regions
Seville’s photovoltaic energy, as invented by Archimedes
In March 2011 wind energy production surpassed that of nuclear energy production, marking a first in the history of renewable energy in Spain. Yet the underlying paradox is that wind has supplied 16% of the electricity produced in 2010 in the sunniest country in Europe - but the sun is responsible for a mere 2.7%...
regions, solar energy, green europe on the ground, unemployment, ecology, green cities, european union
Sise delle Monache: no toplessness nor religion behind Abruzzo's domed cakes
Yes, you've just sunk your teeth into 'nun's tits' - albeit made of sponge and cream. The name behind this regional Italian speciality hovers between mountain peaks and nun's habits
regions, italy, yum nyam, cooking, culture, lifestyle, traditions
EU press agree on Sarkozy's unpopularity
French president Nicolas Sarkozy has shuffled his cabinet after the weak showing of the governing UMP in the French regional elections. The Spanish, Dutch and Belgian press cite Sarkozy's lack of orientation and his high-handed leadership style
regions, eurotopics, euweek, european press, nicolas sarkozy, france, paris
Meet the Erasmus elite: bright stars in a global recession?
What do a loud-mouthed English ladette, a svelte Ukrainian vamp, a dashing Polish casanova and a bagpipe-playing Frenchman all have in common? Bar-stool jokes aside, they're all members of YRN - the association of European regions' youth network. About 150 people meet annually to discuss how to use Europe to hoist them out of the economic doldrums. cafebabel.com caught up with them in Paris this December
regions, eurogeneration, economic crisis, conference, erasmus, language, youth
EU women: Polish, Danish, Irish and Portuguese residents of Paris’ La Garenne speak
Its residents often describe it as a village, but the Parisian suburb of La Garenne-Colombes is just two kilometres awar from La Defense, the financial hub in the northwest of the French capital. Five ‘Garennoise’ Europeans describe how they feel about being EU citizens
regions, photography, european elections 2009, civil society, paris, society
Luxembourg, the only genuinely multilingual country in Europe?
There’s a lot of talk about Luxembourg in Europe at the moment because of the country’s commitment to ‘bank confidentiality’. But while the financiers may be keeping their lips sealed, the Luxembourgers are speaking a whole host of languages
regions, immigration, luxembourg, multiculturalism, nationalism, society
EU structural and cohesion funds: lots of dosh for equality
Intended to reduce the economic and social differences between member states, the invested monies constitute the EU’s second largest item of expenditure. Plus videos
regions, videos, european elections 2009, men and women, structural funds, eudebate2009, money
Batman, goats and internet in Cavas do Monte, Portugal
The living conditions in the north Portuguese mountaintops of S. Pedro do Sul have hardly changed in hundreds of years. Bit by bit, however, the uniting, modernising world is moving in, and the children are moving out
regions, future of europe, devolution, covas do monte, agriculture, portugal, internet
Europe dominates election agenda in Strasbourg
The municipal elections in Alsace are neither local nor national. The debate is entirely European as both candidates outline their vision for a town propelled as capital of the old continent
regions, strasbourg, european parliament, france, transport, elections, europe
Kosovo elections: waiting for a prime minister
'With our victory today begins the new century.' Pro-independence opposition leader Hashim Thaçi won 17 November elections, but you won't find details in Kosovar newspapers yet - the people await a final result on 3 December
regions, nato, pristina, europe on the ground, world affairs, serbia, web 2.0
Jean Quatremer: a nation has been born - Flanders
The crisis between the Flemish and francophone Belgians continues. After 172 days without a government and big provocations by the Flemish political class, has Belgium come to a point of no return?
regions, right-wing, belgium, jean quatremer, brussels, western eu, european democracy
Let’s all go for a drive
60% of Europeans choose the summertime to escape from their daily routine and go on holiday. Of those, 55% take their car according to Eurostat
regions, road safety, mailand, madrid, united kingdom, city planning, paris
Fishing ban increases drug-trafficking
Despite the new EU’s new fishing agreement with Morocco, fishermen in Andalusia fear for their future
regions, international trade, environment, spain, economy, politics, society
Marius Ivaskevicius: no straight answers
33 year-old Marius Ivaskevicius is a poet, playwright and director who explores the complexity and melancholy of the Slavic soul. His works are at once tender and humourous
regions, literature, culture, multiculturalism, copyright, integration, post-soviet states
Bosnia: elections in a divided country
A new parliament has been elected in Bosnia, but the conflict between Croats, Muslims and Serbs is far from over
regions, religion, croatia, bosnia and herzegovina, ratko mladić, war, politics
With estranged eyes
Midzyzdroje, Polish-German border, summer 2006
regions, photo, photography, history, cities, miedzyzdroje, poland
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