Researchers from the University of the Basque Country have been involved in a unique scientific expedition, sailing around the world to chart changes in the marine ecosystem and study its biodiversity. The Malaspina 2010 scientific circumnavigation expedition — a project spearheaded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Spanish Navy — is named in honor of explorer [...]

“Basques in the West” will examine how Basques helped shape the history of the region.

Supporters of “Ipuina Kontatu,” a documentary film project about the resilient Basque culture, will be holding a fund-raising event at New York City’s trendy Bar Basque to raise money to finish the film. The fundraiser will be Wednesday Jan. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the newly opened bar and restaurant, which is holding the event with help [...]