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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

A person watches the year's first sunrise at a scenic spot in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person talks to a local police officer after the effects of the rains in the ravine area in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Women separate saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals as a boy writes his homework in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A woman separates saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A woman hands a plate of saffron stigmas (threads) to a boy after separating them from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

People separate saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

People separate saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

An elderly woman separates saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals as a boy watches TV in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A farmer works with his phone while standing in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man rides a horse along a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man walks in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A farmer plucks saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers walk in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A woman plucks saffron flowers while another farmer speaks on her phone in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man walks in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

A man walks in a saffron field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Farmers pluck saffron flowers in a field in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Huskies Pop Up on Balcony After Hearing Neighbor’s ‘Awoo!’ Shout

On November 9, 2025, in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, eastern China, a family decided to call out to a pair of huskies living across the street. A person shouted “awoo!” loudly from a balcony, but there was no response at first. Moments later, two husky heads popped up from the opposite balcony, paws gripping the railing as they looked curiously toward the sound.

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Beginning of The Olive Harvesting Campaign - Spain

A person picks olives during the beginning of the campaign on November 6, 2025 in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Today marks the first day of the olive harvest campaign in the olive groves of the Quiroga region, the most ancient of Galicia's olive oil producing regions. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beginning of The Olive Harvesting Campaign - Spain

A person picks olives during the beginning of the campaign on November 6, 2025 in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Today marks the first day of the olive harvest campaign in the olive groves of the Quiroga region, the most ancient of Galicia's olive oil producing regions. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beginning of The Olive Harvesting Campaign - Spain

A person picks olives during the beginning of the campaign on November 6, 2025 in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Today marks the first day of the olive harvest campaign in the olive groves of the Quiroga region, the most ancient of Galicia's olive oil producing regions. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitary Demonstration in Barcelona in Favor of Palestine - Barcelona

A burnt container with 'free Gaza' written on it, and a person with his face covered next to it, during a united march of pro-Palestinian organizations, organized by Prou complicitat amb Israel, in favor of Palestine, on October 15, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Today a general and student strike is called throughout Spain in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the "genocide in Gaza". The call, promoted by several trade unions and pro-Palestinian associations, combines demonstrations, 24-hour strikes and partial strikes called by UGT and CCOO. The day, which seeks to make visible, according to its promoters, the "international complicity with the attacks in Gaza", comes just after the announcement of a first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Canonization Of Pier Giorgio Frassati And Carlo Acutis - Vatican City

A person during the canonization of Carlo Acutis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on September 7, 2025, in Rome, Italy. Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, known as God's 'influencer' and who becomes the first 'millennial' saint, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 after a youth dedicated to the poorest. Acutis was to be canonized on April 27, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Adolescents, but the ceremony was suspended due to the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

A person shows a fan during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

A person shows a fan during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

A person with a handkerchief during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

A person shows a fan during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannon Shot Of San Sebastian Festivities - Spain

Several people during the cannon shot of the San Sebastian festivities, in the gardens of Alderdi Eder, on August 9, 2025, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The cannon shot is the reference for the start of a week that Donostiarras and visitors enjoy with increasing participation. Since 1993, on the first day of the Semana Grande, the person who embodies the figure of the Artillero Mayor is in charge of lighting the fuse, thus starting eight days of festivities in San Sebastian. Photo by Unanue/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM