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Ode to 6 billionaires and almost 50 millionaires in Russia's Duma

('Language Cat',) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:30:00 -0000

The fall of communism signified the loss of purchasing power for millions. In the same year, a select number of oligarchs and shrewd businessmen seized the country’s inexhaustible resources and legally entered the ranks of the richest men on the planet. Analysis of a country that, until a few decades ago, considered it a crime to pursue wealth but is now governed by a parliament that boasts the very wealthy

Europe: preparing for another gas dispute?

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:48:34 -0000

As ‘continental Europe's biggest gas hub’ opens in Austria, it’s clear that Europe is now in a better position to deal with to gas supply disruptions, caused by geopolitical factors, that so paralysed parts of Europe in recent years. A repeat of the Russo-Ukraine energy crisis is unlikely in 2010

EU working hard to improve the plight of gypsies

('Andrew Burgess',) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:15:00 -0000

Pressed by a coalition of associations, on September 16 the European commission organised the first summit dedicated entirely to the Roma people. Where can we start to implement a global policy to improve the situation of these people, the largest ethnic minority in Europe?

War criminal Karadzic wants a 'fair trial' at the Hague

('Mira Galanova',) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:35:03 -0000

During Serb war criminal Radovan Karadzic's last appearance before the Hague at the end of August, judge Iain Bonomy resisted attempts to challenge the validity of the trial. Karadzic is to report ‘irregularities’ at a special hearing on 17 September

Lisbon strategy: how does Europe fit into today’s world?

('Gemma Turner',) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:39:00 -0000

Europe’s privileged geopolitical situation is under threat. In the context of globalisation, climate and demographic change and the high cost of energy and food, Europe has to rethink its strategies

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

Italy's pasta prices soar to 14%

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Frozen incomes and an inflation rate above the European average - purchasing power is at a breaking point in a country where poverty particularly affects the younger population

Energy in Europe: France and Germany protest

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Producing and transporting energy; the commission has adopted a ‘package’ of measures to control the EU market’s share of gas and electricity. But eight member states, including France and Germany, are opposed

Economic crisis looms over election preparations in Spain

('Daniel G. Ross',) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0000

Spain is suffering from the after-effects of a decade of impressive economic growth. The threat of economic downturn will play an important role in the upcoming elections on 9 March

Are you young, employed and on the move?

('John Smith',) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0000

As a consequence of encouraging young students to travel the world, it's necessary to expect that many of them, inspired by the itch to travel, decide to move away and work. How do they manage?

Borderline? Art on the scales

('Nabeelah Shabbir',) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000

How far can art go? What taboos remain? Art often both fascinates and disgusts, in an attempt at containing cultural boundaries

Football: fans take over in UK, France and Germany

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Faced with Russian oligarchs or American magnates buying out their clubs, some supporters are trying the same tactic out of sheer desperation

Czech smokers: pubs welcome Europe’s last indoor puffs

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000

The smoking ban, in force in many of the 27 EU member states, may soon take hold in the Czech Republic. Prague’s anti-smoking lobby steps up its fight against the fog. Plus a smoking ban guide map in the EU

Erasmus turns 20 – time to grow up?

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0000

Name: Erasmus. Date of birth : 1987. Birthplace: Brussels - the European institutions are rather proud of their baby, which celebrates 20 years in 2007

Ahmadinejad's Jihad

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0000

As the nuclear crisis deepens, isn't it time that Europe put aside its differences with Iran's opposition party, asks MEP Paulo Casaca.