- March 19th, 2019
- Posted by EU Australia
The shooting outrage in New Zealand on Friday put a focus on anti-immigration, anti-Moslem ethno-nationalist movements in many Western countries – but it’s a question whether it will break their support.
Lee Duffield joins in the drive to find explanations for a surge of barbarism this century reaching even into the peaceful streets of Christchurch. … Read More »
- June 24th, 2015
- Posted by EU Australia
Exciting times at the World Cup in Canada, even if Sepp Blatter, “Mister Football” now under a huge dark cloud, might be missing from the stands on Final day.
Among the excitement, the Matildas, from Australia, have also got into the top billing. … Read More »
- April 2nd, 2014
- Posted by EU Australia
Pope Francis’s diary of late has noted two Australian items, billionaire Andrew Forrest stepping up his anti-slavery campaign, and Cardinal George Pell about to start work as the Vatican head of finance. One other visit of special note, the first to the new Pope by President Barack Obama.
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- February 15th, 2014
- Posted by EU Australia
The legal right to have your life ended has been given to terminally ill children in Belgium.
The national parliament voted late on Thursday, 86-44, with 12 abstentions, to extend an existing law for adult sufferers of terminal illness, and it is to come into effect after receiving Royal assent. … Read More »
- July 6th, 2013
- Posted by EU Australia
A summit on jobs for young people at Berlin this week (3.7.13) agreed to expand and speed up spending on special assistance, boosting it 25% to €8-billion (A$11.3-billion; xe.com, 6.7.13).. … Read More »
- January 21st, 2013
- Posted by 7thmin
Common Euro drivers’ licences: One more benefit being put forward by the European Commission for the 500-million people of the EU to be under the one top level of government.
Saving the lives of young people on the roads is being given as a prime reason for brinigng in the new plastic permits. … Read More »
- July 12th, 2012
- Posted by EUEditor
The Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has announced further austerity measures in an attempt to help the struggling country repay its burgeoning debts. … Read More »