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Basque-American politician Paul Laxalt has passed away; obituary from the New...

Ronald Reagan and Paul Laxalt at the White House in 1984. The two became friendly when they were governors of neighboring states.CreditBarry Thumma/Associated Press
This article was translated by John R. Bopp Quite often, in this blog, we recall the amazing influence our small people has had and currently has...

The Governor of Nevada pays a visit to the Lower Basque...

La presidenta de Navarra, Uxue Barcos, recibe al Gobernado de Nevada, Brian Sandoval.
This article was translated by John R. Bopp The governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval, has been making a state visit to the Lower Basque Country, including...

The “indigenous Basques” celebrate a grand festival in New London, Connecticut

The Gauden Bat dance group from Chino, Calif., performs during the Basque Fest on Parade Plaza in New London Saturday, June 23, 2018. The festival was hosted by the New England Basque Club. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
This article was translated by John R. Bopp We are firm believers in the idea that belonging to the Basque community, at home or abroad, is...

A National Geographic illustrator introduces his hometown of Bilbao in a...

Fernando Baptista presenta Bilbao en un video de National Geographic
This article was translated by John R. Bopp We introduced him to our readers two years ago: Bilbao-born artist Fernando Baptista, with his work, helps millions of...

June 23, 2018: The big Basque festival on the east coast...

Reunión del New England Basque Club
This article was translated by John R. Bopp On June 23, 2018, the first Basque Festival, organized by The New England Basque Club, will be held.  It's hoping...

Luis Elizondo: a Basque-descendant running the Pentagon’s UFO program?

Luis Elizondo es el Oficial de la Inteligencia de los US que ha dirigido el programa de estudio de OVNIs del Pentágono
This article was translated by John R. Bopp We came across this one by accident.  Back in December of 2017, the New York Times reported to its...

Aitor Narvaiza, the Ermua-born Basque candidate for Elko County Sheriff

Aitor Narvaiza, el vasco de Ermua que es candidato al cargo de Sheriff del Condado de Elko
This article was translated by John R. Bopp He did it! Well, this has to be one of the more interesting ways we've come across a story,...

A new Cuban bar will soon be opening in New Orleans,...

Un bar cubano en New Orleans preparará martinis al "estilo vasco"
We were shocked.  Is there a “Basque style” of preparing cocktails?  We had no idea, and discovering these kinds of stories is one of...

Trikitixa and a defense for equality in a Basque wedding in...

Emigrantes vascos en Wyoming. fotografía del libro Buffalotarrak de David Romtvedt
This article was translated by John R. Bopp David Romtvedt is a university professor, poet, musician, and writer.  He’s from Wyoming, and lives in Buffalo, in...

The magazine “Food & Wine” presents Basque cuisine in Boise

Boise - iIaho una de las comunidades vascas más importantes de USA (Randy Wells/Getty Images)
This article was translated by John R. Bopp The American gastronomic magazine Food & Wine is a reference in its field.  With over forty years in...