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Over four decades of violence for an independent Basque state, ETA will be blamed for over 800 deaths

Key dates in history of Basque separatist group ETA

Josu Ternera, one of the most influential leaders of former Basque separatist group ETA, was arrested in France today after more than 16 years on the run. These are the key dates in the history of the group.

Europe • 16 May 19

Ex-leader of Basque separatist group ETA held in France

Josu Ternera, one of the most influential leaders of former Basque separatist group ETA, was arrested in France today after more than 16 years on the run, Spain's interior ministry said.

Europe • 16 May 19

The Basque separatist group announced a permanent ceasefire in 2011

Basque group ETA hands over weapons and munitions

The Basque separatist group ETA has handed over several cases of weapons and munitions to French authorities as a confidence-building measure ahead of its expected disbanding.

News • 25 Apr 18

ETA declared the end of its 40-year bid to establish an independent Basque state in northern Spain and southern France in 2011

Basque separatist group ETA to disarm this weekend

Basque separatist group ETA has said it will fully disarm on 8 April, the BBC has reported, citing a letter from the organisation.

ETA • 06 Apr 17

The Basque seperatist group declared a ceasefire in October 2011 but has refused to give up its weapons

Spain's ETA 'to fully disarm by 8 April'

The Basque separatist group ETA plans to fully lay down its weapons by 8 April, a source close to disarmament talks has said.

Europe • 17 Mar 17

Basque protesters defy court to march in Bilbao

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Bilbao in Spain's northern Basque Country today in support of jailed members of the Basque separatist group ETA, defying a court ban from Madrid.

News • 11 Jan 14

ETA prepared for 'definitive end'

Basque separatist group ETA has reportedly indicated a readiness to disband, give up its weapons and enter talks with the governments of France and Spain.

News • 25 Nov 12

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy delivers a speech during a Popular Party's campaign meeting for the Galician regional election

Mixed message for Spain's PM in key regional votes

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy secured backing for his austerity drive in a vote in his home region of Galicia, but a clear win for nationalist parties in the Basque Country could soon prove a headache for the central government.

News • 21 Oct 12

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