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European Politicians — European Union

• The Armenian Genocide Still Denied by Turkey (and Azerbaijan)

  

  Armenian as well other people around the world paid homage to the memory of 1.5 million innocent victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide implemented by the Ottoma... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Arirusila
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• Balkan Apologies

  Here I am again, this time quoted in the Daily Telegraph on the always interesting subject of Balkan apologies: Charles Crawford, a former British ambassador... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Paraguay the Day After

  

  By Raul Ayala DiarteWith the images from Paraguay’s national elections this past Sunday fresh in our eyes – elections in which businessman Horacio Cartes of... Read more

  The 26 april 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• New Fatigue Model Leads to Energy-Efficient Ships

  

  Heikki Remes at the Aalto University School of Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, has developed a model that makes it possible to find out how exactl... Read more

  The 25 april 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• 10 Years Ago 10 New Countries Joined the European Fusion Program

  The Treaty of Accession, signed on April 16, 2003, led to ten new countries joining the European Union, and therefore joining EFDA, via the EURATOM treaty. Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• Official European Blue Card Information

  

  Photo by openDemocracy Sigh. So I promised that regular postings would continue this week, but I didn't expect our child minder to become gravely ill, nor our... Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Ovid
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• Another Disappointment From The Banks

  In the UK, the problems associated with the oligopoly of the ‘Big Five’ firms which dominate the UK banking system are well documented. Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Thepoliticalidealist
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• Last Year Europe Invested $2.35 Billion in Smart Grid Projects

  

  The Joint Research Centre (JRC), a Directorate-General of the European Commission that provides independent scientific and technical advice to the European... Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• “Human Beings Have No Right to Water” and Other Words of Wisdom from Your...

  

  Peter Brabeck, Chairman of NestléIn the 2005 documentary, We Feed the World, then-CEO of Nestlé, the world’s largest foodstuff corporation, Peter... Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Serbia v Kosovo v EU

  Here's my Commentator piece on that important Serbia/Kosovo/EU deal. Thus: Kosovo did better on symbolism than substance. It won agreement that Serbian official... Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• [Interview] Sweden: Who Needs Nato, When You Have the Lisbon Treaty?

  

  // Swedish defence minister Karin Enstrom has said her country is not in Nato partly because the EU treaty contains its own security guarantee. News from... Read more

  The 22 april 2013 by   Stizzard
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• ETF Periscope: Is “Sell In May” Already Circled On Wall Street’s Calendar?

  

  “All generalizations are false, including this one.” — Mark TwainFor those investors who may have been feeling a tad complacent due to the recent record highs o... Read more

  The 22 april 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Latvia and the Euro: Baltic Ambition

  

  VALDIS DOMBROVSKIS is undeterred. In spite of Cyprus, Slovenia and the continuing euro crisis, the prime minister of Latvia wants his country to join the... Read more

  The 20 april 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Greenpeace Scales Syngenta for the Bees

  

  Cross Posted from GlobalPostGreenpeace activists scaled the headquarters of Swiss chemical company Syngenta AG in Basel to protest use of pesticides that... Read more

  The 19 april 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• McDonald’s: A Glimpse Behind the Making Off – Burgers

  

  I don’t know where to start or how to start this review, especially after receiving the biggest shock of my life – a positive one that is. I was left... Read more

  The 18 april 2013 by   Nogarlicnoonions
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• Speaking Truth to Power: Nigel Farage Addresses the EU

  

  English: Nigel Farage. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Admittedly, the following video is all about the European Union (EU) and has little direct implications for the... Read more

  The 18 april 2013 by   Adask
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• 10 Best Countries for Your TEFL Adventure

  

  When I first started this blog I wrote about which countries were the best for teaching English in. Here is another view from a guest blogger. Read more

  The 18 april 2013 by   Naturegirl321
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• Portugal’s Budget: Constitutional Difficulties

  A WEEK ago Pedro Passos Coelho, Portugal’s centre-right prime minister, faced the unpopular task of cutting public spending by €4 billion ($ 5 billion) over... Read more

  The 17 april 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Huff Post Blog: French Court Ruling Reignites ‘Laicite’ Vs Headscarf Debate

  You can read this on the Huff Post site, hereFrance’s distinctive take on secularism is once again making headlines. A sacred virtue of the ‎Republic, it is... Read more

  The 17 april 2013 by   Mfrancoiscerrah
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• MEPs Confirm Bank Bonus Cap

  

  // Bank bonuses in the EU will be capped from 2015, as part of banking sector reforms backed by MEPs on Tuesday. Related Stories [Analysis] Why is Austria so... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Brazil’s Agribusiness Sector Offers Huge Opportunities for Investors

  As the Brazilian agribusiness sector continues to become more competitive internationally, foreign investors are taking a closer look at investing in land in... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Angelicolaw
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• Upere Wedge Sneaker Review: a Sponsored Post

  

  Disclosure: I have received a pair of Upere shoes in exchange for my review of their product. All opinions are my own. I used to LOVE to wear high heels, then... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Matthewspuzzle
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• China on European Welfare Incentives

  Have a look at this magnificent AJ interview from late 2011 with Jin Liqun, head of China's Sovereign Wealth Fund. The whole thing is impressive for Jin... Read more

  The 14 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Ginger Heartache – With Aunty Bill

  

  Dear Aunty,AuntyCan a man develop feelings for curly kale? And if so do you know any country would recognise  marriage between a man and curly kale?Farmer... Read more

  The 12 april 2013 by   Gingerfightback
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• China Dolls

  

  This essay first appeared on Cliterati on March 17th; I have modified it slightly for time references and to fit the format of this blog. Read more

  The 12 april 2013 by   Maggiemcneill
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• Who Had Insider Knowledge of the Impending Cyprus Bank Confiscation

  

  Throughout the week of “negotiations” between the Eurozone Powers that Be and the government of Cyprus, on how much of Cypriots’ privately-owned bank deposits... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Poland & the Postcolonial

  

  Poland has, for hundreds of years, been surrounded and conquered by its neighbours. Recent history up until the very late 20th century has been no better, with... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   Callumgg
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• Don’t Let Monsanto Patent Our Food

  

  Monsanto and Co. is at it again. The company has found a way to exclusively ‘own’ something that freely belongs to us all – our food! Read more

  The 10 april 2013 by   Danielcarruthers
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• ILO Convention Brings Equal Rights for Domestic Workers in Brazil

  Brazil ratified ILO Convention 189 and now 6.5 million domestic workers are covered by a new law giving them equal rights with other workers. Read more

  The 09 april 2013 by   Angelicolaw
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• Eurobonds - The Time Comes? Fine Soros Speech

  You have to hand it to George Soros. When he goes for it, he hits the target big. Look at this speech arguing that the introduction of Eurobonds is by far the... Read more

  The 09 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Obama Takes First Shot at Retirement IRAs

  

  It’s long been speculated, at least since 2010, that Obama will go after our pensions and other retirement monies such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA).... Read more

  The 08 april 2013 by   Eowyn
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• STYLIGHT : The Fashion European Community

  

  On my last week's post I told you about my favourite fashion community : Chictopia. What I did not tell you is that since a few months I have been following an... Read more

  The 08 april 2013 by   Shugavery
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• Cyprus’s Troubles: The Blame Game

  

  Sarris says farewell WHO is to blame? Politicians and economists are all likely to be in the dock over the collapse of Laiki Bank, Cyprus’s second-largest. Nico... Read more

  The 06 april 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Geopolitics and Supply Chain Risk

  

  "All eyes are currently watching the deteriorating political situation in Egypt," writes the team at Container magazine. "[The March 2013] civil riots in Port... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Stephendeangelis
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• ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ is Not Worth Fighting for

  Following very real concerns created by governments attempting to violate basic internet privacy, some of which were stopped by the EU itself, when the British... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Callumgg
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• U.S. Recycles Its Old Balkan Practice With Syria

  

  The Syrian rebellion began in earnest on March 11, 2011, when protests erupted. Since then, the Syrian civil conflict has become increasingly violent. Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Arirusila
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• Why The ETA Political Wing Was Banned

  Repost from the old site.I received an interesting email from one Gonzalo Polo (website here), a Spanish nationalist. I am publishing the parts of it that can b... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Calvinthedog
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• .EU Celebrates 7th Birthday & 3.74 Million Registration; 1.84 Million Eu...

  

  EURid the registry for the .Eu TLD released a study today ahead of its 7th Birthday. To  date there are over 3.74 Million .Eu registrations. Over 1.84 million E... Read more

  The 04 april 2013 by   Worldwide
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• Whatever the Truth Over Farage N-word Claims, He Needs to Get UKIP’s House in...

  

  Tory Euro MP Sajjad Karim has resurrected old claims against UKIP leader Nigel Farage. It is alleged by UKIP founder Alan Sked that Farage used the n-word in a... Read more

  The 03 april 2013 by   Lesterjholloway
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• Improving Transparency and Integrity in Kosovo’s Public Procurement

  

  Panelists at a Riinvest public procurement conference in 2012. (Photo: Riinvest)In February this year, Kosovo celebrated  five years since its declaration of... Read more

  The 03 april 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Which Way Wednesday – Russell Drops and Dow Pops

  

  The Dow zoomed up to 14,662 yesterday while the Russell failed the 940 line and fell all the way back to 934. I had told our Members to watch the 1,570 line on... Read more

  The 03 april 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• The Cyprus Banking Disaster

  

  The Cypriot banking industryPhoto by Jonathan Boeke By now you may have heard of the infamous Cyprus "haircut", a tiny little euphemism which obscures the... Read more

  The 03 april 2013 by   Ovid
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• Inspiring Moments in Banking?

  

  FDIC placard from when the deposit insurance limit was $2,500. Today, deposits are guaranteed to $250,000. Is that evidence of inflation? Read more

  The 02 april 2013 by   Adask
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• ETF Periscope: Warning Bells On Cypress Continue to Toll for Investors

  

  “Nothing like a little judicious levity.”-- Robert Louis StevensonA few weeks back, when word hit Wall Street that the Cyprus government planned to impose an... Read more

  The 01 april 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Cyprus Depositors With Over 100,000 Euros Face Up To 60% Taken By Government

  By Susan Duclos The news just keeps getting worse for the people that have deposits in the large banks of Cyprus. Via McClatchy: Depositors in Cyprus with... Read more

  The 01 april 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• France: Getting My Hands Dirty And Visiting Thermal Baths

  

  BN BNAs mentioned in my recent posts, I'm currently abroad. I spent a couple of days in Barcelona before heading to France, where I spent twelve days helping... Read more

  The 01 april 2013 by   Cakeoftheweek
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• Cyprus Now Says 80% of “large” Bank Deposits Can Be Confiscated

  

  From FoxNews (via Phoenix Capital Research) comes the latest alarming news from Cyprus that the government has changed its mind again. Read more

  The 30 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Benefits of Solar Panels

  

  Solar panels are one of the fastest growing energy sources around the world, offering an alternative way of providing energy for your home than through... Read more

  The 29 march 2013 by   Rinkesh
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• Zimbabwean Murderers Free to Travel to EU

  

  Seventeen men and women accused of murder, torture, rape or kidnapping in Zimbabwe have been given the green light to travel to the EU. News from EUobserver.com Read more

  The 29 march 2013 by   Stizzard
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• How Do They Get Away with It Part 5

  I was one of those naive people who thought that manufacturers were not “allowed” to sell me any product that contained something that might harm me. Read more

  The 28 march 2013 by   Golfrefugees
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• EU Sets Energy Efficiency Targets for 2030

  

  The flag of the European Union (Credit: MPD01605, http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpd01605/) Yesterday The European Commission took the first step towards... Read more

  The 28 march 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• Sector Detector: Transports Try to Prod Bulls Through Tough Resistance

  

  The Dow Jones Transportation Index is up an impressive +16.7% year-to-date through Wednesday, as it runs interference for the broader Dow Industrials (up +10.8%... Read more

  The 28 march 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• European Issues Discussed in America

  

  Maksim Karliuk is a CIPE-Atlas Corps Think Tank LINKS Fellow serving at the Cato Institute. Before coming to the U.S. for the Think Tank LINKS Fellowship, I... Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Government: Too Big To Fail?

  

  middle class too big to fail (Photo credit: Vince_Lamb)The term “too big to fail” was first popularized by Congressman Stewart McKinney in A.D. Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Adask
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• In the Arms of Dictators

  : America the Great… Global Arms Dealer By: Andrew Gavin Marshall The American imperial system incorporates much more than supporting the occasional coup or... Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Devondb
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• Whipsaw Wednesday – No 1,565 For You!

  

  That was my comment to Members in early morning chat today as the markets began turning sour in Europe as Cyprus continues to be a worry but, more importantly,... Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Trivia Q&A: March 26

  We had a fine crowd in at The Mad Hatter on Tuesday, as I was concerned that the Passover holiday might keep many folks away. It was bigger than last week, and... Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Theomnipotentq
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• In the Arms of Dictators: America the Great… Global Arms Dealer

  

  Photograph: Mido Ahmed/AFP/Getty ImagesThe following is a first draft sample from a chapter currently being written for The People’s Book Project. Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Eurozone Chair Says Personal Bank Accounts of Other Countries Can Also Be Raided

  

  Mere days after the Eurozone had proposed to levy 10% of bank deposits in Cyprus, the governments of Spain and New Zealand already began making similar noises. Read more

  The 26 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Risk v Centralisation

  One of the themes of this blog is the idea of Uncertainty (and indirectly Causation) and how policy responds to it. Take this example: ... Read more

  The 26 march 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Cyprus: Insolvency and National Sovereignty

  Here is an interesting (but not altogether clear) piece about Cyprus and 'national insolvency' by Stephen Kinsella at Harvard Business Review: ... Read more

  The 26 march 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Govt Confiscates 30% of All Large Bank Deposits in Cyprus

  

  It’s now official: Governments can decide you have too much in bank deposits and, without your consent or even a vote by your elected representatives, simply... Read more

  The 25 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Confiscation to Supplant Inflation?

  

  Location of Cyprus (Photo credit: Wikipedia)I wrote this article last Friday. Events are moving so fast and unpredictably in Cyprus–first left, then right,... Read more

  The 25 march 2013 by   Adask
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• Q-Tip Makes Its Mad Hatter Debut

  

  This Tuesday night at The Mad Hatter, the Special Category for Trivia Night will be "Q-Tip Trivia," which we have not done since we made the move over to the ne... Read more

  The 25 march 2013 by   Theomnipotentq
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• Go Long Apple, Short the Eurozone

  

  “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” — Lao TzuHowever the banking debacle in Cyprus plays out over the next few days and weeks, it... Read more

  The 25 march 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Monday – Cyprus “Fixed” by Confiscating 40% of the Wealth – Markets Celebrate!

  

  Cyprus has now been fixed by confiscating up to 40% of the bank accounts that were over $100,000 without touching those that were under and, more importantly,... Read more

  The 25 march 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Daily Headline – 24/03/13

  

  UKIP; ‘Get your money out of there while you’ve still got a chance’The moron leader of British political party UKIP Nigel Farage has told Brits to ‘Get your... Read more

  The 24 march 2013 by   Aca The Underground
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• Clegg Should Ditch Illiberal Immigration Bond

  

  In just over two years Nick Clegg has gone from supporting an amnesty for asylum seekers to imposing £1,000 immigration bonds, a sure sign that his... Read more

  The 22 march 2013 by   Lesterjholloway
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• Hitler Goes Postal Over Cyprus Bank Confiscation

  See also our posts on the levy robbery of Cyprus’ bank deposits: “Unelected Eurozone ministers to confiscate 10% of bank deposits in Cyprus,” March 17, 2013. Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• The Left Approve of Stealing Your Bank Savings

  

  Five days ago, on March 16, 2013, the people of Cyprus were told by the grand poobahs of the Eurozone that as much as 10% of the deposits in their personal... Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Eurozone Wobbling Tightrope Walkers

  Back from sharing with the Croatian Diplomatic Academy some training thoughts on Lobbying and Negotiating in the European Union. With the Cyprus drama... Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Sector Detector: Bears Trot out Cyprus in Vain Attempt to Derail Bulls

  

  Well, you gotta hand it to the bears; they are pulling out all stops in their effort to derail the bull train, just as the S P 500 tries to eclipse its... Read more

  The 21 march 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• The FTSE Has Peaked

  

  I had been wondering what would break the markets out of their recent uptrend and it looks like the impending bankruptcy of Cyprus with its implications for... Read more

  The 20 march 2013 by   Andyepb
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• Cyprus Copycats: NZ and Spain Talk Wealth Tax on Bank Deposits

  

  Four days ago, on March 16, 2013, the people of Cyprus were told by the grand poobahs of the eurozone that as much as 10% of the deposits in their personal... Read more

  The 20 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Cyprus Cannot Declare Victory Yet

  I prefer to cover a broad range of news topics on this website from week to week, so it is with a mildly apologetic tone that I return to the fast-changing... Read more

  The 20 march 2013 by   Thepoliticalidealist
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• Daily Headline – 20/03/13

  

  Cyprus rejects EU bailoutCypriot MPs all vote to reject the EU bailout, the terms had been amended to to save the poor, there would be no levy on savings under... Read more

  The 20 march 2013 by   Aca The Underground
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• Confiscation of Bank Deposits: Can It Happen in America?

  

  Three days ago, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, the people of Cyprus were told by the grand poobahs of the eurozone that as much as 10% of the deposits in their... Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Cyprus Having Second Thoughts About Stealing Money From Citizens' Bank Accounts

  By Susan Duclos All hell broke loose in Cyprus when the news that Greek lawmakers were about to agree to a bailout deal which would require a one-off tax to be... Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• Badass Momma Takes on Coal Plant in Kosovo

  

  by Nate Tabak, Pristina / DW.deJeta Xharra has long been been a thorn in the side of corrupt politicians. But as a mother of two babies, she’s embraced the... Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Eurozone Confiscation of Cyprus Bank Deposits: Fallout & Analyses

  

  Two days ago, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, the people of Cyprus were told by the grand poobahs of the erozone that as much as 10% of the deposits in their... Read more

  The 19 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• What the Market Wants: Unprecedented Move in Cyprus

  

  This week began on a very ugly note after the IMF, ECB, and EC revealed over the weekend they are requiring Cyprus to levy a tax on its depositors. Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• The Cracked European Edifice

  In a comments thread further down, my e-pal, Ortega, provided me with a link to a YouTube film of a seminar at an American university (Harvard, I think) given b... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Davidduff
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• Cyprus – Tax on Savings Causes Public Panic

  

  Late yesterday, the Cyprus Government dropped a bombshell that not only upset their own population but might also send shockwaves right across the European... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Monday Market Mayhem – Cyprus Declares “A Nuclear War on Savings and Wealth”

  

  "This is a policy move you expect from a dictatorial regime … not in an EU member state. If the EU governments can clandestinely expropriate 7-10% of their... Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Unelected Eurozone Ministers to Confiscate 10% of Bank Deposits in Cyprus

  

  This is sheer insanity and very very frightening. Cyprus is a small island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to the east of Greece. At 3,572 sq. mi. Read more

  The 18 march 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Cyprus Citizens Are Well-Armed; Is the EU's Bank Account Tax-Confiscation There ...

  

  A bulldozer parked in front of a bank in Cyprus foreshadows depositor intentions.As most know by now, the EU has aggressively moved this weekend, if the nation'... Read more

  The 17 march 2013 by   Jc_refuge
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• Cyprus Calling

  

  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)On Saturday the 16th of March, the European Union and the government of Cyprus (that is, the internationally recognised state which... Read more

  The 17 march 2013 by   Thepoliticalidealist
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• Cyprus Greece: Bank Depositors To Get Instant 6.75% - 10% Tax Before Banks Reope...

  By Susan Duclos Guess those tax hikes Greek lawmakers decided to raise on the wealthy in January 2013, to "prevent" all other citizens from further "pain," and... Read more

  The 17 march 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• Daily Headline – 17/03/13

  

  Cyprus; workers pay the price for capitalismThe European Union (EU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed a €10bn bailout of Cyprus. Read more

  The 17 march 2013 by   Aca The Underground
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• U.S. Exporting Brutal Acoustic Crowd Control Devices to Dictatorships?

  

  by Arife Kazimova and Daisy Sindelar / Radio Free Europe Riot police detain a protester during a rally in Baku, on March 10, 2013. Read more

  The 15 march 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Protests Against the Indian-European Free Trade Agreement

  

  from the Asian Human Rights CommissionSeveral peaceful protests took place in the Northeast states of India over the past month to address concerns over the... Read more

  The 15 march 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Charlemagne: A Flawed Temple

  

  EUROPEAN leaders may have saved the euro (for the time being, at least), but they are fast losing Europe’s citizens. Eurobarometer polls show that voters are... Read more

  The 15 march 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Cancelled Elections and Violent Clashes

  

  Violent clashes going on between central security forces and dozens of protesters at Kasr al-Nil bridge, Cairo, 11 March 2013. Photo Credit Hazem Abdel Hamid... Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Warigia
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• The EU Bans Animal-tested Cosmetics!

  

  I  don’t own any pets at the moment although I’d like to – my parents already go ballistic at me dropping hair – I can just imagine them duct taping the vacuum... Read more

  The 14 march 2013 by   Beautifulbuns
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• UK Plans to Be at “Forefront” of European Nuclear Expansion

  

  Wylfa Nuclear Power Station is situated just west of Cemaes Bay on the island of Anglesey, North Wales (Credit: David Dixon, http://www.geograph.org. Read more

  The 13 march 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• The Body Shop Makeover Journey: Skincare Consultation (Pt2)

  

  Hello beauties!How have your week been going ? I am very grateful for all your comments on my latest outfit look and all your love for so long. Read more

  The 12 march 2013 by   Shegotherown
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• 2012: A Deadly Year for Environmentalists

  

  With activists killed in Brazil, Cambodia, the Philippines, and elsewhere, 2012 may have been the worst year yet for violence against those working to protect... Read more

  The 12 march 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• UK Paying £12.5M Into EU Nuclear Scheme

  

  THE UK will pay 12.5million to a nuclear research centre in France, after signing a pledge with 12 EU member states with an interest in nuclear energy. Read more

  The 12 march 2013 by   Ecoexperts
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• Cruelty-free Cosmetics: EU Bans Animal Testing for Beauty!

  

  Ethical consumers, animal lovers and compassionate companies are celebrating this month. After more than 20 years of campaigning, the EU has finally banned... Read more

  The 12 march 2013 by   Laurenbates
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• 360 Panorama of London from The Shard

  

  London has a new viewing platform, on level 72 of The Shard, the second highest building in the EU. To celebrate this The Shard has produced an interactive 360... Read more

  The 11 march 2013 by   Panearth