Europe
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GCHQ chief to step down by year’s end following Snowden leaks
The head of GCHQ, Britain’s electronic intelligence agency, will step down by year’s end, the Foreign Office said. Officials denied his departure was linked […]
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Sweden’s SVT Takes Turkish Drama ’20 Minutes’
in SwedenThe “24”-style thriller from Turkish producer Ay Yapim is one of the hottest of a new wave of Istanbul-set TV series. Swedish broadcaster SVT has […]
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Russia bans Australia beef products
According to AFP, Russia on Monday imposed a ban on Australian beef byproducts such as offal over the use of a growth stimulant allowed in […]
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Spain’s Princess Cristina charged with tax fraud, money-laundering
in Spain(Reuters) – Princess Cristina, the younger daughter of Spain’s King Juan Carlos, has been charged with tax fraud and money-laundering, piling further scandal on the […]
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The Turkish protests and the genie of revolution
in Cyprusby Jerome Roos on June 3, 2013 While the outcome remains uncertain, a closer look at the Turkish uprising reveals its intimate connection to the […]