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Making Europe a safer place

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:46:01 +0100

Making Europe safer by smashing both drugs and human trafficking rings is proving difficult. JJ Worrall reports

Driving a hard bargain for consumers

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:44:09 +0100

Nothing is more annoying than buying a product that ends up being faulty or using a service that turns out to be a let down and it's even worse when you don't know what to do about it.

Journey through Europe

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:49:51 +0100

A decade ago travel around Europe was somewhat limited to those with money or plenty of time on their hands. Nowadays an increasing number of people travel within the continent on a regular basis for the purpose of visiting friends, for work meetings or holidays.

Vox Pops: How does the EU benefit you?

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:38:08 +0100

Making good impressions

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:24:30 +0100

I have spent many afternoons strolling through the gallery at my leisure in admiration of the exhibitions and I am throughly looking forward to the ‘Impressionist Interiors' exhibition.

A comfortably nomadic existence

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:35:10 +0100

In 2006, following the decision by Google to hire a further 500 staff in their Dublin operation, John Herlihy director of online sales and operations in Europe said, ‘Dublin has become a melting pot for young people where 160 languages are being spoken. It is the Ellis Island of the 21st century’.

The Irish language in the EU

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:54:23 +0100

There are many misconceptions regarding the Irish language in the EU, Collette Devlin challenges Síne Nic an Ailí, Development Executive with Conradh na Gaeilge about recent media headlines.

20% less CO2 emissions in Ireland by 2020

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:25:48 +0100

In January, the European Commission agreed on a far-reaching package of proposals to fight climate change and promote renewable energy.

EU tackling obesity

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:29:04 +0100

Obesity is increasing at an alarming rate and is one of the most serious public health problems in Europe. It greatly increases the risk of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes and certain cancers. But a balanced diet, regular exercise and not smoking can help keep you healthy and combat obesity.

European Youth Parliament

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:31:01 +0100

The European Youth Parliament was founded in 1987, as a means to reach out to young Europeans. It was their chance to debate the decisions and policy making of their continent. More than 20 years later, encouraging and empowering young people to consider the world around them and the political decisions that affect them, remains the aim.