Category Archives: Europe

Portugal’s Left Banned From Power

Posted on 26/10/2015 by P.Ch.Roy

Portugal’s president, has blocked a Left-wing coalition government even though it secured an absolute majority in the Portuguese parliament on an anti-austerity mandate. It is a bad day for those innocents on the Left who think that the European Union … Continue reading →

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The Left Wins In Portugal

Posted on 23/10/2015 by P.Ch.Roy

Lisbon, Oct 22, 2015:  The EU is facing its second anti-austerity revolt in less than a year with a coalition of Portuguese left-wing parties announcing that they have secured enough seats to form government, leading to fears that it may … Continue reading →

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Sedlec Ossuary, the Church of Bones

Posted on 15/12/2014 by P.Ch.Roy

The Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic is one of the most eerie places around the world. The Sedlec Ossuary also known as the Church of Bones is one of the most unusual chapels you will ever see. If you … Continue reading →

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Profile of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a French Presidential Candidate

Posted on 15/04/2012 by P.Ch.Roy

  What are the politics of French Left Front candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon? By Alex Lantier in Paris 10 April 2012     Jean-Luc Mélenchon of the Left Front has emerged as the leading presidential candidate on the left of the French … Continue reading →

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Greece on strike as bailout deal in limbo

Posted on 12/02/2012 by P.Ch.Roy

  ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Thousands took to the streets of Athens as unions launched a two-day general strike against planned austerity measures on Friday, a day after Greece’s crucial international bailout was put in limbo by its partners in … Continue reading →

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Clashes in Athens as Workers Strike Against Cuts

Posted on 06/10/2011 by P.Ch.Roy

A riot policeman punches a photojounalist Athens, 05/10/2011: Riot police fired teargas at stone-throwing youths in central Athens on Wednesday as thousands of striking Greek state sector workers marched against cuts the government says are needed to save the nation … Continue reading →

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