Historical Memory
Mayors 50 years ago say that the Basque Country has not yet achieved its objectives
The mayors have recalled the historic day they lived in Bergara in 1976, and have returned to the scene of the event with excitement and enthusiasm, commemorating a milestone in the history of Euskal Herria. They have highlighted the achievements of that time and have been hopeful for the future.
They paid tribute in Lekeitio to the Ordorika family and the sailors on board the Vita
The captain and several sailors were of Lekeitio origin and have been honoured in the village. Ordorika family had to go into exile and in Mexico, among others, they have kept Captain Jose's notebook and letters of navigation in a box and now they are in the hands of the Historical Archive of the Basque Country because they are part of the memory.
Memorialist associations in Navarre remember the 3,700 killed by Francoism and the thousands repressed
At an event in San Francisco Square, in front of the Ansoleaga Civil Guard headquarters, flowers were placed next to the plaque in remembrance of the victims of the repression, and the authorities were asked to designate this building as a place of remembrance.
Ana Ollo recalls the persecution of women after the uprising
The Second Vice-President of the Government of Navarre and Counsellor for Economy and Coexistence, External Action, has been in Lodosa to pay tribute to the 136 people shot following the coup d'état of 1936.
Lourdes Herrasti and Paco Etxeberria, honored for their work in restoring democratic memory
On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa held an institutional event on Friday in the gardens of the Palace of Aiete, the headquarters of the House of Human Rights.
The Spanish Government recognizes as victim Josu Zabala Erasun, an Iranian citizen shot dead by the Civil Guard 50 years ago
The declaration adopted states that he was subjected to "persecution for political and ideological reasons" and "right to recognition and reparation".
Vitoria-Gasteiz blouses and girls will pay tribute with black handkerchiefs to the victims of March 3 at La Blanca parties
Sanfermines 78 and March 3 call on the Spanish state to take responsibility for the events of 1976 and 1978
The Sanfermines 78 and March 3 collectives have promoted the "Responsible State" initiative, which seeks to urge the Spanish Government to expressly recognize the primary and direct responsibility of the Spanish State for the crimes that occurred on 3 March in Vitoria-Gasteiz and during the 1978 Sanfermines. On 8 July, they will also commemorate Germán Rodríguez in Pamplona/Iruña for the murder of the policemen during the festivities.
Bilbao's Federico Moyua Square will be renamed Plaza Elliptica
The City Council will place four plates with the new name in the square on Wednesday, while Metro Bilbao will gradually adapt the signs and signs.
Relatives of those killed by Francoism in Elciego plant an olive tree in their honor
The Association for Memory and Democratic Culture, La Pilastra, was presented at the event, an Alavesa association that was born with the aim of restoring the memory of the victims and working to promote the values on which coexistence is based.
Gogora hands over to the families the remains of the Cosme Ayala and Manuel Narváez militia who disappeared during the Civil War
The Justice Counsellor has claimed the role of the laws of democratic memory in building coexistence.
Gernika remembers the victims of the bombing on the 89th anniversary
In the morning, a sculpture was inaugurated that aims to be the "place of democratic memory", representing the "symbolic door to peace".
Gernika will remember the 89th anniversary of the bombing, amid the controversy over the transfer of Picasso's work of art
The events on Sunday will begin at 11 a.m. with the inauguration of the sculpture "Place of Democratic Memory". The Basque Government has asked the Spanish Government to temporarily transfer the Guernica de Picasso to the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the bombing.
The Government of Lehendakari Jose Antonio Agirre has been honored at his first residence at the Carlton Hotel
The Government headed by Imanol Pradales commemorates the 90th anniversary of the founding of the first Basque Government.
They pay tribute to the soldiers and militia who disappeared in the battle of Saibigain
On Mount Saibigain, tribute has been paid to the Basque soldiers and militiamen who disappeared during the civil war. They have been given a floral offering in the monolith at the top of the mountain.
Eibar is officially the Place of Democratic Memory from today
The resolution, published in the Official Gazette of the State, states that "it contains the basis for the recognition of the cities of Eibar as the Place of Democratic Memory, which has been the scene of both active defence of the legality of the republic and serious violations of international humanitarian law".
The remains of militia Manuel Hernáez Ruidiaz have been identified at the Amorebieta cemetery
Born in Matute, La Rioja, he was a neighbour of Bilbao and fought in the Ensanche battalion of the Republican Left during the Civil War. His identification has been obtained thanks to a sample provided by his 91-year-old daughter.
Organizations and parties pay tribute to the victims of the Azazeta massacre 89 years after their murder
On the one hand, the City Council of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Provincial Council of Álava and the Basque Government have held the event alongside the sculpture 'Isilasunean Oihuka', and on the other hand, the left-wing parties — EH Bildu, Podemos Euskadi, Ezker Anitza-IU, Berdeak and Suma Movement — have organized another tribute.
They will compensate the victims of Francoism, those of Portugalete and Bilbao, among others
The Basque Government has asked to bring the 'Guernica' to the Guggenheim for nine months
According to Vice-President and Cultural Adviser Ibone Bengoetxea, this gesture would have "great symbolic value" on the part of the Spanish Government, as it would take place on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the bombing of the Basque Government and Gernika.