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Israeli national trail: take a bible, talk to your God and don’t walk on water

('yoav',) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:29:08 -0000

The free month-and-a-half trek crosses Israel from tip to toe, via valleys and mountains, winding in the cities, deserts and woods. A bit of context to help you plan carefully and prepare for a tough physical effort, plus some tips

Cross my heart and hope to die

('edesposti',) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:48:50 -0000

In Washington, president Barack Obama took an oath by swearing on the Bible in front of thousands of people. But how are promises made – and broken – in Europe?

Romania to UK: the whole of Europe in your plate

('Sarah Truesdale',) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:00:00 -0000

What do Europeans do the night before Christmas? They eat! The flavours and colours of the dishes vary enormously. But certain culinary practices can be surprising. A tour of the traditional and intriguing dishes of Europe

Climate change conference in December: previewing Poznan

('Dave Keating',) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:09:25 -0000

Delegates will come more than 190 countries at the Poznan conference, but all eyes will be on the major players - the EU and the United States. After elections in the latter and in the midst of a global financial crisis, will the world walk away from committing significant money and energy to solving the problem?

Cavalli, Fiat and co: Italy is no lame duck

('Erin Woycik',) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0000

Don't be poking fun at Italy - from Marie Curie prizewinner Luisa Corrado to FIAT promoter Lapo Elkann, Italians are reclaiming their right to reinvigorate the country

Spain: elections under terrorist alert

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Although arrests of suspected ETA and Jihad terrorists have increased in Spain, the terrorist threat overshadows the campaign of the Spanish legislative elections on 9 March

Euro: at last, a unique currency

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Collectors, get happy. The 2 euro coin is going to profit from a new design; not a national emblem, but a face showing support for Europe

Australia: ‘Sorry’ for the Indigenous

('Nabeelah Shabbir',) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000

13 February. Big screens, daytrips to Canberra, and a historical ‘apology’ by the new Labor government, to the 13, 000 Indigenous children taken from their Aboriginal parents after British colonisation

Merkozy is leaking water

('Rebecca Caulfield',) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:27:00 -0000

A conflict of interest is poisoning the apparent honeymoon between the French and German leaders, Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, as they work on the EU constitution

Factories of culture: forging new from old

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0000

All over Europe, former industrial buildings are being rebuilt as centres of culture. Residents cherish the special charm of these old factories