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Political winners of the month have included Bronislaw Komorowski (picture), elected President of Poland; and among sports winners: England defeating Australia in one-day cricket, two tennis veterans wrapping-it-up at Wimbledon, and the World Cup Football, once again a European festival. … Read More »
Many lives could be saved through current research in Europe on people’s responses to alarms, to get out of the building — and the public are invited to take part in a major survey. … Read More »
The Czech Beer and Malt Association has claimed a continuing record for beer consumption, but this is no drunken boast: the brewers in Czech Republic are also underwriting a “drink responsibly” campaign. … Read More »
COMMENTARY: The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall was celebrated globally and commemorated for its international meanings, beyond the borders of reunited Germany. … Read More »
Part of a phalanx of protest groups giving special attention to the summiteers of the last week in Europe, the environmentalist movement Greenpeace delivered a spectacular last day stunt. … Read More »
The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has been speaking of concerns about a worsening of conditions in Eastern Europe, and possible aid from China, in his commentary on the world economy. … Read More »
European leaders on Sunday (22.2.09) called for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to double their resources to $500 billion to help deal with new problems in countries already affected by the global financial crisis.
Officials highlighted the crisis-prevention role of the IMF in dealing with a rapidly spreading downturn in Eastern Europe…