| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Sarkozy under fire from within his own ranks on Roma policyThe French government’s first ministers meeting after the summer recess will be held on Wednesday, marking the beginning of what could be President Nicolas Sarko | |
| |  The German alchemical growth miracle by Thanos Kalamidas
Reading the achievement of the German economy to how a growth of 2.2 percent in the middle of the economic crisis filled everybody with hope and the European administrations with a thrill. Personally I missed the thrill and I went straight away to | |
| |  Belgian report by Euro Reporter
Fighting criminal gangs at the European levelBelgium's Interior Minister Annemie Turtelboom (Flemish liberal) has asked the European Union to step up its coordinated efforts to tackle travelling criminal gangs. Another wor | |
| |  The Slovaks, Olli Rehn and the EU continuing failures by Thanos Kalamidas
As it is normal I suppose, when I browse the news and if I see something about Greece I check twice most of time even reading the whole article. And it was the same this time and started with an news-agency focusing on EU mainly news. A six hundre | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
Wedding gift triggers bribery claims against Swedish princessA Swedish billionaire’s controversial wedding present to Crown Princess Victoria – the use of his private jet, yacht and luxury US ranch for her recent h | |
| |  Bulgarian report by Euro Reporter
Bulgarian Navy marks 131st anniversaryThe Bulgarian Naval Forces mark over the weekend the 131-year anniversary of their establishment in the presence of local and State officials and numerous events in the Black Sea cities of | |
| |  Belgium report by Euro Reporter
Belgium have lowered the age for the Gardasil vaccine to 9 yearsIt has been revealed by the European Medicines Agency that Belgium have decided to change their vaccine policy, regarding the Gardasil vaccine, lowering the origi | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Tax break for artist legacyFrench Labour Minister Eric Woerth was subject to yet more allegations of financial wrongdoing on Wednesday, in connection with the will of French artist Cesar Baldaccini. Left-leaning daily Liberati | |
| |  But seriously Europe by Thanos Kalamidas
While reporters witnessed the unbelievable act of the French police evicting with unexcused force African immigrants, mainly mothers and kids in a Parisian suburb the French president warns that the French nationality will be stripped from anyone | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Sarkozy looks to strip citizenship from those who threaten policePresident Nicolas Sarkozy warned on Friday that France would strip foreign-born criminals of their French nationality if they use violence against police or publ | |
| |  Hungarian report by Euro Reporter
Hungarian PM reiterates intention to break with IMF when contract expiresGetting free of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be a step towards national self-determination, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. Ret | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
Row over Danish plan to cut immigrants' pay A bitter political row has erupted in Denmark over proposals by a member of the ruling party to slash the minimum wage for immigrant workers by half to help them gain a foothold | |
| |  Finnish report by Euro Reporter
Finnish MP to head probe of deadly ethnic clashes in KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan has accepted European proposals for an international investigation into interethnic violence that killed hundreds in the south of the country last month | |
| |  Italian report by Euro Reporter
Berlusconi wins confidence voteThe Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has won a vote of confidence on an unpopular 25 billion Euro (32 billion dollars) austerity package. The two year plan was approved by 170 votes to 13 | |
| |  Estonian report by Euro Reporter
Estonia looks to boost euro supportThe Estonian Finance Ministry has announced that it will launch a campaign to increase support among the general population for the country joining the euro zone at the start of next year. Ac | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
Angry residents call for end to exercises Tempers flared at the National Guard’s (NG) Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca yesterday, after dozens of nearby residents demanded an end to military exercises until after the | |
| |  Bulgarian report by Euro Reporter
Bulgarian ruling Party reshuffles Parliamentary headsRuling centre-right party GERB has decided to appoint MP Anastas Anastasov as the new Deputy Chair of Bulgarian Parliament. Anastasov, who is the head of Parliamentary Commi | |
| |  Spanish Report by Euro Reporter
Madrid fetes Spain’s World Cup winnersSpain’s triumphant World Cup football team returned home to a heroes’ welcome in Madrid on Monday, amid optimistic predictions that their victory over the Netherlands wou | |
| |  Romanian report by Euro Reporter
Vlad the Impaler 'no worse than other princes'An exhibition in Romania aims to debunk the myths surrounding Walachian prince Vlad Tepes, otherwise known as Vlad the Impaler, who inspired Bram Stoker's bloodsucking | |
| |  Austrian report by Euro Reporter
Bishop nomination is Vatican's demonstration of powerThe appointment of Ägidius Zsifkovics as new bishop of the Eisenstadt diocese has been branded a "reckless demonstration of power by the Vatican." Theolog | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Anti-veil law risks being shot down by constitutional councilA proposed law against the wearing of the full Islamic veil in French public spaces is to be sent to France’s Constitutional Council after being voted on by th | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
Pirate party to host torrent site in Parliament The Pirate Party, who has a seat in the European Parliament, is aiming to get into the Swedish Parliament in the upcoming General Election in September. To up the ante, they | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
Reforms face legal testThe government faced fresh opposition to its planned pension and labour reforms yesterday, from within its own ranks and beyond, as the Court of Audit said at least five provisions in the proposed change | |
| |  Portuguese report by Euro Reporter
President defends Jose Saramago funeral no-showPortugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva has defended his decision not to attend the funeral of Nobel Prize-winning author Jose Saramago. The author, who died aged 87, moved t | |
| |  Czech report by Euro Reporter
Anti-smoking legislationRestaurateurs bar owners and anti-tobacco groups have slammed new anti-smoking legislation, saying it merely legitimizes and enforces existing practices. The new law, which will come into effect July 1, | |
| |  Hungarian report by Euro Reporter
MSZP could drop candidateIn February the Budapest the Socialists appeared to have already chosen their Budapest mayoral candidate for the local government elections in autumn: Csaba Horváth was then the party’s choi | |
| |  Belgian report by Euro Reporter
Divisions Expected to Widen After Belgian VoteBelgians will vote Sunday in elections that are expected to showcase the tensions between French and Flemish speakers that have prompted speculation that this country of 10.6 milli | |
| |  Spanish report by Euro Reporter
Spain could test the euro to its limitNews that the head of the International Monetary Fund was in the country fuelled swirling rumours that Madrid is about ask for help. Spain has been hammered by collapse of its construction | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
Sweden backs whale hunt planMinister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren has joined forces with Denmark in seeking a compromise that would allow the world's foremost whaling nations Japan, Norway and Iceland to conduct le | |
| |  Talking about EU visions by Thanos Kalamidas
It was not the report that made me stop and think but the title that headed the report. “Germany's Merkel wary of French EU vision” and when I actually swallowed what the report was saying I started laughing. oddly the title was | |
| |  Belgian report by Euro Reporter
DeadlockBelgium has a fresh crisis on its hands, with Sunday's legislative polls yet again throwing up two distinct and mutually hostile political blocs. The country, which has been mired in political instability caused | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Putin meets with Sarkozy in Paris amid warship rowRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysee Palace in Paris Friday. Putin also met with former French President Jacques | |
| |  The snake that crawls around Europe by Thanos Kalamidas
This is one of those times when proven right makes you so sad. When back in late 1980s very few we were talking about the rebirth of racism, prejudice and hate groups in Europe everybody was laughing pointing out that in most countries for example | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
Anti-Islam party's success worries Dutch MuslimsOpinion polls had predicted the anti-Muslim Party for Freedom would do well in Dutch elections this week - but not this well. Led by the controversial politician Geert Wilder | |
| |  American-Turkish relations and EU in the middle by Thanos Kalamidas
Waiting for Turkey to vote against new sanctions on Iran in the UN Security Council Robert Gates, the US defence secretary did the most unexpected comment blaming European Union’s rejection to the country as the reasoning for this negative v | |
| |  Maltese report by Euro Reporter
Labour MP 'acknowledges' corruption under pre-1987 Labour governmentsThe Nationalist Party has called on Labour leader Joseph Muscat to investigate former ministers after shadow minister Chris Cardona last month acknow | |
| |  Italian report by Euro Reporter
Letta promises “Hard but I hope temporary sacrifices”“The time has come for sacrifices”, accords to Paolo Bonaiuti, who called for a signal of fairness from top earners. Gianni Letta stressed: “Th | |
| |  The IMF's shadow by Thanos Kalamidas
It looks like the minute the International Monetary Fund put a foot in Greece cannot keep away from Europe and now with a new force warns Spain – they called it concerns - for problems and the time has come for some radical measures to ensur | |
| |  German report by Euro Reporter
Government to sidestep Bundesrat on nuclear power plant extensionThe centre-right coalition government is looking to bypass the Bundesrat upper house to push through one of its more controversial policy plans – extending | |
| |  Italian repport by Euro Reporter
Silvio and Veronica Discuss AlimonyFor Veronica Lario, yesterday was like the day after an exam, a moment in which to absorb the fact that a long, long chapter of her life was coming to a close. Nineteen years of marriage and | |
| |  The European Veil Debate - the prelude to eliminationist politics by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
Belgium is all set to become the first European nation to ban the Burqa (the face-covering veil that is worn by some Muslim women). The move will affect an estimated 650,000 Muslims in Belgium – 6 per cent of the population. Belgium | |
| |  The Greeks and Europe by Prof. Francesco Tampoia
"Today there are no more Frenchmen, nor Germans, nor Spaniards, nor Englishmen. There are only Europeans” G. G. Rousseau, 1772. Some years ago, New York Times, Daniel Mendelsohn as usual in a fascinat | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
Backlash from parties, unions on the wayMembers of the PAME union, which is affiliated to the Communist Party, are seen yesterday in central Athens through a banner with the word ‘crisis’ in Greek. A 24-hour genera | |
| |  Conquered Europe by Dr. Gerry Coulter
In 146 B.C. Rome brought Greece to its knees and within half a century Greek culture (especially its philosophy and science), had permanently changed Rome. Hence the quip: “Rome conquered Greece – but Greece conquered Rome”. W | |
| |  Estonian report by Euro Reporter
More International Meetings? Not Now.The next major international event Estonia will host after the NATO foreign ministers summit last week will most likely be the EU, Latin-American and Caribbean states summit in 2018. Since | |
| |  Romanian report by Euro Reporter
Romanian prosecutor arrested for corruptionA prosecutor, two lawyers and two police officers were detained on Friday (April 23rd) for corruption. Nelu Carpen, head of the prosecution office in the town of Buftea, is accused of | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
Francis Bacon heirs battle Van Gogh foundation In life, Francis Bacon regarded Van Gogh as a kindred spirit and would constantly pay tribute to the genius of the Dutch master. He quoted his letters as inspiration saying it was | |
| |  Italian report by Euro Reporter
Mills covered for BerlusconiBritish lawyer David Mills covered for Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi during two tax-fraud trials in the late 1990s, Italy's highest appeals court said Wednesday. The Cassation Court's co | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
Turkey still refuses to probe missing issuePresident of the Committee of Relatives of Undeclared Prisoners and Missing Persons, Nicos Theodosiou, said that Turkey still refuses to comply with a ruling of the European Court of | |
| |  Portuguese report by Euro Reporter
Consumer Price Inflation Edges Up In MarchThe Statistics Portugal announced that the consumer price index or CPI rose 0.5% on an annual basis in March, faster than the 0.2% growth in the previous month. A year ago, the CPI was | |
| |  Maltese report by Euro Reporter
Michael Jackson fans greet La ToyaMichael Jackson fans greeted his sister La Toya with enthusiasm when she called at The Point this evening. A small crowd of people of all ages waited for the singer, carrying Michael Jackson p | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
Copenhagen becomes COPENhagen City tries to rebrand itself as an international destination open for business following perceived failure of the climate talks. The epithet Hopenhagen, adopted by the city during last year’ | |
| |  Polish report by Euro Reporter
Investigators say no problems with Polish planeRussian investigators said there were no technical problems with the Soviet-made plane that crashed and killed the Polish president and 95 others over the weekend, suggesting pilo | |
| |  Czech report by Euro Reporter
Klaus expresses shock over tragedy that claimed life of Polish president, dozens of othersPresident Václav Klaus has expressed his deepest condolences over the tragic death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski who was kille | |
| |  British report by Euro Reporter
Election race beginsPolitical leaders have headed off on the campaign trail after Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the UK general election would be held on 6 May. He said he would seek a "clear" mandate to conti | |
| |  Romanian report by Euro Reporter
Romania not yet ready to fight graftThe change of mentality needed to eradicate graft in Romania “has not happened yet”, the country’s top anti-corruption prosecutor said yesterday, two days after a critical | |
| |  A handicap union and a trebling future by Thanos Kalamidas
In an extended survey lately in Norway about possible candidacy of the countr | |
| |  The Treaty of Rome by The Ovi Team
25th March, 1957; France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg sign the treaty in Rome establishing the European Economic Community (EEC), also known as the Common Market.On 25th March 1957, two treati | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
Government takes a pay cutCabinet members and government officials have voluntarily accepted a cut in their salaries their earnings by 10%, as a gesture to boost the economy of the island, by trimming state spending. The decis | |
| |  Slovenian report by Euro Reporter
Kresal, Under Fire, Rejects CulpabilityInterior Minister Katarina Kresal has come under fire in the recent months over her alleged role in several high-profile stories. She also faces her second interpellation motion in a year | |
| |  Bulgarian report by Euro Reporter
Bulgaria's ruling party ready with the grounds for motion to impeach the PresidentRuling party GERB has started collecting signatures in Parliament to initiate an impeachment procedure against President Georgi Purvanov, | |
| |  British report by Euro Reporter
Brown admits defence budget did NOT rise every yearGordon Brown was forced to admit misleading the official inquiry into the Iraq war by insisting the defence budget had risen in real terms every year under Labour. In a huge b | |
| |  Thinking about Europe without the euro? by Newropeans-Magazine
When Iceland went bankrupt, this was positive news for Europe. European politicians told their citizens that this example shows how essential European integration really is. This would never happen in one of the EU member st | |
| |  Belgian report by Euro Reporter
"I am the Prime Minister of the whole country"Belgium's premier Yves Leterme (Flemish Christian democrat) has launched a charm offensive during a meeting in Wavre, south-east of Brussels in Wallonia. "I am t | |
| |  In the Name of Camaraderie: A European Question by Aloysius-Gonzaga
“The new Europeans are incredibly hungry;desperate, unintelligible, violent,non–law abiding, disrespectful anddon’t deserve to be called Europeans.”That sounds like an outcry from an o | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
Sweden to recognize Armenian genocideThough the motion to recognize the genocide of Armenians and other ethnic groups - Chaldeans, Syrians, Assyrians and Pontian Greeks - had the backing of members of five of the seven Swedish | |
| |  Ashton's EU diplomacy by Thanos Kalamidas
The new EU foreign policy chief, Baroness Catherine Ashton speaking about her plans about the future of the European Union diplomacy in the European Parliament said emphatically that to build a robust new diplomatic service is once in a generation | |
| |  Austrian report by Euro Reporter
Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann: “Mongolia is important partner”Austria’s Chancellor Werner Faymann declared that Mongolia is an important partner in Asia. The reason for such a statement was the visit of M | |
| |  Sceptic in Euro-sceptism by Thanos Kalamidas
An odd provocation this week in the European Parliament from Nigel Farage, the leader of the UKIP group – the Euro-sceptics – is the reasons for some thoughts about the way the Members of the European Parliament work and are elected. | |
| |  Latvian report by Euro Reporter
Political parties consolidate ahead of electionsLatvia's numerous political parties have begun to band together ahead of elections later this year. Support for major Latvian parties has fallen off drastically over the past | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
Obama Invites PapandreouThe financial crisis and the way Greece is tackling its debt, the US-Greece bilateral relations, the Greco-Turkish relations, Cyprus, the issue of the FYROM name along with energy issues and the situati | |
| |  Czech report by Euro Reporter
Svejnar dismisses info about his running in Czech polls for CSSDRenowned Czech-U.S. liberal economist Jan Svejnar has indirectly dismissed the media information that he might run in the May polls as a regional election leader | |
| |  Romanian report by Euro Reporter
Gazprom did not invite Transgaz officially to join South Stream There hasn't been any official invitation from Russian company Gazprom to Romanuan Company Transgaz for the latter to take part in South Stream, Gazprom Expor | |
| |  German report by Euro Reporter
Bishop resigns over driving drunkThe head of the Lutheran Church in Germany, Margot Kaessmann, announced her resignation at a press conference after being pulled over for drunken driving days before. "One of my advisers s | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Politicians pounce on halal burger rowA move by a French fast-food chain to offer halal menus at a handful of restaurants has some politicians fuming, in the latest row over France's increasingly visible Muslim minority. | |
| |  We Europeans are all 'PIIGS' ...and Anglo-Saxons are 'Usuk' by Newropeans-Magazine
In the past few months, a “new” acronym has been increasingly blossoming in the Anglo-Saxon press: “PIIGS” | |
| |  Hungarian report by Euro Reporter
Head of Military University in Budapest ArrestedPolice detained the head of the National Defence University on Tuesday, on suspicion of abuse of office, following a months-long investigation. There was a scuffle as Szabó | |
| |  Irish report by Euro Reporter
Government wins motion of confidence in Minister O'DeaThe Government has this evening won a motion of confidence in Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea by 80 votes in favour and 69 against. The decision to hold the mot | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
Christofias – Anastasiades – letters – talksPresident of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias has said that Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat had asked for the direct talks to be interrupted a | |
| |  Italian report by Euro Reporter
Public employees to don nametagsState employees who work with the public will begin wearing name tags next Monday in the latest stage of a government campaign against civil servant slacking and rudeness. The policy is intended | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
PM talks tough but EU may offer helpPM George Papandreou committed his government to taking any measures necessary to fix Greece’s public finances, after being buoyed by the support he received from French President Nico | |
| |  Latvian report by Euro Reporter
Government addresses medium-term development plansThe government on Feb. 9 agreed on the measures that would be carried out in order to ensure the fiscal consolidation of the state budget over the next two years, reports news | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
PM hands 'national identity' debate over to committeePrime Minister François Fillon (left) said an "experts committee" would take over the debate on French national identity, bringing an end to months of | |
| |  Polish report by Euro Reporter
Cimoszewicz – dead cert for president?If Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz decides to run for presidency, he will have high chances to win, even if Civic Platform chooses Bronislaw Komorowski as its candidate, shows a survey by th | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
Giacometti sculpture ‘L'Homme Qui Marche’As of this week the value of the art at Louisiana Museum soared hundreds of millions of kroner. Specifically, the museum’s Alberto Giacometti sculpture ‘L | |
| |  Cyprus Report by Euro Reporter
A lot of empty chairs as deputies play hookeyMPs are routinely failing to turn up to committee meetings and plenary discussion sessions in adequate numbers, it emerged yesterday. In some cases less than half the required numbe | |
| |  Hungarian Report by Euro Reporter
Hungarians Disgruntled, New Survey Finds "According to the latest survey of Eurobarometer, Hungarians are, after Bulgarians, the second least satisfied nationality in the EU-27 as regards their own lives | |
| |  Maltese report by Euro Reporter
A woman with a knifeA young woman brandishing a knife entered DVD rentals shop demanding cash this afternoon but then apparently got frightened and ran out. The incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. at Naxxar.The | |
| |  Slovakian report by Euro Reporter
Freight transporters protest against problems in new road tolling systemThe Slovak lorry drivers continue their protesting action against problems accompanying the introduction of the new electronic road-tolling system. In eff | |
| |  Hungarian report by Euro Reporter
Hungary C.Bank Can Cut Rates Further, Elections May Cause A Pause“Hungary's central bank (NBH) remains firmly in easing mode but the pace of rate cuts is likely to be slower and the bank may even take a pause in its | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
City lunch plan under fire Kindergarten food program draws criticism less than one week after its commencement in Copenhagen. Meals provided to Copenhagen’s kindergarten and nursery school kids in accordance with the cit | |
| |  Czech news by Euro Reporter
Hussite Church celebrating 90 years of existenceThe Czechoslovak Hussite Church served a mass at Saint Nicholas Church at Prague's Old Town Square to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its foundation. The mass was ser | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
Jobless toll slowed Unemployment in December 2009, dropped 2.8 per cent, compared to November but for 2009 overall, the jobless rate jumped 51.7 per cent over 2008, the Statistical Service announced yesterday. The average numb | |
| |  Estonian report by Euro Reporter
10 biggest failures1. Freedom War Monument: The fiasco that surrounded the building of such a worthy monument was hugely embarrassing for Estonia. Everything started when bureaucrats decided to ignore the opin | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Camus stirs debate 50 years after his death50 years ago yesterday (January 4, 1960), Albert Camus died aged 47 in a car accident, cutting short the life of the iconic French writer, philosopher and journalist whose legacy live | |
| |  Italian report by Euro Reporter
Berlusconi Forgives TartagliaSilvio Berlusconi has forgiven Massimo Tartaglia, the man who attacked him a week ago in Milan. However, Mr Berlusconi also said that when trying his assailant, magistrates should not send out t | |
| |  A rightful candidacy by Thanos Kalamidas
And at last it came Serbia’s turn to apply for an EU membership. It seems that this was the last act of the Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt as EU president to accept Serbia’s application from President Boris Tadic. The timing | |
| |  A Crusade or Nothing: Brown and the Banks by Binoy Kampmark
It is seen as punitive, a populist reaction. There is little doubt that some people in the City end of London will think so. But Gordon Brown’s government is intent on winning votes by ‘supertaxing’ banks, exercising | |
| |  When the poor send a message by Thanos Kalamidas
Of course Massimo Tartaglia has psychological problems and of course we are going to find out that the last twenty years the 42 years-old Italian has spent most of the time in psychiatric clinics. But I’m afraid the 42 years-old man with the | |
| |  Copenhagen report III by Euro Reporter
Sarah Palin, Dem greens' grinchIf every great cause requires an even greater villain, Democratic greens have found one in Sarah Palin. House Democrats spent Thursday targeting former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for using decad | |
| |  Belgian report by Euro Reporter
Alcohol controls in 3 Flemish provinces The police in the provinces of East & West Flanders held large-scale alcohol controls last night. The 'Night of Traffic Safety' was an initiative of the governor of East Flan | |
| |  Goodbye Javier by Thanos Kalamidas
I have a lot of reserves with Baroness Ashton’s appointment in the position of the responsible for the foreign affairs of the European Union but there is one thing that definitely makes me glad, this is the end of Solana’s era. After t | |
| |  Austrian report by Euro Reporter
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| |  The European minarets by Thanos Kalamidas
Now this whole case with the Swiss minarets is pretty confusing and to my opinion mirrors the tolerance situation in all Europe. The Swiss political system is one of the most democratic in the entire world; the people have actual part in all the m | |
| |  But ...seriously! by Thanos Kalamidas
The financial events in Dubai proved one more time that our crisis is not only financial, apparently finance might be the top of the iceberg; our real crisis is lack of transparency and it doesn’t matter how much Gordon Brown is pressing the | |
| |  German report by Euro Reporter
Antique car dealer finds Hitler's Mercedes A Düsseldorf antique car dealer working on behalf of a Russian billionaire told The Local on Monday he has located a Mercedes limousine belonging to Nazi dictator Ado | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Prosecutors to appeal chemical plant explosion acquittalFrench prosecutors said that they would appeal a court ruling that cleared a Total subsidiary and its former boss of responsibility for a chemical plant blast that kil | |
| |  Estonian report by Euro Reporter
Estonian businessman charged with market shares manipulationA prominent businessman in Estonia, Toomas Tool, has been charged with manipulating stock prices, been reported. The businessman, who owns large tracts of re | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
Left-wing party blocked day-care agreement More day-care centre blockades may be on the way if a budget agreement for the area is not reached soon. A day-care agreement should have been in place for the budget on Friday, accor | |
| |  Which recession ended? by Thanos Kalamidas
Sometimes when I read about the recession or better about the recession’s recovery in the euro-zone I’m really wandering where they get that and how they are coming with those figures. I mean I look at all those stats and figures and I have to | |
| |  Europe's dignity for desert by Thanos Kalamidas
Back in 80s there was a short of anecdote in Brussels, all the serious decisions were taken in the after-summit semi-informal dinners with all the leaders enjoying their foie gras and French wine while their assistance were running like mad neg | |
| |  Austrian report by Euro Reporter
Confusion in the Austrian parliamentA politician of the Peoples Party criticized a decision in a very emotional way. The bizarre thing about it? It was his own decision which he made only one day before.The fede | |
| |  Belgian report by Euro Reporter
Jail hostage-taker killed One prisoner has been shot dead and five people have been injured after a hostage-taking incident at a Belgian jail, officials say. A number of prisoners were taken hostage by two fellow inmates ar | |
| |  Some Musings on Religion and Freedom of Speech in the EU by Emanuel L. Paparella
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| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
A shock in Larnaca SchoolDeputies on the House Education Committee have been left in shock after finding syringes and rubbish scattered around a Larnaca School. Dianellio Gymnasium in Larnaca was one of many visited by the par | |
| |  Romanian report by Euro Reporter
Romania PM Nominee Loses VoteA bid by Lucian Croitoru to become Romania's next prime minister failed, after opposition parties voted against his proposed cabinet, extending the country's political deadlock, and putt | |
| |  Bulgarian report by Euro Reporter
Mail service liberalizationBulgaria's new government will create five new subsidiaries of the state postal monopoly as part of plans to liberalize the mail market, Transport Minister Alexander Tsvetkov. The state will hold | |
| |  Hungarian report by Euro Reporter
Government members get new flu shot Ministers who had not been inoculated against the deadly A/H1N1 virus received the vaccine in the presence of the media on Wednesday. Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai was inoculated on Tuesday. | |
| |  Swiss cheese and the Lisbon Treaty by Thanos Kalamidas
The British leader of the conservative party David Cameron with his usual pompous style imitating something between Winston Churchill, a cardinal and a clown announced that “never again” to powers being transferred from the UK to Bruss | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss diesFrench intellectual Claude Levi-Strauss, the founder of structural anthropology, died at the age of 100, his publishing house Plon announced. Levi-Strauss, best known for his 1955 me | |
| |  Caption of the month by The Ovi Team
Can you imagine …Tony Blair for EU president? It is simple. Look at this photo of ... Tony and write a caption/speech bubble/thought bubble or anything else that captures your imagination. | |
| |  European Union report by Euro Reporter
Tide turns against Blair for EU presidencyTony Blair’s chances of becoming the EU’s first full-time president were in serious trouble on Thursday, as a Brussels summit opened with a chorus of criticism for the form | |
| |  Bargaining across borders - doing garment industry's dirty laundry by Newropeans-Magazine
Dictionary defines ‘shame’ as a painful emotion caused by a strong sense of guilt and embarrassment. One way to evoke this emotion is to read the results of the recent Norwegian study concerning the wages that the Western garm | |
| |  Portuguese report by Euro Reporter
The end classification of transsexualism as ‘illness’A campaign that aims to end the classification of transsexuals as individuals who suffer an ‘illness’ as well as educating the general population | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Rift at Air France over safety standardsAir France managers have sent a letter to the airline's pilots calling for stricter observance of safety procedures, following a fatal crash in June, French newspaper La Tribune repo | |
| |  Italian report by Euro Reporter
Blackmailing MarrazzoFilm of the Lazio region’s president Piero Marrazzo in a moment of intimacy, an 80,000-euro payment not to circulate the tape and the arrest of four Carabinieri officers in Rome. These are the key | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
Minister apologizes for ‘unacceptable’ arrests at Exarchia book launchCitizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis yesterday sacked police chief Vassilis Tsiatouras, just a few hours after the “ | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
Far-right member motions death penalty During the annual congress of the far-right political party the Sweden Democrats, Joakim Larsson, chair of the Uppsala branch, has called for the introduction of the death penalty in S | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
EU Asylum Office in Cyprus a priorityThe establishment of a European Asylum Support Office constitutes a priority for the government, Minister for the Interior Neoclis Sylikiotis said, adding that the government would like | |
| |  But ...seriously Europe by Thanos Kalamidas
Berlusconi has turned back to the centre of the scene; every circus needs its clown, with his huge ego blaming everybody for his misfortunes and turning himself into a martyr that fights the bad …justice! It doesn’t make sense but in h | |
| |  Maltese report by Euro Reporter
The government’s budgetThe government's budget for 2010 will be presented in Parliament on November 9, official sources said the budget will be mainly focused on reducing government expenditure and will not includ | |
| |  Bulgarian report by Euro Reporter
Bulgarian Gets Two Life Terms in USA Bulgarian immigrant has been sentenced to two life terms for armed robbery and attempting to kill a detective from St. Petersburg police. A judge sentenced 20-year-old Velislav Matzov on | |
| |  Romanian report by Euro Reporter
The struggle for sportsRomania used to be one of Europe's sports powers during the communist years. Now, the performance achieved in this malfunctioning system is considered a miracle. The communist government created a | |
| |  Attention tout s'accélère: Non à Blair! by Newropeans-Magazine
Non à Blair! Après la belle victoire du Oui, la présidence suédoise sort enfin de son mutisme et cela pour asséner un coup de plus sur la tête des citoyens européens, un peu abasourdis il faut l'avouer sur le cont | |
| |  Irish report by Euro Reporter
Include loyalist killers’ families Gerry Adams has said the families of dead loyalist killers behind some of the most heinous murders of Catholics “deserve acknowledgement” and should receive a £12,00 | |
| |  Spanish report by Euro Reporter
Central Bank warns on deficitSpain’s central bank warned the government on Tuesday, the country’s rising budget deficit could put pressure on any recovery and that the measures taken involving government spendin | |
| |  Thank you Ireland! by Thanos Kalamidas
The Irish voted YES and …so what? Did all the problems with the EU were solved and all the objections were answered this year from the big NO to the glorious YES? Am I living in a different EU and I haven’t realized it yet? Was I in | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
Balkenende not nominated for EU jobThe Netherlands will not nominate Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende or any other Dutch national for the new job of president of the European council of ministers, European minister Frans | |
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Report blames Rio-Paris crash on faulty speed probesAn Air France pilots' union will present a report to investigators this week blaming defective air speed probes for the crash of Air France Flight 447 over the Atlanti | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
Greek voters seek clear directionAcross Europe, pundits are declaring the death of socialism, but, on the eve of a general election, opinions polls suggest Greeks may buck this trend, and vote the left-wing opposition PASOK | |
| |  But ...seriously by Thanos Kalamidas
Greek national elections are here and the Greeks are expected to seriously vote against the Conservative Party and their six years of catastrophic governing in favor of the return to power of the Socialist Party. The Greek Prime minister, Kosta | |
| |  Hungarian report by Euro Reporter
Hungary 20th in Euro Health Rankings"Hungary has slipped from 14th to 20th place in the European health care system rankings, according to the European health care consumer index. The current Hungarian treatment result | |
| |  Czech report by Euro Reporter
A new complaint against Lisbon treatyCzech senators, mainly from the Civic Democrats (ODS), submitted their proposal for further examination whether the EU reform Lisbon treaty complies with the constitution to the Constitutio | |
| |  Polish Report by Euro Reporter
Libido-killing drugsPoland's lower house approved legislation Friday that would make it obligatory to chemically castrate offenders who rape children under 15 or close relatives. The centre-right government propos | |
| |  Romanian Report by Euro Reporter
Romanian minister’s alleged fund misuseA Romanian parliamentary committee yesterday recommended criminal investigation of a government minister for alleged abuse of power, conflict of interest and negligence in spendi | |
| |  Et si les Irlandais votaient a nouveau "NON"? by Europe & Us
Un vote positif n’est nullement garanti lors du second référendum sur le traité de Lisbonne qui aura lieu le 2 octobre prochain. À un mois de cette consultation qui tranchera définitivement le sort du trait | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
Bicycle thievesBicycle thieves have been more active than usual this year, according to figures from Statistics Denmark.During the first six months of 2009, police received 35,849 reports of bicycle theft, meaning eight | |
| |  Alexander the Great by The Ovi Team
September 20th supposed to be the date of birth for the Ancient Greek General, Alexander the Great. So some brief information for the great conqueror and king. Alexander III of Macedon, popularly known as Alexander | |
| |  Barroso, Europe's mistake! by Thanos Kalamidas
And Barroso it is! The European Parliament representatives, our representatives voted for him in a secret ballot; 382 to be precise, with 219 against and 117 abstained. Does this make Mr. Barroso feel strong, powerful? I doubt it, because the E | |
| |  Legalizing immigrants in EU by Thanos Kalamidas
The latest news from the European Commission will most likely surprise everybody. Most likely it will also make the euro-sceptics totally freak out, especially after having spent the last two years talking and arguing about immigration in Europ | |
| |  German report by Euro Reporter
25,000 march for more privacy from authoritiesAround 25,000 people demonstrated against increasing monitoring and data gathering by authorities and companies on Saturday 12th in Berlin. Organisers of the demonstration, under t | |
| |  But ...seriously by Thanos Kalamidas
The G20 meeting obviously went well since their main problem was bankers’ bonuses, which sounds a bit dramatic in times of economic insecurity, but the economic ministers put all their efforts into making sure that the bonuses will reward lo | |
| |  Irish report by Euro Reporter
Gilmore refuses to rule out another Labour-FF coalitionThe leader of the Labour Party Eamon Gilmore is refusing to categorically rule out going into Government with Fianna Fail after the next election.Speaking i | |
| |  Sundry Reflections on the Immigrant Experience in the EU and the US by Emanuel L. Paparella
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| |  A Divided Europe in the 21st Century Global Power Struggle by Aloysius-Gonzaga
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Racism accusations are political ployA French official charged with overseeing efforts to appease racially-charged tension in a French Indian Ocean territory has accused France's Interior Minister of orchestrating the a | |
| |  Bulgarian report by Euro Reporter
Bulgarians Celebrate 132 Years since Shipka Battle of Liberation WarMore than 1 000 Bulgarians climbed the Shipka Peak in the Balkan Mountain in order to celebrate the 132 Year since the heroic Shipka Pass Battle of the 1877-1 | |
| |  Impressions of Italy and the EU: Now and Then by Emanuel L. Paparella
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| |  Conservative European policy: calculating the probability of disaster by Newropeans-Magazine
The British Conservatives have committed themselves to a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty should they come to power before its EU-wide ratification is complete. The party’s outward resolution on the subject cannot disguise the private concern | |
| |  Roumanie : la crise fauchera le secteur agricole en septembre by Newropeans-Magazine
Comptant parmi les principales puissances agricoles de l’Union européenne, la Roumanie risque d’être pleinement touchée par la crise à partir de septembre. Pour les agriculteurs, les prêts sont devenus tr | |
| |  Iceland's saga in EU by Thanos Kalamidas
To be cynical - I suppose it is part of me, so forgive me - but I believe that Iceland would never have thought of applying for a full EU membership if the economy hadn’t taken the bad hit did a few months ago. I don’t mean that Icelan | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
The appropriate time to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece | |
| |  German report by Euro Reporter
Cars drive German industrial output higherGerman industrial output bounced back strongly in May, boosting hopes that the recession is bottoming out. The news follows an announcement on Tuesday that industrial orders had also s | |
| |  New Paradigms for the Idea of Europe vis-a-vis The Treaty of Lisbon by Emanuel L. Paparella
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Dead Queen's Day attacker gets testedThe government's psychological assessment clinic Pieter Baan Centrum has started a behavioural analysis of Karst Tates, the man who drove his car into the crowd watching the royal m | |
| |  Barroso: Qui ne tente rien... reste president by Newropeans-Magazine
En ces temps de crise économique, José Manuel Barroso pouvait être inquiet en présentant son bilan de ses 5 années passées comme Président de la Commission européenne. Heureusement pour lui, les chefs des | |
| |  Greek Report by Euro Reporter
Rally Acropolis with Finn at the finish lineMikk | |
| |  Polish report by Euro Reporter
Poland gets nearly 6 billion euroThe European Union has given the Ministry of Regional Development in Poland 26 billion zloty (5.8 billion euro). “It is going well for us, better even that we thought,” stated | |
| |  Danish Report by Euro Reporter
Elephants Denmark’s tourist attraction New figures from the national tourist organization Visit Denmark show that amusement parks are a firm favourite with tourists. Visitors to Denmark are most enamoured with the elepha | |
| |  Estonian report by Euro Reporter
A new finance ministerEstonia's prime minister named a new finance minister to help push through tough budget cuts during a harsh economic downturn and to keep the country on track for euro adoption in two years time. A | |
| |  Euro-scepticism or euro-something else by Thanos Kalamidas
The next few days there’s going to be a lot of talk in Europe about the winners of the Euro-parliament elections, but less talk about what is really important: the losers of the Euro-parliament elections. Of course the ultimate winner, despi | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
A citizen called refugee A 61 year-old man, who is a Swedish citizen, is suspected of having committed gross unlawful espionage, the most severe charge available under the law. The court followed the prosecution's recommen | |
| |  But ...seriously Europe by Thanos Kalamidas
Most of the European member states are heading to the polls for the questionable Euro-parliament elections, but it seems that Europeans have other issues to keep them busy; some of them very serious, others really pathetic. But we’ve better | |
| |  The real Euro-election winners by Thanos Kalamidas
Days before Europe heads for the euro-elections and having watched four debates in four different countries, I’m seriously wondering if European citizens have any idea what they are voting for. Be careful I didn’t say who they are voti | |
| |  Hadopi: Le Reseau Des Pirates: Pour Un Pacte Des Libertes Numeriques by Europe & Us
(Par Fabrice Epelboin / Source: Owni.fr) Internet et les technologies numériques ouvrent un extraordianire espace de libertés : libertés de s’exprimer, de créer, d | |
| | ![[Dutch weeks] National interests or party ideology? Nobody knows](/logos/art_4436.jpg) [Dutch weeks] National interests or party ideology? Nobody knows by Newropeans-Magazine
An important question during the European elections is how the European Parliament really works: do MEPs focus on their national interests or on their party ideology? For voters, it is difficult to find out what | |
| |  Comment Ont Vote Les Eurodeputes by Europe & Us
Un site d’utilité publique (en anglais seulement) a été lancé aujourd’hui à l’initiative de l’Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) et de la London School of Economics : | |
| |  European elections: the no-debate by Newropeans-Magazine
You know what, I was wondering why, why European elections have so few echo in the public opinion?Citizen are called to join discussion forums, debates, rallies, to blog, to chat, to twitter, to shout « can you hear me Eu | |
| |  A Europe in question by Thanos Kalamidas
Only weeks before the European Elections, when European citizens elect their representatives into the common parliament, Europe celebrates Europe Day. This is a day that reminds all Europeans of the fundamental principles of the European Union, of | |
| |  European elections: the no-debate by Newropeans-Magazine
You know what, I was wondering why, why European elections have so few echo in the public opinion? | |
| |  Euro-report by Euro Reporter
European Commission sees alternatives to EU Energy Charter with RussiaAn agreement between Brussels and Moscow on the EU Energy Charter is difficult and cannot be reached at once, a European Commission energy official said on | |
| |  Italian report by Euro Reporter
Berlusconi soap operaLario Berlusconi has reacting to reports that her husband, Italy's PM Silvio Berlusconi was considering selecting as MEPs four young, good-looking women who are, respectively, a trained ballerina, an act | |
| |  Elections Europeenes: Le Desinteret Avant La Colere? by Europe & Us
Gros temps sur l'Europe !!! En effet, après avoir été l'un des moteurs de l'avenir de nos pays lors de sa création, elle ne fait plus rêver. Pire elle indiffère ! | |
| |  Cyprus Report by Euro Reporter
Christofias, Turkey’s obligations Cyprus does not object to Turkey’s course to the EU, but as a matter of principle it ``will not back down`` from demanding Ankara’s compliance with the responsibilities it ha | |
| |  European information officers should go back to school by Newropeans-Magazine
European information officers often complain about the lack of interest and knowledge about Europe among citizens. Their complaints show that these officers do not know how to communicate their messages in a conv | |
| |  Greek report by Euro Reporter
Greek PM Karamanlis in NicosiaThe European Union is the most effective guarantee for Cyprus's security and for this reason, the existing system of guarantees is superfluous and antiquated, Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis said in N | |
| |  Luxembourg Report by Euro Reporter
Juncker Says ‘Considerable Profit’ Possible From Bank RescuesLuxembourg Prime Minister Jean- Claude Juncker said his government could record a “considerable profit” from its bank-rescue investments in the local | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Less pessimistic!According to the monthly opinion poll BVA the economic confidence index among French people has increased for the second month running. Last month it was up 12 points. This month it has increased by a further 4 points. | |
| |  Spanish report by Euro Reporter
Business BriefHouse prices have fallen by 6.8% according to the latest numbers and are now back at levels last seen in 2006. The inter-annual rate has shown price falls in all of the regions of Spain, and increases only in the North Af | |
| |  "Who do I call when I want to talk to Europe?" by Alexandra Pereira
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| |  EU's Bread by Alexandra Pereira
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| |  Everyday conversations about Europe are more important than public meetings by Newropeans-Magazine
What would a European public sphere look like? Elites know the answer: in debate centers, public meetings are held about European issues. The value of these debates for the European public sphere is largely overe | |
| |  Luxembourg report by Euro Reporter
The land without a ConscienceLuxembourg decided to carve a name for itself in history this March 2009. It officially became the fourth country in the world to legalize euthanasia. Yet there was a roadblock that Luxembourg’s Parli | |
| |  German report by Euro Reporter
Car scrapping bonusThe German cabinet agreed to extend the popular car-scrapping bonus Wednesday morning, earmarking a further €3.5 billion for the scheme. The bonus, which can be claimed until the end of the year, will also rema | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
The marketPoliticians have failed to realise that making a profit has become more important than service when introducing market forces into public sector activities, according to the government's highest advisory body, the Coun | |
| |  The Strasbourg Speech: Change in Europe by Alexandra Pereira
Barack Obama went to Strasbourg to give a speech to the French and German people in the audience. A good sign, since it shows a sincere effort to engage in a productive and honest dialogue with Europe. We have our disagreements, but this dia | |
| |  Europeans' reticence and Obama's involvement with Turkey by Thanos Kalamidas
With a few days difference the American president Barack Obama emphasized the necessity of Turkey to join the European Community and that naturally makes me wonder how he would feel and react if in their visit to the USA the French president or th | |
| |  Greek Report by Euro Reporter
The NATO summitThe 60th Summit Meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government took place in Strasbourg on April 3, where Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis met with US President Barack Obama discussed bilateral and international issues on | |
| |  Hadopi: Bling Bling Contre Link Link by Europe & Us
On vous parle d’une génération, mais n’en croyez rien. Les plus vieux sont nés plus de 20 ans avant le web. Les plus jeunes n’ont pas encore leur barbe d’adulte. On vous parle de | |
| |  Dutch Report by Euro Reporter
TV and poker showsThree television broadcasters and one production company have been warned by justice minister Ernst Hirsch Ballin to stop making programmes about the gambling game poker. ‘The broadcasters have overstepped the m | |
| |  Do MEPs really want to make citizens more interested in the EU? by Newropeans-Magazine
The plea of several members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for more media coverage about the European Union does not make any sense. It shows that MEPs like to complain about the general disinterest in Europe, b | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
Bullet sent to Sweden's finance ministerA letter with a .22-calibre bullet arrived at the offices of Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg on Thursday courtesy of a leftist extremist group angered by bonuses paid to executives at st | |
| |  Danish Report by Euro Reporter
Drug abuse reportThe country is lagging behind other EU countries when it comes to drug related deaths, prompting further discussion of possible solutions to the problem A new report has indicated that Denmark has Europe’s third- | |
| |  Stand for Europe by Thanos Kalamidas
The world has definitely changed after 9-11 and it is not only the terrorist attacks that changed it but the economic problems that suddenly proved that they were much deeper than what we could see at the time. I think at the same time everything | |
| |  Polish report by Euro Reporter
MySpace Polished out!MySpace, which is one of the most famous Internet portals in the world, will leave Poland. Rupert Murdoch’s company decided to close its main bureau in Warsaw and move to Berlin. Everyone is surprised, becaus | |
| |  European finance lessons by Thanos Kalamidas
So this is it, now we know that the European leaders didn’t really understand anything from the new air that blows from Washington and didn’t get anything from what Barack Obama said about economy, it is like an old record player that | |
| |  Mort Des Abeilles, La Lettre De Stephanie by Europe & Us
A prendre très au sérieux, grave, grave, vital même Cher Robert, tu as donc vu "le titanic apicole" que je t'ai recommandé comme de nombreux autres liens d'informatio | |
| |  Slovenian report by Euro Reporter
Protect Slovenian SkiesItalian military aircraft will defend Slovenia's airspace in NATO, the Defence Ministry has announced, putting an end to speculation over which country's planes would protect Slovenian skies. Having no mi | |
| |  Irish Report by Euro Reporter
Eagle 'may have been poisoned'A white-tailed sea eagle has been found dead in Kerry amid suspicions he was killed with poisoned bait. Ireland's Department of Environment, Heritage and Natural Resources confirmed the death o | |
| |  Austrian report by Euro Reporter
Policeman doesn’t want to pay for brothel visitsDivorce and problems with the son because of his new girlfriend, a policeman from Vienna was searching for diversion from his everyday life agonies, and found his luck with young | |
| |  Une semaine allemande - Soucis sur l'économie allemande - L'heure de vérit by Newropeans-Magazine
On se préoccupe bien sûr de la situation de la Grèce, ces jours-ci, à Francfort et à Berlin. On se demande quelles seront les conséquences pour l'économie allemande de la r | |
| |  Czech report by Euro Reporter
Obama's visit to PragueU.S. President Barack Obama's probable visit to the Czech Republic in April to attend an EU-U.S. summit will turn Prague, the venue of the event, into a closely guarded city. Czech police will check, in c | |
| |  Mind the Gap - reasons behind Euroscepticism by Marko Kananen
One characteristic feature of the past fifty years of European integration has been the gap between pro-European political establishment and a more sceptical public opinion. Due to this gap the EU has – more than once – find itself in | |
| |  An EU in hysterical crisis by Thanos Kalamidas
The dates for the next Euro-elections are getting closer and all the parties all around Europe are getting ready for the battle but what sort of battle is that when nobody is talking about Europe but only about their internal problems. As usual, t | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
Holland officially in recessionThe Dutch economy shrank 0.9% between October and December compared with the previous three months, according to preliminary figures published by the national statistics office CBS on Friday. Because of t | |
| |  Lithuanian report by Euro Reporter
A mayor with troublesOpposition members of the Vilnius city municipality have accused the Vilnius city mayor of not acting in the best interests of the city and called for his resignation. The right wing opposition factions of the city | |
| |  Polish report by Euro Reporter
European Football Championships in Poland “It is not possible that the next European Football Championship Tournament will take place in Germany” – said Polish Minister of Sport and tourism of the Republic of Poland | |
| |  Latvia Report by Euro Reporter
Struggling with debtRising corporate debt levels in Latvia have hit businesses and individuals hard as the economy continues its downward spiral and it becomes more and more difficult for many to pay back their loans. The situation has | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
Racism in police trainingNegro Niggersson and Oskar Negro. Two names used by Skåne police in their internal training. A participating officer reported the incident to senior officers but no inquiry was launched. According to local | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
Wearing headscarvesThe National Police is the latest organization to face the question of whether there is room for personal convictions in public institutions. The National Police will not follow the example of Norway, which announ | |
| |  Sundry Musings on the New Millennium's Transatlantic Dialogue by Emanuel L. Paparella
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Mosque preaching in ItalianPreaching in mosques in Italy should be carried out in Italian to avoid any risk of instigation to hatred or violence, warned Gianfranco Fini. The leader of the Chamber of Deputies, speaking in the c | |
| |  Belgium report by Euro Reporter
Royal hospitalizedBelgium's Queen Fabiola, the widow of king Baudouin and consort between 1960 and 1993, has been hospitalized for the second time in 10 days for bronchial pneumonia, the royal palace said Saturday. "Q | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
A new political partyAnalysts say a lack of prominent faces in parliament's newest political party make its chances of success slim. Former Social Liberal Simon Emil Ammitzbøll presented his new political party, the C | |
| |  Luxembourg report by Euro Reporter
Grand Duke Jean turns 88Luxembourg's former monarch - he abdicated in 2000 in favor of his son Henri, the current Grand Duke - ascended to the throne in 1964 at the age of 43. He was born Jean Benoit Guillaume Robert Antoi | |
| |  Czech presidency: A blueprint to failure by Thanos Kalamidas
When a country member takes over the presidency of the European Union it always has a very ambitious agenda with the rest of the member countries ready to follow, but with the Czech Republic taking over the presidency things seem a bit different. | |
| |  A Lire: L'Europe En Quelques Fondamentaux by Europe & Us
Fondamentaux de l’Union européenne. Démographie, économie, géopoli | |
| |  European elections? Why European ? What's European about them? by Newropeans-Magazine
From June 4th to June 7th, the European voters of are called upon to elect the European Parliament in the 2009 European elections. Is that really so? Is there anything like „European elections“? | |
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Swedish economic growth hits 30 year lowSwedish Finance Minister Anders Borg said on Tuesday that the country’s economic growth was its weakest in three decades as he announced that the government now forecasts the economy wil | |
| |  Romanian report by Euro Reporter
Forming expert group on economic crisisRomania's new Premier-designate Emil Boc said he will set up an expert group to handle the current economic crisis. The consulting group will include experts on economy and social issues, Boc | |
| |  La surveillance - Un paradoxe... by Newropeans-Magazine
En regardant Ripostes sur France 5, j'avais perdu, à un moment donné, la notion de l'espace. Je ne savais plus si je me trouvais en France ou en Roumanie. A vrai dire, j'aurais pu tout aus | |
| |  Hindus ask for recognition in the EU by Rajan Zed
Hindus presented a groundbreaking memorandum to European Parliament (EP) President Hans-Gert Pottering on Wednesday asking Hinduism to be recognized fully and officially in all the 27 member states of EP.Rajan Zed, acclaimed H | |
| |  Irish Report by Euro Reporter
The Aer Lingus bidRyanair chief Michael O'Leary will press ahead with plans to take over Aer Lingus but will need to increase his offer significantly if it is to be considered by the Government. Last night Mr. O'Leary said he w | |
| |  Spanish Report by Euro Reporter
Unemployed in SpainThe number of registered unemployed in Spain rose to nearly three million people last month as unemployment continued to grow at a faster pace in the country than in the rest of Europe, official data showed Tuesday. | |
| |  Maltese report by Euro Reporter
Drilling is plannedTwo offshore oil exploration wells are to be drilled by 2011, according to plans disclosed on Thursday by the Oil Exploration Department. In reaction to comments made by Labour MP Joe Mizzi in parliament just a few h | |
| |  Luxembourg report by Euro Reporter
Tax Havens Face PressureUnder pressure from Germany, the European Union on Wednesday agreed to consider a new clampdown on tax havens, despite the opposition of one country, Luxembourg, which said it saw no reason to change the existin | |
| |  German report by Euro Reporter
Mother admits freezing babies but denies killingsA German mother accused in the deaths of two of her babies admitted to stashing their bodies in the family freezer but denied killing them, at the start of her high-profile trial. In a m | |
| |  Latvian report by Euro Reporter
New coin marks Latvia’s 90th anniversaryA new commemorative coin featuring a stylized drawing of two children holding a national flag has been released by the Bank of Latvia to mark the 90th anniversary of the country’s dec | |
| |  Elections Americaines: Vigilance Toute by Europe & Us
A quelques jours du scrutin, le parti démocrate avance à pas feutrés. L’écart creusé par Barack Obama s’est certes consolidé sur la plan national et dans la majorité des «battleground states | |
| |  Irish report by Euro Reporter
Delays to China tripTaoiseach Brian Cowen has delayed his visit to China by two days in an attempt to deal with the row over medical cards for people over 70. He was due to leave on a five day official visit. He said the proposal put f | |
| |  Polish Report by Euro Reporter
John Paul II, the first saint from PolandJohn Paul II will be announced as saint during a separate ceremony, devoted entirely to his person, and not - as media have suggested recently- together with the other Popes - writes a daily | |
| |  Estonian report by Euro Reporter
U.S. to lift visa requirementU.S. President George W. Bush has announced that the country will lift the visa requirement for the three Baltic States. Bush said that travelers from the Baltic’s, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republ | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
A documentary has won a European Parliament PrizeA Danish documentary was awarded joint first prize in the inaugural European Parliament Prize for Journalism by parliamentary president Hans-Gert Pöttering. Lars Feldballe Petersen | |
| |  The dark sleep of Estonia by Thanos Kalamidas
It never stops amazing me and often makes me feel from sad to angry how some states understand democracy. And yes when it comes to Mugabe’s Zimbabwe any reference to democracy makes me laugh but when it comes to a country that is considered | |
| |  Nouveau et Amusant: Participez Activement a la Crise Avec... Le Credit Agricole by Europe & Us
Crise financière par ci, crise financière par là, de notre Président en passant par les chefs d'Etats et ministres concernés, tout le monde est sur le pont et essaye de rassurer les cit | |
| |  Austrian report by Euro Reporter
Jörg Haider was drunkThe confirmation of Haiders alcohol levels at the time of his fatal car accident was released yesterday by the medical jurisprudence. The minister president of Carinthia had a BAC of 0.18 per cent. Now the gov | |
| |  A Quoi Sert Le Regard Subversif Russe au Regard de la Reconnaissance de l'Independance De L'ossetie-Du-Sud et De l'Abkhasie? by Europe & Us
La position de la Russie, en reconnaissant l'indépendance de l'Ossétie du Sud et de l'Abkhazie est explicite, même si elle tient compte toujours de la même variable, celle du «droit universel international pour | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
A plastic pallet businessIntelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC), operator of the world’s first RFID-tagged all-plastic pallet pool, announced on September 15 that due to high demand for the iGPS pallet, it | |
| |  Swedish report by Euro Reporter
A structural SAS dealScandinavian Airlines (SAS) has confirmed that it is discussing so-called “structural deals” concerning its future, even while there were reports that the German national carrier Lufthansa is examining | |
| |  Irish report by Euro Reporter
Fruity Fruit importer Fyffes has reported pre-tax profits of 35.1 million Euro for the six months to the end of June, up 124 percent from the figure of 15.7 million Euros the same time last year. The first six months of the year were t | |
| |  Czech report by Euro Reporter
While some flyAero Vodochody, a Czech-based maker of military training aircraft, has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Romanian competitor Avioane SA in a deal worth 16.3 million Euros, a news agency said on July 15. Aero beat bids | |
| |  Portuguese report by Euro Reporter
Bank of PortugalPortugal is likely to experience an economic slowdown in 2009 because of the lingering effects of the international credit crisis, the governor of the Portuguese central bank cautioned recently. Vitor Constancio also no | |
| |  Hungarian report by Euro Reporter
Budapest airport’s losesBudapest Airport, the operator of Hungary’s Ferihegy International Airport, posted a loss of some HUF five billion in 2007, nearly the double of the 2006 negative result, Portfolio Hungary reported o | |
| |  Luxemburg report by Euro Reporter
The highest GDPAccording to the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, the highest levels of GDP per inhabitant in the EU were registered in Luxembourg, Ireland and the Netherlands. Eurostat data released on June 24 revea | |
| |  Maltese report by Euro Reporter
Palestine MaltaPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas convened on July 15 with his Maltese counterpart Edward Fenech Adami. During the meeting, Adami announced that the Maltese government has taken the decision to set up a diplomatic miss | |
| |  Estonian report by Euro Reporter
Tallinn MoscowA war of words between Estonia and Russia escalated further on July 2 amid Moscow’s accusing Tallinn of undermining Russian sovereignty in a controversial speech by Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves. In the | |
| |  Lithuanian report by Euro Reporter
Lithuania a site for US missile shieldAfter long discussions with Poland and the Czech Republic and imminent acceptance to place a missile defense system in those countries, the United States now is reportedly talking to Lithuania a | |
| |  Slovenian report by Euro Reporter
Joining Iran?Officials of Iran and Slovenia chambers of commerce have announced the establishment of a joint trade and economic commission in both sides’ capital cities, the Tehran Times reported. The chairman of the Chamber of C | |
| |  Le Reve Brise d'Hillary Clinton by Europe & Us
En prenant pour colistier le sénateur du Delaware Joe Biden, Barack Obama a définitivement anéanti le rêve de ceux qui nourrissaient encore l’espoir d’une seconde place pour Hillary Clinton. A la veille de la con | |
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| |  German report by Euro Reporter
Nazi Youth Camp A youth camp run by a neo-Nazi organization is broken up by police near Rostock in northern Germany. Authorities said the children were being instilled with Nazi propaganda under the guise of a sleep-away camp. Police h | |
| |  Dutch Report by Euro Reporter
Energy bills soar an average 8%Energy costs for an average household have risen 8% in the last year according to figures from the national statistics office CBS published last week. Annual gas and electricity bills are now €1,869 | |
| |  Finnish Report by Euro Reporter
More wiretapping?The Finnish police should be given wider wiretapping powers, in an article in the Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat an Interior Ministry working group says that has proposed that criminal investigators be given the right | |
| |  The black European by Thanos Kalamidas
An article I wrote a few days ago about the use of the ‘race card’ from the hopeful for the US presidential election McCain triggered a series of remarkable comments that moved the question to the other side of the Atlantic, so instead | |
| |  Rachida TV: Du Nouvel Usage Des Fonctionnaires... by Europe & Us
C'est un tout petit article dans le Parisien qui porte le titre suivant : «Rachida Dati lance sa télé». Que dit l'article: | |
| |  Estonia Report by Euro Reporter
Formal diplomatic relations established between Fiji and EstoniaHistory has been created after the signing of the Diplomatic Relations Agreement on Monday 14th July, 2008 at the Estonian Embassy between the two countries with the High | |
| |  Obama and his European domino effect by Thanos Kalamidas
USA presidential hopeful Barack Obama has managed to gather crowds in Europe, attract all the media attention and make me wonder what the great expectations are or if the Europeans will once more be disappointed, especially since the memory of | |
| |  Rachida TV: Du Nouvel Usage Des Fonctionnaires... by Europe & Us
C'est un tout petit article dans le Parisien qui porte le titre suivant : «Rachida Dati lance sa télé». Que dit l'article: | |
| |  Lithuania Report by Euro Reporter
Brazil boosting business ties with LithuaniaLithuanian President Valdas Adamkus participated in the Lithuanian-Brazilian business forum organised by the Federation of Industries of the State of San Paulo (FIESP) in Brazil. FIESP Presid | |
| |  Irish Report by Euro Reporter
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| |  Euro-iBite by Thanos Kalamidas
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has warned the European Parliament that the EU must not waste time on more negotiations over the Lisbon Treaty.He means not waste time on a …corpse? ***************** | |
| |  French Report by Euro Reporter
French nuclear facility to shut down after uranium leakFrench authorities have ordered the temporary closure of the Tricastin nuclear treatment plant in Provence after a uranium leak polluted the local water supply. France's ASN nu | |
| |  Spanish report by Euro Reporter
Conspiracy theoriesThe Spanish newspaper El Mundo leads with the Boric Acid case verdict where four police technicians have been found not guilty of a crime when they allegedly changed reports on the Madrid train bombings whic | |
| |  Et les Devoirs de l'Homme et du Citoyen ? by Newropeans-Magazine
Pour rassembler sur des valeurs fondamentales et envoyer un message aux autres nations et peuples des autres continents, il faut un projet fort pour motiver l’union et le rassemblement de nos 500 millions de citoyens et résidents europ | |
| |  Czech Report by Euro Reporter
Protests for Klánovice golf courseSome 100 people gathered to protest against a plan to rebuild a pre-war golf course in Klánovice near Prague last Thursday. I presume what bothered them was that the Nazi | |
| |  Turkey's EU future and Greece (In Greek) by Dimitra Karantzeni
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| |  L’avenir de l’Union européenne ne s’inscrit plus dans les traités by Newropeans-Magazine
Le Non des irlandais n’en finit pas de faire pleurer les chaumières oui-ouistes européennes. | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
Traffic jamsThe number of traffic jams in the Netherlands could be halved by 2016 through a combination of extra motorway lanes, railways, and the introduction of a kilometer tax and getting people to work closer to home, the head of t | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
The European Court and TurkeyThe European Court of Human Rights has found Turkey guilty of human rights violations in two cases Greek Cypriots had brought before the Court. The Court unanimously ruled that Ankara is guilty of violating | |
| |  Belgian report by Euro Reporter
Working in the palace without …papers! According to the Flemish daily De Standaard, three moonlighters have been caught at a building site at the Brussels Royal Palace. Two Polish and one French worker were caught red-ha | |
| |  Bush Fait Ses Adieux a l'Europe by Europe & Us
Ce fut davantage une visite protocolaire qu’une tournée d’adieux chargée en émotions. A cinq mois des élections présidentielles américaines, les Etats-Unis et le reste du monde semblent désormais fixe | |
| |  Tony Judt on the West's Misremembering of its History by Emanuel L. Paparella
Tony Judt, as the consummate engaged historian that he is, has recently written another book on the lessons of history. It is a collection of brilliant essays meant as a reprimand to the liberals who "acquiesced i | |
| |  A European ultimatum by Thanos Kalamidas
Before deciding to write anything for the Irish No for the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, I left a few days to go by to read what the pro and against would write, and most of all try to listen to the people and that are living in a country in the furth | |
| |  Danish reporter by Euro Reporter
Parents arrestedPolice say that parents who brought their daughters to Sudan to be circumcised are arrested as they plan to bring their third daughter for operation. Two Danish citizens of Sudanese origin have been arrested and charged | |
| |  Dead Parrot? by Clint Wayne
The Irish nation has spoken with a resounding NO. Will the masters of the European Union listen?Don’t be so naïve. The sheer arrogance of Brussels will simply air brush over what they conceive as a mere ‘bl | |
| |  Ireland Says "No" To Plan B, But Don't Worry, We Still Have Plan C, Plan D And Plan E by Europe & Us
Since the days of Shakespeare, drama is at home in English-speaking countries. So it was almost pathetic that the results of the Irish referendum about the Lisbon Treaty were announced on Friday 13th. And Friday 13th might turn out to Elm Street f | |
| |  French report by Euro Reporter
Sarkozy and his budget reformsThe French government unveiled a third and final wave of reforms aimed at rationalizing the state administration and reducing public spending, including a shakeup of the diplomatic service. President Nicol | |
| |  Proposition concrète pour une politique européenne d’apprentissage des langues by Newropeans-Magazine
La gestion de la diversité linguistique est un des grands défis de la construction européenne ; elle se situe au cœur de ce qui fait office de devise de l’Europe : « Unie dans la diversité » (« In vari | |
| |  A Hard Look at the European Union's Cultural Identity: Part 2 by Emanuel L. Paparella
In his Philosophical Discourse on Modernity Jurgen Habermas attributes the failure of the Enlightenment to the intrusion of foreign elements which derailed its original program of full human emancipation. He | |
| |  Bulgarian Report by Euro Reporter
US Investors in Bulgaria to Pay Lower TaxesUS companies and US individuals investing in Bulgaria will soon pay lower taxes for doing business in the country, the Bulgarian Standard Daily announced Friday. The tax reduction is included | |
| |  Greek Report by Euro Reporter
Government’s green agendaTop government figures, including what appeared to be half the Cabinet, yesterday expressed their commitment to curbing pollution and dealing with climate change on World Environment Day. Environment and | |
| |  A Hard Look at the European Union's Cultural Identity: Part 1 by Emanuel L. Paparella
The renowned Church historian Ernst Troeltsch once boldly declared that Europe had ceased to be Christian in the 18th century. Of course such a statement referred not to individuals but to the cultural identity of Europe as a whole. Some post-m | |
| |  Austrian report by Euro Reporter
Austria to sell railway lines If you ever thought or wanted to buy a railway line in Austria, this might be the right time for you. The Austrian Federal | |
| |  A letter to a failed EU by Thanos Kalamidas
Dear Mr. President of the European Union, dear Mr. and Mrs. Commissioners and dear Mr. and Mrs. National representatives of the 27 nations in the European Parliament, I know you have been really busy with the relationship between the EU and Russia | |
| |  Spanish report by Euro Reporter
Lesbian wins right to adopt her partner's child Vanesa de la Heras started legal ac | |
| |  UE - Le quadrige des fées by Newropeans-Magazine
Si j’entends bien les médias il y a unanimité pour aller chercher la croissance qui nous manque, et investir massivement dans la recherche et dans la formation pour rentrer enfin dans la culture de l’inno | |
| |  Who's going to tell her? by Thanos Kalamidas
So, who’s going to tell her that it’s over? If you are expecting me to do so, you are in deep trouble first of all because I live on the other side of the Atlantic and most importantly because I don’t have the right to vote in th | |
| |  Latvian Report by Euro Reporter
The need for Father's DayLatvian Children and Family Affairs Minister Ainars Bastiks has highlighted the need to introduce Father’s Day in Latvia, after congratulating families on the first Latvian Family Day (May 15). | |
| |  British Report by Euro Reporter
Brown targets 'family finances'Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that helping family finances was his "immediate priority" as he outlined his legislative programme for next year. He pledged help for first- | |
| |  Being candidate in more than one country? Maybe. by Newropeans-Magazine
The European Parliament, several months ago, adopted an encouraging report on a Commission proposal, which I consider a good first step for a «Europeanization» of the European elections. Let's go a step backwards, before explaining t | |
| |  Romanian Report by Euro Reporter
Bucharest City HallBucharest City Court rejected Sorin Oprescu’s contestation of BEM decision. Oprescu still has one more chance, to take his case to the Court of Appeals. Of the 27 candidates for Bucharest City Hall, the Elec | |
| |  The next European Parliament's president is already chosen ... one year before the elections! by Newropeans-Magazine
Franck Biancheri's editorial last week was entitled: "Dans un an, il y aura des élections européennes et tous les partis po | |
| |  Finn report by Euro Reporter
Intentionally Infecting with HIV A district court has ruled that a Rovaniemi man intentionally infected | |
| |  Dans un an, il y aura des elections europeennes et tous les partis politiques nationaux s'en foutent by Newropeans-Magazine
En Juin 2009, dans un peu plus d'un an donc, vont se tenir de nouvelles élections européennes qui permettent d'élire les représentants de 500 millions de citoyens européens au Parlement de l'Union europ | |
| |  The left is scared to hell by the left by Europe & Us
Regional elections in Germany always have a national significance, since the heads of the regional governments (Länder) sit in the Bundesrat, the second German legislative chamber. This week-end, on of the smallest German Bundeslän | |
| |  Belgian Report by Euro Reporter
Police search Scientology headquartersBelgium’s federal police have conducted a search at the Belgian head office of the Scientology Church in the Brussels municipality of Ukkel. The search took place last Thursday but news of it | |
| |  La Mediterranee En Partage by Europe & Us
L’idée de créer une «Union pour la Méditerranée», est chère au Président de la République. En plusieurs occasions, notamment avec nos partenaires allemands encore tout récemment à Han | |
| |  EU's Regional Policy and Kurdish Question by Europe & Us
The Republic of Turkey has a credibility problem regarding solutions to the Kurdish question. Accepting Kurds as interlocutors seems difficult for those ruling elites whether they are old-style Kemalists or new-fashion Islamists. Turkish governmen | |
| |  Hungary Report by Euro Reporter
Coalition is 'at risk'"If reforms are not proceeding, there is no point left for the SzDSz to remain within the government coalition," Alliance of Free Democrats (SzDSz) president János Kóka said. The ultima | |
| |  Union Pour La Mediterranee: Bienvenue Au Souk by Europe & Us
Forum de Paris, vendredi 28 mars. 17h30, Paris, XVème arrondissement. Petite foule compacte sur les marches de l’Unesco. Parapluies grands ouverts. Léger vent froid, | |
| |  Dutch report by Euro Reporter
Breaking the ties over the film International protests following the launch of MP Geert Wilders’ anti-Koran film last week continued over the weekend, with Jordan | |
| |  Portugal e um dos paises mais centralizados da UE by Luis Alves
Portugal é um dos países mais centralizados da União Europeia, tendo 30 anos de uma relativamente jovem democracia parlamentar[55] e de um poder local demo | |
| |  I Parlamentari europei: un po' svogliati, a volte. E non tutti onesti by Newropeans-Magazine
Ogni tanto - un po' per curiosità, un po' per divertimento, un po' anche per senso del dovere - visito i siti delle istituzioni europee: è la parte più democratica e trasparente dell'UE, ed è a | |
| |  Danish report by Euro Reporter
Defense Minister stepping inThe OceanEye radar system, the Fennec and EH 101 helicopters. The Danish Army Command, Control and Information System. The spy plane Tårnfalken and the Challenger jet. They sound like impressive pieces | |
| |  Czech Report by Euro Reporter
ČR should agree on base with Bush administrationIt would be advantageous for the Czech Republic to reach an agreement on the stationing of a U.S. radar base on Czech soil with the current U.S. administration, Deputy Pr | |
| |  Kosovo : Peut-on empecher la partition? by Europe & Us
Le jour où le Conseil de Sécurité de l’ONU a cessé de prendre en charge la question du statut du Kosovo, en raison d'une menace de veto russe, le Groupe de contact (comprenant l’Allem | |
| |  Portugal Report by Euro Reporter
Cuba and Portugal to Hold Conference on Respiration ProblemsFor the first time, Cuba and Portugal will hold an international conference on the achievements, diagnosis, and treatment of respiration problems to exchange their respective | |
| |  Germany: Regional Elections in Hamburg - The Left is Scared to Hell by the Left by Europe & Us
Regional elections in Germany always have a national significance, since the heads of the regional governments (Länder) sit in the Bundesrat, the second German legislative chamber. This week-end, on of the smallest German Bundeslän | |
| |  Dutch reporter by Euro Reporter
Islamophobia rises in Holland Muslim minorities in the Netherlands are facing increasing violence and intolerance, the European Commission's anti-racism watchdog is set to say on Tuesday. The report, by the European Commis | |
| |  Letters from Istanbul: Media, Turban and Ban by Europe & Us
9h20. Phone’s calling. “Mr. Nonnenmacher? Hi, I’m Irem from the Turkish Daily News. I had to pick you up at your hotel. I’m sorry but i’ll be 10 to 15 minutes late. Trafic is horrible today”. Just time for a | |
| |  French reporter by Euro Reporter
President Sarkozy marries singer BruniNine months after winning the presidency on a promise to reform France, Nicolas Sarkozy ushered in major change in his personal life by marrying supermodel-cum-singer Carla Bruni. Dubbed t | |
| |  The Which Blair Project by Clint Wayne
Look out Europe, Tony Blair is circling unnoticed high above your heads like a vulture soaring on the thermals created by the hot air that constantly rises from Brussels. However, it is not a little insignificant road-kill that has caught his atte | |
| |  Turkey: Karamanlis, Al Bashir and Alliances Of Civilizations by Europe & Us
A visit to Turkey for a Greek prime minister must have been the most troublesome. In fact Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis was barely able to make the visit that had been announced in 2005. Or since 1959, when Greece's legendary polit | |
| |  En Difficulte En France, Sarkozy Repart A La Peche Aux Voix En S'attaquant Aux Quotas De Peche Comunautaires... by Europe & Us
Nous avons décidément un président démagogue (l'arrêt de la pub sur France2, «parce qu'on ne peut pas imposer de la pub aux contribuable sur une chaîne publique» est un autre exemple), et finalement, | |
| |  Primaires Americaines: Les Republicains A L'epreuve Du Michigan by Europe & Us
Le Michigan, c’est l’Etat de naissance du tumultueux Michael Moore. De sa ville natale de Flint, le réalisateur américain qui allait devenir le poil à gratter de l’administration Bush, a dénoncé sans rel | |
| |  Bulgarian reporter by Euro Reporter
12.5% Inflation in DecemberBulgaria's year-on-year inflation stood at 12.5% at the end of December, a record-high figure for the last seven years, the country's statistics board NSI announced last week. The consumer pr | |
| |  La Slovenie; Presidente de l'Union europeenne? Ah bon ce n'est pas Sarkozy? by Newropeans-Magazine
Depuis le 1er janvier 2008 et jusqu'au 30 juin 2008 c'est la Slovénie qui oeuvre aux destinées européennes. On aimerait bien préciser la « petite » Slovénie, tant sa prise de fonction s'est faite | |
| |  Obama or Clinton? Huckabee! by Europe & Us
For many months, the two most asked questions raised in the US presidential elections were "Is America ready for a woman in the White House?“ and "Is America ready for an Afro-American in the White House?“. Somehow, the qu | |
| |  Cyprus report by Euro Reporter
Cyprus' President Statements Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos has stated that all the prospects for Cyprus for the year 2008 are very positive and “we enter the New Year with high expectations for the continued | |
| |  Les Tenants Du Referendum Passent La Mesure by Europe & Us
La Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, sise à Strasbourg, vient de publier un communiqué tout à fait inhabituelDsc01860 pour dénoncer l’avalanche de plaintes contre la décision de la France de ne pas | |
| |  The Cultural Janus-face of the European Union by Emanuel L. Paparella
Abstract: What is urgently needed in the debate on the future of Europe is the substitution of old Machiavellian paradigms based on "real politick" considerations with new imaginative on | |
| |  What's Euro Reporter? by Euro Reporter
Let's begin with numbers. 27 member states, 23 official languages, covers an area of 4,324,782 km², has a population of over 495 million people, has 15 currencies, it generates an estimated 31% share of the world's nominal GDP and | |
| |  Finnish Reporter by Euro Reporter
The Finnish state railways, VR sold tickets for …non-existent passengersFinnish State Railways-VR was forced to transport some passengers by bus on Boxing Day after accidentally selling tickets | |
| |  British Reporter by Euro Reporter
Police data details found at dump A senior police officer has apologized after confidential details of staff were found on a dump in Devon. T | |
| |  Spanish Reporter by Euro Reporter
Surgeons in Dénia operate on the wrong knee, and then lose the patients notes The error happened at the Marina Al | |
| |  French Reporter by Euro Reporter
Sarkozy criticized on use of jet President Nicolas Sarkozy's use of a jet owned by billionaire entrepreneur Vincent Bollore to fly to Egypt on holiday raises questions of proprie | |
| |  Polish Reporter by Euro Reporter
Serving in Afghanistan Polish troops serving as part of the NATO peacekeeping force in Afghanistan won't get new armored personnel carriers as scheduled. The Polish Dziennik daily | |
| |  Europeans from Venus, Americans from beyond the Stars? by Emanuel L. Paparella
Abstract: The causes of the crisis of legitimacy afflicting the transatlantic alliance cannot be discerned by simply focusing on Machiavellian secul | |
| |  Iran and Venezuela don't want US Dollars anymore by Europe & Us
Iranian president Mahmud Ahmadinedschad and Venezuelian president Hugo Chavez are not exactly what one would call friends of the United States of America. At the current OPEC conference in Riyad (Saudi-Arabia), the two declared that they are not l | |
| |  Vers La Judiciarisation D'une Psychiatrie Surmediatisee? by Europe & Us
Qu’adviendra-t-il de Romain Dupuy ? Responsable ou irresponsable après le double meurtre de Pau en 2004 ? Devant la chambre de l’instruction de la cour d’appel de Pau ce vendredi 9 novembre, l’avocat général | |
| |  Luxembourg reporter by Euro Reporter
Armed Robbers sentenced The Luxembourg courts handed out prison sentences to two defendants who were found guilty of being involved in the May 2000 and July 2001 arme | |
| |  Libia: accordo con l'Ue, silenzio sui crimini by Newropeans-Magazine
ROMA, 18 settembre 2007 - "Abbiamo ottenuto oggi il mandato per andare avanti sulla fornitura di materiale alla Libia per un sistema di sorveglianza elettronica delle sue frontiere sud": lo ha detto oggi il ministr | |
| |  I want your... Euros by Thanos Kalamidas
What does it mean when a fashion model refuses to be paid in US dollar but insists on being paid in Euros emphasizing that the US dollar is not a strong currency? To many probably nothing, but to bankers it raises a most likely huge, gigantic ques | |
| |  Grosse Fatique Mediatico-Politique by Europe & Us
Il y a quelques jours de cela, j’envoyais un courriel à une amie. Le titre : «grosse fatigue». Non pas tant en raison de cette fichue grippe ayant perturbé quelques jours durant la mise à jour d’Europeus mais b | |
| |  Portugal Report by Euro Reporter
Portugal to slash Afghanistan troops to just 15 Portugal will cut its military presence in Afghanistan by more than 90 percent from August 2008, Defence Minis | |
| |  Pour votre sante, attention a l'abus de Bruxelles! by Newropeans-Magazine
Etes-vous beurre ou margarine ? Régulièrement de hautes autorités se penchent sur votre assiette et s'inquiètent de votre santé | |
| |  Two Forgotten Communities of the EU Cultural Identity 2/2 by Emanuel L. Paparella
As the poet John Keats aptly put it: the center does not hold. Where is the centripetal center to be found? I think it revolves around the central place that European civilization has given to the dignity of the human pers | |
| |  Constitution Europeenne: Gordon Brown Et La Defense Des Interets Britanniques by Europe & Us
Les journalistes de sa gracieuse majesté se sont amusés à faire un pari : combien de fois le Premier ministre prononcera-t-il les mots «défense des intérêts nationaux britanniques» au cours de sa conf | |
| |  Two Forgotten Communities of the EU Cultural Identity 1/2 by Emanuel L. Paparella
"European liberty is founded on the antithesis of the secular world and transcendence, science and faith, material technology and religion.” --Karl Jaspers Ther | |
| |  Facebook, UMP & Politique by Europe & Us
La scène se passe quelque part rue de La Boétie (génial auteur de la Servitude Volontaire). Un troufion stagiaire quelconque, jeune populaire, et Thierry S. Thierry S est quelqu'un de très important. En tout cas il s | |
| |  Slovenia-Report by Euro Reporter
A Defence Program The Slovenian Defence Minister Karl Erjavec and his German counterpart Franz Josef Jung told the press in Ljubljana that cooperation between the two | |
| |  120 Jours Sans Gouvernement: La Belgique Proche De Son Record Historique by Europe & Us
Louis Michel, le commissaire européen chargé du développement et éminence des libéraux francophones du MR, l’a encore affirmé ce matin, sur la RTBF, lors d’un débat que j’ai eu avec lui : la cri | |
| |  Slovakian Report by Euro Reporter
Slovakia could lose seat in European Parliament Slovakia could lose one of its 14 Members of the European Parliament following voting on a draft amendment to the tr | |
| |  Romanian Report by Euro Reporter
Low birth rate harming Romania Romanian President Traian Basescu said this week that he is worried his country was “going through a demographic desert” | |
| |  Greek-report by Euro Reporter
Attica’s worst fire in decades The worst forest fire in more than a decade ravaged some 3,000 hectares of Mount Parnitha, one of the few oases of g | |
| |  Home sweet home town by Asa Butcher
Bognor Regis is a large seaside town on the south coast of England and is infamous for being the butt of countless jokes over the past 70 years. The town is primarily known for being among the alleged last words of K | |
| |  Twenty pound note by Clint Wayne
Englishman Horatio Nelson destroyed the Spanish Armada at the Battle of Trafalgar, Englishman Francis Drake similarly kept the Spanish Navy in check all over the world, the very English Duke of Wellington smashed the dominance of Napoleon in Europ | |
| |  Lennon, Chirac et Nous by Europe & Us
Imaginez un monde où l’on ne vous parlerait pas d’obtention de 500 signatures. Simplement parce que nulle barrière de ce type n’aurait été mise en place pour réduire le champ démocratique. Un Etat o | |
| |  Romania new Far-Right voices by Rene Wadlow
Without fear, but with a spirit of realism, we must note the creation within the European Parliament on 15 January 2007 of a Far-Right bloc claiming to represent 23 million people. The bloc, which has taken the name “Identity, Tradition, Sov | |
| |  Du port du voile aux discriminations et violences envers les filletes by Europe & Us
La Commission du statut des femmes de l’Onu débattra en 2007 des discriminations et violences envers les fillettes. Dans la République française, les droits des enfants sont strictement protégé | |
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