August 2002
Spanish Parliament Votes to Outlaw Political Branch of a Terrorist Organization
The Spanish Parliament voted to outlaw the political party Herri Batasuna, linked to the terrorist group ETA, with a significant majority. This decision follows a…
Basque Police Defuse a Bomb
The Basque police defused a bomb linked to the now-defunct ETA group shortly after the closure of the Herri Batasuna party office, which was declared…
Monaco Begins Expanding Its Territory
Monaco is expanding its territory by constructing a large concrete pier that extends into the sea, enhancing its capacity for luxury yachts and passenger ships.…
Viridiana
Luis Buñuel's film 'Viridiana' critiques the dangers of innocence in a corrupt society, highlighting the exploitation of good intentions. The film was banned in Spain…
New Immigration Laws in the Netherlands and Spain - 2002-08-24
The Netherlands and Spain have proposed new immigration laws in response to the influx of over 32,000 refugees last year, which has created challenges in…
Declaring Illegal Parties in Spain That Do Not Condemn Terrorism - 2002-08-10
The Spanish Parliament is considering a bill to declare the Basque separatist party Herri Batasuna illegal due to its failure to condemn terrorism. This move…
Kyrgyzstan Rejects the Possibility of Establishing a Foreign Military Base in the Country
Kyrgyzstan's President Askar Akayev has denied the establishment of a permanent foreign military base in the country, stating that U.S.-led coalition forces can only remain…
Explosion in Spain - 2002-08-05
An explosion in southeastern Spain killed two people and injured around 40, with the Basque separatist group being blamed by the Spanish Interior Minister. This…