Articles related to "Basque Country"
A car bomb, 16 ETA arrests, early elections in Basque Country
In a wild week in Basque politics, a car bomb killed two, police arrested 16 suspected ETA members, and early elections were called in the region.
elections • basque • basques • eta • terrorist
In a wild week in Basque politics, a car bomb killed two, police arrested 16 suspected ETA members, and early elections were called in the region.
elections • basque • basques • eta • terrorist
Basque Country Travel, Hondarribia
Hondarribia offers historic buildings, beautiful scenery, beachside activities, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to sample Basque cuisine, and it's easy to get to.
basque country towns • things to do in hondarribia • coast of northern spain • day trips from san sebastian • picturesque place to visit
Hondarribia offers historic buildings, beautiful scenery, beachside activities, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to sample Basque cuisine, and it's easy to get to.
basque country towns • things to do in hondarribia • coast of northern spain • day trips from san sebastian • picturesque place to visit
Deputy mayor assassinated in Basque Country
ETA blamed in assassination of a Basque town's deputy mayor.
eta • basque • assassination • car bomb • bomb
ETA blamed in assassination of a Basque town's deputy mayor.
eta • basque • assassination • car bomb • bomb
ETA Declares End to Cease Fire
One year later and the negotiations are over. ETA declares a return to the struggle, whilst the President laments and the opposition calls for an early election in Spain.
eta • terrorism • spain • negotiations • basque country
One year later and the negotiations are over. ETA declares a return to the struggle, whilst the President laments and the opposition calls for an early election in Spain.
eta • terrorism • spain • negotiations • basque country
Oyarbide Wins 2009 Basque Cider Awards
Oyarbide sagardotegi took top prize at the Concurso de Sidra Embotellado (Bottled Cider Competition), held by the Guipúzcoan government June 6.
cider • basque • oyarbide • sidreria • best basque cider
Oyarbide sagardotegi took top prize at the Concurso de Sidra Embotellado (Bottled Cider Competition), held by the Guipúzcoan government June 6.
cider • basque • oyarbide • sidreria • best basque cider
Pintxos in San Sebastián, Spain
Pintxos, the Basques' take on tapas, are best enjoyed in San Sebastián as part of the traditional txikiteo - a nightly pub crawl with a few unspoken rules.
basque country • san sebastian • spain • pintxos • basque tapas
Pintxos, the Basques' take on tapas, are best enjoyed in San Sebastián as part of the traditional txikiteo - a nightly pub crawl with a few unspoken rules.
basque country • san sebastian • spain • pintxos • basque tapas
Spanish Chefs Update Summer Menus
With summer drifting into northern Spain, top chefs are perfecting the best of what their surrounding tierra has to offer.
restaurante guggenheim • akelarre • spanish food • basque country • eating
With summer drifting into northern Spain, top chefs are perfecting the best of what their surrounding tierra has to offer.
restaurante guggenheim • akelarre • spanish food • basque country • eating
The Bilbao: Basque Country's Grand Structure
Edifice to the richness of art
architect • guggenheim • bilbao • chagall • kandinsky
Edifice to the richness of art
architect • guggenheim • bilbao • chagall • kandinsky
The Enchanting Tale of Guernica by Dave Boling
Guernica by Dave Boling is, arguably, one of the best novels to come out this year. It has amazing, distinctive characters and a culture many don't know much about.
dave boling • guernica • fiction about the basque country • novels about the basque region • the bombing of guernica during wwii
Guernica by Dave Boling is, arguably, one of the best novels to come out this year. It has amazing, distinctive characters and a culture many don't know much about.
dave boling • guernica • fiction about the basque country • novels about the basque region • the bombing of guernica during wwii
Traveling to the Basque Country
On the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country offers travelers a warm sense of community, historic buildings, and a multinational business unlike any other.
visiting bilbao • basque country dining • basque tapas known as pintxos • guggenheim museum bilbao • mondragón corporación cooperativa
On the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country offers travelers a warm sense of community, historic buildings, and a multinational business unlike any other.
visiting bilbao • basque country dining • basque tapas known as pintxos • guggenheim museum bilbao • mondragón corporación cooperativa
Penélope Cruz: A Load of Bull Back Home
Hollywood actress Penélope Cruz is shunned in Spain for signing an animal rights petition calling for the cancellation of the "running of the bulls."
penelope • cruz • penelope cruz • spain • bulls
Hollywood actress Penélope Cruz is shunned in Spain for signing an animal rights petition calling for the cancellation of the "running of the bulls."
penelope • cruz • penelope cruz • spain • bulls
ETA blamed in policeman's killing
Basque separatist group ETA blamed in policeman's killing in the northern town of Hernani.
basque • eta • killig • bomb • car bomb
Basque separatist group ETA blamed in policeman's killing in the northern town of Hernani.
basque • eta • killig • bomb • car bomb
ETA: Tourists are targets
Basque separatist group says in statement that tourist destinations are now among its targets.
spain • basque • basque country • madrid • tourism
Basque separatist group says in statement that tourist destinations are now among its targets.
spain • basque • basque country • madrid • tourism
French cops bust suspected ETA member on birthday
A suspected ETA logistics expert was detained by French police on his birthday.
france • spain • basque country • madrid • eta
A suspected ETA logistics expert was detained by French police on his birthday.
france • spain • basque country • madrid • eta
Basque Witch Dance of Spain is Festival Favorite
Basque folk dancers perform the sorgin dantza (witch dance) as a reminder of a time when pagan beliefs and myths were a strong influence in their pre-European culture.
spanish dance • european folk dance • ethnic dance • pagan dance • witch dance
Basque folk dancers perform the sorgin dantza (witch dance) as a reminder of a time when pagan beliefs and myths were a strong influence in their pre-European culture.
spanish dance • european folk dance • ethnic dance • pagan dance • witch dance
CNN documents special on Basque conflict
CNN's Al Goodman travels to northern Spain to document the Basque conflict.
basque • ira • eta • san sebastian • bomb
CNN's Al Goodman travels to northern Spain to document the Basque conflict.
basque • ira • eta • san sebastian • bomb
Conservatives make run for Basque presidency
The conservative Popular Party puts its hopes for the Basque presidency in the hands of former Interior Minister Jaime Mayor Oreja.
basque • basque • basque country • pais vasco • vasco
The conservative Popular Party puts its hopes for the Basque presidency in the hands of former Interior Minister Jaime Mayor Oreja.
basque • basque • basque country • pais vasco • vasco
Cool Places for Summer Travel
Summer travel in Southern Europe can mean sweltering cities and overcrowded hot beaches, but Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal also have cooler places to escape the heat.
summer travel southern europe • best places escape heat • cool places italy greece spain portugal • avoid hot cites beaches • dolomites mountain temperatures lower
Summer travel in Southern Europe can mean sweltering cities and overcrowded hot beaches, but Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal also have cooler places to escape the heat.
summer travel southern europe • best places escape heat • cool places italy greece spain portugal • avoid hot cites beaches • dolomites mountain temperatures lower
Springtime in Spain 10 Reasons to Be There
Forget April in Paris - Spain is the place to be when almond and orange trees are in bloom, winter is cast off with fireworks and Easter celebrated with bonfires.
springtime in spain • ten best events • 10 top experiences • festivals celebrate spring • april in paris
Forget April in Paris - Spain is the place to be when almond and orange trees are in bloom, winter is cast off with fireworks and Easter celebrated with bonfires.
springtime in spain • ten best events • 10 top experiences • festivals celebrate spring • april in paris
A Review of Spain on the Road Again
The 2008 PBS Series, Spain on the Road Again, is one of the stations most prized gems. Teaming together two actresses along with two food experts, the show is golden.
spain on the road again • gwyneth paltrow • mario batali • mark bittman • claudia bassols
The 2008 PBS Series, Spain on the Road Again, is one of the stations most prized gems. Teaming together two actresses along with two food experts, the show is golden.
spain on the road again • gwyneth paltrow • mario batali • mark bittman • claudia bassols
ETA Violence in 2000: A Year in Review
In 2000, Basque separatist group ETA shows Spain that it's still intact.
spain • eta • basques • spaniards • bullets
In 2000, Basque separatist group ETA shows Spain that it's still intact.
spain • eta • basques • spaniards • bullets
A Rustic Hotel in Spanish Basque Navarre
Many mountain villages in Basque Spain have guest houses or small hotels, but in Erratzu in the Baztan Valley in Navarre an entire hotel can be reserved for a party of 16
hotel in basque navarre spain • rustic hotel in erratzu navarre spain • mountain villages and food in basque spain • hotel kastonea in erratzu navarre spain • san sebastian pamplona
Many mountain villages in Basque Spain have guest houses or small hotels, but in Erratzu in the Baztan Valley in Navarre an entire hotel can be reserved for a party of 16
hotel in basque navarre spain • rustic hotel in erratzu navarre spain • mountain villages and food in basque spain • hotel kastonea in erratzu navarre spain • san sebastian pamplona
Basque Native Rights
The Basques, the most invaded indigenous group on the planet, are fortunate enough to have gained true self-determination as a separatist state.
basque separatist • basque separatism • basque indigenous • basque native • basque language
The Basques, the most invaded indigenous group on the planet, are fortunate enough to have gained true self-determination as a separatist state.
basque separatist • basque separatism • basque indigenous • basque native • basque language
Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Visitors to Bilbao, Spain's Guggenheim Museum could hardly ask for more ideal accommodation than the Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao.
guggenheim bilbao hotel • gran domine hotel bilbao • bilbao spain accommodation • designer hotel interiors • restaurant beltz the black
Visitors to Bilbao, Spain's Guggenheim Museum could hardly ask for more ideal accommodation than the Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao.
guggenheim bilbao hotel • gran domine hotel bilbao • bilbao spain accommodation • designer hotel interiors • restaurant beltz the black
History of The Basque Region
A brief overview of the early history of the Basque region of Spain, in the heart of the Pyrenees.
basqueregion • basquecountry • historyofbasquepeople • pyrenees • henryofnavarre
A brief overview of the early history of the Basque region of Spain, in the heart of the Pyrenees.
basqueregion • basquecountry • historyofbasquepeople • pyrenees • henryofnavarre
Spain Art Museums: The Guggenheim Bilbao
Architect Frank Gehry's swirling titanium building is reason enough to come to Bilbao, in Spain's Basque Country.
spain • museum • bilbao • guggenheim • art
Architect Frank Gehry's swirling titanium building is reason enough to come to Bilbao, in Spain's Basque Country.
spain • museum • bilbao • guggenheim • art
The Lieutenant Nun
A historical novel about the extraordinary life of a 17th century girl who transforms the course of her life by changing her gender.
catalina d'erauso • markus orths • lieutenant nun • life in spain • new world
A historical novel about the extraordinary life of a 17th century girl who transforms the course of her life by changing her gender.
catalina d'erauso • markus orths • lieutenant nun • life in spain • new world
Ardennes Classics 2008 Review
Suite101 lakes a look back at the final three major races of the Spring Classic Season including the Amstel Gold Race and Fleche-Wallonne
amstel gold race 2008 winner • liege-bastogne-liege 2008 winner • fleche wallonne 2008 winner • ardennes classics 2008 winners • ardennes classice 2008 review
Suite101 lakes a look back at the final three major races of the Spring Classic Season including the Amstel Gold Race and Fleche-Wallonne
amstel gold race 2008 winner • liege-bastogne-liege 2008 winner • fleche wallonne 2008 winner • ardennes classics 2008 winners • ardennes classice 2008 review
Bounty of Basque Tapas
Gorgeously prepared flavours from Spain's Basque country are sure to please even the most discerning palate in Montreal's Plateau neighbourhood.
pintxo restaurant • basque tapas • plateau neighbourhood • spanish food • basque food
Gorgeously prepared flavours from Spain's Basque country are sure to please even the most discerning palate in Montreal's Plateau neighbourhood.
pintxo restaurant • basque tapas • plateau neighbourhood • spanish food • basque food
Estonian travel facts and trivia
Estonia: Information and statistics on the Olympic Yachting Centre, Setu people, holy lake, gothic town hall, flag museum, cheap beer, ferry disasters and more.
estonian • travel • facts • trivia • saaremaa
Estonia: Information and statistics on the Olympic Yachting Centre, Setu people, holy lake, gothic town hall, flag museum, cheap beer, ferry disasters and more.
estonian • travel • facts • trivia • saaremaa
European Ethnic Groups
Covers European ethnic groups and countries that no longer exist.
alsace genealogy • arberesh genealogy • banat genealogy • basque genealogy • bohemia genealogy
Covers European ethnic groups and countries that no longer exist.
alsace genealogy • arberesh genealogy • banat genealogy • basque genealogy • bohemia genealogy
French icons.
The Eiffel tower, the Béret, French bread and the bottle of wine are universally recognised icons of France. So is the French Képi.
eiffel tower • béret • french bread • wine • képi
The Eiffel tower, the Béret, French bread and the bottle of wine are universally recognised icons of France. So is the French Képi.
eiffel tower • béret • french bread • wine • képi
Hiking Across the Pyrenees in France and Spain
Three major trails traverse the Pyrenees in France and Spain: The Grand Randonnee 10 (GR-10), the Grand Randonnee 11 (GR-11) and the Haute Route Pyrennean (HRP).
hiking the pyrenees • hiking in france • hiking in spain • gr 10 • gr 11pyrenees high route
Three major trails traverse the Pyrenees in France and Spain: The Grand Randonnee 10 (GR-10), the Grand Randonnee 11 (GR-11) and the Haute Route Pyrennean (HRP).
hiking the pyrenees • hiking in france • hiking in spain • gr 10 • gr 11pyrenees high route
Italy: Rome travel facts & trivia
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma
rome • travel • fact • trivia • information
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma
rome • travel • fact • trivia • information
Jambon de Bayonne – the King of French Cured Ham
Bayonne is one of the most attractive towns in south west France and it's traditionally painted Basque houses are known worldwide......
jambon de bayonne • bayonne ham • how to cure ham • adour basin salt • traditional basque cuisine
Bayonne is one of the most attractive towns in south west France and it's traditionally painted Basque houses are known worldwide......
jambon de bayonne • bayonne ham • how to cure ham • adour basin salt • traditional basque cuisine
Michigan trivia & Detroit facts
United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.
detroit travel facts • michigan trivia • motor city • rouge factory tour • henry ford dearborn
United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island.
detroit travel facts • michigan trivia • motor city • rouge factory tour • henry ford dearborn
Pamplona Adventures
Pamplona and the surrounding Navarre Region have no fewer than 50 natural preserves, as well as a wide variety of family-friendly outdoor recreation adventures.
pamplona adventures • pamplona hiking • pamplona walks • pamplona skiiing • navarre adventures
Pamplona and the surrounding Navarre Region have no fewer than 50 natural preserves, as well as a wide variety of family-friendly outdoor recreation adventures.
pamplona adventures • pamplona hiking • pamplona walks • pamplona skiiing • navarre adventures
Piquillo Peppers and Garlic Olives
Hand-picked, fire-roasted piquillos peppers are gems of the Spanish table. Luscious, umami-rich. "Fifth taste" pops in three satisfying tapas. Perfect for summer dining.
piquillo peppers • tapas • navarra • spain • stuffed peppers
Hand-picked, fire-roasted piquillos peppers are gems of the Spanish table. Luscious, umami-rich. "Fifth taste" pops in three satisfying tapas. Perfect for summer dining.
piquillo peppers • tapas • navarra • spain • stuffed peppers
Polish travel facts and trivia
Poland: Information and statistics on the written constitution, Second World War, Palace of Culture and Science, holocaust, Bielowreza National Park, Katowice & more.
polish • travel • facts • trivia • wilanow park
Poland: Information and statistics on the written constitution, Second World War, Palace of Culture and Science, holocaust, Bielowreza National Park, Katowice & more.
polish • travel • facts • trivia • wilanow park
Puglia travel facts and trivia
Southern Italy: Information and statistics on St Nicholas' bones, Greek-speaking communities, tarantulism dances, massacres, pasta, Europe's first cat & Roman bronzes
puglia facts • basilica di san nicola • st nicholas bones bari • galatina greek • tarantulism dance
Southern Italy: Information and statistics on St Nicholas' bones, Greek-speaking communities, tarantulism dances, massacres, pasta, Europe's first cat & Roman bronzes
puglia facts • basilica di san nicola • st nicholas bones bari • galatina greek • tarantulism dance
San Sebastian with Teens
Donostia San Sebastian is a lively coastal city with a youthful verve. Teens will especially love this hip city filled with surfers and a few minutes from France.
san sebastian with teens • san sebastian with teenagers • donostia san sebastian • san sebastian family vacation • travel with teens
Donostia San Sebastian is a lively coastal city with a youthful verve. Teens will especially love this hip city filled with surfers and a few minutes from France.
san sebastian with teens • san sebastian with teenagers • donostia san sebastian • san sebastian family vacation • travel with teens
Vancouver Folk Festival and Music in the Park
Featuring The Be Good Tanyas, The Wailin' Jennys, Hawksley Workman, Oh Susanna, Utah Phillips and so many more
folk music • vancouver folk music festival • the be good tanyas • the wailin’ jennys • hawksley workman
Featuring The Be Good Tanyas, The Wailin' Jennys, Hawksley Workman, Oh Susanna, Utah Phillips and so many more
folk music • vancouver folk music festival • the be good tanyas • the wailin’ jennys • hawksley workman
Violence in Spain and France
Spanish separatists along with French xenophobes continue violence against civilians and immigrants. Terrorism and religious intolerance reappear in Spain and France.
spanish separatists • eta • french immigration • toulouse violence • barcelona terrorism
Spanish separatists along with French xenophobes continue violence against civilians and immigrants. Terrorism and religious intolerance reappear in Spain and France.
spanish separatists • eta • french immigration • toulouse violence • barcelona terrorism
Wine Regions of Spain
There are sixty plus wine regions in Spain producing a comprehensive array of different wine styles.
spanish wine • red wine • white wine • rioja • albarino.tempranillo
There are sixty plus wine regions in Spain producing a comprehensive array of different wine styles.
spanish wine • red wine • white wine • rioja • albarino.tempranillo
Austria tourist information facts
Trivia on Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, Ars Electronica, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Graz clock tower, Sound of Music tours, The Name of The Rose & Kokoscha paintings.
austria tourist information • vienna museums • melk abbey • hitler in linz • mozart in salzburg
Trivia on Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, Ars Electronica, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Graz clock tower, Sound of Music tours, The Name of The Rose & Kokoscha paintings.
austria tourist information • vienna museums • melk abbey • hitler in linz • mozart in salzburg
Cider trails in Europe
While most people divide Europe into beer and wine drinking areas, cider has a culture all of its own. Take a holiday in cider country and experience the best local fare.
cider • apple • drinking • trail • tour
While most people divide Europe into beer and wine drinking areas, cider has a culture all of its own. Take a holiday in cider country and experience the best local fare.
cider • apple • drinking • trail • tour
France in North America.
All students of history know that France had once vast colonies in North America. Even today, more than four hundred and fifty years after Jacques Cartier's voyage, France's tricolour still floats on a group of small islands south of Newfoundland!
saint pierre • miquelon
All students of history know that France had once vast colonies in North America. Even today, more than four hundred and fifty years after Jacques Cartier's voyage, France's tricolour still floats on a group of small islands south of Newfoundland!
saint pierre • miquelon
France Trivia: Paris Travel Facts
Information on the French capital, including the 1889 World Fair, Mona Lisa, the Da Vinci Code, Place de l'Alma, Napoleon's tomb & Hotel des Invalides.
paris travel facts • france trivia • musee du louvre art • sewer tour • eiffel tower history
Information on the French capital, including the 1889 World Fair, Mona Lisa, the Da Vinci Code, Place de l'Alma, Napoleon's tomb & Hotel des Invalides.
paris travel facts • france trivia • musee du louvre art • sewer tour • eiffel tower history
French Facts: 20 trivia snippets
20 facts about France, including the Statue of Liberty, the Mona Lisa, nuclear power, Reunion's first Euro, the Bayeux tapestry, Bastille Day, Cinderella and more.
david whitley • france • french • fact • trivia
20 facts about France, including the Statue of Liberty, the Mona Lisa, nuclear power, Reunion's first Euro, the Bayeux tapestry, Bastille Day, Cinderella and more.
david whitley • france • french • fact • trivia
Heineken Cup 2009 Pool 2 Fixtures and Preview
On paper Heineken Cup Pool 2 should be a comfortable qualification for Biarritz, but could the inconsistent Basques fail to turn up again?
heineken european rugby cup 2009/2010 • heineken cup 2009 fixtures pool 2 • heineken cup biarritz • heineken cup glasgow warriors • heineken cup newport gwent dragons
On paper Heineken Cup Pool 2 should be a comfortable qualification for Biarritz, but could the inconsistent Basques fail to turn up again?
heineken european rugby cup 2009/2010 • heineken cup 2009 fixtures pool 2 • heineken cup biarritz • heineken cup glasgow warriors • heineken cup newport gwent dragons
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