Blog entry | May 21, 2012 - 10:54am
ROME – Increasingly, one hears predictions that the euro will go the way of the gold standard in the 1930s. And, increasingly, the reasoning behind such forecasts seems persuasive. But does that mean that the euro doomsayers are right?
ROME – Increasingly, one hears predictions that the euro will go the way of the gold standard in the 1930s. And, increasingly, the reasoning behind such forecasts seems persuasive. But does that mean that the euro doomsayers are right?
Article | May 21, 2012 - 2:17pm
Newly-elected Serbian president, Tomislav Nikolić, announced in his victory speech that Serbia will continue its progress towards the EU.
The leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), Tomislav Nikolić, was elected president of Serbia on 20 May, managing to capitalise on the complacency of his counterpart's supporters and accomplishing a major upset.
According to nearly-completed official counts, Nikolić won 49.51% of votes, while the incumbent president and leader of the centre-left Democratic Party (DS), Boris Tadić, got 47.35%.
Nikolić announced in his victory speech that Serbia will continue its progress towards the EU.
Article | May 21, 2012 - 4:58pm
While many things contribute to putting us in a bad mood, there are steps you can take to eliminate some common causes.
The below list are a few things that could affect your mood in a negative way:
Food intolerance
Food intolerances are responsible for a wide range of physical conditions including nausea and abdominal pain, but they can also affect your mood, causing irritability, mood swings, lack of focus, aggression, nervousness or hyperactivity.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:36pm
The Lithuanian Central Bank recently upped its forecast on the Lithuania's economy. In the latest upwardly revised estimate the bank said Lithuanian GDP will probably rise 3% in 2012, compared with a February estimate of 2.2%. The growth pace may accelerate to 3.5% in 2013, compared with a previous forecast of 3.3%, it said.
The Lithuanian Central Bank recently upped its forecast on the Lithuania's economy. In the latest upwardly revised estimate the bank said Lithuanian GDP will probably rise 3% in 2012, compared with a February estimate of 2.2%. The growth pace may accelerate to 3.5% in 2013, compared with a previous forecast of 3.3%, it said.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:15pm
The eighth meeting of the Turkey-US Economic Partnership Commission, which has been convened regularly since 2002, recently was held in Ankara, a statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Blog entry | May 18, 2012 - 6:41pm
Last Thursday, the new Greek Parliament issued by the elections of 6 May gathered for its inaugural session. Usually, such gatherings are cheerful and full of hope; but this one wasn’t.
Last Thursday, the new Greek Parliament issued by the elections of 6 May gathered for its inaugural session. Usually, such gatherings are cheerful and full of hope; but this one wasn’t. Quite the contrary: a strange mood was in the air, partly due to the fact that this would be the shortest parliamentary season of all times—one day. In fact, the following day the parliament was dissolved and new elections were set.
Article | May 17, 2012 - 3:50pm
Thomas Dolby visited Brussels and spoke about artists, technology and a decaying music industry
Thomas Dolby played his first concert in mainland Europe for 30 years. After a string of hits in the 80s, Dolby moved to California and, inspired by Silicon Valley, set up a technology company that developed digital synthesizers, software that is now widespread.
Before the concert at the Ancienne Belgique, organizers arranged for Dolby to speak to a small audience about music and technology.
Blog entry | May 17, 2012 - 12:01pm
An increasing number of European politicians say they will boycott EURO 2012 football championship in Ukraine in protest at the repression of the Ukrainian opposition. Since October 2011 when Yulia Tymoshenko, ex-prime minister and leader of the largest opposition party, was sentenced for seven years in prisons on seemingly political grounds, international isolation of Yanukovych's regime has been growing
Article | May 16, 2012 - 1:35pm
On 15 May, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted the list of cabinet appointments to President Vladimir Putin with the latter expected to start consultations with the appointees on 16 May.
On 15 May, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted the list of cabinet appointments to President Vladimir Putin with the latter expected to start consultations with the appointees on 16 May. The final government line-up is expected to be published early next week, after Medvedev returns from the G8 summit in Washington. The Russian premier will replace the president at the G8 as Putin has explained that he is under urgent pressure to form a new cabinet and therefore cannot attend the summit.
Blog entry | May 16, 2012 - 10:05am
CAMBRIDGE – While the presidential primary elections in the United States are not over, Mitt Romney is now almost certain to be the party’s nominee to face Democratic President Barack Obama in November.
CAMBRIDGE – While the presidential primary elections in the United States are not over, Mitt Romney is now almost certain to be the party’s nominee to face Democratic President Barack Obama in November.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 9:42pm
Last week U.S. President Barack Obama announced his personal support for same-sex marriage.This week in an interview during a talk show,defended his view on same-sex marriage,but he did not committed to change the Defense of Marriage Act , which defines marriage as the legal union between individuals of different sex.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 11:22pm
There is a Sense of Urgency in Europe. Where people know who they are and have a strong commitment with the values of freedom, social justice and development.
There is a Sense of Urgency in Europe. Where people know who they are and have a strong commitment with the values of freedom, social justice and development. This is the reason to believe that a new standard of Participation in Europe, more than a possibility, is an individual and collective necessity for all of us, effective European citizens. Michael Foucault is more than ever present – the difference of Europe will be in the exercise of the capacity of the individual participation as the central contribution to the reinvention of the collective society.
Blog entry | May 13, 2012 - 11:19pm
I’ve been long intrigued by the enigmatic Council President, many months ago he accepted my invitation for a quiet drink in the boozer of his choice, but with all the summits and whatnot, we haven’t managed to go out on the razzle yet, but I’m still hopeful.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 10:48pm
Due significant fluctuations of investors’ risk appetite and also because of domestic developments in the electoral context, in its meeting of May 2, 2012, the Board of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) decided to keep unchanged the monetary policy rate at 5.25% per annum and to maintain the existing levels of minimum reserve requirement ratios on both leu-denominated and foreign currency-denominated liabilities of credit institutions.
Due significant fluctuations of investors’ risk appetite and also because of domestic developments in the electoral context, in its meeting of May 2, 2012, the Board of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) decided to keep unchanged the monetary policy rate at 5.25% per annum and to maintain the existing levels of minimum reserve requirement ratios on both leu-denominated and foreign currency-denominated liabilities of credit institutions.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 8:00pm
According to a new report released by Chinese National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on May 11, China's inflation eased slightly in April, while the country's consumer price index (CPI), a main indicator of inflation, rose 3.4 percent year on year in April.
The country's consumer price index (CPI) in March was 3.6 percent and according to economic analysts this was driven by falling food prices.
Article | May 10, 2012 - 2:31pm
“The only communication media that has a popular mission is the radio”, a senior said on 9 May at the European Parliament. “The radio is the media par excellence of the civil society and citizens can listen to it in an anonymous way”, he added.
Emmanuel Boutterin, vice president of AMARC International, defended in the debate “Communication Rights in the Digital Spectrum” the necessity of the community radios to ensure plurality and diversity in the media.
Blog entry | May 10, 2012 - 10:39am
Jeremy Kyle, a controversial chat show host is perhaps the most hated man in Britain. He presents High Stakes, the first UK quiz format to allow the quizmaster to advise contestants on answers.
Jeremy Kyle, a controversial chat show host is perhaps the most hated man in Britain. He presents High Stakes, the first UK quiz format to allow the quizmaster to advise contestants on answers. If Jeremy gets it wrong, it could lead someone losing up to half a million pounds.
Article | May 9, 2012 - 12:04pm
To mark Europe Day on 9 May, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy faced questions from the public in a recording for Euronews which New Europe attended.
To mark Europe Day on 9 May, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy faced questions from the public in a recording for Euronews which New Europe attended.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 11:33am
Tourism in Greece has primarily focused on its ancient past and its stunning beaches and weather. In a time where tourism projections look bleak and the media is showing the negative side of Greece which is keeping away tourists, Greeks have taken it upon themselves to stimulate this much needed growth. That is why in the past decade, more creative approaches to attract visitors of all ages and with different interests have been taken. The educational summer programme Hyphenology for teenagers aged 14-19 is one such example.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 5:17pm
With austerity cracking Europe at the seams, chaos in Greece, what can the underappreciated eurocrat do?
They're going to celebrate Europe Day (9 May but nothing to do with the German surrender on 8 May 1945).
Article | May 8, 2012 - 10:38am
In compiling the list of the top adult actor stars of all time, a number of criteria was taken into account - popularity, ability, impact, mainstream acceptance, longevity and last but not least, good old fashioned looks.
So, without further ado, the top 10 list for adult actors of all time is:
10. Rocco Siffredi
Siffredi is arguably the most popular male performer of all time.
Article | May 6, 2012 - 10:50pm
BSkyB posted record nine-month operating profit boosted by strong broadband growth, RTE Ireland reported on 2 May.
BSkyB posted record nine-month operating profit boosted by strong broadband growth, RTE Ireland reported on 2 May.
The pay TV group appeared to show few side effects from problems affecting its biggest shareholder - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.
"We have made a good start to 2012," chief executive Jeremy Darroch said.
"In what remains a tough economic environment, strong and consistent execution of our plan has delivered good growth across our product range," he said.
Blog entry | May 6, 2012 - 11:21pm
Flora is back on trendsetters’ moodboards this spring as ladies are tempted to rediscover their romantic and sentimental ‘fleur bleue’ nature. This trend will follow through to next fall, taking an even more Fine Art turn with collections like that of Dolce & Gabbana, which reinterprets Baroque painting floral motifs.
Flora is back on trendsetters’ moodboards this spring as ladies are tempted to rediscover their romantic and sentimental ‘fleur bleue’ nature. This trend will follow through to next fall, taking an even more Fine Art turn with collections like that of Dolce & Gabbana, which reinterprets Baroque painting floral motifs.
Article | May 6, 2012 - 10:56pm
The Portuguese government is expecting to see growth in the economy next year and achieve about 2.5% growth by 2016. However this year the economy is expected to show contraction of about 3.3%.
The Portuguese government is expecting to see growth in the economy next year and achieve about 2.5% growth by 2016. However this year the economy is expected to show contraction of about 3.3%.
Blog entry | May 6, 2012 - 11:05pm
The British security services lived down to their reputation last week, when their secret preparations for the Olympics was interrupted when a journalist, Brian Whelan, discovered that they were going to put up an anti-aircraft missile battery on his roof. So, one takeaway from this is pretty obvious. I told Brian that if he told the authorities he’s let his flat to a group of Iranian exchange students for the games, then the issue should disappear.
