Clark Boyd
Greek Humor in Times of Crisis
Amid all the economic doom and gloom coming from Greece these days, you’d think the Greeks don’t have much to laugh about. But actually, humor is alive and well in Greece, and it’s helping many cope with some dark times.
Greece Crisis Heavy Burden on Traditional Family Bonds
The harsh economic climate in Greece is putting a lot of stress on the traditional family support system there.
Greeks Face Another Public Sector Strike
Greece was hit with public transit strike. Some commuters said they sympathize, but some have troubles of their own.
EU Planning to Charge Airlines for Carbon Emissions
Carriers flying in and out of EU will be required to keep track of the fuel they burn and pay up for any emissions that are over the cap set by the EU.
Germany Approves Expanded EU Bailout Fund
Many Germans are against committing more money to prop up struggling eurozone members such as Greece.
Greek and German Leaders Meet Over Debt Crisis
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met in Berlin Tuesday for crisis talks about saving the Greek economy.
Saving Greece and the Euro
In the latest attempt to stabilize the eurozone debt crisis, a number of measures are being discussed according to reports from the weekend’s international meeting in Washington.
Greece Heads For Default
Analysts say it is looking more and more like Greece will default on its obligations.
Global Economy Enters ‘Dangerous Phase’
The International Monetary Fund warns that continuing political and economic woes in the US and eurozone could drag those economies back into recession while the troubles of Italy and Greece in particular continue.
The Looming Greek Default
Europe continues to struggle with finding a way out of its economic crisis. The most immediate threat to the Eurozone is the possibility of a Greek default. But some are openly wondering whether it’s time to let Greece go.
Breaking Up at the Divorce Hotel in Holland
A Dutch entrepreneur has come up with a new service to provide legal divorces in a fraction of the time and cost.
View: A Reporter’s Snapshots from Sept. 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, I was working as a general reporter in The World newsroom. I had been working for The World for five years at that point. I’m still working for them. These are a few snapshots I remember of that day.
Russian Hockey Loses Star Players In Air Crash
Ice hockey fans from around the world are mourning after a plane crash in Russia wiped out most players from the major league team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
German Court Rejects ‘Euroskeptic’ Bailout Lawsuit
Germany’s Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to the country bailing out other nations in the eurozone.
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