If somebody asked those who joined the Maidan protests a year ago what were the reasons for doing so, they would probably say that the rampant corruption was the last straw. The protests have become […]
If somebody asked those who joined the Maidan protests a year ago what were the reasons for doing so, they would probably say that the rampant corruption was the last straw. The protests have become […]
‘Thousands of anti-austerity campaigners are expected to gather outside the headquarters of RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster, on Saturday to protest against what they say is biased reporting that represents the interests of a marginal elite. […]
Canada’s Central Bank Orders End to ‘Spocking’ of Debasing Canadian Dollar – From “Spocking” in Canada to overtly political imagery in Greece, paper currency is growing in popularity – Outpouring of affection for Leonard Nimoy has inspired the phenomenon of…
Canada’s Central Bank Orders End to ‘Spocking’ of Debasing Canadian Dollar – From “Spocking” in Canada to overtly political imagery in Greece, paper currency is growing in popularity – Outpouring of affection for Leonard Nimoy has inspired the phenomenon of…
‘Ukraine’s parliament has commenced debating a reforms package required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a prerequisite for a multi-billion-dollar aid package. The parliamentary debate over the IMF aid package, required to stop the […]
‘The anti austerity and anti water privatisation movements in the Republic of Ireland gathered momentum towards the end of 2014, culminating in large scale protests in the capital and many towns and cities around the […]
‘Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has warned that populism and demagoguery would be no option out of the country’s economic situation. In his last annual state of the nation debate on Tuesday, Rajoy warned against […]
‘Austerity may be hitting some countries hard, but looking at certain EU funded projects, one would never know. From Brandenburg Airport to Donkeypedia, these and other white elephants are flushing billions of taxpayer’s euros down […]
‘With its deep cuts to higher education, Medicaid, pension benefits, and social services, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget is being called “reckless,” “heartless,” and “morally reprehensible.” Rauner, who won a decisive victory over incumbent […]
‘Nearly half a million people have had their benefits suspended over the past year after they failed to do enough to find work, turned down job offers or missed Jobcentre appointments, according to new figures. […]
‘Public support for Greece across Europe is predictable as other countries are suffering just as much, says Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos, a former Greek ambassador. It’s a message to EU leaders who have been distant from people […]
‘Over the course of the last year, while Ukraine bled and grew poor, Poroshenko’s firm Roshen increased its profits by a factor of 9! This is complete nonsense. An economic miracle! It is hard to […]
‘When Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced Ukraine’s new, $17.5 billion bailout package Thursday morning (Feb. 12), she suggested it would be a “turning point for Ukraine,” which stands to […]
‘When Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced Ukraine’s new, $17.5 billion bailout package Thursday morning (Feb. 12), she suggested it would be a “turning point for Ukraine,” which stands to […]