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Illustration - Paris

A puppet in a bookstore, the character is holding a comic book, Obsessions, in his hands. He is lying in a bed with the inscription, Le Dilettante. Illustration of Paris, the city, monuments, construction sites, residents, etc. France, Paris, December 17, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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LA Premiere Of Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' Season 2 - USA

American character actor Dale Dickey arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' Season 2 held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 8, 2025 in Museum Row, Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Premiere Of Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' Season 2 - USA

American character actor Dale Dickey arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Amazon Prime Video's 'Fallout' Season 2 held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 8, 2025 in Museum Row, Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animation figures museum in Japan

Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2025, shows part of a collection of animated character figures on display at the Bankyo Figure Museum in Taki, Mie Prefecture, central Japan. The museum, located inside a factory of Bankyo Pharmaceutical Co., exhibits about 40,000 items collected by company president Nobuo Matsuura.

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Animation figures museum in Japan

Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2025, shows part of a collection of animated character figures on display at the Bankyo Figure Museum in Taki, Mie Prefecture, central Japan. The museum, located inside a factory of Bankyo Pharmaceutical Co., exhibits about 40,000 items collected by company president Nobuo Matsuura.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle China premiere ceremony, anime character dolls perform on stage, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle China premiere ceremony, anime character dolls perform on stage, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle China premiere ceremony, anime character dolls perform on stage, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle China Premiere Ceremony, fan cosplay takes a photo in front of the poster wall as an anime character, Shanghai, China on November 10, 2025.

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Auto Motorcycle and Mobility Show - Toulouse

A comic book character at the Citroen stand. Toulouse Auto, Motorcycle, and Mobility Show. From November 7 to 11, 2025, the MEETT in Toulouse will host the Auto-Moto & Mobility Show, the largest public event dedicated to mobility in southwestern France. Cars, motorcycles, utility vehicles, bicycles, and other so-called intermediate vehicles—more than 60 brands and 30 new products will be presented at the Auto, Motorcycle, and Mobility show. France Toulouse, November 6, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy holds a rally at Paris-Bercy - Paris

"Presidential frontrunner Nicolas Sarkozy adresses tens of thousands of supporters at Paris Bercy concert hall in Paris, France, April 29, 2007. Sarkozy went on the offensive Sunday, charging that he had been unjustly depicted as authoritarian as the battle for the Elysee entered its final week. The rightwinger said he had suffered ""personal attacks"" during the campaign that had targeted his ""honour, sincerity, personality and character."" Photo By Bisson-Taamallah-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM"

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Nicolas Sarkozy In Police Custody Over Campaign Financing

File photo - "Presidential frontrunner Nicolas Sarkozy adresses tens of thousands of supporters at Paris Bercy concert hall in Paris, France, April 29, 2007. Sarkozy went on the offensive Sunday, charging that he had been unjustly depicted as authoritarian as the battle for the Elysee entered its final week. The rightwinger said he had suffered ""personal attacks"" during the campaign that had targeted his ""honour, sincerity, personality and character."" Photo By Bisson-Taamallah-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM"

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Meiji Holdings Uncle Karl Character

Meiji Holdings Uncle Karl Character=September 24,2025,Tokyo

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77th Primetime Emmy Celebration - LA

American character actress Deirdre O'Connell arrives at Warner Bros. Television Group's 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees Celebration held at Spago on September 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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77th Primetime Emmy Celebration - LA

American character actress Deirdre O'Connell arrives at Warner Bros. Television Group's 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees Celebration held at Spago on September 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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77th Primetime Emmy Celebration - LA

American character actress Deirdre O'Connell arrives at Warner Bros. Television Group's 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominees Celebration held at Spago on September 13, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Miffy attraction in southwestern Japan theme park

Miffy poses in front of a new attraction, featuring the Dutch rabbit character made famous by author Dick Bruna, at Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed seaside resort in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 10, 2025, during a media preview ahead of its official opening on Sept. 12.

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New Miffy attraction in southwestern Japan theme park

Miffy poses in front of a new attraction, featuring the Dutch rabbit character made famous by author Dick Bruna, at Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed seaside resort in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 10, 2025, during a media preview ahead of its official opening on Sept. 12.

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New Miffy attraction in southwestern Japan theme park

Miffy poses for a photo during a ceremony for a new attraction, featuring the Dutch rabbit character made famous by author Dick Bruna, at Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed seaside resort in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, alongside Kotaro Takamura (C), the president of Huis Ten Bosch Co., on Sept. 10, 2025, ahead of its official opening on Sept. 12.

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New Miffy attraction in southwestern Japan theme park

Miffy poses for a photo during a ceremony for a new attraction, featuring the Dutch rabbit character made famous by author Dick Bruna, at Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed seaside resort in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, alongside Kotaro Takamura (C), the president of Huis Ten Bosch Co., on Sept. 10, 2025, ahead of its official opening on Sept. 12.

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New Miffy attraction in southwestern Japan theme park

Miffy poses for a photo during a ceremony for a new attraction, featuring the Dutch rabbit character made famous by author Dick Bruna, at Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed seaside resort in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, alongside Kotaro Takamura (C), the president of Huis Ten Bosch Co., on Sept. 10, 2025, ahead of its official opening on Sept. 12.

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US Anti Trump Protest - Washington

A person dressed as a character from 'The Handmaid's Tale' television show holds a sign reading 'shame' while walking through the halls of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 2025. Following a rally and march, protestors visited members of Congress to demand the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, the removal of U.S. National Guard troops from the city, the release of the Epstein files, and other demands. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Anti Trump Protest - Washington

A person dressed as a character from 'The Handmaid's Tale' television show and another person look at a directory of members of Congress at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 2025. Following a rally and march, protestors visited members of Congress to demand the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, the removal of U.S. National Guard troops from the city, the release of the Epstein files, and other demands. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Anti Trump Protest - Washington

A person dressed as a character from 'The Handmaid's Tale' television show holds a sign reading 'shame' while walking through the halls of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 2025. Following a rally and march, protestors visited members of Congress to demand the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, the removal of U.S. National Guard troops from the city, the release of the Epstein files, and other demands. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Anti Trump Protest - Washington

A person dressed as a character from 'The Handmaid's Tale' television show holds a sign reading 'shame' while walking through the halls of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 2025. Following a rally and march, protestors visited members of Congress to demand the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, the removal of U.S. National Guard troops from the city, the release of the Epstein files, and other demands. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Anti Trump Protest - Washington

A demonstrator is dressed as a character from 'The Handmaid's Tale' television show during an anti-Trump protest at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 2025. Organizers from the FLARE USA organization called for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, the removal of U.S. National Guard troops from the city, the release of the Epstein files and other demands. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, BASQUE COUNTRY, SAINT-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT, THE JOALDUN (OR JOALDUNAK, LITERALLY "THE ONE WHO CARRIES BELLS") IS A TRADITIONAL BASQUE CARNIVAL CHARACTER ORIGINATING FROM THE NAVARRESE VILLAGES) IN THE LANES OF SAINT-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT Photo by Severine Dabadie/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