Article | May 22, 2012 - 12:53pm
The European Commission opened on 22 May the competition for the third “Access City Award” for the most accessible cities in Europe. The annual prize is meant to celebrate and recognise cities dedicated to providing an accessible environment, especially for persons with disabilities.
Blog entry | May 22, 2012 - 11:51am
In previous elections, the two (former) major parties, ND and PASOK failed to persuade Greek people to subscribe to the dilemma “government or chaos”.
Article | May 22, 2012 - 4:08pm
The cohabitation seems to be the most likely outcome of Serbian elections, after pro-European parties managed to secure majority in the parliament and ostensibly reached an agreement on forming a government, and a populist candidate won the presidency.
Article | May 22, 2012 - 1:24pm
Russia’s LUKoil, which is the third private oil company by proven hydrocarbon reserves in the world, intends to further expand its presence at the Caspian region.
Russia’s LUKoil, which is the third private oil company by proven hydrocarbon reserves in the world, intends to further expand its presence at the Caspian region. LUKoil President Vagit Alekperov and Kazakhstan's national company KazMunayGas CEO Lyazzat Kiinov signed a Memorandum of Understanding which sets the basis for co-operation of Russian companies in studying of geological-geophysical data of free unlicensed onshore and offshore sites in Kazakhstan.
Article | May 22, 2012 - 2:37pm
Article | May 22, 2012 - 11:53am
As European leaders prepare for Wednesday's summit, expected to focus on growth, Olga Golichenko, advocacy officer at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance which is part of the Action for Global Health network, says that "An EU FTT which fails to fund global priorities, such as global health needs, would be unacceptable."
Article | May 22, 2012 - 11:43am
CHICAGO – Turkey has recently been at the forefront of international economic and political debates. On the one hand, despite the economic crisis engulfing neighboring Europe, Turkey remains the world’s second-fastest growing economy, after China. On the other hand, there is almost no issue on the global agenda – from Iraq and Afghanistan to Somalia, Iran, and the Arab Spring, and from sustainable development to a dialogue among civilizations – on which Turkey is not playing a visible role.
Blog entry | May 21, 2012 - 10:38am
PARIS – When François Hollande, fresh from his election as France’s next president, was asked by a journalist which language he would use when he meets US President Barack Obama for the first time, his answer was revealing. “I speak English more fluently than the former president,” the Socialist leader insisted, referring to the outgoing Nicolas Sarkozy. “But a French president must speak French!”
PARIS – When François Hollande, fresh from his election as France’s next president, was asked by a journalist which language he would use when he meets US President Barack Obama for the first time, his answer was revealing. “I speak English more fluently than the former president,” the Socialist leader insisted, referring to the outgoing Nicolas Sarkozy. “But a French president must speak French!”
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 - 7:52pm
The interim President of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Sergey Stanishev, will continue to lead the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) after being re-elected as chairman for the third time gaining over 77% of the votes.
The interim President of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Sergey Stanishev, will continue to lead the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) after being re-elected as chairman for the third time gaining over 77% of the votes. His main opponent for the leadership post of the Bulgarian Left was former President Georgi Parvanov who, subsequently, withdrew his candidature.
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 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.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:03pm
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko have agreed to jointly battle efforts to use human rights issues for exerting political pressure, the Belarusian president's press office said.
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko have agreed to jointly battle efforts to use human rights issues for exerting political pressure, the Belarusian president's press office said.
"The parties shall provide mutual assistance on international platforms on the human rights issue, jointly counter attempts to use the issue of human rights as a mechanism of political pressure," the Belarusian and Kazakh presidents said in a statement.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 8:57pm
China and Kyrgyzstan are keen to foster co-operation. Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Kazakbayev recently paid a visit to China to attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers Council. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
China and Kyrgyzstan are keen to foster co-operation. Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Kazakbayev recently paid a visit to China to attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers Council. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
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.
Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:24pm
2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.
2012 was billed as a year of change in Europe, with elections in France, Greece and Russia eagerly anticipated: France for the potential election of a Socialist President, Greece to see how its people would vote in bitter times, and Russia, even though the result was a foregone conclusion, for the clues it might give to the way the largest country in Europe is developing.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:21pm
The second round of Serbian presidential elections will take place on 20 May and the two contenders – the incumbent president Boris Tadić and the opposition leader Tomislav Nikolić – faced each other in a televised debate on 16 May.
The second round of Serbian presidential elections will take place on 20 May and the two contenders – the incumbent president Boris Tadić and the opposition leader Tomislav Nikolić – faced each other in a televised debate on 16 May.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 10:15pm
New French President Francois Hollande has declared assets under his possession worth €1.17 million, local reports revealed.
New French President Francois Hollande has declared assets under his possession worth €1.17 million, local reports revealed. The career politician with four children reportedly owns three properties in the south -- a family villa in the hills above Cannes and two small flats. Other than the property, he has a life insurance policy worth only €3,550, furniture worth €15,000 and a total of €8,258 in current accounts, the reports said, citing his declaration in the official gazette.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:16pm
International High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Valentin Inzko, presented on 15 May his bi-annual report on the implementation of the Dayton peace accords to the UN Security Council.
International High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Valentin Inzko, presented on 15 May his bi-annual report on the implementation of the Dayton peace accords to the UN Security Council.
Inzko praised the progress enabled by the long overdue formation of the government and normalisation of the political life in the country, allowing for some positive developments. He highlighted the adoption of several important new laws and the state budget, as well as the agreement on the division of military property.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:05pm
BEIJING - The list of countries which decided to join, albeit as observers or just dialogue partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is increasing each time. So this year Afghanistan and Turkey decided to get into the so-called "Shanghai Five", which includes Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:12pm
Turkish defense minister Ismet Yilmaz recently paid a visit to Sao Paulo to meet his Brazilian counterpart Celso Amorim.
Turkish defense minister Ismet Yilmaz recently paid a visit to Sao Paulo to meet his Brazilian counterpart Celso Amorim.
In the course of talks, both ministers pledged to boost military ties and technology transfers between the two emerging nations, news agencies reported. The sides signed a letter of intent formalising a move to develop co-operation between the defence industries of both countries, including technology transfer and joint projects.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:13pm
A 150 member Turkish business delegation headed by Golay Gul recently paid a visit to the Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Chambers in Sidon and south Lebanon to meet their Lebanese counterparts.
A 150 member Turkish business delegation headed by Golay Gul recently paid a visit to the Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Chambers in Sidon and south Lebanon to meet their Lebanese counterparts. The aim of the visit of the delegation is to boost bilateral economic ties between Turkey and Lebanon, news agencies reported.
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 - 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 18, 2012 - 12:09pm
With Alexis Tsipras, the young leader of the left wing party SYRIZA, predicted to win the next election, insisting on his electoral rhetoric that his country should stop paying its creditors if the Eurozone cuts Greece off the agreed soft loans, it was not a surprise that stock markets in Europe and New York keep losing ground
With Alexis Tsipras, the young leader of Greek left wing party SYRIZA, predicted to win the next election, insisting on his electoral rhetoric that his country should stop paying its creditors if the Eurozone cuts Greece off the agreed soft loans life line, it was not a surprise that stock markets in Europe and New York keep losing ground, and the G8 Summit which meets on 18 and 19 May in Camp David has Greece as its main item on the agenda.
