Spanish Politics
Frank Griffiths
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Spanish Politics
Apr 3, 2001
Basque separatist group says in statement that tourist destinations are now among its targets.
Mar 27, 2001
French cops bust suspected ETA member on birthday
A suspected ETA logistics expert was detained by French police on his birthday.
Mar 20, 2001
Deputy mayor assassinated in Basque Country
ETA blamed in assassination of a Basque town's deputy mayor.
Mar 13, 2001
ETA blamed in policeman's killing
Basque separatist group ETA blamed in policeman's killing in the northern town of Hernani.
Mar 6, 2001
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.
Feb 27, 2001
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.
Feb 20, 2001
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."
Feb 13, 2001
Socialist Rift Over Immigration Law
Socialist Party leader denies regional socialists from making an appeal before Spain's Constitutional Tribunal.
Feb 6, 2001
Former Franco aide will run for office . . . again
Manuel Fraga will run for his fourth consecutive term as president of the Galicia region of Spain.
Feb 3, 2001
Immigrants end hunger strike while their fate is determined
Spanish authorities agree to review the cases of 34,000 illegal immigrants
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ETA killing spoils Spanish king's 25th anniversary bash (1 msgs)