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FEATURE violence : Europe - USA: back to french fries

Europe - USA: back to french fries

Though support for Europe’s soft power grows in American liberal bastions, the military EU institutions still lack credibility in the US

by ángel alonso arroba // 11/09/06

violence, war, defence, united states, islamophobia, european democracy, america

PANORAMA

Escalating threats and anti-terrorist measures

In response to escalating violence and fear, Europe has equipped itself with a real arsenal to counter threats

by emanuela ruse // 11/09/06

violence, italy, united kingdom, multiculturalism, germany, discrimination, france

ANALYSIS violence : The times are a chang(el)ing

The times are a chang(el)ing

For centuries, stories of changelings have circulated in Europe. What could explain the similarity of these tales of human babies being snatched, and being replaced by changelings – elven babies with unquenchable appetites?

by joshua craze // 24/07/06

violence, religion, family, history, regions, traditions, faith

violence : A cartoon image of enlightenment

A cartoon image of enlightenment

The crisis surrounding the Mohammad cartoons is not only a European media sensation, but it also shows us that the media do not react appropriately. Instead of enlightening us, they are just adding fuel to the fire.

by Martin Schneider @ // 10/02/06

violence, syrian arab republic, media, middle east, lebanon, denmark, journalism

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Riots in Vilnius (updated)

--- Beginning 16/01/09As many of you might have heard, a series of riots has swept through Europe: in Greece, in Riga, in Sofia, and today in Vilnius as well. The riots started from a demonstration in front of the parliament. The demonstration was organised by the labour unions, which ...

Daiva by Daiva on wonderland

Greece: Asking for...hope!

I think it is clear, even to a foreigner, that what is happening these days in Athens remarks that ''en era is about to finish.'' The government of the country, in a desperate effort to proof that...exists, tries to take measures. It is clear from what happened that PM ...

Georgios by Georgios on athens

Rioters burn and plunder Athens

The centre of Athens looks like a conflict zone, probably the worst seen in Greece since the restoration of democracy in 1974. Dozens of shops, banks, businesses and cars are being destroyed by the rioters on Athens main shopping streets and business centre. Incidents started on Saturday night, soon after ...

Elina by Elina on athens

The ''Banana Republic''...

Athens is on fire..Greece is on fire..and I am really afraid that nobody can bring an extinguisher..I feel really upset of what happened in Exarcheia. No matter if the child attacked or not to the policemen it is unacceptable for a policeman, who knows the sensitivity of ...

Georgios by Georgios on athens

Riots in Greece: Shame!!

Shame! This is what we felt all passers-by who witnessed yesterdays battle scene at the centre of Athens. Riots that have broken out after police shot dead a 15-year-old boy who tried to throw a firebomb (!) at a patrol car in Exarchia district. At least that seemed to be the ...

Elina by Elina on athens