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In the first part of this piece, we considered the significant economic cost implications of mental health problems. In this second part, we look at the importance of identifying and tackling those negative social determinants, which lead to a higher...
The Srebrenica massacre marked a dark period in our modern history. 15 years ago to the day Europe’s worst massacre since World War II took place in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica where 8,000 Muslims were brutally killed by Serb forces in July,...
As per the slow recovery signs of the European economy, the bonds of European nations are being held back due to the demands of extra yield investors. Instead, an increased interest level in the German bonds is being shown by investors because of the...
America’s superpower status may be tested and found wanting if, urged on by Israel it opts for what it sees as a pre-emptive strike against Iran. The argument that the Persian nation will acquire a nuclear potential if not checked is a red herring;...
In a move likely to prove controversial the European Union is likely to approve significant funding for Israeli arms manufacturers. Camouflaged as scientific research awards one of the recipients will be Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is said...
Major insurers that specialise in providing cover against the effects of political unrest throughout Europe have seen a spike in the number of enquiries they receive. The Greek capital has already suffered deaths as a consequence of rioting.
Britain...
As the European economy suffers from heavy financial burdens and Germany moved to ban naked short-selling of shares, the Euro has collapsed to a new four-year low against the US dollar in international currency markets.
The Euro collapsed by 1.7 per cent...
German chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that they are currently beefing up their effort to recover from a financial crisis that has put other nations’ eyes on Germany. Germany has slowly become one of the most indebted among European countries.
The...
Spain follows Greece’s footsteps into a severe debt crisis as Standard and Poor’s rating agency cut Spain’s debt rating following a possible further deterioration of Spain’s budgetary position.
Spain’s long-term sovereign...
Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Iceland
Brussels, Belgium – The EUROCONTROL Central Flow Management Unit was advised yesterday afternoon of a volcanic ash cloud moving from Iceland in a easterly direction towards north western European countries.
In...