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Europe

# europe - Friday 14 June, 2013

Column: Here’s why the farmers are protesting on the streets of Ireland

The Irish agricultural sector supports 300,000 jobs and €9 billon in exports, but the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) proposals will inflict serious damage on thousands of farmers, writes Niall Madigan.

From Business ETC Ireland 9th in the EU for gender equality at work, but only 19th for power Gender Equality

Ireland 9th in the EU for gender equality at work, but only 19th for power

When it comes to health, Ireland took the top spot in the EU.

# europe - Tuesday 11 June, 2013

In pictures: The floods in central Europe that have killed 19 people so far Flooding This post contains images

In pictures: The floods in central Europe that have killed 19 people so far

Swollen rivers in the German states of Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein posed the biggest threat.

# europe - Thursday 6 June, 2013

Enda in Lithuania to prepare for presidency handover

The Taoiseach is also due to travel to Finland tomorrow.

# europe - Tuesday 4 June, 2013

Column: People don’t trust Europe – but that can be changed

The EU can restore trust by pursuing evidence-based policies that will put people first – namely by setting targets for the real economy, humanitarian aid, and social justice, writes Tom McDonnell.

Floods peak in Czech Republic – Germany now on alert

The high waters forced the evacuation of Prague Zoo overnight.

# europe - Monday 3 June, 2013

PICS: Six dead, thousands evacuated in central Europe floods Floods This post contains images

PICS: Six dead, thousands evacuated in central Europe floods

Water levels in Germany on the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers have already surpassed records from previous heavy floods in 1954 and 2002.

Turkey: Protester dies as car crashes into group of demonstrators

A 20-year-old man has died after being hit by a taxi which rammed into a group of demonstrators occupying a highway in Istanbul.

Turkish PM maintains hard stance as protests enter fourth day Turkey This post contains videos

Turkish PM maintains hard stance as protests enter fourth day

The hackivist group Anonymous took down several Turkish government websites last night, condemning the “censorship of social media and other communication” methods.

# europe - Sunday 2 June, 2013

Two missing in Austria as heavy rains force evacuations

Landslides triggered by heavy rains that have forced the evacuation of at least 200 people from their homes in Austria.

# europe - Saturday 25 May, 2013

Ukraine gay rights activists hold first ever march Gay Rights This post contains images

Ukraine gay rights activists hold first ever march

Around one hundred gay rights activists marched in Ukraine today despite fears of violence and a court ban – marking the first gay pride event in the ex-Soviet country.

# europe - Friday 24 May, 2013

Oxfam urges EU foreign ministers to extend the arms embargo on Syria War

Oxfam urges EU foreign ministers to extend the arms embargo on Syria

Transferring more weapons to Syria can only “exacerbate a hellish scenario for civilians” says Oxfam, who say extending the embargo would avoid fuelling an arms race.

Victims of stalking and domestic violence to get EU-wide protection

The new law will see restraining orders obtained in your home country having the same standing in law across all EU states.

# europe - Wednesday 22 May, 2013

Irish beaches slightly less clean in 2012 than previous year

A new European report also shows that the weather led to ‘elevated bacterial populations’ on some beaches.

# europe - Monday 20 May, 2013

Column: The reality of unemployment is being masked by emigration

With youth unemployment at 23 per cent, the European Union and policy makers have a collective responsibility and obligation to help the “Lost Generation”, writes Liam Aylward.

# europe - Thursday 16 May, 2013

From Business ETC Eurogroup chief says Eurozone is much ‘calmer’ now than last year Eurozone

Eurogroup chief says Eurozone is much ‘calmer’ now than last year

Jean-Claude Juncker was comparing the Eurozone now to a year ago in Brussels.

# europe - Wednesday 15 May, 2013

From Business ETC France enters recession in first quarter Eurozone

France enters recession in first quarter

French economic growth has been sluggish lately as a result of record unemployment and falling household demand – the key driver of the economy.

# europe - Friday 10 May, 2013

Column: Why is the EU observing Bulgaria’s elections this Sunday?

In all, 8200 candidates will contest 240 seats in Bulgaria this weekend – making for a particularly complex process. TD Eoghan Murphy explains why he is part of an observation mission to the EU member state.

# europe - Thursday 9 May, 2013

Column: Are we proud that Ireland is the poster child of austerity?

Austerity has not worked in Ireland or across the eurozone, writes Joan Collins, who points out that even the architects of our bailout admit it was the wrong path.

# europe - Friday 3 May, 2013

How this plane is travelling across America without any fuel

Powered entirely by the sun, the plane can fly by day or night but it will never be able to carry passengers.

Anti-immigration party UKIP: election victory marks ‘a real change in politics’

UKIP leader Nigel Farage said his eurosceptic party could no longer be dismissed as a protest movement.

Smokers in Europe ‘not being given enough help to quit’

A paper published in The Lancet medical journal calls for more action from authorities in Europe to combat smoking with over a quarter of the continent’s population said to be smokers.

# europe - Monday 29 April, 2013

‘Terrifying’ brawl between climbers on Everest

Sherpas had advised Europeans not to climb a new “undisclosed” route, but eyewitness says climbers ignored request.

# europe - Friday 26 April, 2013

Victims of human trafficking gang rescued from Belfast brothels

Two suspects were arrested as part of the European operation.

# europe - Monday 22 April, 2013

From Business ETC Strike action sees Lufthansa flights cancelled across Europe Strike

Strike action sees Lufthansa flights cancelled across Europe

Dozens of flights to and from Ireland and the UK have been affected, with Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf and Hamburg airports all targeted by the strikes.

# europe - Saturday 20 April, 2013

Beekeepers “appalled” Govt against pesticide restriction proposal

Nine countries, including Ireland, have opposed a plan to restrict the use of three neonicotinoids linked to dwindling bee populations in Europe.

# europe - Thursday 18 April, 2013

Suicides, murders rise as Greek austerity takes health toll

Anecdotal evidence in Ireland shows a link between the economic crisis growing suicide rates but a study in Greece has proved it. In fact, research results were worse than expected.

# europe - Wednesday 17 April, 2013

From Business ETC Tesco leaves US as profits drop by 51 per cent Results

Tesco leaves US as profits drop by 51 per cent

The supermarket behemoth said the further round of austerity measures has impacted customer spending in Ireland.

# europe - Tuesday 16 April, 2013

European Commission expected to publish horsemeat test results today

The results were to be submitted to the commission by yesterday, 15 April, and are expected to be published today.

Column: Who’s next in line to be consumed by the European crisis?

While other countries are showing signs of difficulty, it’s Spain’s deterioration which could bring the euro crisis to its most dangerous point, writes Tom McDonnell, who asks where Europe goes from here?

# europe - Monday 15 April, 2013

Ireland got a ‘B’ grade for its last European presidency

The US said it would give Ireland a “tentative B” for its 2004 presidency of the European Union.

# europe - Monday 8 April, 2013

From Business ETC Huge number of Irish firms not ready for SEPA Europe

Huge number of Irish firms not ready for SEPA

The single euro payments area (SEPA) will be launched early next year.

# europe - Saturday 6 April, 2013

No understanding reached between Iran and world powers

High-level talks about Tehran’s nuclear programme were held in Almaty, Kazakhstan this weekend.

# europe - Friday 5 April, 2013

From The Score 7 Irish players named in European squad for AFL game Drafted In

7 Irish players named in European squad for AFL game

Three members of Kildare’s Leinster U21 winning side are included in the Tadhg Kennelly managed squad that are in action tomorrow.

Dublin now the 11th most congested city in Europe, down from sixth

Moscow in Russia is the most congested city in the world.

# europe - Thursday 4 April, 2013

New solar storm detection centre for Europe

The centre in Brussels is part of wider system that tracks objects in space that threaten to collide with the Earth.

# europe - Wednesday 3 April, 2013

Irish to compete in €1 million satellite ideas competition

The top prize is €1 million and the prestigious title of ‘Galileo Master’.

# europe - Tuesday 2 April, 2013

From Business ETC Irish economy starting to wilt again Contraction

Irish economy starting to wilt again

Manufacturing indexes across Europe paint a stark picture this morning.

# europe - Monday 1 April, 2013

Declan Ganley says need for a new political party is ‘obvious’

The Libertas founder has confirmed that he is considering establishing a new political party in Ireland.

# europe - Friday 29 March, 2013

Ireland extradited 149 people on European Arrest Warrants last year

A new report by the Department of Justice says Ireland received a total of 313 European Arrest Warrants in 2012 for crimes including murder, rape and drug trafficking.

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