Europe – Page 37 – People's World

Portugal government falls after losing austerity vote

March 25, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Portuguese president José Socrates, of the Socialist Party, turned in his resignation on Wednesday after losing a crucial vote on government austerity.

Libya and Japan grab Germany’s attention

March 22, 2011 By Victor Grossman

Elections in an East German state were largely overshadowed by the news from Japan and, far more, from Libya.

Flip-flops and elections in Germany

February 18, 2011 By Victor Grossman

Germany's ruling parties are flip-flopping on everything from Egypt to unemployment as a series of elections approaches.

General strike in Portugal protests austerity measures

November 30, 2010 By Emile Schepers

A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.

Study: Wi-Fi radiation harmful to trees

November 23, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

The entire digital revolution sweeping the world these days may not be so great after all especially when it comes to protecting the environment.