inflation
Italy's pasta prices soar to 14%
Frozen incomes and an inflation rate above the European average - purchasing power is at a breaking point in a country where poverty particularly affects the younger population
inflation, italy, poverty, analysis, southern eu, purchasing power, economy
Buying petrol in February 2008
The price of gas has already reached 100 dollars (70 euros) per Brent barrel. But inflation figures in Europe are getting out of control. The situation in each EU country
inflation, petrol, conjuncture, energy, oil, iraq, world affairs
Economic crisis looms over election preparations in Spain
Spain is suffering from the after-effects of a decade of impressive economic growth. The threat of economic downturn will play an important role in the upcoming elections on 9 March
inflation, economic growth, labour, spain, elections, politics, analysis
Montenegro goes on sale
For years the unspoiled beauty of Montenegro used to be the best kept secret in Europe. Now the sights of old Venetian squares, spectacular mountains, bays, sandy beaches are once more a favourite destination for globe-trotters around the world
inflation, environment, housing, travel, liberalisation, freedom of movement, house
Lidl cracks the whip
Lidl supermarkets are a familiar sight in malls around Europe, popular among students and cash-strapped families. But according to the German services employees’ union, ver.di, Lidl supervisors repress their workers and enforce 45-hour work weeks.
inflation, human rights, protest, european union, internal market, discrimination, globalisation
