Stories from 2 November 2011
Philippines: Tributes for Murdered Italian Missionary
Father Fausto Tentorio was an Italian missionary serving indigenous communities in the hinterlands of the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. His cold-blooded murder, alleged by state forces, has drawn widespread indignation and tributes for the well-loved missionary.
Greece: Anti-Austerity Protests Disrupt Ochi Day Parades
Unprecedented protests in many Greek cities on October 28, disrupted parades for the national celebration of 'Ochi Day'. In Thessaloniki, the parade was brought to a halt and the president of the republic departed after being called a traitor by some protesters.
Egypt: Salafis Cover Up Alexandria Mermaid Statue
Salafis covered up a mermaid statue in Alexandria, Egypt, drawing ridicule and criticism from netizens. Here are some reactions from Twitter.
Bangladesh: Signs Of An Emerging Country
Bangladesh Corporate Blog lists nine hilarious trends that show that Bangladesh is becoming an emerging country.
Greece: Vote of Confidence and the Future Referendum
On the evening of October 31, in a politically risk move, the Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou called for an immediate vote of confidence in parliament and a referendum for or against the latest EU bailout loan. Greek Twitter users commented with unease, irony and humor.
Uzbekistan: New Law Forbids Alcohol Consumption in Streets and Parks
The president of Uzbekistan has approved a law regarding "the distribution and consumption of alcohol and tobacco products" which will come into force in April 2012. The law states that the consumption of alcohol in streets, parks and other public places is banned.
China: Visit blind activist in November
Mainland Chinese activists have produced an excellent advocacy video [zh] urging Chinese citizens to take action to rescue the blind activist, Chen Guangcheng in Shandong province, Linyi county in November 2011. The video message said it is a contest for light and truth.
China: An Open Letter to the Investors of Sina
Andy Yee from ChinaGeeks translated Chinese activist Wen Yunchao's open letter to the investors of Sina to reduce their shareholding so as to weaken Sina’s efforts in censorship.
Croatia: Relations With the EU
Croatia Online examines some of the past and present hopes and concerns related to Croatia's plans to join the EU in July 2013.
Albania: Eliza Dushku on “Why You Must Visit Albania”
At HuffPost Travel, American actress Eliza Dushku writes about her Albanian roots and her travel to Albania.
