Departments

Culture and Linguistic Policy

What we do

Our functions and policy areas are as follows: overseeing the mainstreaming the use of the Basque Language and its promotion, along with promoting the use of the Basque Language (euskaldunización) among adults. Regulating and managing sports, protecting the artistic-historical heritage, museums, libraries and archives; and issuing broadcasting licences and allocating frequencies.

Culture and Linguistic Policy - News

2021 September 9
16 national teams and 580 athletes will gather at the Getxo Sokatira [Tug of War] World Championship
The tug of war world championship will be held in Fadura between 16 and 19 September. It is the first tug of war world championship to be held during the pandemic where international participation in this sport makes a comeback. The Basque Country will be representing the country in 8 categories. Four Basque clubs will take part in the world championship, forming a total of 18 teams. The Basque Country has been a full member of the Tug of War International Federation (TWIF) since 2015, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.