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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THE WORLD AND THE BASQUES

Multi-instrumentalist Michel Portal, born in Bayonne, has died at the age of 90. Renowned for his versatility and influence on contemporary jazz, Portal left a significant legacy in European music, excelling in genres such as free jazz and classical music. His career spanned more than six decades and he received numerous awards.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

Irizar Asia Pacific has delivered its 20th bus to the Donric Group in Queensland, Australia. This vehicle, built on a Volvo B8 chassis, will be used for school transport and represents the 75th Irizar bus received by Donric in less than six and a half years, highlighting the collaboration between the two companies.

CULTURE, SCIENCE AND DESIGN

Research at Mondragon University focuses on improving communication between humans and robots in industrial environments, demonstrating that multimodal interfaces increase efficiency and promote a collaborative work environment. Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have also discovered stem cells in snub teeth with high regenerative potential, opening new possibilities in medicine. During the Mundaka Carnival, women dress up as "Lamiak," the river goddesses of Basque mythology.






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