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	"Snakes And Apples" by Jan Sand The snake shows sinuosities,Celebrates the sinister.Signals salacious suggestions,Shrouding stated sexualitiesIn slitherings sinusoidal,A sustenance of strange satanicSuperiorities.
	And that was June 2008... by The Ovi Team What have we learnt during the month of June? Well, Spain is the best European football team, Robert Mugabe is crazier than ever, Obama is the Democrat nominee, Bill Gates doesn't have a job, the world will get its first swirling skyscraper
	Italian report by Euro Reporter Tuna net survivors At the end of May last year, in the Mediterranean 60 miles off Libya and 120 from Malta, the

	50 Bucks: Bring On the Sluts by Sarah Beetson Sarah presents her second solo exhibition “50 Bucks: Bring On the Sluts”, opening on 6th June 2008 (and running from June 3rd-23rd) at The McCulloch Gallery, Melbourne City. It is a collection of 500 small works rendered on moleskin
	And that was May 2008... by The Ovi Team Wow! What a month May turned out to be for Ovi magazine. First we published our 3,000th contribution, then we released the 'ME' theme issue and then we had to deal with Finnish copycats - if anybody ever needed
	Ovi magazine, Copycats and Nokia by The Ovi Team First of all, we want to thank reporters, journalists and bloggers because they are the only ones who have seen what Mr. Nikula missed and hopefully the legal department of Nokia Corporation will not ignore. Mr. Niku
	Missing Alex - A Greek thriller (in Greek) by Dimitra Karantzeni Τα νέα έκαναν το γύρω του κόσμου… O Άλ
	Photoville: Microsoft walks away from Yahoo by Thanos Kalamidas Mr Ballmer said Microsoft had raised its original offer from $44.6bn to $47.5bn (£24.1bn) - $33 per share. But he added that Yahoo had insisted on at least $53bn, or $37 a share - more than Microsoft was prepared to pay.
	24-hour Ovi Bookshop by The Ovi Team "A book is cheap to print and bind. A book is as private and consensual as sex. A book takes time and effort to consume-something that gives a reader every chance to walk away. Actually, so few people make the effort to read that it's
	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
	Austrian report by Euro Reporter A busy policeman and a thief A female taxi driver from Vienna was attacked by a robber with a knife. Coincidentally a policeman came along the road. “Help”
	"Credit" by Jan Sand There is a persistent tendency In humanity
	Jari Martikainen: Vol. 2 by Jari Martikainen Jari Martikainen (31) is a Finnish aircraft mechanic who enjoys travelling and has photography as a preferred hobby... though I don't think it should be just that for him! See for yourself. Note - photos taken with smal
	The Failure of Gambari Mission in Burma by Rohingya Human Rights Turning a deaf ear to international outcries, Burma's military rulers are going to perpetuate military domination in running the state forever through unilaterally holding a referendum on May 10.2008 on a pro-military
	"gate gate" by Linda Lane the storythe carp had a long standing agreement with a turtlethe turtle who holds the world on his backsaid, one day after a successful game of chancecraps, maybe, or p
	Should I stay or ... GO home! by Thanos Kalamidas
	Slovenian report by Euro Reporter EU membership good for Slovenia Over 72% of Slovenians or 9% more than two years ago, believe that the country's membership of the EU is good for Slovenia, according to a public
	Finnish Report by Euro Reporter Mikael Agricola's Day, Finnish Language Day Today, 9th of April Finland celebrates the Finnish language day to honour Mikael Agricola the man who first to use written Finnish la
	"Hernia" by Alexander Mikhaylov My mother often mentioned that I was born with some defectCalled hernia.I had no idea how serious it was.All I knew that there was something funny with my balls. One of my balls was hanging lo
	What Really Happened? by Thanos Kalamidas
	Caption This! April 2008 by The Ovi Team It is simple. Look at another photo of Sarkozy and write a caption/speech bubble/thought bubble or anything else that captures your imagination.
	And that was March 2008... by The Ovi Team The clocks have sprung forward robbing us of a precious hour of work, but we shall not be deterred here at Ovi. A glorious run of 31 days, an early Easter, an emerald Saint Patrick's Day and the revelation that Asa's wife is "probably
	"Charles Darwin and a pool party" by Alexander Mikhaylov He was a nice guyFunny and loud especiallyAfter a few drinks and a couple of joints He often repeated just how much He loved EcuadorAnd Latin American music‘Man! There is not
	"Ragged Magic" by Jan Sand Tall and thin.Tall and thin with a grin.An ironic smile, with guileTo permit an opening. Friendly enoughSo that approach might coachIn anticipation a reciprocal Appreciation.
	Roots by Amir Khatib This installation participated in the large-scale exhibition which EU-MAN showed in two venues, the Helsinki Kaapelitehdas and the Rundetaarn of Copenhagen. The CUPORE (institution of culture research in Helsinki) bought it and now it is shown
	ShowBizz #35 by Thanos K & Asa B For more ShowBizz HERE!
	"Something Dies" by Jan Sand Things happen. A slow fall of dust.Suddenly, eyes don’t meet.“Sorry, time’s tight. I must –I can’t make it Saturday.” A beat.The silence stretches out.
	Nunobark by Nunobark Nunobark (27) is a Lisbon-based illustrator, artist, graphic designer... and proud father. He was the founder of several fanzines, maintains the Public Secret Blog.
	iBite by Thanos Kalamidas Clashes between protesters and security forces in Tibet's main city of Lhasa have left at least two people dead, according to reports. Is this the China that hosts t
	Jari Martikainen by Jari Martikainen Jari Martikainen (31) is a Finnish aircraft mechanic who enjoys travelling and has photography as a preferred hobby... though I don't think it should be just that for him! See for yourself. Note - photos taken with smal
	News flash !!! Ancient aquatic monster photographed by Linda Lane NEWS FLASH !!!
	Desert life by an Eskimo by Lee Thorkhill An old man, weathered by a life that he has lived quickly and without regard for the feelings of others. Gifted from birth with a silver tongue and rugged looks he has left broken hearts and promises across the world. He is quick and free with wor
	"how high" by Bohdan Yuri how high is itto the sky above,reasonasks me why.I tell itto remain belowthat blue puffof moving smoke.insteadit keeps meawed,about the st
	Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn's Influence on the Philosophy of Science by Emanuel L. Paparella It is hard to think of two thinkers who have had a greater influence on contemporary philosophy of science. Their main insight is that it is impossible to investigate the nature of reality without operating with some
	"Hurray For Evolution" by Jan Sand My great grand daddy was a dinosaurMy brother was a monkey.I came from what had come before.I think one was a donkey.A relative of long agoI'm sure once was a frog.With certain
	How Bizarre! by The Ovi Team Browsing the news daily we often miss the little bits of news at the bottom of the page. They are often funny, sometimes weird, and they give us a new perspective on life, so here's the next in our new column series: How Bizarre!
	Mills & Boon: A Man's Confession by Clint Wayne As I entered the room my gaze was transfixed by the young couple standing by the French doors looking as if they were about to disappear into the darkness of the garden. The man was tall and muscular with a bronzed tan. The expression on his
	"Adventure in Time" by Christopher Wilkinson Wind on spiral refractionBlowing vision to the skyShe dances in all majestyI look up at the cloudsThe drapings of her skirt Where high above she sings out to all spaceAnd the wind
	"sadness" by Bohdan Yuri sadness does come bylike seasons on the fly:the joyful birth of hope,nurtured buds fully grown, sharp cuts into your soul,that leave your heart cold.sadness does come b
	"Something exotic" by Alexander Mikhaylov We flew to Madrid from Stockholm in an early morningIn Stockholm, it was cold but in Madrid it got betterWading through Spanish crowd, killing a few hoursBefore our next flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador
	"Anatomic Bombs" by Jan Sand If I stroke a girl's behindThere's nothing new to findAs the effort gives responses uniform.I am fairly well acquaintedThat the form, as often painted,Has nothing much to vary fr
	And that was February 2008... by The Ovi Team How many months have 29 days? Yes, all of them! However, this Leap Year the extra day in February means you lucky readers have gained an extra cover story for the month and the honour was bestowed upon Jan Sand's "Perpetual Libraries
	Death of the behemoth: An essay on smoking by Alexander Mikhaylov Apparently, this animal has never suffered from a lack of publicity. Soviet military complexes, US military complexes, and now even ‘Phillip Morris’ corporation were all called a ‘behemoth’ at least dozen times. Speaking of
	Caption This! Mar 2008 by The Ovi Team As a start to 2008, Ovi magazine decided to experiment with a Photo Caption game for all of our readers to participate.It is simple. Look at the scary photo of Hillary Clinton and write a caption/speech bubble/thought bubbl
	Greek Reporter by Euro Reporter Skopje just like UK! Athens and Skopje have about two weeks to respond to the latest UN proposals for resolving their dispute over what the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Fyrom) will be called. UN mediator Matt
	Life Undercover #732 by Thanos K & Asa B For More Life Undercover HERE!
	Austian Reporter by Euro Reporter Only Austria, Denmark meet EU carbon deadlineOf the five EU countries issued EU Allowances (EUAs) only Austria and Denmark have successfully met a deadline to allocate their industry permits to emit carbon dioxide, the European Union
	How Bizarre! by Asa Butcher Browsing the news daily we are always overwhelmed with politics, revolutions, accidents, wars and celebrities often missing these little bits of news at the bottom of the page. They are often funny, sometimes weird, and
	A primeira democracia moderna by Luis Alves A Finlândia possuí dois níveis de governo democrático: o Estado e os seus 431 municípios. Este sistema equilibrado, geográfica e historicamente enraizado na sociedade, permite que as
	"no matter where I go" by Bohdan Yuri no matter where I goI will never fall downand not get up again,until the day I die,no matter where I go,I will try again,and again,even after I die,I hopeI
	"Jonah" by Jan Sand Having survived past the teeth And tumbled, confused, in panicDown the slimy throat beneath,I now reside in this organicHeaving place of strange smellsDivorced from stormy seas(No
	iBite by Thanos Kalamidas "This race is very close, it's very contested," Clinton said, "I've won some, he's won some. Each of us has to get to 2025 delegates. So of course every single race is important."
	The Tupi Legend for the Origin of the Night by Alexandra Pereira This is the original legend by the Tupi tribes of the Amazon for the Creation of the Night. The natives believe that in the beginning of everything there was a perman
	"a new soul" by Bohdan Yuri the birth of a new soul is a wonder to behold,too bad the years aheadwill mess with its head.
	Skying Artwork in a National Museum: Salvador Dali by Linda Lane Interesting that searching I am unable to find anything on the Web about 'Skying Artwork'. What is "to sky artwork"? It is the practice, infringing on moral copyright, of hanging or displaying artwork in such a way that it can
	YURTS: living inside a mandala by Valerie Sartor Round and warm, creative and comfortable, yurt constructions have long rode an unusual wave of popularity by symbolizing an ancient link to the earth as well as an alternative, portable lifestyle. For many, these breast
	"Marble Poetry" by Christopher Wilkinson The thunder and the lightening:Watch the river run downRolling in the sight thereCan you see the light flair?Cold on the mountainWild in the NorthStream of jet flyingSend the
	The Legend of Timor Loro Sae by Alexandra Pereira This is the traditional tale about the origins of Timor Loro Sae, which in tetum means "orient land – the land of the rising sun", or "land of dawn", or just "East Timor",
	"Alpha Bets Are Off" by Jan Sand Be wary of the dictionary.Watch out for the thesaurus.Attractions can be quite contrary.Words can be a kooky chorus.They sing of 'A's in many ways,Their 'B's are a diseas
	Austrian report by Euro Reporter Poisoned Chocolates The mayor of the little Lower Austrian of Spitz a der Donau was poisoned with chocolates which were filled with strychnine. The politician found a box with those chocolates on his car with the message
	Triumph Over Tragedy by Jack Wellman The classic that is Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, including the opening movement (the Allegro)…duh, duh, duh, duhhhhh…is perhaps the most universally recognized song in world - a universal and timeless classic from,
	Stop coverage of terrorist activities by Abdulhadi Hairan All of us are aware of the importance of media in prevailing political and geographical situation and know also about the day-to-day events of terror across the world. By nature, human being
	A Voice of Reason Momentarily Silenced by René Wadlow Jose Ramos-Horta, President of East Timor, was shot twice in the back by rebel soldiers in an attack on his home in Dili in the early hours of Monday, 11 February 2008. The attack was led by the fugitive rebel commander Alfredo Reinado who was ki
	Peace Nobel Prize Winner Shot in His Stomach by Alexandra Pereira The shaky democracy of East Timor as an independent country has been hit again by a new threat this Monday, when the Peace Nobel Prize Winner and President Ramos-Horta was shot in his back, hand and stomach while returning from his early morning j
	When I had enough (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas Όταν πριν από ένα χρόνο περίπου αποφάσιζ
	"who knew her" by Bohdan Yuri there's a hooker lying deadacross the street where I live would anyone sayI knew her no it's just another hookerfrom any other street someone
	iBite by Thanos Kalamidas Democratic hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton remain neck and neck and are battling for every vote.For every damn penny I would say according to the rumors at least! ****************************Mike H
	Damned computers by Mike Jennett One day Bill Gates and his partners in this miserable existence we call the computer age will be called to task. No heaven for them. They off down below, to the place of everlasting warmth – and I don’t mean Florida.
	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
	"Animystic Paranoia" by Jan Sand The bird of nightDevours sunsets, Regurgitates the Sun at dawnTo feed the skyWith bloody light.Then is gone.The serpent seaRoils its scales,Spits flying fis
	The Cycle of Time: The Chinese New Year by René Wadlow Talk of the Year ahead and the devil laughs”- Chinese proverb This 7 February marks the start of the New Year in China. The start of a New Year is a re
	Me, a name I call myself... by Asa Butcher When you think of me, what comes to mind? Perhaps I should rephrase the question… what comes to mind when you think of 'me'? Is that any clearer? Let's begin again! Ovi magazin
	Charles Sanders Peirce and the Presuppositions of Science by Emanuel L. Paparella One of the great influences on American philosophy was Charles Sanders Peirce’s pragmaticism. His interest in philosophy began as a hobby but has had wide international repercussion. Pierce’s intellectual
	"virgin spring" by Bohdan Yuri a virgin spring from mountain wellslides its soul upon this land.beginning as one in search for more,a current flows, connects a blend: gather thoughts from long ago,each young cyc
	And that was January 2008... by The Ovi Team So the first month of 2008 has been chalked off leaving us with eleven more before it all begins over, but there is one positive outcome of this: another Ovi monthly covers issue. Welcome to the first of the New Year an
	Caption This! Feb 2008 by The Ovi Team As a start to 2008, Ovi magazine decided to experiment with a Photo Caption game for all of our readers to participate.It is simple. Look at the photo of Sarkozy and write a caption/speech bubble/thought bubble or anything
	Long live the new archbishop! (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas Ο θάνατος του Αρχιεπισκόπου Αθηνών Χριστ
	The Overcoat Business by Jan Sand There is an old story about two guys living on the edge of poverty. Whenever one was in deep financial problems he sold his overcoat to the other, thus tiding himself over a very bad spot. There was only one overcoat and it went through time being
	The Peace Train by Jack Wellman On January 30th, 1948, India and the British Empire would be forever changed. That day in New Delhi, India, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the spiritual and political leader of the Indian independence movement, was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic. Th
	Malta Report by Euro Reporter Malta slowly closing employment gender gap Malta continued to close its employment gender gap over the past five years, according to a new report issued by the European Commissi
	Ovi Bad Boys Podcast #100 by The Ovi Team Download of the Ovi Bad Boys Podcast is totally free of charge. On the podcast page you will find all of their archived shows, which is a recording of their weekly live show broadcast across the Helsinki region on Lä
	Kicking a Dead Horse by Jan Sand There is a very old story of a canny farmer whose life style was to wring every last cent out of all of his operations. He cut down on his own food and maintenance to the bare bone and, for a while, made extreme experiments on his horse to cut dow
	"there's a hole in my brain" by Bohdan Yuri there's a hole in my brainwhat it's doing thereI don't know. nothing, I suppose, it just stays in its own spacenot bothering meat all,I don't thin
	iBite by Thanos Kalamidas Egyptian security forces have pulled back from the border with Gaza after an apparent failure to reseal it. Palestinians seemed to be still crossing freely in and out of Egypt for a third consecutive day, to stock up on supplies in defiance of a block
	German report by Euro Reporter Climate-protection packageThe EU Commission has unveiled a new climate-protection package. It contains tougher rules for emissions-trading, target goals for greenhouse-gas reduction, and directives for the expansion of renewab
	A Healthy Argument by Asa Butcher There is a sage piece of advice often handed out to newly-weds: Don't go to sleep on an argument. I totally agree, especially since it is far comfier to go to sleep on a bed. Seriously, according to recent research, it now appears that the adv
	"Strip poker" by Alexander Mikhaylov I was fifteen years old at that timeStudying at trade school, skipping it often whenTwo of my buddies came over to my placeIt was a quiet afternoon, one of those I normally choose to stay at home
	Paz, Pao, Saude, Educacao by Luis Alves O início de 2008 tem sido marcado pelo encerramento de vários serviços de saúde por todo o país, gerando protestos das populações contra estas medidas governamentais. Num pa
	Pakistan is an interesting country! by Abdulhadi Hairan Here the Hamoodur Rahman Commission clearly named the people who had a role in East Pakistan [that broke the country int
	Dutch Report by Euro Reporter Police strike and footballPolice strikes in support of a pay claim broaden into national industrial action last Wednesday, with police stations throughout the country closed for up to four hours. Despite the strike, the footba
	Sucking Spaghetti by Jan Sand Recently, somewhere on the net, there has been a hectic discussion of the physical impossibility of anyone sucking spaghetti. It is easily accepted that sucking liquid through a straw is explained by the atmosphere pushing on the surface of the
	Poker, virtual reality and international stock markets by Thanos Kalamidas I have never been a gambler myself and, as it may have been obvious from former articles, when it comes to playing I'd rather have a good game of chess, Scrabble or even rummy, than poker, for example. However, it seems that over the last few
	Protection of Rohingya Undocumented Refugees in Bangladesh by Rohingya Human Rights The Rohingya refugee problem in Bangladesh is a decades-long pending issue. According to the official record, there are some 26,000 Rohingya refugees in two official camps in Cox's Bazar, a southern district of Bangladesh bordering Burma. T
	King Kev by Clint Wayne Stunned isn’t the word, it's not even sensational, it's far beyond that. The news that Kevin Keegan was returning to Newcastle United marking the homecoming of a hero that many are calling the second coming of the Messiah has shocked
	"the most evil man in town" by Bohdan Yuri you are the most evil man in town,your house is just down the street.you once told us it was hard to remarry,ever since your wife drowned accidentally,in swan pond, over twenty years ago;
	Calling Military Veterans by The Ovi Team Hello. My name is Kyle Nappi. I am 17-years-old and I live in Ostrander, Ohio (USA). I am a junior at Buckeye Valley High School in Delaware, Ohio. I was wondering if you could do me a favor. I have a big interest in history,
	Martin Luther King, Jr.: Nonviolence with people we do not know by René Wadlow � Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. It is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the one who wields it. It is a sword that heals. Both a pract
	The Truth of Scientific Knowledge Grounded in Faith by Emanuel L. Paparella “The act of faith consists essentially in knowledge and there we find its formal and specific perfection.”- --Thomas Aquinas
	Reporters in crisis (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas Δημοσιογραφία σε κατάσταση υστερίας.
	African Cup of Nations by Asa Butcher Africa, the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent, is usually in the news for tragedies, famines and having 33 of its 61 territories listed among the 50 poorest in the world, including the top (bottom) position due to Sierr
	World Peace Model # 1: Oughtopian peace model by Akli Hadid "Oughtopia" is a term coined by Korean philosopher Choue Young Seek. It is a philosophy that leads to a society that ought to be realized, a society that is spiritually beautiful, materially affluent and humanly rewarding.
	Protection of Human Rights at International Organizations: Fiction? by Frantisek Brychta IntroductionIn October 2007 my article “Protection of Human Rights at International Organizations – only a Fiction?” was published in the OVI magazine. Mentioned article dealt with the difficulties connected
	It Was All a Dream by Christopher Wilkinson It was all a dream. Poe was dragged from his tenement in Virginia and buried. His burial resembled one of the stories he wrote -- lonely and misunderstood. Just two days down the road, Dr. King, the great spokesperson for equal rights in the na
	2nd Opinion #41 by Thanos K & Asa B For more 2nd Opinion HERE!
	Facing In and Facing Out by Jan Sand A good many animals have tails and I consider it a personal tragedy that I am missing one. A well-articulated prehensile tail could be a very useful addition to my physiology. While I'm typing at my word processor I would very much appreciate
	Afzal and Advani by Tahir Khan Over the last few years, a big debate has been ongoing in the Indian media concerning whether Afzal guru should be given the death sentence. The issue is that Indian intelligence have failed to bring any solid proof which shows Afzal Guru was invo
	How honest are you? by Clint Wayne According to a recent survey carried out by the popular drinks brand WKD, men admitted to telling an average of five fibs a day, whereas women only admitted to telling an impressive three fibs a day. But is that the truth?Vote
	Father Bill Gates by Thanos Kalamidas The European Commission announced two more anti-competition investigations against Microsoft while there are already a couple against the same company going on and some millions the company pays for penalties month a
	"Economize!" by Alexander Mikhaylov It’s the end of August and we are Low on moneyLike the last summerAnd the summer before that It never ends…It’s always like thisIt will be always like thisN
	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
	One more year to go by Thanos Kalamidas Reading reports, mails and news bulletins for George W. Bush’s visit in the Middle East the only thing coming to your mind is that this is going to be a very hard year; the man decided to leave a legacy of mistakes and wrong policies and who
	Polish reporter by Euro Reporter Turning the tram system into personal computer gameA Polish teenager allegedly turned the tram system in the city of Lodz into his own personal train set, triggering chaos and derailing four vehicles in the process. Twelve peo
	Albert Schweitzer's Reverence for Life by Jack Wellman On a cold, blustery winter day on January 14, 1875, Albert Schweitzer was born in Upper-Alsace, Germany (which is now in France). An extraordinary theologian, philosopher, and musician. He would later win the Nobel Priz
	Vico's Conception of Mytho-Poetic Wisdom by Emanuel L. Paparella Abstract: Vico insists throughout his opus that in order for Man to understand himself and avoid the danger of scientific objectification, he needs to attempt a re-creation of the origins of human
	Greek report by Euro Reporter A DilemmaGreece’s leading transport experts are divided over whether politicians should risk unpopularity and introduce congestion charges in cities that suffer traffic problems. A professor has said that any “poli
	Half a century of covers by Asa Butcher Here at Ovi we love numbers, especially landmarks, and today we have another perfect opportunity to showcase material from our archive. Today marks the 500th cover made by the Ovi Team and there was no chance we would miss this chance to take you
	New world disorder # 1: Global Injustice by Akli Hadid For similar crimes, here’s how people don’t get different punishments:-A guy lies about his religion or ethnicity to avoid racial prejudice from other people. He gets caught and his friends think it’s so lame
	Go Figure by Jan Sand Like the average guy I shop for various items in a store and try to keep the prices in my head so that when I approach the cash register I have a vague idea about how badly I am about to be hit. But living in the real world is like being under bo
	"not I" by Bohdan Yuri it's hard to be alivewhen everythingaround you has alreadydied but who willtell them allthat they arealready dead not I that is
	Finlandia: MunicaÂpios e Descentralizcao by Luis Alves A crise económica portuguesa teve início no ano de 2002. Apesar da ténue recuperação ocorrida a partir de 2004, o crescimento da economia portuguesa tem-se mantido por valores insuficient
	'Empty is Full' Exhibition by The Ovi Team Hello all,The group show I'm involved
	Suicide justice (Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas Πριν τα Χριστούγεννα έγραψα ένα άρθρο με
	German Report by Euro Reporter Parent benefit is going to ... cost moreAccording to the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, the budget's vote for parent benefits was too low, so the Minister asked for another 110 million plus 30 million euro for educat
	A letter to the President of the Cypriot Parliament (Greek) by Mihalis Mihail Κύριε Χριστόφια, Είμαι ένας Κύ
	John Searle on the Human Mind and the Nature of Intelligence by Emanuel L. Paparella Modern rationalists whose paradigm of reality is Descartes’ philosophy and its idea that we are nothing but so much matter extended into space and complicated biological machines are fond of pointing out that o
	Cheaters by Akli Hadid What would sports look like without doping? Who are the great champions who were accused of doping? Here’s a list of great champions who allegedly doped, and, some believe, who would never have been great champions without doping.
	"just ask anyone" by Bohdan Yuri on the main street cornerwhere mean deals are playeda nickel, a dime, buys it all, any soul can play the game. pass the paper bag forty,a swig to take control, easingthe shak
	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
	The Punch and Judy Show by Jan Sand There is no question that all cultures delight in theater. The suspension of disbelief that is the essence of any thespian attempt is something utilized, not only in direct theatrical production but also in all aspects of life. It is basically
	iBite by Thanos Kalamidas Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has a commanding lead in the country's snap election but it is unclear whether he has avoided a presidential run-off, the opposition said there was serious violations and called
	Spud-you-don't-like by Asa Butcher "You don't like potato! Who doesn't like potatoes? Go on, try one… just one! It won't hurt you… give it a nibble… okay, why don't you try it with some baked beans? What! You don't like baked beans either?
	Finnish reporter by Euro Reporter Finland on Nordic Defense TeamworkPrime Minister Matti Vanhanen suggested in his blog joint civil crisis management exercises with Sweden and that an exercise like that could be held next autumn in full agreement with the Fore
	Aung San Suu Kyi independence by Thanos Kalamidas This year and apparently today, Burma, also known as Myanmar, celebrates 60 years of independence from the British. The nearby India celebrated its 60th year last year with magnificent celebrations that lasted for days and you would expect Burma t
	"Dirty old man" by Alexander Mikhaylov He was a man in his early fiftieth, small and sad looking With runny eyes and face that seemed to be Pushed to one side, the skin the color of a peeled potato Brown hands, pantsAlways sliding
	And that was December... by The Ovi Team "So this is Xmas, And what have you done, Another year over, And a new one just begun…" sang John Lennon in his 1971 hit "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)", so what have you done? There are 88
	A wish for 2008 by Thanos Kalamidas When writing an article of the most important events for the year 2007, I think I wrote is what I wish and want most for the year 2008. You see, I have lost all my hopes for peace on earth soon, I don’t think anymore for the end of criminali
	Thundersnow by Jack Wellman Old Man Winter comes again to our small plains town. Predictions of another bout with winter are posted with the weather service’s Heavy Snow Warning. It is a prophecy being fulfilled before my eyes. This storm cares not that thousands are s
	Caption This! Jan 2008 by The Ovi Team Happy New Year!As a start to 2008, Ovi magazine have decided to experiment with a new Photo Caption game for all of our readers to participate.It is simple. Look at the photo and write a caption/speech bubble/th
	Ovi's Person of the Year 2008: Alan Johnston by Asa Butcher When we asked you to nominate your candidate for Ovi's Person of the Year 2008 we didn't expect to receive such a positive response. Thanks to each of you who took the time to contact us and offer us your choice
	2007, as tears go by by Thanos Kalamidas The year 2007 has been extremely strange for me, Ovi magazine turned daily and that meant following all the news all the time just to be contemporary with international events. Of course that also had its dark side;
	A peak at MMVIII by Asa Butcher Using my mystical crystal ball I can provide you with a sneaky peak at what lays in store for us in 2008. Don't worry! I don't possess supernatural abilities, just extraordinary research skills that can dazzle those easily impressed.
	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
	Myths surrounding money by Akli Hadid Money is also a state of mind. To some, being rich and famous does not buy happiness. But to many, it is the only life they ever dreamt of. I haven’t counted the number of times I got cut off for mentioning money related
	Repeating history with innocent Kurds by Thanos Kalamidas There is something going on at the north borders of Iraq that seems like nobody gives the necessary weight. The victims at the moment are between the innocent and they count only to tens and the refugees to just a few hundred but the situation is
	Universal human rights in a cultural diversity context by Akli Hadid Social life is governed by principles and doctrines that differ in every society. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, though in my opinion the greatest document ever to be printed, sometimes might contradict people’s traditions.
	"I'm wired" by Bohdan Yuri I'm wiredI can't break out ofthis creation,there is no escapefrom this crude matrix, I'm tryingbut I can'tseem tostep beyond
	iBite by Thanos Kalamidas At "Meet Mike Huckabee" event Friday morning in Pella, Iowa, the former Arkansas governor and surprising leader in Iowa clarified comments he made Thursday night suggesting that, in the wake of Benazir Bhutto
	Who killed Benazir Bhutto? by Thanos Kalamidas It is like there is a huge drama scene covering Pakistan and everybody has become a pawn in the hands of an invisible power. Benazir Bhutto is dead, assassinated in a suicide attack. Sixteen more Pakistanis are dead from the attack and several oth
	"Twin Falls" by Alexander Mikhaylov ArrivalWe flew over to Twin Falls, Idaho on the Flag Day -An immigration worker who picked us up at the airport Seemed genuinely surprised whenWe mentioned the Flag Day to him‘The
	Las mujeres saharauis by Luis Portillo, Ph. D. Suelma Beiruk, responsable de relaciones internacionales de la República Democrática del Sahara, ha visitado el Estado español para recordarnos la deuda pendiente que tenemos con su país. Esta bellísima mujer que luce un v
	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
	Ludicrous Laws by Jack Wellman I have heard of some strange laws and how many are still on the books or in effect. These various laws reflect a mental philosophy about the cultures and times in which they lived. These are the very reasons they were enacted. Some are obviously o
	"our precious soul" by Bohdan Yuri spread your wings and feel your soulas you soar above the countryside.is it what you had expected?have they cherished the gallant pastthat fought with blood to set you free?have they nur
	Art In Politics - W.H. Auden: Poet of the Age of Anxiety by René Wadlow Wystan Hugh Auden, whose birth 100 years ago in 1907, is marked this year by two separate groups of poetry readers. Each group celebrates half of his poetic life and rather tries to forget about the other half, seeing one
	2008 Elections & the Price of Freedom by Christopher Wilkinson As the rhetoric for America’s presidential election builds up I, like others, watch the news about the candidates. I cannot say I am fully informed. I do have a feeling that something important is missing.I hear the in
	Art in Politics - Symbiotic or parasitic? by Thanos Kalamidas When you were young, before getting on this cynical carousel we are all in, I’m sure there were moments you imagined that there are no countries, nothing to kill or die for and that all the people live in peace. I have and sometimes I sti
	Art in Politics Editorial by The Ovi Team I think a theme like 'art and politics' is one of the most suitable for the thematic Ovi magazine and there are so many angles I’m sure we will not even reach a fraction of them. But, after all, this has never been the role of Ovi
	Ovi's hat-trick by Asa Butcher Where were you on December 20th 2004? What were you doing? Who were you with? Should you have been with that person? Do you still keep in contact with them? Is it any of my business? I can answer each of those questions
	A wonderful three years by Thanos Kalamidas I find it hard to believe that three years of Ovi magazine are behind us, three for you all, four for us with all the planning and the preparation. Ovi magazine was born and grew up in the era off blogs and personal journals and this is the reason
	An Ovi Christmas Card by The Ovi Team Ovi magazine takes a deep breath and wishes everybody one of the following: Boas Festas! Buon Natale! Buorit Juovllat! Chestita Koleda! Craciun fericit si un An Nou fericit! Feliz Navidad! Fröhliche Weihnachten! Glædel
	Is there a way we can become immortals? by Akli Hadid I remember a case when an old man put his dead wife in a freezer instead of burying her. He thought science would one day be able to resuscitate her. That sparked a debate concerning whether or not we could one day become immortals.
	Recognize the contribution of immigration by Thanos Kalamidas Would anybody ever imagine that England, with its language that has spread all over the world and with countries all around the globe that have English as the official language, that the day would come when there will be traffic or muni