Thursday, May 2, 2013

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Prospects for Peace: 'The Differences Lie Between Turkey and Cyprus'

Prospects for Peace: 'The Differences Lie Between Turkey and Cyprus'

In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides discusses prospects for fresh talks on a peace and reunification deal with Northern Cyprus and the growing humanitarian catastrophe in nearby Syria. more...


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Divided Cyprus Banking Crisis Awakens Hopes for Reconciliation

Divided Cyprus: Banking Crisis Awakens Hopes for Reconciliation

The Greek half of Cyprus has been hard-hit by the banking crisis -- and now hopes are growing in the Turkish north for reconciliation. If the two populations could resolve their dispute, they could likely access large natural gas reserves estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of euros. By Ulrike Putz in Gemikonagi more... Forum ]


Royal Succession in Amsterdam Holland Greets Its New King and Queen

Royal Succession in Amsterdam: Holland Greets Its New King and Queen

Following the succession of his mother Beatrix on Tuesday, Willem-Alexander became King of the Netherlands in a grand ceremony that drew royals from around the world and up to a million spectators. Most celebrated the coronation, but anti-monarchists also protested the historic day. By Gesa Mayr in Amsterdam more... Forum ]

Gold Medal Minister German Athlete Joins Italian Government

Gold Medal Minister: German Athlete Joins Italian Government

German-born Olympic canoeist Josefa Idem has been named Italy's new minister for sports and equal opportunity. It's her first foray into national politics, and she's already sparring with the country's political heavyweights. By Fabian Reinbold more... Forum ]

Modern Monarch Holland Crowns a Laid-Back King

Modern Monarch: Holland Crowns a Laid-Back King

For years, the Dutch doubted whether Willem-Alexander -- the easy-going prince disparaged in the media as stupid, lazy and intemperate -- had what it takes to rule. Crowned king on Tuesday morning, the 46-year-old will now attempt something his mother never did: to be a thoroughly modern monarch. By Gesa Mayr more... Forum ]

EU Parliament President French Criticism of Merkel 'Unfair'

EU Parliament President: French Criticism of Merkel 'Unfair'

European Parliament President Martin Schulz shielded German Chancellor Angela Merkel from French criticism on Monday evening, saying she couldn't be held responsible for all the bloc's economic woes because 26 other leaders are also involved in decision-making. more...

Sarkozy's Back Ex-President Takes Aim at Hollande's Policies

Sarkozy's Back: Ex-President Takes Aim at Hollande's Policies

While French President François Hollande deals with dismal jobless figures and turmoil surrounding the recent legalization of gay marriage, his upbeat predecessor goes on the thinly veiled offensive in Montreal. "When I look at those who succeeded me," Nicolas Sarkozy says, "I feel very good." more... Forum ]

Big Tests Ahead Italy Tries Fresh Start With Fragile Government

Big Tests Ahead: Italy Tries Fresh Start With Fragile Government

Two months after the election, Italy finally has a new government. It is made up of parties bitterly opposed to each other, much like the political situation in Greece. Can it prevent political chaos and keep Silvio Berlusconi from rising again? By Fiona Ehlers more... Forum ]

World From Berlin Italy's New Cabinet Gives Rise to 'Skeptical Hope'

World From Berlin: Italy's New Cabinet Gives Rise to 'Skeptical Hope'

Italy's new left-right government, sworn in on Sunday, is younger than previous cabinets, has more women and contains a mix of technocrats and politicians. It's a promising start, write German commentators. But they note that it faces huge pressures, and will need to deliver results quickly. more...

EU Social Affairs Commissioner 'Wages in Germany Must Increase'

EU Social Affairs Commissioner: 'Wages in Germany Must Increase'

Wages in Germany must increase and the government should establish a nationwide minimum wage, says EU Social Affairs Commissioner László Andor. In an interview with a German daily, he calls for a radical change in policy in the euro crisis and argues for a shift away from the country's export model. more... Forum ]





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