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Drunk as a skunk
We all know that everyone always accuses their neighbour of his own flaws. And on the subject of legal faults, European languages all have their own scapegoats
united kingdom, beer, russian federation, translation, paris, tower of babel, languages
Gordon Brown, Euro-sceptic prime minister?
All change in Her Majesty's kingdom: Scotsman Gordon Brown, 56, replaces Tony Blair at the head of government after ten years of hard loyal service
united kingdom, gordon brown, brussels, tony blair, politics, london, europe
Brown, Sarkozy and gang - sceptic fantastics
Is Europe increasingly Eurosceptic as with the arrival of a new generation of new leaders?
united kingdom, lech kaczynski, european constitution, romania, jaroslaw kaczynski, nicolas sarkozy, brussels
Exit: Downing Street
Northern Ireland highs, Iraq all-time lows - part of the legacy that British Prime Minister Tony Blair leaves after a decade in power, as he steps down on 27 June 2007
united kingdom, kosovo, tony blair, politics, london, europe
Back home in the Falklands
14 June 2007 marks twenty-five years of liberation from the Argentine military by British forces. A Falkland Islander born after the war discusses his islands' economical, European and neighbourly strides
united kingdom, identity, stanley, local autonomy, néstor kirchner, latin america, argentina
London, Berlin and Madrid: cine-pigs
Between 8 and 14 June London hosts the third part of ‘Picture Europe’, the first film festival taking place simultaneously across different European cities
united kingdom, cinema, daniel brühl, film, festivals, seville, madrid
Eurosceptic: to be, or not to be
An undercurrent of Euroscepticism circles the European Union. According to the Eurobarometer, only 54% of Europeans see the EU as something positive, whilst 34% consider it negative
united kingdom, turkey, czech republic, economy, european union, italy, france
Working abroad - necessity or Easyjet pleasure?
The concept of working abroad has changed hugely - two generations explain why they left their countries. Third in our 'Crossed Portraits' series, marking 50 years of Europe
united kingdom, burkina faso, luxembourg, erasmus, freedom of movement, africa, travel
Northern Ireland elections: then what?
Assembly elections took place on March 7, ahead of a March 26 deadline to restore the power-sharing process
united kingdom, belfast, devolution, terrorism, elections, western eu, nationalism
50 years of love across the Schengen zone
Love beyond frontiers - two Euro-couples relate their stories of post-war Europe bliss
united kingdom, love, schengen zone, labour, languages, european union, immigration
Iran: Security Council deadline looms
February 21 is the United Nations deadline for Resolution 1737 for Iran to stop its uranium-enrichment programme
united kingdom, united states, middle east, united nations, energy, foreign policy, america
Slaves to 'ciao'
Written as 'ciao', pronounced as 'tchao'. In Europe, the use of the warm, melodious Italian greeting has been 'a la mode' for many centuries, often replacing more formal greetings
united kingdom, dialect, writers, bulgaria, ryszard kapuscinski, austria, spain
Factories of culture: forging new from old
All over Europe, former industrial buildings are being rebuilt as centres of culture. Residents cherish the special charm of these old factories
united kingdom, contemporary art, lifestyle, art market, greece, hungary, architecture
Olympiad Sacrifices
In London preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games are in full swing. And although the mistakes of the previous Games should be avoided, plenty of problems still lurk in the foreground
The Queen’s servants
Since EU enlargement, more and more young Poles are trying their luck in Great Britain. They work as labourers, wait tables, and hope for a better career
united kingdom, enlargement, integration, poland, immigration, society, london
Education and Islam: keeping the faith
Are state faith schools a viable solution to integration problems in Europe?
united kingdom, religion, youth, islamophobia, islam, education system, islamic terrorism
Escalating threats and anti-terrorist measures
In response to escalating violence and fear, Europe has equipped itself with a real arsenal to counter threats
united kingdom, discrimination, development, human rights, violence, education system, islamic terrorism
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