European Affairs

The children's opera "Brundibar" was presented at Theresienstadt concentration camp during 1943-44. Its message of hope continues to resound on stages worldwide.

Feb 7, 2010 - Nadia Lerner

Women's position changed a lot in the last decades. But in an era (the 20th century) where we achieved grandest changes for the world, emancipation is still going slow.

Feb 4, 2010 - Senay Ozdemir

Fundamental Russian attitudes tend to differ in many ways from those of Americans. Understanding these differences may help better understand Russian society today.

Feb 3, 2010 - Jonathan Lashley

Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia has been attempting to build, and often struggles with, establishing a truly democratic government.

Feb 1, 2010 - Jonathan Lashley

France moves to ban burqa in public buildings - including schools, welfare offices and hospitals - as well as on public transport

Jan 28, 2010 - Badar Salem

Despite a somewhat conflicting image of the EU-Russia relationship from both sides, there is a crucial issue that keeps them mutually dependent on one another: energy.

Jan 24, 2010 - Elena Mozzato

Pysanky - Ukraine's most famous masterpieces. Ukrainian ancient art of decorating Easter eggs or Pysanky has always had special meaning for Ukrainian people.

Jan 22, 2010 - Anna Ambartsumyan

Greece, amid criticism from the European Union and the European Central Bank, will stay in the euro zone and ask the IMF to assist them with their parlous finances

Jan 14, 2010 - Peter Taberner

With an internal energy policy based on security, solidarity and efficiency, the EU must now focus on external energy market dynamics that may hamper its energy supply.

Jan 11, 2010 - Elena Mozzato

Disputes over energy supplies between Russia and its neighbours have become commonplace at the beginning of the year. Best deal on tariffs or political strategy?

Jan 7, 2010 - Elena Mozzato

A raid on the headquarters of Italy's major pasta makers has raised the issue of speculation over a basic foodstuff.

Dec 16, 2009 - Lee Anne Adendorff

Amnesty International has criticized Spain for its lukewarm approach to locating Republicans who disappeared during the Spanish Civil War. So why the continuing silence?

Dec 13, 2009 - Ruth Arundell

After a popular referendum on 29 November, minarets can no longer be built in the small, landlocked European nation. The result surprised many Muslims and non-Muslims.

Dec 10, 2009 - James Heywood

An annual report by national research body the Censis Institute details how Italian families and workers are dealing with the recession at the end of 2009.

Dec 4, 2009 - Lee Anne Adendorff

On Nov. 19, 2009, Catherine Ashton was named as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the EU. This is a profile.

Nov 26, 2009 - Patrick Hinton