Stories from 28 November 2007
Estonia: Tallinn and “Devaluation Scare”
Itching for Eestimaa writes about Estonia's capital and the recent “devaluation scare”: “To your average Estonian, who is female, speaks Estonian as a first language, doesn't live in Tallinn, and...
Kuwait: Princessdom Rants
Kuwaiti blogger Princessdom is angry and here is her rant.
Czech Republic: Discussion of Actress’ Son's Death Banned
When a Czech actress’ infant son died, a number of Czech newspapers closed down discussions of this story on their sites, a step the Czech Daily Word disapproves of: “Being...
Kuwait: Xmas Bazaar
The Stallion from Kuwait posts an announcement about an upcoming Christmas Bazaar in Kuwait.
Kuwait: Yes for What?
Kuwaiti blogger Joud posts photographs of a new ad campaign and wonders what it is here.
Kuwait: To Travel or Not to ..
“When you have a decision to take, do you go with your gut feeling or do you sit there and think of all the pros and cons of taking that...
Czech Republic: Lawmakers on Buses and the Law
Czech PMs “will no longer ride for free on bus lines operated by private companies,” the Czech Daily Word reports.
Morocco: Di Caprio in the Medina
Leonardo Di Caprio is taking a break from shooting Ridley Scott's upcoming movie “Body of Lies” to kick a soccer ball around on a Rabat's beach and stroll through the...
Bulgaria: Sofia Cab Driver
Petya of Bighead shares a Sofia cab driver story.
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Trial for U.N. and Netherlands
Srebrenica Genocide Blog reports: “Dutch court ruled Tuesday that the United Nations and the Netherlands should face trial for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide.”
Belarus: Palonka Battle
TOL's Belarus writes about the Palonka Battle and the Belarusians’ indifference towards their nation's history.
Belarus, Poland: Kurapaty, Katyń
TOL's Belarus watches Andrzej Wajda's Katyń and hopes to see a similar film about the Kurapaty tragedy in Belarus one day.
Belarus: Rock Music and the Regime
Lukashenko's regime makes Belarusian “half-prohibited” rock musicians an offer they can't refuse; TOL's Belarus writes about Belarusian bloggers’ reactions.
Albania: Death Rites
Living in Shkoder writes about Albanian death rites.
Albania: Independence
Albania marked 95 years of independence on Nov. 28, and Albanian Blogger posted “a short history leading to the country’s independence.”
Russia: Double Standards
Sean's Russia Blog writes about double standards in coverage and reactions to the Russian election in the West: “To think President Bush had to nerve to throw his two cents...
Russia: Elections in Dagestan
Sean's Russia Blog explains “the context that Duma elections will take place in Dagestan.”
Russia: Pre-Election Update
De Rebus Antiquis Et Novis posts another entry on the pre-election situation in Russia. Here's one of the highlights: “Kasparov's movement United Civilian Front (OGF) started a picket at the...
Iraq: Busy Reading
Iraqi blogger Attawie updates us with what's happening in her life and how busy she is between painting and reading.
Iraq: Snubbing Annapolis
IraqPundit discusses why Iraq may have snubbed the Annapolis conference.
Iraq: Artisans Keeping Tradition Alive
Alive in Baghdad sheds some light on Iraq's artisans.
