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June 12, 2015

Is it really eleven years ago that Cyprus became a member of the EU, during the largest-ever round of enlargement? I have a fairly vivid recollection of 2004, a turning point in Cyprus political history. The referendum rejection of the UN reunification (Annan) plan by the Greek Cypriots had as result the complete isolation of… » read more

Communications, EU Citizens & Media, EU Priorities 2020, EurActiv.com, Future EU, Innovation & Enterprise, International relations, Media Freedom

Media relations and reputation management top tips

Posted by Stavros Papagianneas

blogactiv, Communications, EU Citizens & Media, EU Priorities 2020, EurActiv.com, Future EU, Innovation & Enterprise, International relations, Media Freedom

Whom the law protects

September 12, 2013

Written by Ivan Bielik (member of IPWG) Last days have brought into the light interesting issue of the fundamental clash between national security and civil liberty. One needs to examine the role of law in the society in deciding about this issue, because the law system creates a backbone of society we live in and… » read more

AEGEE-IPWG, democracy, InfoSociety, International relations, Justice & Home Affairs, Law, liberty, Manning, NSA, protection, Public Affairs, Security, Snowden

Boulevard to Geneva 2

August 16, 2013

Written by Saurav Raj Pant (member of IPWG) The utmost anticipated high level diplomatic talks in Geneva whose foremost objective is to end war in Syria have to deal with several incongruities. The Russian and the US officials deviate on the structure of the proposed conference basically on who will be going to represent the… » read more

AEGEE-IPWG, armistice, civil war, Europe in the World - Facing Global Challenges, Geneva conference, International relations, negotiations, peace talk, Syria war, UN

, EU, Russia, syria

Syrian uprising – searching for ‘inside-outside’ playmakers

May 5, 2013

Written by Saurav Raj Pant (Member of IPWG) Not for sure, but the latest indication shows the Syrian Civil war which broke out as part of Arab Spring in March 15th, 2011 entered to the new zone of line which could seriously vitiate the current turmoil of Syria. More visibly, White House disclosed statement if… » read more

AEGEE-IPWG, discussion, International relations, Syria war

, EU, Russia, syria, usa

Two Households

March 31, 2013

Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life; Whole misadventured piteous overthrows Do with their death bury their… » read more

Drama, International relations, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, Troika, youth unemployment

, Cyprus, economics

Les Misérables: A Showcase for Collaboration

January 31, 2013

In 2004, a show-stopping performance of the award winning musical Les Misérables was hosted at Windsor Castle, attended by French President Jacques Chirac, to celebrate 100 years of Franco-British partnership (alternatively, not beating each other up every few years). It goes without saying that the French and the British have had a long, complex and… » read more

EEAS, International relations, Mali