2026-02-23 · Basques Around the World

The exhibition 'The Engineering of Rubble', co-curated by Jasone Miranda-Bilbao, is on display at Thapar Contemporary, New Delhi, highlighting fragmentation and resilience in contemporary art. The show, which includes 18 works by 11 European artists, will be open until April 4, promoting observation and patience in the creative process. The same exhibition also explores how meaning can emerge from the broken and unfinished, focusing on imperfection in art.

TUI has launched a new route to Bilbao from London, increasing connectivity to the city, which saw a 40% increase in visitors last year. Bilbao, known for its rich cultural offerings, joins the growing popularity of San Sebastián, highlighted in an article for its culinary scene and pintxo culture. The Basque cheesecake, created by chef Santiago Rivera of the "La Viña" restaurant in San Sebastián, has gained international recognition, becoming a social media phenomenon and recently presented in a tropical version by chef Clara de Sousa.

Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi has formalized a collaboration with the men's WorldTour team XDS Astana, which will focus on technical and sporting cooperation starting in 2026. This alliance will allow for the sharing of resources and create opportunities for Kazakh cyclists in international competitions. Laboral Kutxa, which stood out as the second-highest ranked ProTeam in 2025, decided not to move up to the WorldTour due to budget constraints.

The Challenger Series surfing finals will take place from March 9 to 15 in Newcastle, Australia. Olympic champion Kauli Vaast, in second place, is virtually qualified for the 2026 Championship Tour, while Jorgann Couzinet is aiming for a top-10 spot.

In the women's category, Tya Zebrowski is tied for first place in the top 7 rankings.