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…
The Guardian: Nick Clegg turns fire on David Cameron over Europe veto
Nick Clegg turns fire on David Cameron over Europe veto. It’s up to sherpas to negotiate and do all the hard work, out of the limelight. By the time the…
Sikorski przeprasza Kaczyńskiego
Gazeta Wyborcza: Sikorski i Rostowski przepraszają Kaczyńskiego za stan wojenny Właśnie kiedy już zacząłem myśleć że nie ma wizji w Europie, przemówienie Sikorskiego w Berlinie zaprzeczyło mi. Mówił on jak…
Economic crisis: The pain in Spain|The Guardian
Economic crisis: The pain in Spain. I have lived for many years in Switzerland, you would think a nice place? Not good enough for some of the UK expats who…
It’s time to go to Valencia
1 of December, it’s time to go to Valencia. We joined the U3A coaches in Moraira, outside the Wok restaurant – a small crowd of U3A members already getting onboard.…
Arab Spring – a small reading list
I belong to a discussion (or is it debating?) group. We recently had a debate on the Arab Spring – good or bad? Here are some of the sources I…
Saving the euro and Europe
Two aspects of the crisis: on the one hand, the euro and the financial crisis and, on the other, the credibility and future of the European Union.
Washington Post: Why is tax evasion so bad in Italy?
My comment on a Washington Post story published on 25 November 2011: People would rather keep the money than pay tax, that’s pretty obvious. But the most powerful incentive to…
Walk Dos Fuentes, Benimaurell, Costa Blanca
We met the leader of the walk, Alan Jackson, at the Old Bar Oasis, in Benimaurell. Just the time to say hello and off we went, at a brisk pace.…
MotionX GPS app for iPhone and iPad
I like travelling and hiking and, I must admit, I like technological gadgets. So I’ve been looking for years for a good GPS device to use when I hike. Size…
Servizio Pubblico ribalta il controllo della TV in Italia?
Ho visto Servizio Pubblico in rete. La trasmissione era meno un pollaio, tanto caro a Berlusconi, e più interessante di Annozero: invece di abbaiarsi addosso, i partecipanti hanno discusso. Il…