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“In the Pyrenean area depopulation is the main problem”

  • In order to deal with the serious situation in the north-east of Navarre, various social partners and institutions in the area set up the Pyrenees Bureau. The inhabitants of the area have denounced the neglect of the Government of Navarre by their neighbours. The Mayor of Auritz/Burguete, Unai Irigarai, has given us the details in the Guardasola program.

06 August 2024 - 12:40

Unai Irigarai stressed the need for a "strong" law on "depopulation". The law should address ratios and housing measures, give more support to the primary sector and make attractive decisions to keep young people in the village.


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