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Lemon half moon cake for Danish far right party
In Denmark, the people’s 2010 revolution is lemon. The popular ‘citronhalvmåne’ cake is being sent in the tens to the offices of the far right Danish party, in protest of their immigration policies. Ironically, the crescent shape of the ‘lemon half-moon’ is also a muslim symbol – a perfect gift on the eve of Ramadan?
hospital, gastronomy, right wing extremism, junk food, food, immigration, politics
Ban bullfighting in Catalonia
It’s a briskly warm spring afternoon in Barcelona and blood is shed for the first time this year in the grand Monumental arena to the cheers of willing fans. Brilliantly shimmering sequins sparkle on the skin-tight suit of a proud Torero as he marks the beginning of yet another season of bloodshed
hospital, sport, protest, barcelona, entertainment, bullfighting, controversy
NHS, EHIC, mutuel: young expats get to grips with healthcare abroad
Three expats discuss their healthcare adventures, with or without travel insurance, in Spain, England and the Czech Republic. It makes for useful reading in the times of a swine flu pandemic
hospital, travel, health, public health, expatriates, testimony, social security
