Debate on immigration and the environment in the EU

This Saturday, 24 April, the Carlos de Amberes Foundation is hosting two conferences of European experts on the environment and sustainability and immigration policies in the EU, organised by the Allianz Cultural Foundation in the context of the Allianz Alumni Academy. more »

Society
Published: 23/04/2010

Mumbai's Oberoi hotel to reopen

The Trident-Oberoi Hotel in Mumbai to reopen, following renovations after militant attacks in 2008 more »

Society
Published: 23/04/2010

Stranded tourists shelter in Harlem

Fresh from their wedding in Jamaica, British tourists Siobhan and David Monteith never thought for a minute that a volcano would interrupt their honeymoon. more »

Society
Published: 21/04/2010

Manila's bicycle message

The streets of Manila filled with a colourful display on wheels, just days before the world celebrates Earth Day’s 40th anniversary. more »

Society
Published: 20/04/2010

World's youngest king celebrated

Tens of thousands of Ugandans flocked to the hilltop palace of Africa’s youngest tribal ruler for two days of noisy parties marking a decade in power for the 18-year-old king. more »

Society
Published: 19/04/2010

Ancient arts performance in Taiwan

Colourful warriors leap across the stage at the 6th annual Songjiang Battle Array, in Neimen, southern Taiwan. more »

Society
Published: 19/04/2010

Product safety update

Consumers benefit from greater use of European product safety alert system and more effective market surveillance. more »

Society
Published: 19/04/2010

Migrant integration: Commission announces a new EU strategy and presents the third 'Handbook' at the Zaragoza Ministerial Conference

Representatives from all Member States are gathering for two days in Zaragoza from 15 to 16 April to discuss how migrant integration can become a driver for social cohesion in the EU. more »

Society
Published: 16/04/2010

1 million signatures for popular democracy

The much heralded "citizens initiative" to change EU laws has been given a cautious welcome by MEPs. Under the scheme - a major innovation of the Lisbon treaty - a million people can back a plan to introduce European legislation. more »

Society
Published: 15/04/2010

Michel Platini: Football and local authorities working together will score on social inclusion

Football shares Europe's values of integration, solidarity and social inclusion, and can play a significant role in helping the EU to promote them, especially at the local level where clubs are part of their local communities. more »

Society
Published: 15/04/2010

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