cinema
Two good to be true: Meryl Streep serves up a delightA cooking film, based on two true stories, “Julie and Julia” first follows the culinary career of… 31/08/09 15:19 CET
corporate
Air Berlin/LTU pilots strikeThere were major delays for German air travellers on Monday from a one day strike by pilots with… 31/08/09 20:44 CET
Bertelsmann issues loss warningGerman media group Bertelsmann has said a continued slump in advertising markets means it may… 31/08/09 20:44 CET
economy
Euro zone prices down againEuro zone consumer prices fell again in August. Prices in the 16 countries using the euro… 31/08/09 20:44 CET
Japanese factory output upJapan’s factories turned out more goods in July, it is the fifth month running that has happened… 31/08/09 20:44 CET
europa
Sweden, Spain coordinate over EUSweden, the EU’s current presiding nation, has been focusing attention on the economy. Spain will… 31/08/09 19:57 CET
EU’s loaded autumn agendaThe post-holiday relaunch of the European Parliament catapults the members into a pressing… 31/08/09 19:57 CET
Major light switch begins in EUFrom this Tuesday, old-style 100-watt light bulbs are banned in stores in the EU. The plan is to… 31/08/09 18:53 CET
hi-tech
The crutches that tell you how to healPhysiotherapists often find patients with leg injuries are not getting the best out of their… 31/08/09 15:19 CET
le mag
New boys take on girls’ chart dominanceJust when the girls start to run away with the top chart positions, along come a couple of male… 31/08/09 15:19 CET
markets
Monday 31st AugustEuropean shares finished the day one percent lower after Chinese equities slumped during the… 31/08/09 20:44 CET
questions for europe
New media literacyWhat is the European Union doing to promote equal exposure to new media technology, to maximise… 31/08/09 18:53 CET
Saving the Baltic SeaFor centuries the Baltic has been a crossroads for trade, but these days it is one of the most… 31/08/09 18:53 CET
terraviva
Terra Viva: a future for the pastWeathering the effects of salt erosion Historical buildings are constantly exposed to a fast… 31/08/09 15:19 CET
world news
Japanese Democrats face difficult challengesThere is enormous pressure on Yukio Hatoyama, with experts warning that he faces a raft of social… 31/08/09 19:33 CET
LA wildfires worsenA wildfire raging through the Los Angeles foothills has almost doubled in size overnight… 31/08/09 19:32 CET
Dawn of a new era in JapanJapan’s prime minister-elect has begun the job of forming his government, after an election which… 31/08/09 19:31 CET
Merkel under pressure after election setback“Don’t panic” is the message from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to her Christian Democrat… 31/08/09 19:30 CET
France: “Swiss tax evasion list is no bluff”The shadowy world of Swiss banking is under pressure today, amid claims that a list of French… 31/08/09 19:28 CET
Putin wants new relations with PolandSeptember 1st marks the 70th anniversary of Germany’s invasion of Poland and the start of World War… 31/08/09 19:28 CET
Wanted Sudanese leader at AU’s Libyan summitThe Sudanese President and wanted war crimes suspect Omar al-Bashir has had talks with the leader… 31/08/09 18:15 CET
Swiss give France suspect bank account detailsJust days after striking a deal with France on banking secrecy Switzerland has handed over… 31/08/09 13:21 CET
French Socialists look to heal old woundsDivided by differences, France’s beleaguered Socialist party has set out to heal ties in the hope… 31/08/09 12:57 CET
Gabon tense ahead of presidential spoll resultRival candidate in Gabon’s presidential election are claiming victory as counting nears completion… 31/08/09 12:55 CET
Japan Democrats take power after historic winJapan’s next leader, Yukio Hatoyama, has begun talks on forming a government after voters gave his… 31/08/09 12:55 CET
Questions follow Lockerbie bomber to hospitalTerminally-ill convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi was rushed to a Tripoli hospital… 31/08/09 07:58 CET
Fires out of control as California burnsWildfires in southern California have killed two firefighters and destroyed over 14,000 hectares of… 31/08/09 07:58 CET
Berlusconi and Gaddafi show unityItaly’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has defended his country’s immigration policy while on a… 31/08/09 07:58 CET
Japan hopeful after historic political changeAfter leading an electoral revolution, the real hard work lies ahead for Japan’s next prime… 31/08/09 04:14 CET
zoom
Korean food, an extraordinary adventureSouth Korea has launched a major campaign to promote its ancient culture and traditions… 31/08/09 17:48 CET
