Book Publishing in Basque is Enjoying Good Health, but Looking for Readers
By Juan Luis Zabala “I get the impression that the instruments to promote Basque culture available to Basque society and public institutions are underutilized. If…
Basque Language
Etxepare Institute: Ambassador of the Basque Language and Culture in the World
by Nerea Azurmendi Euskara, the Basque language, became universally known with its printed word in 1545, quite late in relation to the two powerful neighboring languages,…
Azpitituluak, a Project for Basque Subtitles
by Luistxo Fernandez In 2008, I wrote an e-mail to Lawrence Lessig, the American lawyer that created the Creative Commons license pack and current presidential…
Oral Literature: the Key to Basque Language Survival?
by Ion Olano Carlos. Literature was already literature avant la lettre. In other words, oral literature exists since the very beginning of human culture. The…
The Revitalization of the Basque Language as a Model for Other Minority Languages in the World
by Kepa Matxain. Although recently there are signs of certain advances, many of the non-governmental organizations of the Basque Country are still using antiquated cooperation…
The Legal Status of the Basque Language in France
by Eguzki Urteaga. Just as the parliamentary debate on minority languages is taking place, with the French National Assembly having just approved a draft of…
The Stifling of the Basque Language in Navarre
by Aingeru Epalza. Euskalerria Irratia, like the rest of the radio stations in the vicinity of Pamplona, capital city of Navarre, runs morning, afternoon and evening…
Mintzanet: an Option for Practicing the Basque Language Anywhere in the World
by Cristina Tapia. Mintzanet is a new and innovative project, created just months ago in San Sebastian by the Maramara group and already extended worldwide. Its…
Basque Language on the Web: Making an Impact
by Maite Goñi. Who would have thought that a minority language like ours would end up having such exposure and presence on the Internet since…
Basque Literature Translated into English
by Beñat Sarasola We all know that for non-hegemonic cultures and literatures, translation is the best way to expand literary works in the world. Nevertheless,…