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From Business ETC Eurozone

EU summit: Merkel rejects eurobonds as Britain rules out financial transaction tax

14 hours ago 4,434 Views 57 Comments

Conflicting ideas on how to generate growth in the debt-stricken eurozone.

# crisis - Saturday 12 May, 2012

From Business ETC Greece

Bundesbank chief: Greece risks losing financial aid if it breaches loan agreements

12/05/12 1,873 Views 19 Comments

Greek political leaders are to meet tomorrow for a final attempt at forming a coalition.

# crisis - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

From The Score Critical

‘Liverpool are in crisis. They’re becoming a laughing stock’ – John Aldridge

03/04/12 843 Views 4 Comments

The retired Ireland international says the club’s form in recent months has been ‘shambolic’.

# crisis - Saturday 17 March, 2012

Sudan This post contains videos

George Clooney released after Sudan protest arrest

17/03/12 1,323 Views 1 Comment

Protesters are calling for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Sudan to prevent a major crisis from developing.

# crisis - Friday 9 March, 2012

From The Score Crisis

Taking a hit: Rangers players agree to wage cuts

09/03/12 170 Views 1 Comment

The cash-strapped Glasgow club are hoping to keep redundancies down after the latest announcement.

# crisis - Sunday 4 March, 2012

Opinion

Column: Fianna Fáil renewed? No, the optics tell a different story

04/03/12 9,897 Views 140 Comments

The party of Cowen and Coughlan may have apologised – but they don’t seem to have got the point, writes Philip O’Connor.

# crisis - Sunday 19 February, 2012

Opinion

Column: Politicians can’t fix Ireland – ordinary people must take the lead

19/02/12 5,070 Views 59 Comments

The financial crisis was sparked by a broken system. If we’re going to fix this we can’t leave it up to politicians, write Bronagh Geraghty and John Hughes.

# crisis - Friday 17 February, 2012

From Business ETC Sun On Sunday

Murdoch to staff: ‘Sun on Sunday will launch very soon’

17/02/12 2,441 Views 21 Comments

An email sent by Rupert Murdoch to staff at The Sun confirms that far from being closed, the paper will be turning seven-day.

Crisis

Rupert Murdoch flies to UK to deal with escalating newspaper crisis

17/02/12 1,256 Views 13 Comments

A number of senior staff at The Sun have been arrested in recent weeks in connection with payments to public officials.

# crisis - Monday 6 February, 2012

Somalia

UN: Somali famine is over, but action still needed

06/02/12 1,029 Views 10 Comments

The UN said that long-awaited rains, coupled with substantial agricultural inputs and the humanitarian response are the main reasons for the improvement.

# crisis - Monday 23 January, 2012

Syria

Syria rejects Arab League plan to end crisis

23/01/12 637 Views 4 Comments

The country objected to the plan, saying it is a violation of Syrian sovereignty. The news comes as 11 die in clashes at the weekend.

# crisis - Monday 2 January, 2012

Haiti

Haiti two years on: finding jobs is now the priority

02/01/12 1,558 Views 3 Comments

Oxfam’s Caroline Gluck reports from the island nation still struggling to recover from the devastating impact of the 2010 earthquake.

# crisis - Friday 16 December, 2011

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

16/12/11 3,488 Views 9 Comments

Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you nine things you should know with your morning coffee.

# crisis - Sunday 11 December, 2011

Eurozone

Gilmore suggests referendum may not be needed for EU deal

11/12/11 2,723 Views 61 Comments

The Tánaiste also said that it was “not in Ireland’s interest” to see Britain isolated in the EU over the deal.

Eurozone

EU deal is unlikely to end the crisis in the eurozone – Varadkar

11/12/11 5,459 Views 100 Comments

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport said that “a lot of people have concerns” about Britain opting out of Friday’s landmark EU deal.

# crisis - Sunday 4 December, 2011

From Business ETC Eurozone

This Friday could be one of the biggest days in European history – here’s why

04/12/11 6,152 Views 35 Comments

EU leaders are due to meet in Brussels for a summit that could be make-or-break for the euro.

# crisis - Friday 2 December, 2011

From The Daily Edge Bad Timing This post contains videos

Um, really? ECB makes video celebrating 10 glorious years of the euro

02/12/11 2,472 Views 28 Comments

They may have missed that whole eurozone crisis thing.

# crisis - Thursday 1 December, 2011

Crisis This post contains videos

Sarkozy: We need to rethink Europe to save the euro

01/12/11 3,666 Views 76 Comments

In a dramatic speech this evening, the French president said that there needs to be a “rethink” of how Europe is structured – and possibly a new treaty.

# crisis - Thursday 17 November, 2011

From Business ETC Eurozone

Martin says there’s weeks to save the euro amid reports of French-German split

17/11/11 2,098 Views 47 Comments

Micheál Martin has been critical of France and Germany’s role in the eurozone amid reports the region’s two largest economies are split on the role of the European Central Bank.

# crisis - Monday 7 November, 2011

Arrivederci

Berlusconi uses Facebook to deny resignation rumours

07/11/11 605 Views 6 Comments

Italian Prime Minister calls the rumours ‘groundless’ on his Facebook page – despite loss of confidence in his ability to lead Italy through economic crisis.

# crisis - Sunday 6 November, 2011

Greece

Greek president to host talks with PM, opposition

06/11/11 187 Views 9 Comments

George Papandreou says he will step aside if agreement can be reached on the formation of an interim government to secure a new European debt deal for the country.

# crisis - Saturday 5 November, 2011

Debt Crisis

Merkel says eurozone recovery will take ten years

05/11/11 842 Views 26 Comments

Meanwhile Greece has entered political deadlock in a bid to form a coalition government…

# crisis - Monday 31 October, 2011

Fine Gael

Chief whip says there is no rift in Fine Gael

31/10/11 578 Views 20 Comments

Despite the party’s poor performances in the presidential election and Dublin West by-election, Paul Kehoe has insisted that there is no crisis within Fine Gael.

# crisis - Thursday 27 October, 2011

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you think Greece has been ‘let off the hook’?

27/10/11 3,523 Views 89 Comments

Greece has had 50 per cent of its debt burden written off in crisis Europe deal brokered early this morning. What are your feelings on this? Tell us here.

# crisis - Tuesday 18 October, 2011

From The Score Crisis

Wenger: ‘Half the dressing room wanted to leave.’

18/10/11 153 Views No Comments

The Arsenal manager has revealed the shocking extent of the crisis that beset his squad during the 2011 summer off-season.

# crisis - Friday 14 October, 2011

Food Aid

Substandard food aid “fails malnourished children”

14/10/11 228 Views 5 Comments

World Food Day takes place on 16 October and Médecin Sans Frontières is appealing to countries to ensure they provide nutritious food aid to malnourished children.

# crisis - Tuesday 27 September, 2011

From The Daily Edge Yes Man? This post contains a poll

Is Alessio Rastani actually one of The Yes Men? [Update: They say he's not]

27/09/11 54,171 Views 49 Comments

‘Culture jamming’ group The Yes Men say independent trader Alessio Rastani isn’t a member – and that they think he’s genuine.

From Business ETC Debt Crisis This post contains videos

WATCH: BBC newsreader stunned as trader predicts wipe-out of savings

27/09/11 6,257 Views 46 Comments

Independent trader Alessio Rastani says he and his colleagues look forward to downward markets. The BBC is stunned.

# crisis - Saturday 24 September, 2011

Health

Emergency Department at Galway hospital under “extreme pressure”

24/09/11 890 Views 21 Comments

Galway University Hospital has asked members of the public to only present to the Emergency Department if there is a genuine emergency.

# crisis - Monday 19 September, 2011

Schools

Children’s Ombudsman wants law change over SNA crisis

19/09/11 275 Views 1 Comment

Dozens of parents contacted Children’s Ombudsman Emily Logan with complaints about SNA allocations for their children – but under current law, Logan is not able to deal with them.

# crisis - Thursday 1 September, 2011

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Is Fianna Fáil to blame for everything?

01/09/11 4,941 Views 136 Comments

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today hit back at the ‘blanket blame’ of Fianna Fáil and the situation the country is in. What do you think about the party’s involvement, if any, in the current crisis?

# crisis - Wednesday 24 August, 2011

From The Score Crisis

Wilshere ruled out of Udinese clash

24/08/11 109 Views No Comments

Arsenal’s midfield has suffered yet another loss in the run-up the club’s Champion’s League qualifier with Udinese, with news that the recurrence of an ankle injury will rule Jack Wilshire out for at least three weeks.

# crisis - Friday 22 July, 2011

Somalia This post contains videos

Nearly 800,000 children in Somalia face immediate death

22/07/11 684 Views 26 Comments

Concern video shows extent of humanitarian crisis in refugee camps as militants threatening to ban return of aid agencies not already on the ground.

# crisis - Friday 15 July, 2011

East Africa

Ireland to give extra €1m in aid to Horn of Africa

15/07/11 442 Views 13 Comments

Countries in East Africa are in the grip of the worst drought in 60 years, with millions facing starvation.

# crisis - Wednesday 6 July, 2011

Somalia This post contains images

In pictures: A photo essay from war-torn Somalia

06/07/11 966 Views 10 Comments

Striking images from Somalia, where the worst drought in the region for 60 years is affecting some 7 million people.

Africa This post contains videos

Aid agencies seek urgent help to counter Africa’s worst drought in decades

06/07/11 511 Views 8 Comments

Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are close to yet another famine, after their driest period in around 60 years.

# crisis - Thursday 17 February, 2011

GE11

Ned O’Keeffe: There were “too many intellectuals” in government

17/02/11 4,578 Views 22 Comments

Outgoing – and outspoken – Cork East TD takes to the airwaves to decry lack of businessmen, shopkeepers and farmers in last Cabinet.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Column: ‘Women are digging up anthills for the tiny grains inside’
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Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
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Mike Morris
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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

Lynn McDonald Byrne
Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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