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Hybrids - Not Just Cars?

Friday, 06 August 2010

Language purity has long been a point of debate, but do linguistic restrictions have a place in the globalised world?

by Magdalena Kalata

 

Pamplona during San Fermín

Thursday, 08 July 2010

It’s hard to come up with a good reason why a city population of 200.000 increases to 2 million. Yet, many locals and visitors dress up in white trousers and shirts, scarlet kerchiefs and hash during San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain.

 

The Orange Touch

Thursday, 06 May 2010

Lang zal zij leven!

by Elise Montano

Queen’s Day, in the Netherlands is a big celebration by anyone’s standards.

 

The Fallas Festival

Monday, 22 March 2010

“It is the perfect annual occasion to show people around the world our city and culture” Spanish actress, Iris Lezcano on the Fallas festival.

 

A Day To Be Irish

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

by Meabh Mc Mahon

 

'Beannachtai na Feile Padraig'........ Although maybe mispronounced, the above words which refer to the Irish translation of, 'Happy St. Patrick's Day', are being echoed all around the world today.

 

Turkey waltzes towards the EU

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

by Méabh Mc Mahon

Along with its 71.5 million citizens, the Eurasian country situated in southeastern Europe took a step towards the European Union when it's capital city was christened the European Capital of Culture this year.

 

Opinion Divided Over France's Remarkable Title

Monday, 01 March 2010

It is the the most visited country in the world with a whopping 82 million tourists a year

by Méabh Mc Mahon


Famous for frogs and fancy wine, the 'land of the Franks' that is situated in Western Europe was cited this month as the best place in the world to live.

 

Intercultural Love Boasts Positive Vibes this Valentine Day

Tuesday, 16 February 2010