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Property tax abolished in southern Italy, stupid
In the middle of the property sector crisis, with a reduction of up to 40% in the value of housing in countries like the UK and Spain, the abolition of a property tax in southern Italy is proving that when it rains, it pours
economical crisis, infraestructuras, silvio berlusconi, 'ndrangheta, fiscalidad, romano prodi, italy
Miss Marion: the French burlesque star will 'tease you until you die'
The 32-year-old from Normandy performs a 'slowed-down' version of burlesque. A dance historically popular in eras of depression, her latest show updates the genre, combining nipple tassels and an iPhone - an accessible escape for Europeans in recession
economical crisis, feminism, paris, sex, dance, tradition, love
Live at the Berlinale: The International opens film festival
The 59th Berlinale kicked off on 5 February with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s feature, sporting a title could not be more appropriate for this renowned film event. Celebrated every February since 1978, the festival today attracts film professionals from 120 countries, 40, 000 journalists and even more movie-goers from all over the world. Review
economical crisis, cinema, germany, berlin, actors, film festival, film
Will he or won't he: Poul Nyrup Rasmussen to head European commission?
The former Danish prime minister has committed the socialists to winning the June 2009 European elections. His strategy is based on the idea of a new social Europe. His objective: to ensure the welfare state retains its place in globalisatio. Interview
economical crisis, pes, poul nyrup rasmussen, denmark, nuevas tecnologías, socialism, flexicurity
Riots in Latvia: the dream of a fast buck is over
During Latvia’s economic miracle period many people lived beyond their means. Now it is payback time. 14 January saw the fraught situation in the country escalate. A mass demonstration against the centre-right government ended in violent rioting; 'everything is not ok'
economical crisis, economic growth, baltic, protest, crise financière, atis slakteris, riga
Morale at half mast as the EU enters recession
Consumers or businesses? They both have the same problems. The terrible unemployment figures do not help morale. Latest titbit news from Brussels
economical crisis, consumers, european commission, negocios, unemployment, euweek, politics
Pat Cox: 'Europe managed the economic crisis impressively'
The former president of the European council talks economic crisis, China and the Irish electorate’s rejection of the Lisbon treaty, three topics currently spicing up the European political scene
economical crisis, josé manuel barroso, pat cox, china, the eu in the world, power, ireland
'Butter wouldn't melt' in Bernard Madoff's mouth
2009 - the American investor, believed to have perpetrated the biggest financial scam in history, didn't look like he broke plates, say the Spaniards. How else do Europeans describe someone who looks innocent, but is not? Fishy situations and more in the weekly run of idioms and audio
economical crisis, tower of babel, translation, finance, bernard madoff
A decade of the euro - in cartoons
As the single currency celebrates ten years, cartoonists from Italy, Spain, Slovenia and France paint their visions of a euro which seems distant from its users
economical crisis, comics, gianluca costantini, humour, life cost, anniversary, euro
2008, war and independence: our ‘best’ of some of the worst events
January. Franco-German MEP and former student activist Daniel Cohn-Bendit tells the collective conscience to get over the 1968 riots. August. Russian bombs pepper Georgia. February. Kosovo becomes the world’s newest country with amidst divisions within the EU, a fact which was consolidated by the Irish people’s ‘no’ vote to the Lisbon treaty – September. It hasn’t been the most sparkling year for the EU
- Read the special edition 2008, war and independence: our ‘best’ of some of the worst events
- Roberto Saviano on the Italian Camorra
- Dublin: why 862, 415 Irish voted no to the Lisbon treaty
- Daniel Cohn-Bendit: 'Stop the comparisons with 1968'
- The 2008 economic crisis explained
- Giulietto Chiesa on Russia-Georgia war: ‘Europe is responsible too’
- Barack Obama inspires art and fashion in Paris and Barcelona
- Kosovo independence: your reactions
The impact of the financial crisis on wine in 2008
Even the luxury wine market has been hit by the global economic crisis. Champagne is being replaced by other wines which are just as tasty - but not as expensive
In crunch time, spare a thought for your poor boss
There's a neglected group in Europe that is looking for sympathy; the crisis-ridden bosses. Privileged? Overpaid and spoilt? “The hell we are”, they say. The current financial crisis has caught them unawares too.
The EU talks internet piracy
The European parliament passes an amendment defending consumer rights on internet downloads, promotes fruit and vegetables and the Blue Card - the latest news from Brussels
economical crisis, food, education system, internet, blue card, immigration, employment
Climate change conference in December: previewing Poznan
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?
economical crisis, john mccain, us elections, climate change, opinion publique, global warming, united nations
Quotes: EU leaders talk financial crisis
From Bulgaria to Germany, European politicians analyse the consequences of the global crisis
economical crisis, european union, power, nicolas sarkozy, money, eudebate2009, politics
God, banks and the EU financial crisis
As European markets are fleeced by the US mortgage yak, institutions plunge, member states show levels of 'unEuropean' solidarity and citiziens scramble for their savings. 'The only solid reality is the word of God', Pope Benedict pipes in - we might just be finding out this autumn. Amen
- Read the special edition God, banks and the EU financial crisis
- Dublin’s shops, restaurants and media dress for recession
- Nicolas Véron: 'Using money to save financial institutions is still a shocking concept'
- No bonuses for bankers in Paris, London and Milan
- The 2008 economic crisis explained
- Expresso: Europe's hard core at the G4 in Paris
Strasbourg moves to Brussels temporarily
Those in favour of the European parliament remaining in Brussels will be happy in September. The latest weekly news from Brussels
economical crisis, strasbourg, ukraine, brussels, russian federation, european parliament, euweek
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