Europe Intelligence Wire articles from January 2007

Europe Intelligence Wire archives from January 2007

Minimum legal age to purchase tobacco to rise from 16 to 18.
January 1, 2007... (From Government News Network (Was Hermes-Government Press Releases)) ] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2006/0396 29 December 2006 Minimum legal age to purchase tobacco to rise from 16 to 18 Law effective from October 1 2007 The government...

Accession Nationals face working restrictions as they join the EU.
January 1, 2007... (From Government News Network (Was Hermes-Government Press Releases)) ] HOME OFFICE 192/2006 29 December 2006 Accession Nationals face working restrictions as they join the EU Bulgarian and Romanian nationals coming to work in the UK...

Foreign Secretary welcomes Bulgarian and Romanian accession to the EU.
January 1, 2007... (From Government News Network (Was Hermes-Government Press Releases)) ] FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE 30 December 2006 Foreign Secretary welcomes Bulgarian and Romanian accession to the EU The Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, has...

CELEB BITCH BRUV.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EXCLUSIVE CELEBRITY Big Brother bosses will cheat viewers by recording the live opening show as they fear it will be a four-letter bitch-fest. Producers are worried the new bunch of stars - who will...

STORMER OF A NEW YEAR.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: JAMES WICKHAM FIERCE storms caused havoc for millions of Brits celebrating New Year. Torrential downpours, electrical storms and gale-force winds of up to 80mph ruined many festivities. Scotland and...

THE DEVIL'S DAUGHTER.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: IAIN BURCHELL FALLEN despot Saddam Hussein may be dead, but the Iraqi government is still living in fear of his eldest daughter Raghad. The woman - known as "Little Saddam" for her volcanic temper - has...

GHOULS IN WEB FRENZY.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: IAIN BURCHELL A CHILLING video of evil Saddam Hussein dropping to his death at the end of a rope sparked an internet frenzy yesterday. Millions desperate to see the final moments of the tyrant searched the...

Fame's shaken Bond.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EMMA WALL BOND hunk Daniel Craig is ready to wear a wig and false teeth to stop fans pestering him. And the superspy confessed he was scared to go on TV's Parkinson in case he made a fool of himself. "All...

A kit of all-white.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) A SELF-CLEANING football shirt has kicked smelly kits into touch. It has a special coating that repels water, resists stains and kills the bacteria from sweat that makes clothes stink. The coating was invented for...

BYE BI CAPTAIN.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EXCLUSIVE by PETER DYKE TORCHWOOD'S bisexual hero Captain Jack Harkness says goodbye tonight - by giving a squadron leader a gay kiss. The time traveller gets to grips with the American air chief in the...

Vernon's kept in check Daly.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) PRESENTER Vernon Kay has revealed that his wife definitely wears the trousers when they are working together. The model-turned-host is to star in a new series of the BBC duet show Just The Two Of Us in January with...

Flats fire kills two.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) A FIRE claimed two victims yesterday, casting a shadow over an Aberdeenshire town's New Year celebrations. Flames erupted from the tenement in Fraserburgh shortly after noon, trapping six people inside. Fire fighters...

GEORGE MICHAEL ON DRUG DRIVE CHARGE.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: NADINE LINGE GEORGE Michael was last night facing a possible jail sentence after he was charged with driving under the influence of drugs. The multi-millionaire singer, 43, was found slumped semi-conscious...

CELEB SCOTT NABS THIEF.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: NADINE LINGE FASHION designer Scott Henshall was stunned when he saw a flower seller wearing his clothes. The I'm A Celebrity star, 31, was robbed after being out on a date with a stranger. He reckons his...

Pex Factor.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: PETER DYKE X FACTOR boss Simon Cowell has got the Pecs Factor. The music guru has shed almost two stone and pumped up his body. Cowell, 47, was snapped on a sunshine break in the Caribbean, where he...

Depp's a jolly bodger.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) THE second Pirates Of The Caribbean movie had more mistakes than any other film last year. Eagle-eyed critics have spotted 152 blunders in Dead Man's Chest. RV, starring Robin Williams, came second with 59 cock-ups...

BABES, FREAKS AND THE GEEKS.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EXCLUSIVE by PETER DYKE CELEBRITY Big Brother bosses were accused of cheating viewers last night after deciding to pre-record the "live" launch show. Producers fear a torrent of bad language and kinky...

WACKO AS JACKO.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: PETER DYKE WACKO Jacko's brother Jermaine Jackson has been snapped up by the Big Brother bosses because he's just as controversial as the self proclaimed King of Pop. The 52-year-old singer was the first...

GOODY: IT'S JADE.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: ANTHONY WALTON JADE Goody is to make a shock Big Brother return - this time as a star, it was claimed last night. The gobby 24-year-old is being lined up for a surprise role in the show's celeb version...

VAMPING IT UP.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: MIKE WARD FOR the perfect New Year's Day hangover cure, you should have caught the closing scene of BBC1's fantastically scary Dracula (Thursday). At the end of a fierce clash, the old Count grabbed our...

A week weeping.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: MIKE WARD I CAN'T believe how many shows had me shedding a tear last week. There were the final moments of that Doctor Who special, the conclusion of BBC2's excellent fly-on-the-wall effort The Choir...

DING DONG THE WITCH ISDEAD.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: MIKE WARD FUNNIEST bit on last week's EastEnders (BBC1) was Cotton-Haired Joe's belated reaction to his poisonous wife Pauline snuffing it. "I'm glad the old witch is dead!" he cried, after downing no...

Telly ads warn workers sneaking into UK.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) How newest EU members measure up ROMANIA Fought on both sides in World War One. Former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was executed on Christmas Day, 1989. The Cheeky Girls come from Romania - and so does Dracula. Men live...

PROPOSE TO KATE OR DUMP HER, WILLIAM.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: NADINE LINGE PRINCE William has been given an Army ultimatum - marry Kate Middleton or cool the romance. Key aides to the Prince have told him he must decide if they have a long-term future now he has...

'Open' day for killer convicts.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: DEAN VALLER HUNDREDS of high-risk prisoners, including killers and paedophiles, are being moved to open prisons as part of the Home Secretary John Reid's plan to ease jail overcrowding. The move was called...

Steve O so lucky.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) LIFE looks real swell for Jackass star Steve-O as he hits on two sexy beach babes on the coast in Miami, Florida. The 32-year-old telly wildman could not keep the grin off his face as he larked about on the...

Polish promo provokes fury.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: PAUL DRURY TOURISM chiefs were under fire last night after hiring a Polish babe to promote Scotland's image abroad. VisitScotland have secured the services of 21-year-old beauty Agnes Gornicka to provide...

SMOKE BAN OFFICERS A GBP6M FARCE.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: BRIAN SWANSON ENFORCERS hired to catch people breaking Scotland's strict smoking ban have handed out only a handful of fines and warnings. Seven councils have even failed to issue a single penalty ticket...

MUCCA: I WANT 4 HOMES AND GBP50M.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EMMA WALL HEATHER Mills wants four of Sir Paul McCartney's homes AND a GBP50million lump sum, it was claimed last night. She has given her lawyers an amazing "shopping list" of demands in the latest twist...

Billie's nicked my guy.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: DEAN VALLER ACTRESS Billie Piper has been accused of stealing another woman's lover. The ex-Dr Who babe, 24, has hooked up with actor Laurence Fox, 28. But it has been revealed Laurence ditched his...

No cigs under 18.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) THE legal age for buying cigarettes in England and Wales is to be raised from 16 to 18. Public Health Minister Caroline Flint said the new law would come into effect on October 1. She said: "Someone who starts smoking...

Armed men in murder attempt.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) A SHOOTING victim had a miracle escape after a gunman blasted him at point-blank range and only managed to hit one of his hands. The 42-year-old was standing outside his local pub having a cigarette when he was...

Fergie is the tops.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) FOOTBALL boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been voted the world's most powerful pensioner. The Manchester United manager topped the Gold Age Pensioners Report by Virgin Money, a list of older royals, the rich, sports stars...

FREE PIZZA & GLASS OF WINE.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) HERE'S your last chance to grab a tasty treat on us. Your Daily Star has teamed up with Caffe Uno to offer every reader a free taste of Italy. Pop to your local Caffe Uno in January and February to soak up the...

JACK'S HAD HIS CHIPS!
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: ANDY YOUNG A SCHOOLBOY has been fined GBP50 for littering after he fed half a chip to a hungry seagull. Jack Double, 14, was handed a fixed penalty notice by two council litter enforcement officers after...

Express Star Charts.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) THE world of music said a sad farewell to James Brown, right, after the Godfather of Soul died of pneumonia. Meanwhile hot X Factor babe Leona Lewis got the sheikhs when a randy lad offered her a GBP500,000 "indecent...

TOP 40 ALBUMS.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) 1(1) BEAUTIFUL WORLD Take That 2(3) STOP THE CLOCKS Oasis 3(7) EYES OPEN Snow Patrol 4(9) RAZORLIGHT Razorlight 5(8) LOVE Beatles 6(15) I'M NOT DEAD Pink 7(2) THE LOVE ALBUM Westlife 8(12) UNDISCOVERED James Morrison...

THE OK !CELEBRITY CHART.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) 1) JAMES BROWN: The world bids farewell to the Godfather of Soul after he dies of pneumonia aged 73. 2) LEONA LEWIS: The X Factor winner is in demand - but she's not impressed by the GBP500,000-for-sex offer she...

TOP 40 SINGLES.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) 1(1) A MOMENT LIKE THIS Leona Lewis 2(2) PATIENCE Take That 3(-) DIFFERENT WORLD Iron Maiden 4(9) SMACK THAT Akon ft Eminem 5(5) TRULY MADLY DEEPLY Cascada 6(8) BOOGIE 2NITE Booty Luv 7(4) I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW...

Movin' on up!
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: JOE MOTT IT'S that time of year where I get them out and have punt at who I think will be big in 2007. They may not all sell heaps but will definitely enrich your CD collection. Leona off the X Factor will...

Justin Toper's 2007.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 IT'S very rare for any Capricorn to initiate relationships. Like 34-year-old Jude Law's character in Alfie, you like to keep it light. But whatever you are proposing as January begins is very...

ALAN FRANK'S TELLY MOVIES.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) CALAMITY JANE (1953) **** ITV 9.5511.50am. Classic comedy musical. Feisty tomboy Wild Westerner Doris Day sets out to make herself more alluring when she falls for hunky lawman Wild Bill Hickok played by Howard Keel....

WHAT'S HOT TO WATCH TODAY.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: MIKE WARD EX-Corrie star Suranne Jones seems to be everywhere you look right now. Honestly, I even found a remote-controlled Suranne under our tree on Christmas morning. I'm hoping Argos will let me swap...

. . .TV AT THE WEEKEND.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: MATT BAYLIS EVEN the cruellest comedy can squeeze the odd warm feeling out of its audience. There was the finale to The Office, concluding with the unlikely event of David Brent finding a girlfriend. And...

TEXT MANIACS.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) SADDAM HAS GONE BUT IF ANYONE THINKS THE WORLD IS A SAFER PLACE THEY ARE AS THICK AS BUSH AND BLAIR AND YET AGAIN OUR TROOPS AND IRAQ WILL SUFFER! SCUTCH ding dong tha witch is dead, saddam! now let's hope they catch...

YOU'RE HAVIN' A LAUGH.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) GEORGE W. Bush moaned to his aide one day: "I hate all the jokes people tell about me. They all think I'm stupid. But I'll prove to you that a lot of people are far thicker than me." So Bush called a cab and told the...

LETTERS EMAILS.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) SOTony Blair and his family have enjoyed a free holiday at Robin Gibb's mansion (Daily Star, December 28). How long before we hear the words: "Arise, SIR Robin"? P.SHARKEY, Liverpool. IT was surprising to be accused...

Should I trust cheat?
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) ONE minute my boyfriend was saying he loved me, the next he was snogging a 17year-old girl he'd met at the bus stop. He dumped me on a whim and I ended up in hospital with stress. That man broke my heart in two and...

Control freak in-law wrecked our Xmas.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) MY whole Christmas was ruined by my control freak daughter-in-law. Because she had to do everything herself, the whole holiday was a stress-filled nightmare. When I arrived on Christmas Eve, she virtually ordered me...

Kept in dark over sex life.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) MYpartner always insists on turning the lights off when we make love. The room has to be pitch-dark. He says that looking at my face "puts him off " and says he finds it hard to orgasm if he can see me. I find this...

Many thanks for changing my life.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) IT'S been another fantastic year for the Just Jane page. It has been a privilege to receive so many of your problems and an honour to be asked to answer them. I'm always especially chuffed to receive your feedback....

MY WAY TO SLUICE IN.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: TONY LEWIS HEAVY ground may have robbed us of seeing Black Jack Ketchum at Cheltenham today, but the clash between MY WAY DE SOLZEN (1.40, nb) and Turko can launch 2007 on a very high note. Neither Alan...

STARFORM.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) LE VOLFONI is taken to overcome a lengthy absence. He made a decent race of it when last seen finishing 4l 2nd, rec 4lb, from the smart Monet's Garden (Ayr 2m4f 2 nov ch/good) last April and is only a five-year-old...

STARFORM.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) TEMOIN was let down by his jumping when pulled up on his reappearance but put that behind him with a cracking effort when 2 Kl 3rd to Mighty Man at levels in the Long Walk Hurdle (Ascot 3m1f Gr1/yielding) 16 days...

Pablo gives Pipe an Arkle dream.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: CHARLES BELL Pablo Du Charmil earned a 33-1 quote for the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival after completing his hat-trick at Warwick. David Pipe's charge, sent off at odds of 2-9, was not extended to win...

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) THE stormy end to 2006 has put two of today's New Year meetings in severe doubt. And conditions at Cheltenham are set to be the most testing in nearly 12 years. Exeter must pass an inspection at 7.30am if racing is to...

Liam's soft Schuh shuffle.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) SCHUH SHINE maintained the excellent form of Venetia Williams when taking the Racing UK Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle at Warwick yesterday. The three-mile-one-furlong heat produced a steady pace throughout but...

SOPHIE'S A CHOICE BET.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: JIM AUSTIN of the RACING POST NEWLY-CROWNED Champion Trainer Charlie Lister has never been one to rest on his laurels and he makes it clear there will be no let up in 2007. He's sending a van load of...

BARNEY'S CRYIN' TO BEAT PAIN.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: RICHARD LEWIS RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD has revealed how he cried the first time he beat Phil Taylor - but the pain of defeat really hurt. It is why the final of the Ladbrokes. com World Darts Championship...

DAILY STAR SPORT CALENDAR 2007.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) JANUARY ATHLETICS 6: International Cross-Country (Belfast). 13: Great North Cross-Country (Edinburgh). 27: Norwich Union International (Glasgow). BOXING 13: IBF Light-Welterweight title fight - Ricky Hatton v Juan...

THE GREAT SPORTS QUIZ OF THE YEAR.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) They said it 1Who said about lineswoman Amy Rayner: "She shouldn't be here. I know that sounds sexist but I am sexist. This is not park football, so what are women doing here?" A. Ipswich Town boss Joe Royle B. Luton...

FREDDIE IS READY FOR THE CHOP.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EXCLUSIVE from MARTIN ROGERS in Sydney ANDREW FLINTOFF'S days as England Test captain are numbered - even if Michael Vaughan fails to complete a full recovery from injury. England's dismal performances in...

Owen aims for April.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: IAN MURTAGH MICHAEL OWEN has boosted Newcastle and England by insisting he is aiming for an April comeback. The Toon striker has vowed to come back better than ever following the injury hell which wrecked...

FLINTOFF JOB IS HANGING BY A FRED.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EXCLUSIVE from MARTIN ROGERS in Sydney ANDREW FLINTOFF'S days as England Test captain are numbered - even if Michael Vaughan fails to complete a full recovery from injury. England's dismal performances in...

Monty's a blank battler.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: MARTIN ROGERS MONTY PANESAR insists England's deflated squad still have enough spirit to avoid an Ashes whitewash. The Northamptonshire leftarm spinner was part of the side that slumped to an innings and...

Move on up Kev 'n get some.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: from MARTIN ROGERS in Sydney KEVIN PIETERSEN last night came under fire once more as Australia continued their psychological assault on England's leading batsman. Pietersen has already had to defend...

TEXT MANIACS.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) 2 daz nffc: a. . . h. . e once a scab always a scab as for ur pathetic team nuff said blademan I'm looking forward to playing Charlton in the championship next season, you're going down with the Watford ha ha Ben Cpfc...

Owen's back in April.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: IAN MURTAGH MICHAEL OWEN has boosted Newcastle and England by insisting he is targeting an April comeback. The Toon striker has vowed to come back better than ever following the injury hell which wrecked...

WOOLY'S WORLD.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) IT SURELY can only get better for England. A terrible 2006 means that, above everything else, they need to regain the respect of the nation. Steve McClaren has to convince everyone that he can hack it as England coach...

Jose to pay for getting Fergie all fired up.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) JOSE MOURINHO will hope Sir Alex Ferguson's newly-acquired bus pass won't see him waving from an open-top one at the end of the season. Fergie on a celebration journey around Manchester in May would be the worst...

Big Sam's the man to end Becks' agony.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) A WRETCHED 2006 for David Beckham - relinquishing the England captaincy and then dropped by his club and country - but there could be a career return to the Premiership from Real Madrid for him. Liverpool are said to...

Ronaldo's the best in Prem.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) IT'S that time of the year for lists and hopes and fears, so who is your player of the season so far? It must be between Manchester United's flying winger Cristiano Ronaldo (right) and free-scoring Didier Drogba at...

WEMBLEY WONDER TOPS MY WISH-LIST.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) LET'S gaze into the crystal ball and come up with a few hopes for 2007. That Wembley really IS ready for the FA Cup Final and is a spectacular national stadium. It has been a long and expensive wait. That Newcastle...

MILNE SURE BAIRNS KEN STOP CRAIG.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: Dundee Utd v Falkirk by STEVEN McINNES FALKIRK fighter Kenny Milne earned his defensive stripes under Craig Levein at two clubs. And he reckons the manager's Tannadice troops have been instantly captivated...

A CHRISTMAS CRACKER.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: Inverness v St Mirren by STEVEN McINNES INVERNESS star John Rankin reckons his boss has got it all wrong over the gruelling festive fixture list. Caley Thistle gaffer Charlie Christie believes the tough...

Celts back in for Stokes.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EXCLUSIVE by MARK McCADDEN CELTIC are back in the hunt for Falkirk loan star Anthony Stokes after the Arsenal striker hinted his Bairns stint is over. The Irish hitman brought his temporary stay to an end...

MOUR DREAM STARTS TO CRACK.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: DANNY FULLBROOK THE SPECIAL One has finally started to crack up after refusing to take responsibility for Chelsea's Premiership slump. Instead of looking at himself, or trying to protect his players as...

COLEMAN: NO SYMPATHY.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) FULHAM boss Chris Coleman says he has no sympathy for his great pal Jose Mourinho. The pair hugged after Saturday's draw but Coleman said: "I don't have any sympathy, no sympathy at all. "There shouldn't be sympathy....

Bike to the future for Ballack.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: DANNY FULLBROOK Chelsea 2 Fulham 2 MICHAEL BALLACK has a string of top-of-the-range sports cars - his latest a black and white Ferrari. Moritz Volz uses a fold-up push bike, or sometimes walks, to get to...

SORT IT OUT JOSE.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: DANNY FULLBROOK JOSE MOURINHO has been told by Chelsea's board to sort out the club's faltering Premiership challenge. There is concern among the club's hierarchy at the team's shambolic defending, and...

FLOP BLUES ARE MAKING KRIS CROSS.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: GARY KEOWN KRIS BOYD last night pointed the finger of blame for Rangers' nightmare season at the players and insisted: We've let everybody down. Boss Paul Le Guen claimed following the weekend's 1-1 home...

Seve's raging at ref's gaffe!
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: ALLY GUTHRIE SCOTT Severin last night told ref John Underhill that he called it wrong when he handed Dundee United a penalty to help the Arabs crush Aberdeen on Saturday. Dons ace Seve is convinced keeper...

LEGUEN DOESN'T KNOW WHO TO BUY!
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: EXCLUSIVE by ANDY McINNES BELEAGUERED Ibrox boss Paul Le Guen has yet to tell Rangers he wants to sign new players in the January transfer window! Although the mid-term signing fest officially opens today,...

I'M THE SPECIAL RON.
January 1, 2007... (From The Daily Star) Byline: BILL THORNTON CRISTIANO RONALDO kicks off 2007 at St James's Park today on the crest of a wave. The Manchester United superstar has emerged from the depths of his World Cup despair to emerge as one of the...