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Europe's rising populists
27/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

Europe's rising populists

Following Beppe Grillo's stellar performance in the Italian election, we take the pulse in Greece, Spain and France. What other populist movements might benefit from the Grillo effect, and what kind of movements are they?
Anger over killed Bahraini teenager, Libya's burgeoning rugby scene, and more
23/02/2013 - THE OBSERVERS

Anger over killed Bahraini teenager, Libya's burgeoning rugby scene, and more

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
Tens of thousands rally in Athens against tough austerity measures
20/02/2013 - GREECE

Tens of thousands rally in Athens against tough austerity measures

Greece ground to a virtual standstill on Wednesday as tens of thousands took to the streets in the country's first general strike of the year. Protesters are continuing to denounce tough austerity measures such as tax hikes, necessary for the country to qualify for the next round of bailout funds. Dozens of flights were cancelled, while trains, buses, and boat services ran on limited schedules and hospitals operated with minimum staff.
Greece hit by fresh anti-austerity strike
20/02/2013 - GREECE

Greece hit by fresh anti-austerity strike

Greece was left paralysed by a nationwide strike on Wednesday organised by leading unions in protest against continued austerity in the crisis-hit country ahead of an audit by international creditors.
Hollande vows to invest in Greece on Athens visit
19/02/2013 - GREECE

Hollande vows to invest in Greece on Athens visit

On a brief visit to Athens on Tuesday, French President François Hollande vowed to invest in Greece's debt-strapped economy, including taking part in a huge privatisation scheme that is a key condition of the country’s bailout plan.
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Greece: a poor prognosis
17/02/2013 - HEALTH

Greece: a poor prognosis

Life in Greece has been turned on its head since the debt crisis took hold. Severe austerity measures have left the country's once-proud health system in tatters. Shortages of medicine, the return of malaria and an explosion in HIV infections are prompting calls for humanitarian aid.
Greece: the new poor
15/02/2013 - REPORTERS

Greece: the new poor

The assorted Greek bailouts have all come with drastic austerity measures. Thousands of middle class Greeks have suddenly found themselves living below the poverty line. Our correspondents in Athens draw us a portrait of Greece today.
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Greek riot police break up subway strike
25/01/2013 - GREECE

Greek riot police break up subway strike

Greek riot police stormed a subway depot in Athens early Friday to break up a nine-day strike by subway workers who were angry at planned wage cuts. Striking workers returned to the job later on Friday.
Greece to launch tax probe into former finance minister
18/01/2013 - GREECE

Greece to launch tax probe into former finance minister

The Greek parliament agreed Friday to investigate former socialist finance minister George Papaconstantinou for allegedly interfering with a tax evasion probe. Papaconstantinou is suspected of tampering with a confidential document.
Kemal Dervis, Vice President, Brookings Institution (Washington)
21/12/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Kemal Dervis, Vice President, Brookings Institution (Washington)

Markus Karlsson talks to former Turkish Minister of Economy Kemal Dervis. He is now Vice-President and Director of Global Economy and Development at Brookings Institution in Washington.
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