This dossier is part of AboutBC’s Daily Dossier, a project that collects and organizes what the international press publishes about Basques. It starts from a simple idea: we need to know what the world says about our country.

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ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

Haizea has delivered the first six monopiles for the Hornsea 3 wind farm in the UK, marking a milestone in its commitment to large-scale projects.

Iberdrola, under the leadership of Ignacio Sánchez Galán, has made progress in its transformation towards clean energy, highlighting energy storage projects in Australia.

Mondragón Unibertsitatea has strengthened its relationship with the automotive cooperative sector, while Mondragon Assembly has defended its patents in China and the US.

VW Navarra is looking to hire software professionals for the production of electric vehicles, and CMA CGM has formed a joint venture with Stonepeak to acquire terminals in Bilbao.

CULTURE, SCIENCE AND DESIGN

The Guggenheim Bilbao will host a retrospective exhibition of Ruth Asawa from March 19, showcasing her work over six decades.

A retrospective of Denise Scott Brown is also on display, highlighting her influence on contemporary architecture.

The Guggenheim has had a significant impact on modern architecture and the revitalization of Bilbao.

In Navarre, a 4,000-year-old bison skeleton has been discovered, an exceptional find in the Urbasa and Andía Natural Park.

GASTRONOMY AND TOURISM

Princess Cruises will include Bilbao in a special 13-night itinerary in 2026, coinciding with a total solar eclipse.

Casa Molina in Vancouver is offering its Basque cheesecake in a limited edition for Valentine's Day, highlighting the quality of its ingredients and preparation process.

POLITICS AND SOCIETY

Spanish police have questioned Sidenor employees in Basauri on suspicion of circumventing the arms embargo on Israel, in an investigation involving the company's president.

A documentary by students from the University of Valencia addresses the situation of Salvadoran refugees in the Basque Country, highlighting human rights violations in their country of origin.






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