- March 3rd, 2009
- Posted by Daniel Challis
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…
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- March 3rd, 2009
- Posted by Daniel Challis
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…
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- March 2nd, 2009
- Posted by Daniel Challis
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…
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- February 25th, 2009
- Posted by Daniel Challis
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…
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- February 24th, 2009
- Posted by Daniel Challis
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…
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- February 24th, 2009
- Posted by Daniel Challis
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…
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- February 19th, 2009
- Posted by Daniel Challis
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 »