Topic: Basque Separatism

Spain's Basques enter unfamiliar territory of peacetime politics

The Basque terrorist group ETA, Europe's last violent separatist movement, agreed to a cease-fire last year, paving the way for Basques to engage in the political process.

How the militant ETA lost support among Basques

Spaniards are savoring the prospect of an end to ETA's Basque separatist terrorism. Basques have increasingly rejected the armed struggle of ETA, while still supporting other pro-independence groups.

Basque militant group ETA ends four decades of separatist violence

The Basque militant group ETA, which has fought a separatist battle against both Spain and France, announced that it was laying down its arms after a lengthy campaign that has killed nearly 900 people.

Basque leftists' foray into politics meets deep skepticism in Spain

A political party with ties to the Basque separatist group ETA is seeking official recognition in order to field political candidates in upcoming elections.

Spain's ETA promises cease-fire but many don't believe them

Spain's Basque separatist ETA has promised a cease-fire. But it comes with conditions and the government appears to have rejected the offer.

Spain's separatist ETA offers ceasefire, but the government vows to keep the pressure on

Spain's Basque separatist ETA offered a ceasefire, but the Spanish government dismissed the offer, demanding the group lay down its arms as a precondition for peace talks.

Moscow subway bombings: a brief global history of terrorist attacks on subways, trains

The Moscow subway bombings that killed at least 37 people Monday follows attacks on London, Madrid, Tokyo, and a recently foiled plot to detonate bombs on the New York City subway.

Venezuela plotted to kill Colombia president, Spain judge says

A Spanish judge on Monday charged that Venezuela plotted to kill Colombia President Álvaro Uribe, collaborating with rebel groups ETA and FARC to kill other political officials as well.

Mallorca target of Spain's second attack in two days

Two policemen were killed, prompting Spain to briefly seal off its largest island. ETA separatists are key suspects, though the attackers are still not known.

Massive bomb in Spain signals a militant group determined to fight on

Basque militants seek relevance with violence as car bomb guts building filled with sleeping families.

Barcelona over Manchester United: a victory for Catalonia

The soccer team may reside in Spain, but it's raison d'etre is for regional autonomy.

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France captures top ETA leader

The arrest of the Basque separatist military leader is expected to furtherweaken the group. But some Spanish officials fear retaliatory attacks.

ETA military mastermind arrested in France

Coordinated efforts between Spanish and French police have resulted in the second arrest of an ETA leader since May.

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Basque separatist arrested as Spain confronts region's future

The arrest of Francisco Javier Lopez Peña in France on Tuesday signals a wider crackdown against the ETA, which has waged a 40-year campaign of bombings.

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In Spain's elections, Socialists look set to win

Voters overlooked a recent economic downturn and supported the Socialists' sweeping social reforms of the past four years.

In Spanish election, economy eclipses issues like gay marriage

Until recently, Sunday's vote looked set to be a referendum of sorts on Zapatero's sweeping Socialist reforms.