparatory school where he will meet with students from the school the author will travel to Mexico City on 30 November to take part in a discussion with the Basque community at the Mexico City Euskal Etxea He will then attend a literary gathering with students from the UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) organized by the reader of Basque language and culture at the UNAM the Eusko Etxea in Caracas was probably the place where today is celebrated - in spite of the nightmares and this unique situation – even more specially since Aberri Eguna is the club’s main celebration every year along with the Venezuelan Basque community commemorating the 70th anniversary of the inauguration of its headquarters and facilities in El Paraíso the soul physically and spiritually that shelters and encourages the Venezuelan Basque community inviting everyone in the capital city to commemorate Aberri Eguna from their balconies There were many invitations from Basque clubs around the world to celebrate Aberri Eguna despite this special situation.  No clubs that traditionally plan events to mark the date (New York Sao Paulo...) were able to carry out their traditional celebrations largely cancelled or in some instances postponed We can’t share images of everyone who celebrated from their homes or balconies but we have chosen the image illustrating this article sent us from the Diaspora as a representative of the many gestures large and small from the entire Diaspora Johnny Ugalde is a Melbourne (Australia) born Basque who moved to Ondarroa at the age of 14 and then at the age of 20 returned to Australia Canada where he resided for 13 years to finally move back to Euskal Herria last year.  From his balcony Johnny wanted to join in (in his case with the Ikurriña and the flag of St with the rest of the Basques in Euskal Herria and around the world sharing his “Gora Euskadi” with us. We share our Gora - See Aberri Eguna 2020 on Hamaika Telebista with imany mages and testimonies from the Diáspora (1h and 42 seconds) Athletic Bilbao losing their way without Inigo Martinez Anything other than Iñigo Martínez being part of the Barça squad for the 2023/24 season will be a surprise who finishes his contract with Athletic Club on June 30th is one of the free agents that the Barça management has tied up to reinforce Xavi Hernández's team at zero cost In SPORT we reported a couple of weeks ago that the Basque player's contract with the Catalan club will be for two seasons and will include an exit clause in case he cannot be registered due to issues related to financial fair play We are not going to go into the strengths and weaknesses of Iñigo Martínez a player who will be 32 years old next Wednesday In the more than likely event that the defender finally ends up landing at the Camp Nou Barça will add to its already solid backline a proven player at the highest national level and ready to offer an immediate return who has not been able to count on him regularly this season and Los Leones have not won any of the last four league matches which Martinez has missed because of a muscular overload This Saturday they suffered a 5-1 drubbing at Villarreal Let's dig a little deeper into the statistics of the Basque side with and without Iñigo Athletic have only won five of the 18 games in which the defender has not played due to injury or otherwise (27.7%) They have lost exactly half of those matches (nine) and drawn the rest (four) The winning percentage increases dramatically when Martinez comes into the picture Valverde and his side have recorded eight wins (53.3%) three draws (20%) and four defeats (26.6%) in 15 matches a negative conclusion can be drawn: the fact that Iñigo Martínez has missed more league games due to physical problems or forced rest (18) than he has played (15) is no trivial matter was out for the restart of the competition after the World Cup due to plantar fasciitis and in recent weeks he has been frustrated by his aforementioned muscle strain Lionel Messi wins his eighth Ballon d'Or award Barca midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins the Ballon d'Or Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d'Or ceremony Alexander-Arnold's confession: 'My other favourite team is Barça' TV Channel and How to Watch the Champions League Quarterfinal Live in the USA You are using an outdated browser. 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