Denmark: A new government
The incoming centre-right government ran into controversy over its plans to cut tax rates for high earners after it emerged that the issue had caused the failure of coalition talks. So now Denmark has a one-party…
Czech Republic: A Church that needs reviving
Following its liberation from communism through 1989’s ‘velvet revolution’ Czechoslovakia went through a ‘velvet divorce’ in 1993. This peaceful splitting of the state yielded the creation of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. This densely populated country…
Cyprus: Increased budget for drugs and news of a significant price cut
The health ministry said this week it had secured an additional €3m to its budget in order to ensure the supply of new and innovative drugs for the treatment of Hepatitis C, Amyloidosis and Multiple Sclerosis,…
Croatia: 4 July gay pride parade
A Gay Pride parade will be held in Zagreb Saturday. Participants will walk under the slogan Louder and Braver: Anti-fascism - Without Compromise. LGBTIQ persons will send out a message that they are not taking part…
