Are minimum incomes the answer to poverty and “working poor”?

The dark spectre of unemployment is stalking Europe and 2010 is the year it has earmarked in the fight against poverty. more »

Society

Published: 30/03/2010

Ruined Chile is still waiting for help

Just about a month after a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake destroyed vast swaths of Chile’s south central region, residents in the coastal town of Dichato continue to wait for much needed aid. more »

Society

Published: 29/03/2010

Earth Hour: European Parliament to switch off lights

The European Parliament will once again mark “Earth Hour” by switching off lights in all its buildings for one hour this Friday and Saturday. more »

Society

Published: 26/03/2010

More women in top jobs key to economic growth, says EU report

Only one in 10 board members of Europe's biggest listed companies is a woman and all central bank governors in the EU are male. more »

Society

Published: 25/03/2010

More legal certainty for cross-border marriages

New rules in 10 EU countries would let international couples choose which country’s law applies to their divorces. more »

Society

Published: 25/03/2010

EU urged to do more for young people

The EP's Committee on Culture and Education urges the EU to promote non-formal education, combat youth unemployment and help young people with special needs. more »

Society

Published: 24/03/2010

China still suffering from drought

More than 50 million people in southwest China are struggling to cope with what is being called the worst drought in living memory. more »

Society

Published: 23/03/2010

More power to consumers

Ideas sought on how to improve train, energy and banking services - a major cause of headaches for consumers in Europe. more »

Society

Published: 22/03/2010

EBRD helps rehabilitate water system in Kazakhstan

The EBRD is supporting the rehabilitation of the water and wastewater system in the city of Aktau, in the Mangystau region of Kazakhstan, with a loan in Kazakhstan Tenge (KZT) equivalent to €5.8 million (KZT 1.2 billion) to Aktau TVS&V, the municipal water and district heating company serving the city. more »