Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:28pm
The Olympic games are a big challenge to London. London is becoming more and more a central Hub in a world of change and it will be an imperative to establish a new ambition as an answer to the expectations of lotos of people, more demanding and more capable of driving the imperative of excellence.
The Olympic games are a big challenge to London. London is becoming more and more a central Hub in a world of change and it will be an imperative to establish a new ambition as an answer to the expectations of lotos of people, more demanding and more capable of driving the imperative of excellence. The new challenge to London is also and above all a possibility to the future of a world in change. London has a strong agenda for the future and it is an imperative for Europe to have the collective intelligence of sharing it in a strategic way.
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 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 - 12:31pm
"We will achieve our goals if we are a single, united people, if we hold our fatherland dear, strengthen Russian democracy, constitutional rights and freedoms," Putin said in a short speech after taking the oath.
On 7 May Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as president of Russia in a lavish Kremlin ceremony in Moscow. "We will achieve our goals if we are a single, united people, if we hold our fatherland dear, strengthen Russian democracy, constitutional rights and freedoms," Putin said in a short speech after taking the oath.
Analysts say Russia’s privatisation programme is likely to broaden and accelerate after Putin's return to the country’s top job, replacing Dmitry Medvedev.
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 - 9:47pm
Russia’s privatisation programme is likely to broaden and accelerate after Vladimir Putin's return as president of Russia on 7 May, replacing Dmitry Medvedev at the country’s top job.
Russia’s privatisation programme is likely to broaden and accelerate after Vladimir Putin's return as president of Russia on 7 May, replacing Dmitry Medvedev at the country’s top job.
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.
Article | May 4, 2012 - 11:23am
Mystery solved: the new Samsung Galaxy SIII has revealed all its characteristics on an event the 3 May in London.
More than 2.000 journalists went to this event, with huge screens and a orchestra. The president and IT director of Samsung, JK Shin, explained some of the keys of this awaited device, designed for “the human being” and with connections with nature, thanks of its design without corners.
Article | May 4, 2012 - 1:12pm
The coalition government in Downing Street was the clear loser in the local elections, but the biggest headache for David Cameron is not the expected re-election of Boris Johnson as London Mayor – a challenger for the Premiership, but the seemingly good showing of the UK Independence Party.
The coalition government in Downing Street was the clear loser in the local elections, but the biggest headache for David Cameron is not the expected re-election of Boris Johnson as London Mayor – a challenger for the Premiership, but the seemingly good showing of the UK Independence Party.
Article | May 3, 2012 - 2:26pm
Samsung, newly positioned as the world leader in mobile phone's sales after overpassed the Finnish ginat Nokia, has presented in London its new technological device. The Samsung Galaxy SIII is one of the most awaited smartphones of the year.
The event takes place a few days after publishing the recent sales data for Samsung for the first quarter of this year, marking its best results ever.
Article | April 30, 2012 - 2:27pm
This week's issue of New Europe newspaper carries an article entitled “Eurozone to add growth in its strategy”. Our printed twin says, “The Eurozone seems to be preparing for nothing less than a full change of course in its strategy in an effort to counter its sovereign debt crisis...attempting to brake the present vicious cycle of deficits and recession and return to a growth path”.
Article | April 27, 2012 - 2:08pm
The Eurozone seems to be preparing for nothing less than a full change of course in its strategy in an effort to counter its sovereign debt crisis.
The Eurozone seems to be preparing for nothing less than a full change of course in its strategy in an effort to counter its sovereign debt crisis. The reason for this is that the currently applied severe fiscal diet imposed not only to 'sinner' countries like Greece, Portugal. Ireland and Spain, but to surplus member states it is leading to a deepening recession, a prospect that may send the entire world to a new period of negative growth, if not a new round of financial meltdowns.
Article | April 24, 2012 - 12:02pm
In many cultures and religions, cemeteries (from the Greek koimeterion or Latin coemeterium, meaning sleeping place) are used for death ceremonies, burial, mourning, and memorial. Unusual or historical cemeteries have also become popular tourist attractions- cemetery tourism, the ‘dark’ side of tourism, is a growing phenomenon around the world.
Here is a list of top 10 unusual and most visited cemeteries:
10. World’s First Public Pet Cemetery
Article | April 19, 2012 - 1:19pm
Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn is in Wales for a two-day visit to discuss Wales' position in the ongoing negotiations following the Commission's proposals for the future of cohesion policy after 2013 and the future EU budget.
Having met Cheryl Gillan, Secretary of State for Wales in London yesterday, he will meet First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, and project beneficiaries.
Article | April 19, 2012 - 4:13pm
The European Patent Office (EPO) and Logica presented in London a new project that will contribute to significantly reducing costs and improving timeliness for the patenting process in Europe.
Logica, a global IT and management consultancy company, and the EPO are ready to introduce one of the most advanced, fully digital patent offices in the world.
Article | April 15, 2012 - 8:03pm
Ikea has successfully indoctrinated the Western world with its version of furniture and Swedish-inspired living, so don’t feign shock that the corporate giant now plans to open its own community outside of London, it was reported on 10 April.
Ikea has successfully indoctrinated the Western world with its version of furniture and Swedish-inspired living, so don’t feign shock that the corporate giant now plans to open its own community outside of London, it was reported on 10 April.
LandProp Services, a property-developing branch of the Ikea company, purchased roughly 27 acres of unused industrial land outside of London and is working through plans to turn it into Strand East, a mix of Ikea-chic and historic homes with townhomes, apartments and even offices and a hotel.
Blog entry | April 8, 2012 - 9:50pm
Dr Wolfgang Schäuble, the German Federal Minister of Finance last week came up with a completely watered down proposal for the much advertised European tax on financial transactions: The famous 'Tobin tax'.
Article | April 8, 2012 - 9:32pm
The controversial takeover of UK airline BMI by British Airways’ parent company was approved by the European Commission – but with conditions attached, Breaking News reported.
The controversial takeover of UK airline BMI by British Airways’ parent company was approved by the European Commission – but with conditions attached, Breaking News reported.
In return for Brussels’ agreement, BA’s owners, International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), must give up 14 pairs of daily take-off and landing slots at Heathrow as a contribution to boost competition in the sector.
IAG must also commit to carry connecting passengers to feed the long-haul flights of competing airlines out of London Heathrow.
Article | April 2, 2012 - 2:16pm
Dr Wolfgang Schäuble, the German Federal Minister of Finance last week came up with a completely watered down proposal for the much advertised European tax on financial transactions.
The initial proposal was drafted by the European Commission and followed the broad lines of a 'Tobin tax' principle. It was aired in September 2011 and provided for a levy on all transactions on financial products including bonds and derivatives (0.01%) and stocks (0.1%).
