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67% in Ireland say 'yes' to the Lisbon treaty
On 2 October, the Irish public allowed changes to the constitution to ratify the Lisbon treaty. The 'resounding' and 'convincing' vote dispels fears that the referendum would pass by a slim margin and demonstrate a lack of Irish faith in the democratic process, and in the EU
ryanair, employment, media, vote, referendum, ukip, nigel farage
Peddling for votes; cycle across Ireland for Lisbon treaty
A group of cyclists from around Europe are embarking on a tour of the Irish countryside to demonstrate for a higher voter turnout ahead of the 2 October Lisbon referendum. Organiser Grace Cox enthuses about the ‘yes’ movement that’s gathering speed - and even Ryanair are getting on board
ryanair, dublin, sport, vote, countryside, demonstration, ireland
Cheaper Ryanair seats for Lisbon yes votes
The battle for the second Lisbon referendum is heating up in Ireland; and now, the yes side have aircraft. CEO Michael O’Leary joins Seamus Heaney, U2 and Intel in throwing his weight behind a Lisbon yes
ryanair, financial crisis, ireland, euweek, economy, best of cafebabel.com, lisbon treaty
Low cost airlines lend citizens a 'European' identity
Budget travel is a reality for modern Europeans, a part of everyday life. Accounting for its environmental impact may affect the as yet fragile common European identity it lends to flying citizens
ryanair, european identity, money, england, identity, united kingdom, environment
Low cost, deep discount - who benefits from the credit crunch?
With the current crisis, Mr Cafebabel, Mr C to his friends, the European everyman, has changed his spending habits. Some costs have been cut in favour of better value purchases. Let’s take a glance at what’s making him happy…
ryanair, economical crisis, crise économique, books, economy, low cost
