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Romania seems to have EU Commission’s support to join Schengen
February 10, 2012 - PoliticomRomania and Bulgaria have more support from Brussels on their way to join the Schengen zone. During a recent speech, the European Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström emphasized the importance of safeguarding the Schengen...
Fresh air for conservatives in U.S. - Rick Santorum wins huge in MN, MO, CO
February 08, 2012 - PoliticomSantorum Stuns Romney, Wins 3 Republican Contests The race for the U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination took another surprising turn on Tuesday. Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum was the winner of three nominating contests in the states of...
February 07, 2012 - ItBTJunkie torrent website was shut down voluntarily at the end of last week. It was one of the most popular user-generated content website. BTJunkie.org was among the top 5 torrent websites, storing more than four million active files. “This is...
Romanian Premier Emil Boc has resigned
February 06, 2012 - PoliticomRomanian Prime-Minister Emil Boc resigned. The statement was made today during the government session. “I want to inform you that I have taken the decision to resign in order to temper the political and social situation in the country,” said...
Planes to be grounded in France due to aviation strike
February 04, 2012 - SocialMassive flight cancellations are expected to happen from Monday to Thursday in France due to a strike of the airlines’ employees. All the airports in France might be affected. Air France airline informs on its official website about the cancellations...
Moldovan officials participate at the Munich security conference
February 04, 2012 - PoliticomImportant state officials participate in a three days long conference in the German city of Munich. The issues discussed are focused on the latest security developments around the world. According to the official website of the conference, for the last...
Hungary’s Malev airline collapsed
February 03, 2012 - EconomieThe Hungarian Airline Malev shut down its activity after huge financial loses. The airline has announced on its official website that as of today, no more flights will be operated. “Based on the Board of Directors’ decision Hungary&rsquo...
American real estate: The hidden costs of an “ownership society”
February 01, 2012 - EconomieThe house with the white picket fence — surrounded by an ample yard with lush grass, hedges, and trees that provide comfortable roosting spots for songbirds — is an ingrained part of the American Dream, as iconic as apple pie, baseball, and...
Oil production in Azerbaijan decreased in January 2012
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February 01, 2012 - EconomieOil production decreased 1,0% in Azerbaijan comparing with first month of 2011 and 9,0% comparing with January 2010 since production from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) averaged 823,100 bpd in 2010, but fell to 757,500 in the first nine months of 20...
OSCE wants to improve relations between Moldova and Transnistria
February 01, 2012 - PoliticomThe conflict in Transnistria was debated again today in Moldova. Mr. Erwan Fouere, the Special Representative of the Irish Chairmanship of OSCE for Transnistrian conflict had an official meeting with Iurie Leanca, the Moldovan Foreign Minister. Minister...
Putin to return to power with damaged credibility and legitimacy
January 31, 2012 - PoliticomPutin’s faltering return In May 2011 we argued for a modest advance in Russian democracy, namely that both Medvedev and Putin should stand as candidates to offer a modicum of choice between, roughly speaking, modernisation versus continuity. For...
German proposal: Suspend Greek sovereignty as price of financial aid
January 31, 2012 - EconomieGermany's Role in Europe and the European Debt Crisis The German government proposed last week that a European commissioner be appointed to supplant the Greek government. While phrasing the German proposal this way might seem extreme, it is not unreasonable...
EU to focus on youth employment in order to boost the economy
January 31, 2012 - PoliticomThe EU Member states have agreed yesterday in Brussels upon their commitment towards a growth-friendly consolidation and job-friendly growth. In a joint statement the heads of the European states subscribed to the following: “Decisions have...
European leaders meet in Brussels to decide EU's economic future
January 30, 2012 - PoliticomThe European leaders are expected to arrive today in Brussels at the first European Council meeting for this year. The European officials will discuss about the way to resolve the debt crisis within the European Union. A special attention will be paid...
NASA discovers new alien planets
January 28, 2012 - ItTwenty-six new exoplanets have been discovered by NASA scientists seeking to locate planets outside our solar system. The alien planets were found orbiting stars in 11 newly discovered solar systems by the Kepler telescope, which the U.S. space agency...