Europe Intelligence Wire articles from May 2012, page 7

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Strikes jar with the hard-pressed.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) AT a time when so many working people are worried about their jobs, their homes and their futures, industrial action by doctors and Metro train drivers seems a little rich. Doctors have voted on...

TAKE A STAND.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) THE sun and I are no longer friends. We're not even on speaking terms. In fact, if we both walked into a party hosted by a mutual acquaintance, we wouldn't even throw a friendly nod, or disparaging glance at...

Honours for our LOCAL heroes.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: ANDREW GLOVER ? Group of the Year - Pendower Tenants' and Residents' Association THE group was nominated by Coun Rob Higgins for everything they have done to improve the local area. They have...

Cheeky Girls at festival.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) SINGERS Sonia and the Cheeky Girls will top the bill this summer to celebrate the Newcastle Pride Festival. The free event on Saturday, July 21, will be the largest-ever gathering of the region's lesbian,...

Pupils enjoying a chain reaction.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) AN OLYMPIC legacy project has been honoured as the best in the North East after inspiring scores of young people to get into sport. As part of Sport England's Sportivate Olympic and Paralympic legacy,...

TWEETS & POSTS.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) METRO drivers have announced two days of strike action on June 7 and 21, which could affect ticket holders for Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen gigs at the Stadium of Light over those weekends. You commented...

YOU TELL US.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) IT WAS smiles all round yesterday when Toon hero Alan Shearer pledged to support disabled children and adults after setting up his own foundation. The Alan Shearer Foundation aims to raise at least pounds...

REUNITED.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) I AM trying to contact the secretary or any members of Kenton Chapter No.362 Order of the Eastern Star (or any other Chapter in the Newcastle Area). My mother, Mrs Poppy Chapman, and myself were active...

POEM OF THE DAY.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) The key If you practise meditation, Like, these days, most of the nation, Here's a tip a Holy Man Gave some time back in Japan. When you try to still your mind In an attempt to unwind, What usually...

New team enhancing town branch.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) THE North East's largest building society has brought in a new manager to run its North Shields branch - and has also added to the team that works with him. Newcastle Building Society has given Dean...

Fears after river body discovered.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: SOPHIE DOUGHTY THE search for missing dad Paul Wilkinson has taken a tragic turn after the discovery of a body. Police recovered the remains from the River Wear at about 3.30pm, on Tuesday, near...

They're dedicated followers of fashion.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: KATE PROCTOR RUSSIAN cathedrals to Antarctic penguins - all kinds of inspiration were behind the designs of this year's graduates from Northumbria University school of fashion. Parading their...

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS.(Correction notice)
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) AT the Evening Chronicle, we pride ourselves in journalism that is honest, accurate and fair. Our journalists adhere to the Editors Code of Practice, which sets the benchmark for high professional standards...

IN TODAY'S.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) 8 Smarter for 10 34-35 Feedback 38-40 TV listings 42-43 My Style 44 Remember When Editor Darren Thwaites 0191 201 6231 Newsdesk 0191 201 6446 Picture editor Nigel Dobson 0191 201 6125 Sports editor...

Epsom glory lies in wait for Maybe.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) MAYBE can make dramatic progress from her third in the 1000 Guineas by winning the Investec Oaks at Epsom. Ballydoyle's inmate unquestionably needed the run at Newmarket, which was her first start since...

United ladies searching for new player sponsorship.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: JONNY BROWN NEWCASTLE United women's team are seeking sponsorship for 2012/13 FAW Premier League North season and beyond. The self-funded club requires each female player to pay over pounds 200...

Special champions parade for Durham.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) DURHAM CITY took part in a very special 'Land Rover Parade of Champions' at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final on Saturday in front of a sell-out Twickenham crowd. The youngsters got this unique...

Festival delight for Chandlers.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) CHANDLERS Ridge Primary School lifted the winners' cup at the North East RFU YAZOO Regional Tag Rugby Festival. The event, attended by about 250 girls and boys from across the surrounding area, took place...

Metro strikes could hit two big rock shows.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Your views on the proposed strike METRO strike action is set to bring transport chaos to summer concerts. Train drivers have voted to walk out next month in two days of strike action set to coincide with...

Picnic speakers.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) ASHINGTON: WANSBECK MP Ian Lavery and Easington MP Grahame Morris will be the speakers at a National Union of Mineworkers' lecture evening which kicks off the annual Northumberland Miners Picnic later this...

SPORT IN BRIEF.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) FOOTBALL INTERNATIONAL MATCH: Armenia v Greece (7.30pm), France v Serbia (8pm), Germany v Israel (7.30pm) EUROPEAN UNDER-21 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING GROUP TWO: Ukraine v Sweden (6.30pm) QUALIFYING GROUP FIVE:...

We need our fans to stick with Durham.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: STUART RAYNER GRAHAM Onions has called on Durham's supporters to get behind the team and share their belief they can get out of relegation trouble. The Riversiders are bottom of County...

Scott adds a little bit extra.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) SPURS: Midfielder Scott Parker hailed his first season at Tottenham as a success and claimed he has added something different to Harry Redknapp's side. Former Newcastle star Parker, 31, joined Spurs from...

I'm delighted for Alan - he has done a marvellous job for United, says ex-boss Hughton.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: MARK DOUGLAS CHRIS HUGHTON has revealed his "delight" at the job successor Alan Pardew has done - before telling Newcastle's supporters to stop worrying and enjoy their European trips. The...

We should not shy from backs-to-the-wall.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) GARY CAHILL insists England should not be afraid to play backs-against-the-wall football if it gives them a better chance of winning the European Championship. Cahill was at the heart of Chelsea's...

Vicente's delight at on-fire Torres.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) SPAIN manager Vicente del Bosque was delighted to see Fernando Torres on target in a 4-1 win over South Korea last night. Chelsea striker Torres headed the world champions in front early on and, after Kim...

Clint's aim.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) FULHAM: Midfielder Clint Dempsey is still aiming for Champions League football, but insists he will remain focused on his role with the Cottagers in the meantime. Dempsey, 29, has one year remaining on...

A new deal?
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) RANGERS: Andrew Little hopes recent developments at Rangers mean he will be offered a new contract in the coming weeks. The Northern Ireland international's contract is set to expire with Rangers still...

PARDEW SO PLEASED FOR HBA.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: STEVE BROWN ALAN PARDEW has expressed his delight at Hatem Ben Arfa's recovery from a career-threatening injury to make France's Euro 2012 squad. And the Newcastle boss has challenged Sylvain...

Dutch facing injuries at double.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) HOLLAND suffered two injury scares last night ahead of Euro 2012 as Wilfred Bouma and Wesley Sneijder were forced off during a 2-0 win over Slovakia in Rotterdam. PSV Eindhoven centre-back Bouma had to be...

FASHION FAUX PAS.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) DO you have a photo from the past showing off your fashion best, or perhaps you have a pic of you wearing a style no-no that now makes you cringe? Those willing to share their wardrobe disasters or fashion...

BEAUTY SPOT.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) IT'S festival time! Mieka Smiles picks out your toiletry bag must-haves. If you're looking for a fragrance-free sunscreen that doesn't leave an oily residue then SkinMedica Daily Physical Defense SPF 30+...

"She is there day and night.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: SUHAINE BAPTIE MUMS are often taken for granted. But Samantha Smith, 27, from North Shields knows that hers does an extra special job in helping her out. To show her how much she is appreciated...

5 TOP BUYS.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) MIEKA SMILES picks out five of this season's most beach-worthy bikinis Turquoise and purple frill bikini set, pounds 32 top, pounds 17 bottom, Simplyyours.co.uk 50s rose-print bikini, pounds 16 top, pounds...

BOOK REVIEWS.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) THERE'S A BOY IN THE GIRLS' BATHROOM by Louis Sachar I think this book is an amazing novel that describes the topsy-turvy life of three characters. The first character is Jeff Fishkin, the new kid at...

POEM.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) STARS Stars twinkle in the midnight sky, Shining and glistening Miles up high. Although you're minute You're certainly bright, You shine and sparkle Right through the night. People look at you and say...

DR MATHS.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) Byline: Steve Humble Dear Dr Maths, My answer to last fortnight's puzzle is for the winner of the joust to ask "Are you married?", as regardless of which daughter answers his question he will know who is...

Year 6 time travel.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) To bring to life our Victorian topic, we have experienced a full day of what it was like for Victorian school children. Dressed as Victorian children, we brought back the full authenticity of Victorian...

OUR SCHOOL.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) This page is written by Sea View Primary School, South Tyneside. Next week the page will be written and designed by Oakfield Infant & Junior School, Gateshead. To feature your school please contact Kay...

Organist's golden day with the Queen.
May 31, 2012... (From Newcastle Evening Chronicle) IF church organist Fred Peacock raises a glass to the Queen on this Diamond Jubilee weekend, he could be forgiven for also toasting himself. On Sunday, when the congregation of St George's, Jesmond,...

Between Lagoon and Deep Blue Sea-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Krynica Morska is the largest and most famous vacation resort on the Vistula Spit in northern Poland. Located on the far end of the spit, around 18 km from the Russian border, the town sits between the waters of the...

Great Gear-Society.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) World's Fastest VAIO The new VAIO Z is the fastest VAIO notebook series to date owing to its quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (available in selected models) and third-generation SSD RAID drives. Its casing of...

Black Africa, White Africa-TRAVEL:Around the World in a Land Rover or how to go traveling while running a firm effectively (6).
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) There is always something special about arriving in a new country. As a traveler, you abandon your habits so you can surrender to the great unknown. You become vulnerable, just like a young bird out of its nest for...

Heart and Mind-CAR REVIEW: Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC Executive.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The Civic has been a Honda mainstay for 40 years now and the ninth generation has just hit the showrooms. The new Honda Civic is available as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. The two models might share...

New Prospects for Polish Retail Sector-The Real Estate Voice.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Poland is expected to see a further increase in the supply of modern retail space in the coming years, with development activity concentrated in smaller cities. Last year was a good time for the Polish market for...

Puffer Trains on Parade-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Fans of steam locomotives from around the world descended on Wolsztyn near Poznan in western Poland at the end of April to see the 19th Steam Locomotive Parade held by Poland's largest rail carrier, PKP Cargo. This...

Rent a Jet and Fly Wherever You Like!-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Flying in a private jet is still something of a rarity in Poland, mainly because Polish people regard private jets as exclusive to multimillionaires and are unaware that rent-a-jet services are available in Poland. ...

Buzek Gets Award-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) A panel of judges appointed by the International Group of Chambers of Commerce in Poland (IGCC) awarded the Golden Euro Prize 2010/11 to Jerzy Buzek, the former Polish prime minister who recently ended his term as...

Helping Businesses Expand Abroad-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Polish cities will be supporting the expansion of local businesses into foreign markets. The total value of Polish investment abroad is 30 billion euros, according to the Polish Information and Foreign Investment...

European Economic Congress-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The sixth European Economic Congress held in Katowice in mid-May was attended over 6,000 prominent politicians, businessmen, financiers and scientists from around the world. One of the most discussed topics at this...

Investment property for sale-Agricultural Property Agency.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The Agricultural Property Agency, Regional Branch in Gdansk, is offering over 1,000 hectares of land for sale, including plots with natural resources, land designated for housing estates, services and industry and...

Poland: A Good Place to Invest in-Agricultural Property Agency.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Message from Leszek Swietochlowski, president of the Agricultural Property Agency: Despite the global economic crisis, Poland is an attractive location for new investment projects because it is one of the few...

Chinese Interested in Investing in Poland-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The establishment of a special investment fund, the launch of a large credit line, and the creation of new jobsthese are just some of the expected benefits of Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's April visit to Poland....

Greek Problems Could Hit Poland-Business & Economy.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Until recently, it seemed that June would be the month when the whole of Europe would be interested in little besides the Euro 2012 soccer tournament hosted by Poland and Ukraine. But, in business circles at least,...

Taste of Success-Warsaw Voice Life & Style Guide.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Pawel Kwiatkowski, owner of the Tamka 43 restaurant, talks to the Voice's Bozenna Osucha. Tamka 43 has been listed this year in the Michelin Guide for the first time. The restaurant was awarded three "forks and...

Talking About Chefs-Warsaw Voice Life & Style Guide.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Piotr Grajewski, co-owner of Blue Cactus Restaurant in Warsaw, talks to Jolanta Wolska. No self-respecting restaurant can afford to pinch pennies when it comes to hiring staff. This especially applies to chefs. Just...

More Than Just ConcertsJazz, Rock, Indie-Warsaw Voice Life & Style Guide.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Anyone in search of more than disco rhythms will find Warsaw has many unique jazz, rock and indie music clubs. The last of these are often more like cultural centers and hold all kinds of events: concerts but also...

Quality, Creative Cooking-Warsaw Voice Life & Style Guide.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Living up to its reputation as one of Poland's best restaurants, the Amber Room restaurant in Warsaw has been awarded four "forks and spoons" by the Michelin Red Guide for the second time in a row. Only two restaurants...

Poland: A Holiday Heven-Warsaw Voice Life & Style Guide.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Poland is a dream destination for anyone in search of a fascinating vacation. You can choose between taking a break at the seaside or by a lake, in the mountains or exploring mementos of the past. Sandy beaches on...

Shop Till You Drop-Warsaw Voice Life & Style Guide.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Warsaw is a great city for shoppers, having transformed virtually beyond recognition since the communist era when most goods were hard to come by and stores offered little other than empty shelves. Over the past two...

Height of Luxury-Warsaw Voice Life & Style Guide.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Warsaw developers may have to redefine the meaning of the word "exclusive" after a new skyscraper opens in the city center, at 44 Zlota St., in a few months. Designed by world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind, the...

America in Decline?-Opinion.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security advisor to U.S. President Jimmy Carter, talks about the implications of the rise of China and what it means for the United States. There have been other periods in...

A Winding Road-map-Opinion.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Pawel Olechnowicz,President of the Board of Directors of Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) For several years now, a crucial debate about the future of the European Union and its residents has been taking place...

Sexy City-Destination Warsaw.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Alexander Suski, a Belgian marketing specialist, chats to Jolanta Wolska. What brought you to Warsaw? I was appointed Sales and Marketing Director for InterContinental Hotel Warszawa three years ago. What do...

National Treasure-Destination Warsaw.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Built specially for Euro 2012, Warsaw's National Stadium is the centerpiece of the country's drive to prepare for the European soccer championships. The venue seats more than 58,000 spectators. It is the most modern...

A Capital in the Making-Destination Warsaw.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Michal Olszewski, deputy mayor of Warsaw, talks with Jolanta Wolska. You are one of four deputy mayors of Warsaw. What are your duties? I am responsible for the economic development of the citymainly for...

Blast From the Past at Song Festival -Out of town.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) This year's 49th Polish Song Festival in the southern city of Opole, to be held June 1 and 2, will focus on memories and anniversaries, the organizerpublic television channel TVP 1announced at a press conference in...

Angloville: An English Village in Poland-Out of town.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Poles keen to hone their English language skills and to get a feel for what it's like to live in an English-speaking environment now have their chancewithout having to leave Poland. The first "English village" in...

Insight Into a World Without Light-Exhibitions.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Can one hour of being deprived of your sight prove an eye-opener? Find out for yourself in The Invisible Exhibition project at the Millennium Plaza in Warsaw. The Invisible Exhibition takes visitors on an...

Soccer Reinterpreted-Exhibitions.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) An attention-grabbing video installation entitled "Deep Play" is the centerpiece of the Harun Farocki for the first time in Warsaw exhibition at the Center for Contemporary Art. This outstanding artist and...

Power of Sport in Posters-Exhibitions.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The Art Gallery at the Frederic Chopin International Airport in Warsaw is hosting an exhibition of over 70 sports-related posters by Poland's greatest poster designers such as Jerzy Skolimowski, Jerzy Hryniewiecki and...

The Art of Football-Exhibitions.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The new Art Football 2012 exhibition at the Museum of Sports and Tourism shows how sports and art can inspire and complement each other. Featuring paintings by Piotr Pawinski, the exhibition was inspired by the Euro...

Tongue-in-Cheek Soccer-Exhibitions.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The Museum of Caricature and Cartoon Art in Warsaw has opened an exhibition of the best and funniest works entered for an international satirical cartoon competition focusing on soccer. Zygmunt Zaradkiewicz, the...

Traditional Treats-On the town.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The Polska Rozpusta (Polish Decadence) restaurant is one of a few places in Warsaw to still serve traditional dishes that have become something of a rarity these days, such as leg of lamb. Many other familiar Polish...

New Fashion Spot in Warsaw-On the town.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) A new, original boutique has opened at 1 Syki St. (corner of Zwyciezcow St.) in Saska Kepa, one of the most charming districts of Warsaw, offering designs from fashion designer Ewa Morka. Alongside original designs by...

Polish Film Wins Award in New York-The world of movies.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) 4:13 to Katowice, a short film directed by Andrzej Stopa and produced by East Pictures, won the 3D category at the ninth BeFilm Underground Film Festival in the United States. Held in New York at the end of April,...

In Darkness Showered with Awards-The world of movies.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Agnieszka Holland's movie In Darkness became the hands-down if not unexpected winner of the 37th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, which closed May 13. The film, which was nominated for this year's Academy Award as...

Summer with Thrillers-The world of movies.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Fans of thrillers and crime movies have a treat in store as the popular summer resort of Kolobrzeg on the Baltic Coast hosts the first Kolobrzeg Film Festival Aug. 9-12. The idea behind the new event is to showcase the...

Get the Gringo-Film review.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Adrian Grunberg had not directed a movie before Get the Gringo and was chiefly known to movie industry insiders as an assistant director working on pictures such as Steven Soderbergh's Traffic, Tony Scott's Man on Fire...

Jazz in the Old Town: Stars and Discoveries-Coming soon.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The Jazz in the Old Town International Open-Air Festival in Warsaw is one of the biggest and most popular music events in Poland. An artistic landmark of Warsaw, it has for 17 years been a major tourist attraction and...

Music With the Masters-Coming soon.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Classical musicians will have an opportunity to hone their skills in a series of master classes in Warsaw with some of the greatest contemporary musicians. The Warsaw International Master Courses, being held Aug....

Misfortune, Hatred and Anger-Coming soon.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) Florida-based new-wave American heavy metal act Trivium are coming to Poland to give a one-night-only concert June 13 in Poznan. The gig is a date on their European tour promoting their latest, sixth studio album...

Warsaw Summer Jazz Days-Coming soon.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) This year's Warsaw Summer Jazz Days festival will be held July 9-16 with a follow-up Post Scriptum concert by Melody Gardot at the Kongresowa Hall two weeks later, July 29. The stars of this year's festival include...

The Cranberries in Warsaw-Coming soon.
May 31, 2012... (From The Warsaw Voice) The Cranberries, the hugely popular Irish band fronted by charismatic vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, will play in Warsaw June 26. The concert, which promises to be one of the biggest music events of the year, will take...