Europe’s Economic Crisis Prompting Huge South-To-North Migration Within EU
Between 2009 and 2011, the number of migrants from southern Europe moving to other EU states jumped by about 45%.
Macedonia: By Any Other Name, Still Locked Out Of The European Union
Macedonia's accession into the EU has long been blocked by Greece over its name. But that's only one of the reasons for its failure to join.
L’Affaire Tapie: An Epic Scandal That Could Bring Down Some of France’s Biggest Names
L'Affaire Tapie has dragged on for more than 20 years and involves some prominent names of France's political and financial elite.
The Prodigal President: Is Nicolas Sarkozy Of France Preparing A Comeback?
With President Hollande doing badly in the polls and no real leader for the UMP party, Sarkozy might have a chance.
Get Bac: France's High School Exam Losing Prestige And Value
Every year, thousands of French students take the baccalauréat exam -- but the test is losing its prestige.
President Francois Hollande Of France And His Strange Spanish Doppelganger
A Spanish priest, who looks just like the French president, has been discovered by a French citizen.
Bulgarian Parliament Cancels Controversial Appointment, But Prime Minister Refuses To Step Down
People of Bulgaria protested last week against the election of Delyan Peevski as the head of the national security agency. They also asked for the prime minister's resignation.
Harpooned: Iceland Resumes Hunting Fin Whales, Triggering Outrage From Environmentalists
Iceland has resumed commercial whaling, spurring protests from environmental activists. The fin whale is the second-largest mammal in the world and an endangered species.
Prague Summer: A Tale Of Corruption, Spying, And Sexual Intrigue That Brought Down A Government
Petr Necas, the prime minister of the Czech Republic, was forced to stepped down after the discovery of a political scandal.
A Princess Or Not? Delphine Boel Fights For Recognition From The King Of Belgium
The European kingdom rarely makes headlines. But when a woman who may be a princess wants to sue the king for paternity, it does.
The Latest European Row: France And EU President Barroso At Odds Over "Cultural Exception"
Lesson for the EU's president: Don't mess with France's perception of its "exception culturelle." The French will get very angry.
Ne Fumez Pas: France Losing The War Against Smoking
Despite rising cigarette prices and public bans on smoking, the French still love their tobacco.
Les Misérables: French Prisons Bursting At The Seams
France's prisons, like prisons in many other European countries, are overcrowded, raising fears about security and rising numbers of inmate suicides.
Bleu, Blanc, Et Rouge: France's Marine Le Pen Fights Immigration, But Can She Ever Become President?
Marine Le Pen is taking her father's updated National Front to greater heights by relentlessly focusing on immigration.
Au Revoir, Paris! More French Deciding To Study In US, Despite Much Higher Tuition Costs
Over the years, an increasing number of French students have decided to leave France and come to the U.S. to study.
Killer Beauty: Corsica, The Most Violent Place In Western Europe
Corsica, France is renowned for its natural beauty, but underneath the pristine surface, there is a pervasive culture of violence.
