Record interest in Nazi Holocaust Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp
Officials at World War Two Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland say the site hosted a record number of tourists in
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Europe
Controversy continues over Czech president Klaus’s amnesty announcement
The New Year announcement by Czech Republic president Vaclav Klaus of an amnesty that is freeing about 7000 people from
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Slovakia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the velvet split
Slovakia as we know it today celebrates 20 years of its existence on January 1, 2013. On this day in 1993,
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Central and Eastern Europe: Economic downturn challenges democracy
2012 was a year of flux for Central and East European countries, with the specter of economic recession posing serious
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Poland imposes farming bans on GM maize, potatoes
The Polish government has banned cultivation of certain genetically modified (GM) strains of maize and potatoes, according to a government
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Euro zone: Economic prospects for 2013 look bleak across the Continent
Street riots, political instability, financial bailouts and harsh austerity measures: The financially crippled eurozone endured another turbulent year in 2012
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Turbulence in Czech energy sector as Temelín tender attracts controversy
The largest public tender in the Czech Republic’s history descended into turmoil late in 2012, when Areva appealed its exclusion
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The Globe 2013: Business as usual
The economy, both in Bulgaria and the world as a whole, has defied the worst predictions of the doom brigade
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The Globe 2013: Eastern Europe, in and out of Europe
To start with one of those fascinating facts about the European Union in general in the course of the year
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