Thursday, 28 February 2008

More bloodshed in Gaza as the tradition of violence begets violence continues

Israeli air strikes and rocket attacks from Palestinians in Gaza led to the killing of a six-month old Palestinian baby and a 47-year old Israeli. This sea of violence continues within a frustatingly divided and powerless international community.

Strong euro leads to a rise in tourism in America

The euro is in a wealthy condition in comparison to a rattled dollar. This relative euro stability is leading to a rise in European tourists visiting America. There was more bad news for America's economy as more talks were held by US finance experts over worries about their economy.

Morgan Francois Minchin
europeinterconnected press team.

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Wednesday, February 2008

Liechstenstein is under increasing international pressure to reveal the truth about tax evasions in its banks. An inquiry from the OECD, has meant that transparency will have to be adopted by Liechstenstein if it ever wants to save face.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama showed no party loyalty last night in a television debate that saw them square off and lead to a very emotional and all-important primary next Tuesday.

Britain has called for the immediate release of five British hostages held in Iraq allegedly for eight months. This call comes following a footage on an Arabic News Channel showing one British hostage asking for a prisoner exchange in order for there release to take place.

Morgan Francois Minchin
europeinterconnected press team.

Tuesday, 26 February 2008

There is a quiet whiff of scandal within the European Parliament as OLAF investigations are set to continue over possible inappropriate MEP staff payments.

There was more continued violence in Kosovo as Serb protesters clashed with police over their anger of the declaration of independence of Kosovo.

European actors scooped all the main awards at the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles in what many described as the night Hollywood moved to Europe.


Edited by Morgan Francois Minchin
europeinterconnected press team.

Monday, 25 February 2008

Greek-Cypriots elected Demetris Christofias as their new president. The Communist leader has already agreed to start talks with the Turkish north to play down any fears that he was against reuniting the island. However, many international observers will be watching Christofias closely following his rejection of the UN reunification plan back in 2004.

Vladimir Putin sent Dimitry Medvedev to Belgrade today in support of Serbia's stance towards Kosovo and in refusal to accept the US and the EU's recoginition of Kosovo's independence. Many observers within Russia now fear the possible domino effect which Kosovo might have within the rest of the world where hotspots still exist.

After 49 years in power, Fidel Castro saw his brother Raul, become Cuba's new president. Only time will tell if Raul will seek a change in Cuba or not.

Edited by Morgan Francois Minchin
europeinterconnected press team.

Sunday, 24 Jan 2008

Hillary tries to revert the Obamania ahead of the crucial March 4 primaries in Ohio and Texas.

Hillary Clinton lambasted fellow Democrat and presidential candidate Barack Obama, for distributing alleged misinformed leaflets about her health care plan.

Hillary Clinton is now regarded as being behind in the latest polls and needs to gain victory in the March primaries if she is to break Barack Obama's momentum. In response, Barack Obama stated that the information distributed in his leaflets are true to form.

Greek-Cypriots to elect a new president


In a race between Demetris Christafias who voted against a UN plan in 2004 to reunite the islands and Ionnis Kasoulides who voted in favour of a reunification plan in 2004, the Greek-Cypriots are not just voting for their new president but for their future.

Cyprus has been a member of the EU since 2004 but reunification is a condition set by Greek-Cypriots for Turkey becoming a member of the EU.

From one Castro to another?

Cuba's National Assembly is expected to vote for Fidel Castro's 76-year old brother Raul, as Cuba's new ruling president today. This decision is seen as likely to provoke a mixed reaction from Cubans as well as from the international world with Raul policies as stand-in president showing signs of change but also of an extension of Fidel's legacy.

By Morgan Francois Minchin
europeinterconnected newsteam.

Organised trips to the EU's institutions

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Week commencing 25/02/08

25/02/08

Competitiveness
Council of Ministers


Does the Treaty of Lisbon promise a new era for EU development aid?
Roundtable debate hosted by Friends of Europe.
Seminar / Debate
Brussels, BE
www.friendsofeurope.org



EP Committees
European Parliament


Seminar on quality of legislation: views from Slovenia.
Event hosted by the European Commission’s legal revisers. With Janez Potocnik, European science and research commissioner and senior Slovenian legal experts.
Seminar / Debate
Brussels, BE
Email: Juristes-Reviseurs@ec.europa.eu

26/02/08

Competitiveness
Council of Ministers

EP Committees & Conciliation Committee
European Parliament


PSC - Political and Security Committee
Council of Ministers


27/02/08

Coreper I
Council of Ministers


Coreper II
Council of Ministers


EC Weekly College Meeting (Brussels)
European Commission



EP Committees
European Parliament

28/02/08

Europe's Water
Metropole Hotel, Brussels
Conference
Brussels, BE
www.europeanvoice.com/events
Email: evevents@economist.com



EP Committees
European Parliament


JHA - Justice and Home Affairs Council
Council of Ministers


TTE - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
Council of Ministers


29/02/08

Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers
Council of Ministers


JHA - Justice and Home Affairs Council
Council of Ministers


PSC - Political and Security Committee
Council of Ministers

Living in Luxembourg

Living in Brussels

Since the European project got under way back in the 50's, Brussels has been growing in its stature and reputation as a thriving multinational international city. Brussels has all the looks of an international capital city.

As the capital of Belgium and Europe, Brussels has drawn hundreds of organisations wishing to be part of the city's appeal. With the number of EU institutions buildings and employees increasing along side lobbyists, international think tanks and NGO's, it is no wonder that there is more press in Brussels than anywhere else in the world.

This city rich in diversity, offers some of the world's best theatres, museums, restaurants and transport there is to offer in Europe.

With the city continously seeking to improve and extend its services, one can understand why so many people are drawn to work and live in this vibrant and ever growing capital.

For all the latest news from Brussels why not visit all the local newspaper and radio stations on offer:

For Dutch speakers;
http://www.brusselblogt.be/
http://www.tvbrussel.be/
http://www.fmbrussel.be/
http://www.brusseldezeweek.be/



For Flemish;
http://www.demorgen.be/

For French;
http://www.telemoustique.be/cps/rde/xchg/tm/hs.xsl/mosquito.html
http://www.demandezleprogramme.be/-Demandez-le-programme-
http://www.netevents.be/
http://www.sherpa.be/
http://www.cinebel.be/
http://www.bdtour.be/
http://www.vernissageonweb.org/
http://radiocampus.ulb.ac.be/

For English;

http://www.thebulletin.be/
http://www.flandersnews.be/
http://www.xpats.com

Edited by Morgan Francois Minchin
europeinterconnected team.

Reunion meeting/programme

Dear stagiaires,

The SCORCESE has been a terrific experience for us all in a positive way. Therefore, in the context of the beginning of the new year 08, we should celebrate our class of 07 European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR) reunion together.

Let's all make the most of this weekend's reunion of past, present and future stagiaires of the EESC and the CoR.

For specific programme information please go to;

http://mademoiselle-cecile.over-blog.com/