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\"Preparations<\/a><\/p>\n

Preparations are underway for the opening of the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, near Barcelona, Spain, on July 10, 2025. Around 50 hot air balloons will participate in Southern Europe’s largest ballooning event.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta\/EPA)<\/p>\n

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A colorful hot air balloon ascends during the opening of the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Spain, on July 10, 2025.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta\/EPA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Preparations<\/a><\/p>\n

A detailed view of one of the vibrant hot air balloons participating in the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Spain, July 10, 2025.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta\/EPA)<\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/a><\/p>\n

A detailed view of one of the vibrant hot air balloons participating in the 29th European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Spain, July 10, 2025.(Photo by Enric Fontcuberta\/EPA)<\/p>\n

\"Preparations<\/a><\/p>\n

Preparations underway for the opening event of the 29th European Balloon Festival in the town of Igualada, Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 July 2025. (Photo by Enric Fontcuberta\/EPA)<\/p>\n

\"Preparations<\/a><\/p>\n

Preparations underway for the opening event of the 29th European Balloon Festival in the town of Igualada, Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 July 2025. (Photo by Enric Fontcuberta\/EPA)<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Balloon Generali de Paris<\/em> conducts air quality measurements over Parc Andr\u00e9-Citro\u00ebn, Paris, on April 29, 2025, visualizing global warming impacts.(Photo by Benoit Tessier\/Reuters)<\/p>\n

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A pilot inspects rigging inside a balloon before a sunrise launch at Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, on June 11, 2025, promoting\u00a0Show of Hands<\/em>\u2014the UK\u2019s first community-built music festival.(Photo by Ben Birchall\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n

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Recycled paper hot air balloons float during Wonosobo\u2019s annual festival, celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Central Java, Indonesia, on April 2, 2025.(Photo by Devi Rahman\/AFP Photo)<\/p>\n

\"Cappadocia,<\/a><\/p>\n

Cappadocia, Turkey\u2014a global hotspot for ballooning\u2014hosts millions of tourists yearly. Pictured on April 22, 2025, its skies fill with balloons above fairy chimneys.(Photo by Behcet Alkan\/Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\"Hot<\/a><\/p>\n

Hot air balloons soar over a valley adorned with a giant Turkish flag in Nev\u015fehir on April 23, 2025, celebrating National Sovereignty and Children\u2019s Day.(Photo by Behcet Alkan\/Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\"Visitors<\/a><\/p>\n

Visitors gather as balloons prepare for launch during Vesak Day festivities at Ngawen Temple, Central Java, on May 12, 2024.(Photo by Devi Rahman\/AFP Photo)<\/p>\n

\"Several<\/a><\/p>\n

Several balloons take part in the opening event of the 29th European Balloon Festival in the town of Igualada, Barcelona, northeastern Spain, 10 July 2025. Some 50 balloons are attending the festival, the biggest event of southern Europe. (Photo by Enric Fontcuberta\/EPA)<\/p>\n

\"Workers<\/a><\/p>\n

Workers install an electric-powered balloon cauldron above Tuileries Garden, Paris, on June 11, 2025, for the sustainable Olympic flame display.(Photo by Benoit Tessier\/Reuters)<\/p>\n

\"Balloonists<\/a><\/p>\n

Pilots compete at the 35th Balloon Festival in Torres, Brazil, on May 3, 2025.(Photo by Diego Vara\/Reuters)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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