Brussels, 10 February 2012 – Several Member States, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Belgium, may face serious teacher shortages in the future, according to a new report published by the European Commission. The report, entitled ‘Key Data on Education in Europe 2012‘, was presented to EU Education Ministers at their meeting in Brussels this morning. It shows that the number of graduates specialising in education is falling at a time when many current teachers are approaching retirement age. But it also highlights encouraging signs: funding for education is stable in most Member States and it underlines that higher education remains the best insurance policy against unemployment, with graduates more likely to find a job faster than non-graduates.

Source: Press release from the European Commission to continue reading

Map and amazing photos of Aratz and Aizkorri mountain range: ARATZ and AIZKORRI

Skyrunning is very popular in the Basque Country and women’s world champion is Basque runner Oihana Kortazar. Our country holds championships every year. For example, Zegama SWS opener. 

According to ISF (International Skyrunning Federation): Zegama-Aizkorri – a race as demanding as its pronunciation. This immensely successful race will see the world’s top skyrunners compete in Spain’s Basque Country on May 20.  

To continue reading: ISF

Main event (Euskara, English,Spanish)

XI ZEGAMA AIZKORRI MENDI MARATOIA

MAY 20, 2012

1st race which scoring round for World Cup.

 2012 SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES

RUTE 3D  and maps from zegama-aizkorri.net: MAPS 3D

Our Juvenes Translatores, translation contest, now in its 5th year, is here to help all of you who have a thirst to learn foreign languages.

In the long run, learning languages will bring us closer and help us understand each other’s cultures. And it will make it easier for you – the adults of tomorrow -study and work around Europe.

Juvenes Translatores also raises awareness about translation studies and the ever growing need for translatorsthroughout Europe.

Estimados concursantes:
Los ganadores del concurso Juvenes Translatores 2011 figuran ya en nuestra
web (http://ec.europa.eu/translatores).

Aunque solamente puede haber un ganador por país, otros concursantes han demostrado también cualidades notables y queremos reconocer sus resultados. A continuación indicamos los nombres de los alumnos de vuestro centro a los que
los evaluadores han concedido una mención especial por la calidad de sus traducciones. ¡Enhorabuena!
PAULA CORRES ROLDAN
LOURDES OYARBIDE JIMENEZ
Esperamos sinceramente vuestra participación en el próximo concurso Juvenes
Translatores.
Pinuccia Contino
Responsable

ZORIONAK, NESKAK!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

Idoia

His own words: “The route is about 25 metres long. The first section is an overhang and constitutes some very physical climbing which gives way to the second, more vertical section.

Almost all the holds, in the very best Margalef style, are one- or two-finger holds.

The route could be divided into three parts. A first, very physical part, followed by a boulder section con one-finger holds which scarcely reach the first knuckle of the finger. There is no rest in these sections and the route turns into a battle to retain strength and stamina. The third section remains- a long slightly inclined slab section which leaves no room for error”

Read the article: the article on www.pouanaiak.com

POU BROTHERS- VIDEO

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This means that Alberto Contador is set to miss the Tour of France and London Olympics this summer.

To read more: BICYCLING

Two year ban for Alberto Contador

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport: ARBITRAL AWARD  and MEDIA RELEASE

Yesterday we finished our trip to London at the Olympic Park. We saw the athletes village and the works near the stadium. We will remember it in August.

On Sunday we saw the London Olympic and Paralympic Games medals at the British museum.