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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Steinmeier and King Felipe VI At Gernika Cemetery - Spain

King Felipe VI (r) and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) during a ceremony of atonement for the victims of the bombing of Guernica in the town's cemetery on November 28, 2025, in Guernica, Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). With this tribute, the German head of state has closed the circle of Germany's request for forgiveness to the people of Guernica, which was expressed in a letter in 1997 by the then German president, Roman Herzog. Photo by Casa de S.M. el Rey/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, the funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, the funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, the funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, The funeral in the town's cathedral, his father Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, The funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, The funeral in the town's cathedral, the mayor Di Piazza Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, The funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, The funeral in the town's cathedral, his father Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, The funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, The funeral in the town's cathedral, Mayor Polidori Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, the funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, the funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral of Giovanni Trame in Muggia - Italy

Muggia, The day of farewell to little Giovanni Trame, killed in Muggia at the age of 9 by his mother Olena Stasiukm, the funeral in the town's cathedral Muggia, Italy on November 25, 2025. Photo by Michela Porta/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peanut Seller Returns To Ariha - Syria

Uncle Abu Omar sorts peanuts inside a small workshop in Ariha, Syria, on November 12, 2025. The peanuts form part of the local supply processed through traditional hand-cracking methods practiced in the town’s market, including those performed by Abu Omar. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Global Warming - France

FRANCE, LOIRET (45) CHAINGY, LES PIERRELETS INDUSTRIAL AREA, A MAJOR FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE AFTERNOON OF 2022 FEBRARY 18TH IN CHAINGY, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TOWN'S BUSINESS AREA. THE FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE COMPANY SOPARCO, WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PLASTIC GARDENING POTS Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Global Warming - France

FRANCE, LOIRET (45) CHAINGY, LES PIERRELETS INDUSTRIAL AREA, A MAJOR FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE AFTERNOON OF 2022 FEBRARY 18TH IN CHAINGY, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TOWN'S BUSINESS AREA. THE FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE COMPANY SOPARCO, WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PLASTIC GARDENING POTS Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/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

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