Article | May 21, 2012 - 8:06pm
On 21 May, Russian President Vladimir Putin named a new Cabinet, keeping several key ministers, including finance, foreign and defence, at their posts, but also replacing the most unpopular ones.
On 21 May, Russian President Vladimir Putin named a new Cabinet, keeping several key ministers, including finance, foreign and defence, at their posts, but also replacing the most unpopular ones.
Blog entry | May 18, 2012 - 11:14am
NEW YORK – Every year, millions of people die from preventable and treatable diseases, especially in poor countries. In many cases, lifesaving medicines can be cheaply mass-produced, but are sold at prices that block access to those who need them.
NEW YORK – Every year, millions of people die from preventable and treatable diseases, especially in poor countries. In many cases, lifesaving medicines can be cheaply mass-produced, but are sold at prices that block access to those who need them. And many die simply because there are no cures or vaccines, because so little of the world’s valuable research talent and limited resources is devoted to addressing the diseases of the poor.
Article | May 16, 2012 - 10:36am
The Bulgarian president, Rosen Plevneliev, commenced his first official visit to the United States which will continue until May 21. On the first day of his visit, the president met in Seattle the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates.
The Bulgarian president, Rosen Plevneliev, commenced his first official visit to the United States which will continue until May 21.
On the first day of his visit, the president met in Seattle the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates. According to Gates, the attractive forms of education, particularly the online education and training of teachers, were the basis for developing knowledge-based education.
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.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 4:12pm
According to the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) for 2012, the healthcare performance in Bulgaria was the worst in the European Union. On the contrary, the Dutch one was the best.
According to the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) for 2012, the healthcare performance in Bulgaria was the worst in the European Union. The only country, whose healthcare system performance was below the Bulgarian one, was Serbia which is not part of the Union.
On the contrary, the healthcare performance of the Dutch system was the best among all member states. Other well-performing states included also Denmark, Luxembourg and Iceland.
Blog entry | May 15, 2012 - 11:49am
CAMBRIDGE – Jim Yong Kim’s appointment as World Bank president may have been predictable, given the long-standing tradition that renders the selection an American prerogative. But even the appearance of competition between Kim and the other candidates, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and José Antonio Ocampo, served to expose a deep fissure within the field of development policy, because Kim and his two rivals represented dramatically different approaches.
CAMBRIDGE – Jim Yong Kim’s appointment as World Bank president may have been predictable, given the long-standing tradition that renders the selection an American prerogative. But even the appearance of competition between Kim and the other candidates, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and José Antonio Ocampo, served to expose a deep fissure within the field of development policy, because Kim and his two rivals represented dramatically different approaches.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:39pm
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular New Year more universally observed. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the old new Russian President. On 7 May, Putin took back the formal reins of power he ceded to Dmitry Medvedev in 2008, when he faced a bar on a third straight term after eight years as president.
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular New Year more universally observed. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the old new Russian President. On 7 May, Putin took back the formal reins of power he ceded to Dmitry Medvedev in 2008, when he faced a bar on a third straight term after eight years as president.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 10:25am
The European Parliament approved a plan to lower the limits on mobile phone roaming charges paid by consumers for another five years, adding the first controls on mobile Internet use.
Article | May 10, 2012 - 11:04am
The Council of the EU adopted on 10 May a regulation concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products, such as insecticides, disinfectants and repellents, but not medicines or agricultural pesticides.
The regulation will be applied starting from 1 September 2013 and it should simplify the authorisation procedures in the internal market and harmonise legislation on biocidal products, while protecting human and animal health and the environment.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 3:43pm
The European Commission announced today the results of the latest report on product safety. The three most active countries in detecting and notifying new dangerous products, and in ensuring appropriate follow-up actions, were Spain, Bulgaria and Hungary.
The European Commission announced today the results of the latest report on product safety.
The 2011 annual report concludes that due to the increasing effectiveness of the Community Rapid Information System for non-food products (RAPEX), dangerous products in the EU market were detected earlier, more effectively and withdrawn much faster.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 4:12pm
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular new year. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the old new Russian president.
In Russia, there is a second New Year recognised – the Old New Year (stariy noviy god), which takes place after the regular New Year more universally observed. On that note, Russians joke that Vladimir Putin is the Old New Russian President. On 7 May, Putin took back the formal reins of power he ceded to Dmitry Medvedev in 2008, when he faced a bar on a third straight term after eight years as president.
Article | May 7, 2012 - 4:23pm
A study in the journal of Nature Neuroscience found that eating junk food doesn’t just satisfy cravings—it creates them. This study reveals that the gluttony for unhealthy fatty food is not driven by personal failing or lack of resolution, but by powerful chemical reactions in the brain. In other words, junk food is addictive.
Article | May 6, 2012 - 10:07pm
On 3 May, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Ukrainian leaders to allow jailed former prime minister and opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko proper treatment for her ailments.
Article | May 5, 2012 - 2:04am
The White House announced in a statement on 4 May that President Barack Obama has invited African Leaders to join the G8 Summit at Camp David on 19 May for a discussion during a session on accelerating progress towards food security in Africa.
Article | May 3, 2012 - 12:58pm
The European Depression Association, EDA, urged European policy-makers in an open letter on 1 May to prioritize depression in all their policies and legislation affecting workers and workplace safety.
The European Depression Association, EDA, urged European policy-makers in an open letter on 1 May to prioritize depression in all their policies and legislation affecting workers and workplace safety.
The letter was addressed to the European Union Institutions and member states and clarified that in order for the European workforce to remain healthy and productive, it was of utmost importance that depression was prioritized and correctly addressed in policies and legislation on national and EU level.
Article | April 30, 2012 - 10:06pm
At a fundraising event in Virginia for President Obama’s re-election campaign , Bill Clinton appeared side-by-side with Obama while addressing about 500 president's supporters outside the Virginia home of his friend and Democratic advisor Terry McAuliffe.
Article | April 30, 2012 - 10:02pm
President Barack Obama on 30 April welcomed Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan to the White House for a bilateral meeting.
The meeting between the two leaders focused on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues, including the US-Japan Security Alliance, economic and trade issues and deepening bilateral cooperation.
Article | April 27, 2012 - 11:21am
The US House of Representatives, in opposition of President Obama's objections, has approved on Thursday the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA).
The US House of Representatives, in opposition of President Obama's objections, has approved on Thursday the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA).
The law encourages intelligence agencies and businesses to share information about threats to computer systems, including attacks on American websites by hackers in China and other countries, such as Russia.
Article | April 25, 2012 - 12:38pm
In today's world, technology and science have become the principal forces to transform societies, but not all regions can participate at the same level in this technological race. The digital divide on the African continent is making it difficult for Africa’s full participation in this globalised knowledge society.
In today's world, technology and science have become the principal forces to transform societies, but not all regions can participate at the same level in this technological race. The digital divide on the African continent is making it difficult for Africa’s full participation in this globalised knowledge society.
Article | April 24, 2012 - 10:29am
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was in Brussels on 23 April laying down a blueprint for the renewal of Hungary and European recovery.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was in Brussels on 23 April and spoke at a press conference hosted by the European Policy Centre. His focus was on the renewal of Hungary and European economic recovery.
Article | April 24, 2012 - 12:59pm
In a statement on the Dutch prime minister's resignation, cited by the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA) and Darik News, the deputy director of the Clingendael institute for foreign relations in the Netherlands, Adriaan Schout, stated that it was unlikely that Bulgaria and Romania would receive a positive answer from the country on Schengen before the elections.
In a statement on the Dutch prime minister's resignation, cited by the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA) and Darik News, the deputy director of the Clingendael institute for foreign relations in the Netherlands, Adriaan Schout, stated that it was unlikely that Bulgaria and Romania would receive a positive answer from the country on Schengen before the elections.
Article | April 22, 2012 - 10:43pm
The European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP) has presented the findings of a study on the distribution sector in six European countries; France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom.
The European Association of Pharmaceutical Full-line Wholesalers (GIRP) has presented the findings of a study on the distribution sector in six European countries; France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom.
Blog entry | April 22, 2012 - 11:47pm
Green skills are becoming a part of almost every job, as IT skills did earlier
How can we create new jobs? How can we find more growth? The transition to a low-carbon economy presents a huge opportunity to modernise our economies, stimulate growth and create jobs by building dynamic new industries based on innovative clean technologies and clean energy.
Article | April 20, 2012 - 12:12pm
The famous Zrće beach on the Croatian island of Pag, also known as “Croatian Ibiza”, partying and sex paradise of the Adriatic sea could be completely changed after authorities announced they would put its future on referendum.
Article | April 20, 2012 - 11:17am
1. Doughnuts
One of the easiest ways to get an instant thigh enlargement, is to eat a diet high in simple carbohydrates, like doughnuts. Foods such as this are extremely high in glucose and, unless you burn it all up through exercise, will be converted into fat. Simple carbs also contain very few vitamins or minerals and a high amount of trans-fatty acid which, when metabolised, produces toxic by-products and fatty deposits. And who wants that?
2. Chocolate
