This week, France began pulling approximately 2,100 combat troops out of Afghanistan in a surprising early retreat. NATO expected France’s full commitment until 2014. “Today is the end of our forward operations. By the end of the year, we will have 1,500 French troops remaining in Afghanistan in non-combat operations,” said Lt. Col Guillaume Leroy (Reuters Nov. [...]
My last blog, France surrenders to Neo-classicism, was written in a tone which mocked the stuffy resistance many French citizens have against an increasingly modern style which is encroaching upon art and architecture in French cities. A pervasive notion, the average Frenchman is a staunch supporter of defending a distinctly French cultural identity that conveys [...]
NOTE: This blog was originally published on December 6, 2012. It was revised for greater distinction between personal opinion and fact. German divorcées of long-term marriages are given some flexibility on support payments that come with ending a union due to upcoming law provisions. Newly developed legislation will be proposed to the Bundestag lower house of [...]
Note: This blog was originally published on December 5, 2012. It was revised on December 9, 2012. Buzzed in the Bio Lab— German Students Brew Caffeinated Beer German biology students have concocted a beverage to accompany that hangover from a “Thirsty Thursday” night and keep you sharp for class the next day. According to an [...]
There was no doubt Americans were split over the November Presidential election, but one Russian writer believes this is exactly how some Russians wanted it. Following the election Republicans, Tea Party members, and other anti-Obama supporters signed petitions to secede from the United States. More than 500,000 people signed the secession movement from nearly every [...]
The slogan and logo are set, but now the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are trying to prepare the infrastructure and venues needed for the games. This task is proving to be more challenging than previously expected and is causing as many as 1,5000 Russians to be evicted from their homes in some cases with [...]
Caviar is one of those delicacies that demands an acquired a taste for immense flavors – mostly salt and fish. It also demands a high amount of careful preparation and care of the Siberian sturgeon which bear the elite’s favorite side dish until harvesting. Most of the world gets its caviar imported from the Black [...]
If you search any popular social media outlets for posts on Greece, you’ll likely be met with two very conflicting themes: Greece as an idyllic paradise and Greece as a country consumed by political and economic turmoil. Pictures of sunbathing tourists stand in stark contrast to images of violent riots. It’s difficult to imagine these [...]
Homosexuality, a common thing in ancient Greece, is starting to see a rise in homophobia in present day Greece. This is partially due to the Golden Dawn Party (a topic covered by Erin Gregory, one of EuroKulture’s writers. Articles on the party can be found here and here), though homosexuality has never been fully accepted. In the early 2000′s [...]
On Nov. 24, Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev posted an entry on his video blog entitled Road safety determines the quality of life, and together we can make it better. It seems pretty harmless, right? According to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, “It quickly turned into a PR disaster. ” The video was an honest attempt [...]
In the eyes of many, Vladimir Putin is a complete badass. In Russia, sports are very popular to all ages, but as I have made clear in my previous posts, Russia’s view on popularity is distinct from others. From Formula 1 racing to chess boxing (yes, it really exists), it seems Russian’s desire for adrenaline [...]
Even though France has François Hollande as its president his predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, is still making headlines. This time, a magazine has reported that Sarkozy’s administration was hacked by the United States during his final days as president. If the accusations are true, the incident could hurt relations between the two nations. The story was [...]
No matter your location, language or taste, discovering new music is a fun experience for most people, and when it’s free—even better. Air France realized the appeal of this activity and looked to the sky to create an innovative app for discovering new music. Air France is “known for its music selection in on-air entertainment,”according [...]
On November 9th Microsoft launched its first ever WOWZAPP 2012: Worldwide Hackathon for Windows. It was a 48-hour global hackathon for students, startups and professionals all over the world. There were over 100 locations and more than 17,000 people registered for the event. While the student registration ended up around 14,000, the European country with [...]
It is a drug for the poor, and its effects are horrific. It was given its reptilian name because its poisonous ingredients quickly turn the skin scaly. – The Independent I have to start by saying that this post will contain some graphic images. Please click the links labeled graphic with caution – some of [...]