Basque Country (autonomous community)

The Basque Country, also called the Basque Autonomous Community, is an autonomous community in northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay, and Gipuzkoa. It also surrounds an enclave called Treviño, which belongs to the neighboring autonomous community of Castile and León.
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Some of the key events about Basque Country (autonomous community)

  • 1936
    The Basque Statute of Autonomy was approved, granting self-government to the region
  • 1937
    The bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War devastated the Basque town
  • 1959
    The terrorist group ETA was founded, beginning decades of violence in the region
  • 1968
    ETA carried out its first deadly attack, killing a civil guard
  • 1973
    ETA assassinated Spanish Prime Minister Luis Carrero Blanco in Madrid
  • 1980
    The first Basque Parliament was elected following Spain's transition to democracy
  • 1980
    The "Years of Lead" began, marking the deadliest period of ETA's campaign
  • 1981
    The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao project was initiated, transforming the city's urban landscape
  • 1983
    The Basque public television channel ETB began broadcasting, promoting Basque language and culture
  • 1987
    ETA bombed a supermarket in Barcelona, killing 21 civilians
  • 1988
    The Bilbao Metro system was approved, improving public transportation in the region
  • 1997
    The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao opened, becoming a world-renowned architectural landmark
  • 1997
    ETA kidnapped and murdered a local politician after a 48-hour ultimatum
  • 2003
    The Basque Culinary Center was founded, establishing a prestigious gastronomic institution
  • 2003
    The Basque newspaper Euskaldunon Egunkaria was shut down by Spanish authorities
  • 2006
    ETA broke a ceasefire by bombing Madrid's Barajas Airport
  • 2010
    Widespread protests erupted over austerity measures implemented during the economic crisis
  • 2011
    ETA, the Basque separatist group, announced a permanent ceasefire, marking the end of armed conflict
  • 2016
    San Sebastian was named European Capital of Culture, showcasing Basque arts and heritage
  • 2018
    The Basque Country achieved the highest GDP per capita in Spain, demonstrating economic strength

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