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Europeans Scramble to Rein in Horsemeat Scandal
Europe’s horsemeat scandal grows by the day, with leaders there now calling for a second emergency food summit. Horsemeat has now been found in frozen lasagnas and other products supposedly containing beef in England, Ireland, France and Sweden.
Soccer Match-Fixing Investigation Faces Hurdles
European investigators say a sports betting syndicate based in Asia is allegedly conspiring to illegally fix soccer games all over the globe. But getting convictions in such cases is often difficult. The World’s Gerry Hadden examines why it’s so hard to prove wrongdoing when it comes to betting on soccer.
Carla Bruni Pays Tribute to Masters of French Chanson in First Album Since Husband’s Presidency
France’s former first lady, Carla Bruni is going back to her old job of chanteuse. For five years Bruni didn’t record an album out of respect for presidential protocol. But now that her husband is out of office, she’s letting loose.
Ivan Fernandez Anaya, Gentleman Runner from Spain, Allows Fellow Competitor to Win
Cheating in sports has dominated the news for the last several days since American cyclist Lance Armstrong confessed to years of doping. His dishonesty casts a shadow over an entire sport, even its honest competitors but as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona, good guys can finish first.
How the Mali War is Playing in France
A survey this week shows a majority of people in France backing President Francois Hollande’s decision to intervene in Mali.
Spanish Anti-Austerity Protesters Get Creative With Flash Mobs and Carrots
A carrot rebellion is underway at a small Spanish theater in Bescano. One night, instead of selling tickets for a play, the theater sold carrots. For the same price.
In Spain, a Saint Who Watches Over an Abandoned Mine
A poster in Cercs’ town hall announced a dinner and dance for Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. There are no more miners in town, but the folks who remain try to keep the tradition alive [...]
Why I Like Catalan and Don’t Speak it
The World’s Gerry Hadden has lived in Catalonia for eight years. He speaks English, Spanish, French and German. But not Catalan. No matter that his kids speak it, his neighbors speak it, the stars of mighty FC Barcelona speak it. Gerry doesn’t speak Catalan because he doesn’t need to.
EU Coal Resurgence Means Bigger Climate Challenge
Coal use is at 40-year lows here in the US but it’s another story in Europe, where it’s on the rise. And as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Spain, that means trouble for the European Union’s commitment to cutting CO2 emissions to combat global climate change.
Radical Right in Spain Still Mostly Underground
Radical right political parties have made gains all across Europe, gaining strength and political power. But in Spain, the far right is faring less well. Extremists have failed to capitalize on the economic crisis and joblessness to gain followers.
‘Mein Kampf’ to Be Published Again in Germany
Adolf Hitler’s infamous ideological tome, Mein Kampf, is soon to be published in Germany for the first time since 1945. The book’s copyright has been controled by the state of Bavaria for decades but that copyright is set to expire in 2015, as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Munich.
Thousands in Europe Protest Spending Cuts, Rising Unemployment
Across Europe today, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest government spending cuts and rising unemployment.The biggest protests took place in some of the nations hardest-hit by the financial crisis, like Italy, Greece and Spain. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the World’s Gerry Hadden in the Spanish city of Barcelona.
Spain’s Iberia Airlines Announces Layoffs
Spain took another economic hit, as the country’s main airline, Iberia, announced it’s getting rid of 4,500 jobs. The World’s Gerry Hadden has the story.
The World Votes: Election Day 2012
The power of the American president reaches into the lives of people all over the planet. But few of them have a say in who occupies the White House. As Americans vote, host Aaron Schachter canvasses opinions from The World’s team of correspondents around the globe.
Election Sentiment in Europe
For a view on the US elections in Europe we spoke to Amy Bracken in Paris and Gerry Hadden in Barcelona.
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