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E.Coli Outbreak Undermines European Food Security

The recent E.Coli outbreak across Europe, which has resulted in as many as 22 deaths, illustrates some of the many challenges to food security in a globalised world. Food security…

IMF’s Will Visit Spain for a Routine Inspection

Officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated on Sunday the a mission of the fund will arrive in Spain this Monday for a routine inspection which would  be part…

Portugal Rejects Increasing Calls for a Bailout

A struggling Portugal is battling increasing pressure to become the next eurozone economy to be bailed out. By some seen as a worrying sign, Portugal is putting up much the…

‘Permanent Ceasefire’ Called by Basque Separatists

In a move that could see the end of four decades of violence, Basque separatist group ETA on Monday called a permanent ceasefire. A statement issued by the group said:…

2013 America’s Cup to Visit San Francisco Waters

The biggest tournament in sailing, Americar’s Cup is coming to San Francisco. A silicon valley billionaire is giving San Francisco its first opportunity to hosts this event in 2013. Richard…

Spanish City Implements Ban on Islamic Veils

A Spanish city has approved legislation that bans face-covering veils in public buildings. The city of Lleida, in the northern part of the Catalonia region, already approved the legislation in…

France, Spain and Italy Join Hands to Emerge as Stronger Tourist Destinations

France, Spain and Italy have always been considered among the most popular tourist attractions in Europe. The United Nation’s World Tourism Organization declared that these countries have been the most…