cinema
Millenium trilogy film released in EuropeYou enjoyed the books, you’re going to love the film. After premiering in Sweden, “Men who… 13/05/09 17:53 CET
corporate
Schaeffler considers major job cutsGerman car-parts group Schaeffler says it may have to cut as many as 4,500 thousand jobs. The… 13/05/09 19:06 CET
France-Soir owner pledges 20 million eurosThe new Russian owner of struggling French evening newspaper France-Soir is promising to spend 20… 13/05/09 19:06 CET
economy
Four more countries face EU deficit punishmentThe European Commission is to discipline Poland, Romania, Lithuania and Malta for letting their… 13/05/09 19:06 CET
German cabinet approves bad bank planGermany has approved a so-called ‘bad bank’ plan, under which the Berlin government will take over… 13/05/09 19:06 CET
Euro zone industrial output tumblesIndustrial output in the euro zone dived again in March. It fell by 20.2 percent compared with the… 13/05/09 19:06 CET
europa
Intel’s record competition fineTime for world top-ranking technology firm Intel to cash in some of its chips. Europe has hit the… 13/05/09 19:43 CET
Danes euro referendum IIEuropean Union member-in-good-standing Denmark is looking at reconsidering its opt-out from the… 13/05/09 19:43 CET
hi-tech
High-tech camera to fight deforestationThe high-resolution RALCam3 will soon be launched providing detailed views of rainforests with the… 13/05/09 17:53 CET
le mag
Glass museum opens in Croatia & NY exhibit features controversial Ground Zero architectA museum dedicated to antique glass has opened in the Croatian city of Zadar. And in New… 13/05/09 17:53 CET
markets
Wednesday 13th MayEuropean shares finished the day down 2.77 percent with financials and miners the biggest losers… 13/05/09 19:06 CET
questions for europe
Iceland in the EU?A voter asks: “What’s happening with Iceland? Do you know if they have shown an interest in… 13/05/09 15:37 CET
National elections more interesting?A French voter says: “I’d like to know why fewer people are interested in the European elections… 13/05/09 15:37 CET
Pretzel salt confusionA German visiting Brussels asks: “Why does Brussels want to regulate the amount of salt in German… 13/05/09 15:37 CET
Universities really harmonised?“Hi, my name’s Laurie, I’m 21, and this year’s my first time voting in the European elections. My… 13/05/09 15:37 CET
Turkey’s EU futureA German visiting Brussels asks: “Will Turkey get into the European Union?” Vice President… 13/05/09 15:37 CET
Women’s rights back to zero?A Spanish voter asks: “Will these elections make it possible to accomplish everything this… 13/05/09 15:37 CET
science
Drought uncovers Ice Age fossils in ArgentinaA dry spell on the Salado River in northern Argentina has uncovered a treasure chest of fossils… 13/05/09 17:53 CET
world news
New Italian law against illegal immigrantsItaly’s new immigration law contains a host of controversial new measures. The main one will… 13/05/09 19:41 CET
UN anger over Italian anti-immigration lawItaly’s lower house of parliament has approved an anti-illegal immigration bill that has been… 13/05/09 19:02 CET
Pope labels barrier “tragic symbol”Pope Benedict has described the Israeli barrier dividing Bethlehem from Jerusalem as a tragic… 13/05/09 18:42 CET
Swiss government rejects limit on EU workersSwitzerland’s government has agreed not to temporarily limit immigration for EU job seekers despite… 13/05/09 18:38 CET
Cameron gains ground over MPs’ expenses scandalThe UK’s Conservative Party opposition leader appears to have “outmanoeuvred” Prime Minister Gordon… 13/05/09 16:54 CET
Minor clashes on last day of Indian election.Polling ended today in India’s closely fought month long election with voting disrupted at a few… 13/05/09 16:43 CET
Is Switzerland about to shut the door on EU workers?Faced with rising unemployment, the Swiss government is considering whether to limit the number of… 13/05/09 13:33 CET
Record EU anti-trust fine for IntelA record fine of over a billion euros has been imposed on Intel, the computer chipmaker, by the… 13/05/09 13:03 CET
Pontiff calls for Palestinian homeland and an end to Israeli blockadePope Benedict XVI has offered Vatican support for an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel… 13/05/09 12:45 CET
Final crucial day of voting in an Indian election too close to callIt is the fifth and final day of India’s closely fought election and experts are predicting a weak… 13/05/09 12:44 CET
Cannes prepares for downbeat film festivalThe Cannes film festival opens tonight, albeit with a slightly subdued feel good factor, due to the… 13/05/09 12:43 CET
Final stage of voting in India’s general electionThe fifth and final stage of voting in India’s general election is due to take place today… 13/05/09 07:45 CET
France to punish illegal downloadersThe French Senate is today due to vote into law a new bill cracking down on internet piracy, but… 13/05/09 07:44 CET
Italy’s tough new law on immigration causes protestsToday the Italian parliament votes on the immigration package in its new security legislation. Both… 13/05/09 07:38 CET
Netherlands aims to end “drug tourism”More than two dozen cannabis-selling coffee shops in the south of the Netherlands are to become… 13/05/09 07:33 CET
Political row follows Spanish government’s economic stimulus announcementThe Spanish Prime Minister’s plans for fresh economic stimulus measures have come in for harsh… 13/05/09 07:33 CET
