Inthe Northernreaches of Spain along thePyrenees mountain range, a distinct and uniqueculturehas thrived sincebeforethe time ofthe Roman Empire. ThisisBasquecountry.
If confirmed, the arrest of ETA's military chief is the latest in a series setbacks for the separatist group, which has waged a bloody campaign for an independent Basque state in parts of northern Spain and southwestern France.
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The Hiriko Driving Mobility Group, based in theBasque region of Spain, visited the MIT lab in 2009, and leveraged some Spanish government funding to produce what became the Hiriko Fold.
Established in 2008 thanks to a generous endowment from the City of Bilbao (Autonomous Community of theBasque Country, Spain), the aim of the Prize is to recognize outstanding contributions made by organizations and individuals to the cause of human rights through their committed actions and leadership role in the areas of education, research and awareness-raising.