2026-02-14 · Basques Around the World

The death of Pete Coscarart, founder of the Villa Basque Café in Nevada, has deeply affected the Basque community in the United States, where he is remembered for his dedication to the community.

In Boise, Idaho, the ikurriña (Basque flag) has taken center stage in the debate over which flags can be flown on public buildings, generating controversy among local legislators.

The exhibition "The Engineering of Rubble," curated by Jasone Miranda-Bilbao, has opened in New Delhi, presenting works by European artists and exploring themes of fragmentation and resilience.

Sorgin Gallery in San Sebastián will participate in the NOMAD event in Switzerland, promoting cultural exchange through art.

ABB has presented a technological innovation from Bilbao that improves efficiency in mining, significantly reducing the number of components that need to be dismantled.

Bilbao Bizkaia Gas has begun offering bioLNG refueling at the Port of Bilbao, meeting European Commission sustainability criteria.

Colt Technology Services has expanded its connectivity network between the US and Bilbao, responding to the demand for artificial intelligence.

Iberdrola has secured contracts in Australia for electrification projects and is making progress in the acquisition of Neoenergia in Brazil.

Haizea Wind Group has shipped monopiles for the Hornsea 3 wind farm to the UK, while Irizar e-mobility has unveiled new electric buses in Lithuania.

Danobatgroup will showcase innovations at BIEMH 2026 in Bilbao, highlighting new advanced machines.

Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have developed a new approach to quantum magnetometry, expanding its application in medicine and navigation. The Basque Society of Arrecifes will celebrate its 104th anniversary with a party that will include dances and music at its headquarters on Lamadrid Street.

Juan David García Bacca, a Navarrese philosopher in exile, left a significant legacy at the Michoacán University, despite his conflicted relationship with the institution.

The Bayonne Park Court has opened an investigation after the burning of an effigy of Jordan Bardella at a carnival in Hasparren, raising concerns about possible crimes related to public incitement.