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Parliament welcomes Commission's quick adoption of new Draft Budget

Following the presentation of a new Draft Budget for 2011 by the European Commission today, President Jerzy Buzek said “Parliament will do its utmost to reach an agreement before the end of the year, so that by the beginning of 2011 all the EU projects and policies will be fully operational”. more »

Innovation Union: three new European research infrastructures on wind, solar and nuclear energy announced

Research Ministers of the EU Member States and Associated Countries, together with the European Commission, are announcing in Brussels today three new pan–European energy research infrastructures. more »

Protests in Ireland over bailout

Thousands take to the streets in Dublin in a mass protest against drastic spending cuts and the international bailout. more »

Weather threatens holiday travel

Stormy winter weather conditions are creating havoc for holiday travelers just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday more »

Tequila worth millions

Mexico unveils platinum, diamond-studded bottle looking to fetch over $3.5 million. more »

Commissioner Šemeta visits Moscow to strengthen EU-Russia customs cooperation

Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner for Taxation, Customs, Audit and Anti-fraud, is visiting Moscow today to discuss ways in which customs cooperation between the EU and Russia can be reinforced. more »

3rd Africa-EU Summit: team up for more “Investment, Economic Growth and Job Creation”

On 29-30 November, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, Commission President José Manuel Barroso, and Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs, will attend the Africa-EU Summit in Tripoli (Libya). more »

EU crisis mechanism needed for disasters or terrorist attacks

A special European Crisis Reaction Mechanism should be set up to help cope with any chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear disaster caused by an accident or terrorist attack, believes the EP Civil Liberties Committee. more »

Haute cuisine for Metro travelers

Top French chefs cook up gourmet food for surprised commuters in Paris. more »

Zesty mix of tango and tap

A group of Argentine dancers create a rhythmic concoction of tap dancing and Buenos Aires' beloved tango music. more »

Bad bet means meat dress for TV host

Czech television host Leos Mares wears meat clothes during Talentmana TV show after losing Lady Gaga bet. more »

New blast wrecks NZ rescue hopes

A second explosion at the Pike River coal mine ends hopes that 29 workers missing since Friday can be rescued. more »

The City of lights sparkles

The Champs Elysees rings in the holiday season with a festive lighting display. more »

Royal wedding venue confirmed

Westminster Abbey is confirmed as the venue for the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. more »

New beak for baby penguin

A five-month-old penguin whose beak was smashed by a boat propeller in Brazil gets a prosthetic replacement to help him eat. more »

Buildings hit in S Korea shelling

South Korea says dozens of artillery shells from the North have hit buildings and prompted an exchange of fire. more »

ECB must go on participating actively in tackling the economic crisis

Following on from Monday's debate with ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet, MEPs on Tuesday adopted a resolution, by a show of hands, gauging the ECB's performance in 2009 and suggesting actions to be taken in view of the economic situation. more »

Parliament approves aid to unemployed people in the Netherlands

The European Parliament today approved €10.5 million in European Globalisation Adjustment Fund aid to over 3,000 people in the Netherlands who lost their printing and publishing sector jobs last year, due to the economic crisis. more »

Tallest Jesus statue unveiled

15,000 pilgrams flock to see official unveiling of the world's tallest statue of Jesus in Poland. more »

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Certificate is extended for Ashburn International

Services of payment card operation management provided by Ashburn International meet the highest PCI standard of the 1st level of data security requirements one more time. more »