Reputed ETA Military Chief Held In France
Nov 17th, 2008 · The man authorities say is the military leader of the Basque separatist rebel group ETA — Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina — is in custody in southwestern France.
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The Sheepherder's Ball: Hidden Basque Kitchens
May 29th, 2008 · In the last century, Basque people fleeing Francisco Franco's dictatorship flocked to America, herding sheep across the West. "Hidden Kitchens" explores the world of Basque sheepherders and their outdoor, below-the-ground, Dutch oven cooking traditions.
Spain's Socialists Win Re-election
Mar 10th, 2008 · Spain's Socialist prime minister has won re-election. Voters dismissed worries about a slumping economy, immigration and resurgent Basque militants to hand Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero a second term.
Spain Holds Parliamentry Election *
Mar 9th, 2008 · Spain holds its Parliamentary election Sunday. Terrorism is a hot button issue once again, after a former politician in the Basque region was assassinated on Friday; the separatist group ETA is being blamed. Jerome Socolovsky, who is in Madrid, discusses the situation with Liane Hansen.
Airport Attacks Cloud Basque Peace Talks ****
Jan 15th, 2007 · Basques and Spaniards held rallies over the weekend to condemn the Basque separatist group ETA for an airport bombing two weeks ago that left two people dead in Madrid. The bombings have left the future of peace talks between ETA and the Spanish government in doubt.
Basques Take Might Ax to World of Sports ****
Nov 26th, 2006 · Rural traditions are central to Basque identity, and to their claim to being a nation, different from the rest of Spain. One such tradition took place Saturday in the Basque village of Azpeitia: the World Championships of Basque wood chopping, a sport that combines a closeness to nature with he-man strength.
Basques Seek Peaceful Way to Independence ****
Mar 24th, 2006 · During four decades of violence, the Basque separatist group ETA claimed to be fighting for the Basque people's right to self-determination. But the group ignored the fact that most Basques rejected terrorism as a means to achieve that goal. Now that ETA has declared a permanent cease-fire, Basques are more likely to support the group's aim of Basque independence. Jerome Socolovsky reports.
ETA Bows to Changed Political Landscape with Cease-fire **
Mar 23rd, 2006 · The Basque separatist group ETA bows to a changing political landscape in Spain -- where political solutions have become more effective than violent solutions -- and announces a permanent cease-fire. The announcement apparently ends a decades-long campaign of violence against the government in Madrid. Renee Montagne talks to reporter Jerome Socolovsky.
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