Archive 01·01·2009

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europeans

Celebrating 10 years of the euro
The single currency celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. With the entry of Slovakia on the… 01/01/09 16:04 CET

world news

Cuba celebrates 50 years of revolution
On January 1 1959, Fidel Castro proclaimed the “beginning of the Revolution” in Santiago, Cuba… 01/01/09 20:06 CET
Two new culture capitals for 2009
Vilnius is celebrating more than just the entry of 2009. This year it’s also one of the two… 01/01/09 20:06 CET
Ukrainian president optimistic in gas row
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko says he is hopeful of a compromise with Russia over gas… 01/01/09 20:05 CET
Gas and Gaza lead Czech Republic’s EU “to-do” list
Concerns are growing over the Czech Republic’s ability to lead the European Union at a time of… 01/01/09 20:05 CET
No need for Gaza aid truce, Livni tells French
Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni has reiterated her government’s rejection of a French… 01/01/09 19:20 CET
Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli air strike
On the sixth day of its Gaza offensive, Israel has struck its first deadly blow against the top… 01/01/09 17:25 CET
All change as Slovakia joins the euro club
They are ringing in the changes in Slovakia. The country has become the latest member of the… 01/01/09 17:16 CET
Air raids fail to prevent rocket attacks on Israel
The air strikes on Gaza have not prevented further rocket attacks on Israel. The cities of Ashdod… 01/01/09 15:35 CET
Russia turns off the taps to Ukraine
Russia said it has cut off gas to Ukraine over a contract dispute but has increased supplies to the… 01/01/09 14:11 CET
Czech Republic to announce cabinet reshuffle
Aiming to quell fears over its ability to lead the European Union, the Czech Republic said it will… 01/01/09 13:35 CET
World parties despite gloomy predictions for 2009
The former US first couple, Bill and Hillary Clinton, got festivities underway in one of the… 01/01/09 12:24 CET
Fireworks may have caused Bangkok disco inferno
Fireworks let off inside one of Bangkok’s most upscale nightclubs during a New Year’s Eve party may… 01/01/09 12:16 CET
Hamas buildings hit in new Israeli strikes on Gaza
The New Year has started in the same way as the old one ended in the Middle East with air strikes… 01/01/09 11:05 CET
Stable Slovakia takes eurozone club to 16
The arrival of 2009 has special significance in Slovakia, with the country becoming the 16th member… 01/01/09 09:15 CET
Czech takes over EU Presidency from France
The Czech Republic has taken the helm of the EU for a six-month stint. And it’s not going to… 01/01/09 07:51 CET
Slovakia adopts the Euro
Slovakia has become the 16th country to join the Eurozone. From today, it has exchanged… 01/01/09 07:51 CET
Arab countries call off New Year parties over Gaza
New Year celebrations in a number of Arab countries have been cancelled as a gesture of solidarity… 01/01/09 07:51 CET
Violence goes on in Gaza; UN rejects Arab calls
The ongoing Israeli air strikes on Gaza have claimed at least three more lives overnight, bringing… 01/01/09 07:51 CET
Ball drops in Times Square as 2009 arrives
New Yorkers have seen in the new year in their own familiar way. Bill and Hilary Clinton and New… 01/01/09 07:06 CET
Fireworks and light shows for New Year in Europe
The New Year has been welcomed in across Europe with spectacular light and firework shows… 01/01/09 01:47 CET