Europe – Page 33 – People's World

Today in history: Germany surrenders, European war ends 70 years ago

May 8, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Victory in Europe Day, is celebrated on May 8, but actually the formalities of the war's end were spread over three days.

U.S troops take dragoon ride through Eastern Europe

April 2, 2015 By Emile Schepers

At the demonstration against "Dragoon Ride" in Prague, speakers also denounced Czech membership in NATO.

Syriza’s Greece: whispers of battles past

March 11, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

The negotiations between Greece and the EU bring to mind Themistocles, a man who knew when to retreat and when to fight.

Lies and myths about Greece and Europe’s debt

March 2, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

The European debt crisis goes back to the end of the roaring '90s when the banks were flush with money and looking for ways to raise their bottom lines.

Syriza and the Greek earthquake: a deeper look

January 30, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Almost before the votes were counted in the recent Greek elections, battle lines were being drawn all over Europe.