Anboto news outlet celebrates 25 years of community journalism in Bizkaia

Jone Guenetxea and the editorial team of Anboto celebrated the 25th anniversary of the news outlet in Durango, Bizkaia.

The organization held an event at the Plateruena auditorium to reflect on its history since its founding on November 9, 2001. Guenetxea, who has managed the publication for 18 years, stated that the project began as a way to provide a new format and wider reach for local news in the Debagoiena region.

The news outlet adapted to the digital shift as the internet emerged and social media platforms changed how people consume information. Guenetxea noted that a major milestone occurred in 2012 when he managed the Tokikomen festival, which focused heavily on technological innovation. He expressed that the team continues to face challenges as people move toward new platforms for information and as click-driven media makes it harder to maintain high-quality reporting.

Guenetxea emphasized that maintaining credibility remains a priority in a society where the line between personal opinions and quality journalism is increasingly blurred. He argued that local news is more important than ever because major global media outlets rely on local reports to understand what happens in specific neighborhoods and streets. The publication also saw a surge in web traffic during the pandemic, as it continued to provide regional updates to the community.