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	While Tarja Halonen debates, immigrants deal with the problems by Thanos Kalamidas The Finnish President, Tarja Halonen in an interview talked extensively about the events in Norway and about xenophobia and racism in Finland. In this interview among others and pointing that herself she has a lot of friends who have immigrate to
	Timo and Jussi, did you sleep last night? by Thanos Kalamidas I’m wondering how Jussi Halla-Aho and Timo Soini slept the last couple of days knowing that a mass murderer glorified them in his murder manifest. Please, can somebody tell me what’s the difference between the pictures from New York 20
	When prejudice jokes spoiled my evening coffee by Thanos Kalamidas To be honest I have no idea how many books, essays or articles I have read the last decades about fascism, prejudice and racism and I had the unfortunate chance to see all three in full practice through my travels, experiences and in my everyday l

	From Salonika to the Roma by Thanos Kalamidas The first time I heard Nicolas Sarkozy talking about his roots in Salonika I have to admit that somehow I felt intrigued and looking forward for what was going to follow even though there are too few things that might connect me with the French Pr
	Sarah is back, tweeting by Thanos Kalamidas In the beginning she was the guest star in a gig called the Tea-Party; then she took over the central stage and the gig turned into a mega-show where the good old ‘values’ that everybody tries to forget became the issue and in the end
	Amarynthos raping justice (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas Τις τελευταίες βδομάδες το ΔΝΤ και η κακομοιριά
	But ...seriously! by Thanos Kalamidas The European leaders are insisting to make, or push, the Irish people to sign the Lisbon Treaty; a treaty they rejected in a referendum a few months ago. According to analysts, one reason for rejecting the treaty was a fear of immigrants invading
	Destructive divisiveness by Thanos Kalamidas Why is the destiny of some countries that have suffered so much to turn one day to the other side of the hill? I suppose the same question applies to people as well, but when it comes to nations the emotion is so much stronger.
	Sarkozy: Leave French people alone - Part 3 by Joseph Gatt A racist and an anti-SemiteLike many French personalities, including France’s highest ranked politicians, Nicolas Sarkozy has made several statements that sho
	Ms. Kern's right and paid sex by Thanos Kalamidas Two US officials came to the centre of the news last week each for very different reasons. One is resigning, perhaps facing legal implications, and the other enjoys full protection from the party she represents and local authorities; what were the
	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
	Racism and anti-Semitism in the French media by Joseph Gatt From politicians to thinkers, entertainers to journalists, the French media allows people to express racist views publicly. And people who expressed racist views are still in the media circles, without ever publicly excusing themselves.
	A hornet's nest by Asa Butcher Gentleman's agreement: n. Personal understanding or arrangement based on honour and not legally binding. Exactly sixty years, Holl
	I have a dream! by Thanos Kalamidas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has been one of my role models since I was a kid and first realized the meaning of the words 'racism' and 'prejudice'. Unfortunately, life never made me forget it and it is
	All about Eva by Asa Butcher “I claim that there is a political wisdom, which should be used not only for your self but also for others. That is my political banner!” exclaims an enthusiastic Eva Biaudet, Parliamentarian, member of t