ELfR Podcast: China, a counterweight to Russia or a threat to the West?
A discussion with China expert Enrico Fode As China tries to maintain a balance between Russia and the west, what are the likely scenarios in…
A walk from Calpe Cala Alga to Cala Fustera 3 Km return
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Fujifilm X-T1 – great little camera
After much reflection I have gone ahead and bought a Fujifilm X-T1. I have just taken possession of my new camera – very nice, but don’t expect to use it…
Krugman: Being Bad Europeans – NYTimes.com
David Krugman: Being Bad Europeans – NYTimes.com One of the fathers of the euro, Romano Prodi, says clearly that the euro was only a step towards further political integration. The…
Debating Europe: Why do 58% of Europeans prefer to work as employees rather than start their own business?
Debating Europe raises the issue: “A majority of Europeans (58%) would prefer to work as an employee rather than risk starting their own business. This contrasts starkly with attitudes in…
One Europe: Russia’s imports from Europe
One Europe asks the question: “This infographic shows the top European export products in Russia. The recent sanctions targeted mostly the agricultural sector in Europe and led to the rapid…
Renzi e l’eccesso di comunicazione
Si sentono lamentele, soprattutto dalla sinistra, che Renzi é troppo presente da tutte le parti, che si vede troppo, comunica troppo. Non é quello che ci hanno detto gli elettori…
Europe and Middle East
Nearly all Europeans had every reason to continue reprisals and revenge, after the end of WWII in 1945. Instead, with few exceptions, people got busy rebuilding their life, getting back…
Laurie Garrett about ebola: We Could Have Stopped This|FP
The ebola epidemic is getting out of hand, as we missed the opportunity to handle it correctly. Laurie Garrett discusses the failure of an underfunded WHO to address the crisis…
WSJ: Ancient Rome’s Bridge to Nowhere
The Wall Street Journal published a story on the ancient Roman bridge, Ponte Emilio in Rome: Ancient Rome’s Bridge to Nowhere. If you are interested in history and architecture, it’s…
RTS Info: Un sondage donne Le Pen en tête du 1er tour de la présidentielle de 2017
RTS Info: Un sondage donne Le Pen en tête du 1er tour de la présidentielle de 2017 On savait les français jouisseurs, mais là c’est franchement du masochisme aigu. On…