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German President arrives in the Basque Country - Spain

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (r), and the First Lady of Germany, Elke Büdenbender (l), descend from the plane upon their arrival at Foronda airport, November 28, 2025, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During his visit, Steinmeier will meet with the Lehendakari and visit Gernika where he will formalize Germany's request for forgiveness 88 years after the Nazi bombing. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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German President arrives in the Basque Country - Spain

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (r), and the First Lady of Germany, Elke Büdenbender (l), descend from the plane upon their arrival at Foronda airport, November 28, 2025, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During his visit, Steinmeier will meet with the Lehendakari and visit Gernika where he will formalize Germany's request for forgiveness 88 years after the Nazi bombing. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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German President arrives in the Basque Country - Spain

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (c), and the First Lady of Germany, Elke Büdenbender (l), upon his arrival at Foronda airport, November 28, 2025, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During her visit, Steinmeier will meet with the Lehendakari and visit Gernika where she will formalize Germany's request for forgiveness 88 years after the Nazi bombing. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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German President arrives in the Basque Country - Spain

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (c), and the First Lady of Germany, Elke Büdenbender (l), upon his arrival at Foronda airport, November 28, 2025, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During her visit, Steinmeier will meet with the Lehendakari and visit Gernika where she will formalize Germany's request for forgiveness 88 years after the Nazi bombing. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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German President arrives in the Basque Country - Spain

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (c), and the First Lady of Germany, Elke Büdenbender (l), upon his arrival at Foronda airport, November 28, 2025, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During her visit, Steinmeier will meet with the Lehendakari and visit Gernika where she will formalize Germany's request for forgiveness 88 years after the Nazi bombing. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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German President arrives in the Basque Country - Spain

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (c), and the First Lady of Germany, Elke Büdenbender (l), upon his arrival at Foronda airport, November 28, 2025, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During her visit, Steinmeier will meet with the Lehendakari and visit Gernika where she will formalize Germany's request for forgiveness 88 years after the Nazi bombing. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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German President arrives in the Basque Country - Spain

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (c), and the First Lady of Germany, Elke Büdenbender (l), upon his arrival at Foronda airport, November 28, 2025, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During her visit, Steinmeier will meet with the Lehendakari and visit Gernika where she will formalize Germany's request for forgiveness 88 years after the Nazi bombing. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

Family photo during the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, are discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI (left) greets upon his arrival at the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Álava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI closes the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other topics, are discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI upon his arrival at the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) and the Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, Óscar López (2l), greet each other upon their arrival at the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Álava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI upon his arrival at the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI upon his arrival at the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI upon his arrival at the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI closes the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other topics, are discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The King Closes The 9th Open Government Partnership Global Summit - Spain

King Felipe VI (left) and the Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, Óscar López (right), on their arrival at the closing of the IX Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership, at the Europa Conference Center, on October 9, 2025, in Vitoria, Álava, Basque Country (Spain). During the summit, experiences on transparency, citizen participation, public integrity, access to information, the fight against disinformation, digital governance, climate and justice, among other thematic areas, will be discussed and shared. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Town crier Francis Diez Rojo and actress Itziar Ituño, during the presentation of Bilbao's Semana Grande 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, which is held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Town crier Francis Diez Rojo and actress Itziar Ituño, during the presentation of Bilbao's Semana Grande 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, which is held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

The mayor of Bilbao, Juan María Aburto (l) and the town crier Francis Díez Rojo (r), during the presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, which is held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Town crier Francis Díez Rojo (1l) Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Several people walk past on the street during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the center of the city, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Several people walk past on the street during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the center of the city, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Several Ertzaintza officers during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao's Big Week 2025 begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Marijaia during the beginning of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Marijaia during the beginning of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Presentation of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, at the Arriaga Theater, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). The Bilboko Aste Nagusia is the main festival of Bilbao, which is held annually for nine days from the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilbao s Big Week 2025 Begins - Spain

Hundreds of people during the start of the Semana Grande de Bilbao 2025, in the city center, on August 16, 2025, in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Bilboko Aste Nagusia is Bilbao's main festival, held annually for nine days starting on the Saturday following August 15. The beginning of the festival is marked by the reading of the proclamation and the launching of the txupín (rocket) by the txupinera. Moments later, the great Marijaia appears on the balcony, a fictitious character whose name means lady of the festivities, who will preside over the town's festivities until she is burned on the last day. 5 Photo by Inaki Berasaluce/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM