Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

SPAIN, NAVARRA, BASQUE COUNTRY, ELIZONDO, EVERY SUMMER, THE CELEBRATION OF THE BAZTANDARREN BILTZARRA (GATHERING OF RESIDENTS OF THE SMALL BAZTAN VALLEY) GIVES RISE TO A JOYFUL FESTIVAL WHERE THE BASQUE COUNTRY AND ITS CULTURE ARE IN THE SPOTLIGHT. HERE DANCERS BRANDISH THE FLAG OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY CALLED IKURRINA UNDER THE BALCONY OF THE TOWN HALL Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM