Clark Boyd
Greek Elections: Voters Stick to Austerity Plan
The conservative, pro-bailout New Democracy Party won the elections, but must try to forge a coalition with at least one left-leaning party in order to govern. New Democracy wants Greece to stick to its international agreements, but will ask for more time for the country to repay its debts.
Which Way Will Greece Go?
Greeks go to the polls on June 17th with the financial crisis weighing heavily on them. Some are finding hope in a left-wing coalition called Syriza. But others question whether the party, and it’s young leader, are fit to govern.
Greek Stand-Up Comedian Katerina Vrana
Greek stand-up comedian Katerina Vrana describes the Greek elections through the prism of “rebound sex.” Also, hear Vrana discuss her hair and bombing in front of a room full of 80 year old Greek grandmothers.
Greek Town Adopting System of ‘Bartering on Steroids’
In one Greek city, some residents have chucked the euro in favor of the TEM, Greek shorthand for “Alternative Local Currency.”
The ‘Américain’ Dream
“You’ll get worms.” My mother’s words ring in my ears every time I see another plate of one of Belgium’s most popular dishes leave the kitchen.
‘Flame’ Malware Infects Computers in Iran
A computer anti-virus company says it has discovered a new and malicious piece of software infecting machines across the Middle East. Experts say “Flame” is possibly the world’s largest and most complicated encrypted malware, and it seems to be targetting Iran.
Europe Still Searching for Solution to Weak Greek Economy
A day after European leaders met to try to come up with a new answer to Greece’s economic troubles, critics say the leaders are still failing to offer any real solutions to the debt crisis – and time is running out.
2012 London Games: Olympic Torches for Sale
While the Olympic torch continues its tour of Britain, some of the torch-bearers have put their torches up on auction sites such as eBay.
The Fall Out if Greece Returns to the Drachma
Many Greeks have had enough of the belt-tightening imposed by the European Union. Some say exiting the eurozone would allow the Greek economy to recover, faster.
Using a Wind-Blown ‘Mine Kafon’ to Clear Landmines
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Clark Boyd about a new landmine sweeper that was inspired by wind-propelled Afghan toys.
Dutch Economy: ‘We’ll Even Do the Dishes for You’
I was recently in the Netherlands reporting a story about the economic and political woes the country is currently feeling [..]
Uncertainty in Greece After Anti-Austerity Vote
The EU and Germany have stressed Greece must keep to the terms of the two EU/IMF bailouts, after a surge of voter support for anti-austerity parties. The two main parties, New Democracy and Pasok, attracted less than a third of the vote, in an election plunging Greece into political uncertainty.
Recession Hits Home in the Netherlands
Wrangling over austerity measures claimed another government this week. Politicians in the Netherlands couldn’t agree on how to cut $ 18 billion from the budget to meet targets set by the European Union. The talks failed, and the Dutch government collapsed.
Citizen Science Goes Dutch
One of my favorite websites, hands down, is Stuff Dutch People Like (#22: Hairgel! #27: Picking Their Noses!). Yeah, check it out. Posts usually come complete with video and/or photographic evidence. Now I get to add one to the list: phenology [...]
Looking for Consequences of Shifting Seasons
The shifting of the seasons as the world warms up is putting a new focus on the field of phenology. It is the study of the timing of seasonal events like the emergence of a particular plant or insect. As The World’s Clark Boyd reports from The Netherlands, scientists are trying to track winners, losers and ecological relationships that are getting out of whack.
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