Stories about Western Europe from March, 2008
Cuba: Spain Re-elects Socialist Government
Child of the Revolution says that the re-election of Spain's Socialist government to office will mean “that we can expect no significant change in the Spanish position regarding the Castro...
Morocco: Support for Fouad Mourtada
Eatbees shares a video of protests which took place on March 1 in honor of Fouad Mourtada.
Russia, EU: Views on the Election
A discussion of the Russian election and certain European politicians’ reactions to it – at the Economist's Certain Ideas of Europe.
Russia, EU: Blog Roundup & Directory
A Russia blog roundup from Siberian Light, and an EU blog directory from Nosemonkey's EUtopia.
Kuwait: At the Paris Fashion Week
Confashions from Kuwait was at the Paris Fashion Week and brings us the goodies in this post.
Poland: East German Real Estate
Polandian reports: “Poles trying to get onto the property ladder are flooding across the border into the former East Germany where prices are lower and the living is easy.”
Greece, Macedonia: More on the Name Conflict
Balkan Baby writes about the the conflict between Greece and the neighboring country known as “Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, New Macedonia, Upper Macedonia,...
Africa: Vloggers, Bloggers and Movies
A few glimpses of Africa through citizen media videos. From BoB winners, to storytellers, documentaries on artists, Nigeria´s Nollywood movie industry and more.
EU: Towards a European Global Online Freedom Act
The European Parliament has passed a proposal (571 in favor, 38 against) to treat Internet censorship by national governments as a trade barrier. The proposal was submitted by European Parliament member (MEP) Jules Maaten of the Dutch conservative VVD party. The proposal will now pass to the European Council. If adopted as a European Union (EU) law, the proposal could have an impact on future trade negotiations between the EU and governments engaged in Internet censorship.
Ukraine, UK: More on Olena Franchuk's New House
Ukrainiana writes about the new owner of “Britain’s highest priced mansion”: ex-president Kuchma's daughter Olena Franchuk.
The Balkans: Secession and National Self-Determination
Greater Surbiton writes about “an undeniably thorny issue” of the right of national self-determination.
Total lunar eclipse inspires vloggers
Videos from different countries show the total lunar eclipse, just in case you missed it or wish to relive the moment.The only total lunar eclipse for 2008 and the last one until Dec 21st 2010 took place last February 20th.
Ukraine: Kuchma's Daughter Pays £80,000,000 for a London House?
Foreign Notes and The Real Estalker report on a piece of property in London that was allegedly acquired by ex-president Leonid Kuchma's daughter Olena Franchuk for £80,000,000.
