The European Union has contributed $554 million to help rebuild the war-torn Gaza Strip.
European, US and Arab donors met at a conference in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt on Monday (2.3.09), pulling together a €3.6 billion (AU$7.1 billion, dcerates.com, 3.3.09) assistance package…
An Australian academic has uncovered evidence revealing that cricket was not invented by the Brits but instead comes from Belgium; usually more famous for its chocolate than most other things…
The European Union held talks with government officials, academics and representatives of leading Australian think tanks last week, to discuss a “common approach†to security between the EU and Australia…
Hamburg and Stockholm have been named Europe’s first-ever “green capitalsâ€, in a new award incentive designed by the European Commission to promote environmentally-friendly city living.
Budapest was the winner of the 2008 European Mobility Week award in acknowledgement of its efforts to promote green transport…
The European Union has acknowledged the “unprecedented success†British film Slumdog Millionaire received at this year’s 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood.
The film — which had EU funding support — was awarded eight Oscars on Sunday night (22.2.09), including ‘Best Picture’ and ‘Best Director’ for Danny Boyle…
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…
Over a 100 passengers, including seven Australians, were on a cruise ship that ran aground in Antarctica two days ago (16.2.09).
The Ocean Nova, also carrying 17 Britons, became trapped near an Argentine navy base due to a low tide… … Read More »