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Discusses the benefits and fears associated with the expansion of the European Union (EU) with Eastern and Central European states. Concern that there will be division rather than unity, and that barriers will be erected around the region forming a 'Paper Curtain'; Fear that trade will be inhibited and economic migration stifled; Example of Hungary and its wandering borders for ethnic Hungarians living in Romania and Serbia; Details of several countries with diaspora in neighboring countries.

The article discusses the European newspaper industry, describing how such newspaper publishers are fighting to keep their organizations profitable. Commentary on the declining number of newspaper readers is provided by investment manager Warren Buffet. Also discussed is innovation in the industry caused by heavy competition amongst European daily newspapers.

This article reports on a revival in the wallpaper styles of Australian designer Florence Broadhurst. Broadhurst was known for modish, extravagant designs and kaleidoscopic colors. A discussion is presented about the use of her wallpapers in stylish nightclubs in Europe and Los Angeles. Broadhurst's life and mysterious murder are mentioned.

The article discusses the personal items that refugees from countries such as Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Iran brought with them on their journeys from their home countries to Europe as of 2015. Belongings such as rings and cell phone chargers are examined, along with pendants and wrist watches. Backpacks and handbags are mentioned, as well as a nine-year-old Turkmenistan boy's claim that he left all of his toys at home.

Reports on newspapers that are sold by the homeless as a way of helping them rejoin society. 'Big Issue' which is a newspaper that employs the homeless; Stephen Strang who was homeless until employed by a newspaper; Homeless newspapers that are sold all over Europe; Homeless who are exploited by some newspapers.

The article discusses problems with anti-Semitism and efforts to prevent it in Europe. Topics include the role of social media in spreading anti-Semitism, the relation of anti-Semitism among European Muslims to Islamist terrorism, and the growth of far right extremist parties and movements. Efforts to improve Jewish-Muslim relations to prevent anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in Sweden are addressed.

The article reports on the arrest of businessman Carlo Aloisi in Italy for capital flow violation. It states that he was spotted by an Italian customs guard while bringing promissory notes and commercial paper valued at 3.1 million dollars to be exported outside the country. It notes that most bankers and businessmen engaged in illegal exporting of their capital in European countries due to political instability concerns within their native mainland. It mentions that about 190 people were arrested in the country for currency crimes in December 1976.

Presents the author's research on the euro, the unified currency being adopted by the European Union. The belief that the name sounds like a small car; The unification of the euro on paper and nowhere else; The reluctance toward the euro by the British public; The author's belief that there is one way the European Union could make the currency more attractive to the British public.

The article discusses the impact of tourism on Europe as of 2018, and it mentions antitourism demonstrations, government proposals in places such as Venice, Italy, and efforts to alleviate the concerns of the local residents across Europe. Low-cost airplane travel and an increase in Europe's cruise-ship industry are examined, along with the costs associated with travel to destinations such as Barcelona, Spain. Crowd control and rental housing limits are assessed.

Discusses the so-called Great Banana War resulting from a trade war waged by the United States on behalf of US businessman Carl H. Lindner Jr. Reaction to European countries imposing import restrictions on bananas from Latin America; Background on Lindner's conglomeration; How US tariffs affect small businessmen such as Rick Reinert, who imports his product from Germany; Lindner's contributions and lobbying expenditures. INSETS: Hit by a $200,000 Bill from the Blue, by Timothy Dove;Goodbye, Art, by Arthur Kaplan.

The article focuses on the rise of new Communist renegades in Europe. It mentions the conference of European Communist Parties in East Berlin, Germany in November 1975, wherein the Russians in Moscow, Soviet Union highlighted the disarray of Communism in Europe. In the summit, Moscow failed to consider the growing independence of some of the most powerful Western Communist parties and the Eastern Europe's mavericks, Rumania and Yugoslavia. It says that as a result, European Communism has divided into two camps such as the side of Soviets, Czechoslovaks, Poles, Hungarians, Bulgarians, and East Germans, and the other side of Italians, Spaniards, Yugoslavs, and Rumanians. The differences in East Berlin grew when the East Europeans and Russians offered a draft document on traditional ideology.

The article looks at reforms that might occur following elections in the European Parliament in May 2019. It assesses the possibility that populists and nationalists would bring changes to the European Union (EU). The elections have been expected to address bureaucracy, the wave of migration, and the trade relation between the EU and the U.S. The global financial crisis in 2008 and recessions in Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain were regarded as issues that affected the union's solidarity.

The article offers information on the influences of monarchs in Europe to the people. It states that crowned heads have extraordinary aura of power and hieratic authorities, especially Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain have influential rights in the British monarchy. Author Anthony Sampson notes that royalties have roles in the political arena, in which they provide constitutional elements including saving elected officials. Among the reigning families cited include Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, King Juan Carlos of Spain and Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Says that while President Bill Clinton told a friend last week he thinks the administration has bottomed out he hopes to retain momentum by leaving Washington. Why his political position is weak and likely to remain so; Possible indictment of House Ways and Means Chairman Dan Rostenkowski on felony charges; Resignation of David Watkins for taking a presidential helicopter to play golf in Maryland; Clinton's own ethical controversies; Clinton's European trip.

The article discusses Islamic revolution and court trials in Iran. It states that the Air Force General Amir Hussein Rabii expressed his anger at U.S. General Robert E. Huyser, the deputy commander of U.S. forces in Europe, who had been sent to Iran with the goal of persuading the military leaders not to mount a coup against the last Premier of Shah, Shahpour Bakhtiar. It also notes that United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim and Amnesty International have issued protests the Iranian trials. It mentions that after U.S. Ambassador William Sullivan returned to Washington for consultation, the State Department issued a guarded statement about "the executions of persons who are apparently denied internationally accepted standards of justice."

The article talks about Paul Klee's life which were marred by Nazi persecution and incurable disease. He was suspended from his teaching job at the State Art Academy in Düsseldorf, and he reluctantly left Germany for Bern, where he had grown up. Even the exhibition's 121 paintings and drawings, assembled from museums and private collections in Europe and the U.S., represent only a minuscule portion of Klee's prodigious output in his final years.

The article presents information on sex scandals in Europe. Michel Friedman, a prominent Jewish leader, was one of 100 well-known men found to be frequenting Berlin prostitutes in Germany. Several local leaders have been accused of taking part in sadomasochistic orgies in France. Convicted serial killer Patrice Alégre confessed that he tortured a prostitute in France.

The article discusses the author's claim that an influx of refugees into Europe in 2015 could help to improve the region's economy by increasing the global gross domestic product (GDP) rate over the course of 25 years, and it mentions the potential impacts of the refugee migration on European culture and the dependency ration in Europe. Long-term economic growth is addressed in relation to nations such as Germany and Greece. The costs associated with shelter and job training are examined.

This article examines aspects of the health care systems of European countries including Denmark, Germany, and France as a means of suggesting effective changes to American health care policy that could be implemented by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. Topics discussed include the computerization of medical records in Denmark, chronic disease-management programs in Germany, and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in Great Britain.

The article discusses the increasingly multicultural demographics of Europe and the tensions produced by conflicts between some of those cultures. The conflict between traditional western Europeans and fundamentalist Muslims who sympathize with al-Qaida is cited as one example. Recommendations for ameliorating some of the tensions are provided, which include better management of immigration and improving the economic integration of minorities with the larger society.

Profiles Philippe De Buck Van Overstraeten, who lobbies the European Union on behalf of millions of companies. Discussion of his role in the Union of Industrial and Employers' Confederations of Europe (UNICE), which represents industry and employer organizations from 27 countries; Mention of the European response to the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which subjected firms listed on U.S. stock markets to rules that conflict with European practice or will create costly duplication.

Discusses the high number of automobile-related fatalities in Europe. Economic impact of the fatalities; Traffic congestion which contributes to road rage; How human error, rather than mechanical failure is the prime cause of car crashes; Impact of the fatalities on family members; Initiatives to help reduce fatalities.

Reports on the efforts of the European Commission to require strict labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods. Difference in tolerance for GM food in the United States and Europe; Rejection of GM foods in Europe; How food would be labeled; Lack of evidence that proves that GM food is unhealthy.

Discusses the illegal immigration of Africans into Europe. Details of the journey packed in small boats to reach the coast of Spain; How many die from drowning during the trip; Suggestion that Europe needs the immigrant workers to fill low-paying jobs.

Discusses the expansion of Starbucks, a United States owned coffee house chain, into Europe. The belief of Europeans that the chain will fail in Western Europe; Potential impact of Starbucks on independent coffee shops; Financial success of Starbucks.

The article reports on the rise in bullies in schools in Europe. While teasing, harassment and violence that constitute bullying are not new, the behavior is growing both more pervasive and aggressive. In Spain around 7% of kids between 9 and 16 are victims of extreme bullying. In France, almost 13% of students are the target of multiple bullying incidents. Bullies are increasingly resorting to technology, too, such as sending offensive text messages or recording incidents on video.

Introduces a series of articles which profile the people that 'TIME' magazine believes to be the most influential on the technology scene in Europe. Details about those chosen; Innovation as an integral part of Europe's identity.

The article reports on the incidence of high taxation in European countries which are trying to figure out whether lower taxes will lead to renewed economic growth. The calls for tax cuts are likely to increase as the European economy gains strength. Adding together corporate, social security, and value-added tax, the highest-taxing countries in the world are in Western Europe. Across the Continent, pressure is growing to rethink tax policy to restore vitality to Europe's lackluster economy.

The article focuses on issues related to the war against terrorism in Europe after the bombings in Madrid, Spain, on March 11, 2004. The bombings in Madrid by Islamic terrorist sent shivers across Europe. Osama bin Laden, the number one leader of al-Qaeda, has given many countries reason to worry. The Madrid attacks represent a self-evident failure by Spanish counterterror services, who let the prime suspect in the case slip through their fingers in 2001.

The article focuses on the case of French actress Marie Trintignant dying after a fight with her rock-star boyfriend Bertrand Cantat. Trintignant's tragedy focused new attention on domestic violence in Europe. It highlights two facts that such violence can occur in any relationship and that statistics only hint at the depths of the problem. Studies show that there are factors and situations that influence the tendency toward violence.

Profiles Russell Coutts, a sailor from New Zealand. Loss in the match for the America's Cup; Condition of the boat; Disappointment of people in New Zealand; Career of Coutts; His character; Relationship between Coutts and navigator Ernesto Bertarelli; Decision for the America's Cup to be based in Europe.

Discusses the dramatic raids in Spain, Italy and Britain, which show that European security cooperation is working and that the danger of terrorist attack is real. Raid in Spain and what the investigators discovered; Arrest of five Moroccans in Italy for the possession of C4, which was used in the 2002 Bali bombings; String of arrests in Europe and how they all took place in areas with large immigrant populations.

The article focuses on the U.S. economic conditions in 2011 in the aftermath of a global economic recession. Topics include the shrinking middle class in the U.S., the debt crises in Europe, and attempts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to create a monetary stimulus in 2011. Information is provided on how globalization has contributed to the economic recessions of both developed countries and emerging markets. The results of a reader poll are presented on issues such as economic conditions, personal finances, and cost cutting measures.

Focuses on torrential rains that caused deadly floods across Europe. Details of the devastation throughout Central Europe; Question of whether global warming is to blame; Focus on cleaning up and preventing future floods; Economic impact of the drop in tourism; Possibility that Europe's weather may be worsening; Views of experts; Outlook for an increase in extreme weather in Europe.

Presents a list of the 50 European technology firms with the most innovative products and services and the most promising business models. Methods of selection; Categories of biotechnology, semiconductors, optics, wireless and others.

Discusses the adoption of the euro currency in 12 European nations as of January 1, 2002. Way that this affected banking in Europe; Response of Europeans to the currency; Acceptance of the currency; Worries that merchants will take advantage of the confusion regarding the conversion of money by increasing prices; Cost of the conversion to businesses; How the euro makes managing Europe's economies more difficult.

Examines efforts by European investigators to track down members of Osama bin Laden's terrorist network, al-Qaeda. Activities of terrorists in European cities; Arrests of key suspects since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States; Experience of the French with Algerian terrorism; British Home Office investigations; International cooperation in arresting terror cells; Why European antiterrorist officials are frustrated; Background on suspected terrorists. INSETS: PRIME SUSPECTS;ROOTS OF RAGE;CHANGED WORLD.

Focuses on European financiers who organize corporate takeovers. Role of Italian Romain Zaleski in taking control of the conglomerate Montedison; Methods of wealthy industrialists and private investment companies in taking over companies; Example of industrialist Vincent Bollore of France, who challenged the Lazard group; Investments of Swiss money manager Martin Ebner and Marcus Wallenberg of Sweden.

Focuses on the varied family structures in Europe. Description of families in which the parents are not married; Increase in divorces; Decision of couples to not have children; Efforts of governments to ensure that de facto relationships have some legal recognition; Reasons for the changes in family structure; Example of James Bateman, who is a single father; Description of homosexual couples. INSET: THE PRICE OF PARTNERSHIP, By Jeff Chu.

Focuses on the problem of rising unemployment in Europe, as of August 2001. Reasons for the trend, including an economic slowdown; Impact on workers in Sweden, France, Germany and Italy; Mention of companies which have announced layoffs in these countries, such as Ericsson, Marks & Spencer and Moulinex-Brandt; Amount of unemployment benefits provided by the government; Response of political leaders to the layoffs.

Reports on the power of shareholders in Europe. Discontent of shareholders; Financial wrongdoing of chief executive officers (CEO); Investigation of Klaus Esser, former CEO of German mobile telephone provider Mannesmann; Way in which shareholders are banding together to battle companies; Criticism of the expansion of executives' pay packets, despite falling revenues; Executives' salaries at automobile manufacturer DaimlerChrysler; Financial problems of European companies.

This article is focused on Rick Steves, an American author on European travel. Steves is noted to encourage Americans to spend minimally on travel and to visit locations other than typical tourist destinations. In May 2009, Steves published "Travel as a Political Act," which argues for travel as a means of broadening international perspectives.

Discusses weather conditions that have wreaked havoc across Europe. Reports of floods, gales, droughts, mudslides, avalanches, tornadoes and fires; How the problems are due to global warming which can alter weather patterns; Warnings from climatologists that the trend in global warming may be irreversible; Comments by scientist Martin Parry; Long-term weather forecasts for Europe.

Features devices developed to improve the accessibility, ease of use and price of computers in Europe. Experiments conducted with consumer-friendly computing devices embedded in cafe tables, school desks, park benches and billboards; Focus on finding useful local information people are interested in; Devices developed with computing features include telephones and other home networking tools.

Discusses the so-called Great Banana War resulting from a trade war waged by the United States on behalf of US businessman Carl H. Lindner Jr. Reaction to European countries imposing import restrictions on bananas from Latin America; Background on Lindner's conglomeration; How US tariffs affect small businessmen such as Rick Reinert, who imports his product from Germany; Lindner's contributions and lobbying expenditures. INSETS: Hit by a $200,000 Bill from the Blue, by Timothy Dove;Goodbye, Art, by Arthur Kaplan.

Investigates business magnate Carl Lindner's influence on the United States government's decision to impose tariff on selected goods from Europe, after European countries decided to limit their banana imports. Companies targeted by the United States government's tariff; Lindner's business interests; Sources of Lindner's political influence. INSETS: Hit by a $200,000 Bill from the Blue;Goodbye, art.

Discusses the role of technology in Europe, asserting that in many areas of technology, Europe in superior to the United States. Details on several technologies, including the mobile phone, the smart card, and the Airbus; Why Europeans approach business differently from Americans; The role of the euro currency; Mergers and other changes in European business; The role of political leadership.

The article examines the outlook for global warming in Europe. Recent findings suggest that the Atlantic Ocean currents that warm Northern Europe are weakening as a result of global warming and may ultimately mean frigid weather for Europe. Global warming is causing more melt-water to stream into the North Atlantic from glaciers and older sea ice, which is lower in salt. Scientists from Britain's National Oceanography Center reported in "Nature" that a component of the oceanic current system that drives the Gulf Stream has slowed by 30 percent since 1992. Climate experts caution against panic.

Focuses on museums in Europe which highlighted the works of artists such as that of Leonardo da Vinci. Details of some of da Vinci's work displayed at the Queen's Galley in Buckingham Palace; Information on the Draper museum in Paris; Types of work featured at the museum.