Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'europe'

Dance Craze Tecktonik Spreads Through Europe

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:10:00 EDT

With the Macarena long past, a European dance craze is set to invade U.S. shores. The Tecktonik began just outside Paris, and is spreading to nightclubs and onto the streets across Europe.

Europe Feels Pain Of Russia-Ukraine Gas Spat

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:26:00 EST

The dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the price of natural gas is starting to cause energy shortages in many European countries. The European Union has called on Moscow and Kiev to solve their dispute, which comes just as a winter freeze envelops much of Europe.

Serbia Plays Key Role In Russian Gas Pipeline Plans

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:43:00 EST

Belgrade is part of a fierce struggle between Russia and the West over the future of energy supplies to Europe. Russia has taken control of Serbia's state oil and gas industry, while the Serbian capital hopes to be a hub for a major Russian gas pipeline.

New Talks Slated Over Ukraine Gas Dispute

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:26:00 EST

Ukraine and Russia will hold new talks this week aimed at resolving a bitter dispute over Moscow's cutoff of natural gas to the independent nation, a disruption that has affected much of Europe.

Critics Say France's Sarkozy Not Helping Gaza

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on a ceasefire mission to the Middle East. While his country no longer holds the European Union presidency, Sarkozy says it is France's duty to look for all paths to peace. Critics say Sarkozy is on a power trip after his six-month stint as diplomatic head of Europe. They accuse him of muddying EU efforts to broker a ceasefire.

Novel Regards Slave Trade In Reverse

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:38:00 EST

In British writer Bernardine Evaristo's new novel, Blonde Roots, African slave traders raid Europe. Evaristo wields language and messes with history and geography with the gusto of someone having a great time with a great subject.

Protests, Anger Over Israeli Assault Spread

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:24:00 EST

The Israeli ground attack on Gaza sparked protests on the streets of the Arab world and renewed diplomatic calls in Europe and elsewhere for an end to the violence.

Europeans Worry Gas Shutoff Will Hurt Them

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST

Western countries are calling on Russia to resolve its dispute with Ukraine over natural gas prices. Moscow has shutoff gas supplies to Ukraine for a second day. Energy companies in Europe say their flow of Russian gas hasn't been affected. Concern, however, is mounting that a prolonged standoff may threaten deliveries to Western Europe.

Russia's Gazprom Shuts Off Gas To Ukraine

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:05:00 EST

Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom has begun shutting off natural gas supplies to Ukraine after a deadline passed for talks over a price dispute. There are fears that the cutoff could affect gas deliveries to parts of Europe at the height of the winter season. In 2006, Moscow cut off supplies to Ukraine and caused a brief disruption in gas supplies to Europe. NPR's Gregory Feifer talks with Steve Inskeep about Gazprom's decision.

Reaction To Israeli Strikes On Gaza

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Shibley Telhami is a professor at the University of Maryland and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He talks with Renee Montagne about how the United States and Europe are responding to Israel's assault on Gaza.

Ecuador Feels Loss Of Money From Abroad

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:34:00 EST

The South American nation has benefited from money sent home by more than 1 million people who have found jobs in Europe and the United States in the years since 2001. But the global recession has slowed the flow of cash, putting a damper on Ecuador's economy.

Economic Crisis Heightens Immigration Worries

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

With the global economic crisis bringing recession to more and more countries, the issue of immigration is likely to rise again to the top of many nations' political agendas. A recent survey explored American and European differences and shared concerns about immigration. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli has this letter from Europe.

In Italy, Feminism Out, Women As Sex Symbols In

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Opinion polls indicate that the showgirl is the No. 1 role model for young Italian women. Women dominate in advertising and TV shows, but the presence of women in the Italian work force, in management and in politics is drastically lower than in the rest of Europe. Some blame Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Europe Reacts To G-20 Meeting

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Leaders from 21 nations and four international organizations will meet again in April. Over the weekend, they pledged to cooperate more closely, watch out for red-flag problems and give bigger roles to fast-rising nations.

American Films Dubbed For European Audiences

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

U.S. box office numbers are what make the headlines in the U.S., but what makes a lot of the cash is overseas sales. And in much of Europe, that means American films dubbed into the native language. Susan Stone visits a German studio that's dubbing the new James Bond movie.

Racism Emerges As Europe Reacts To Obama

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:25:00 EST

In the days following Barack Obama's election, expressions of congratulations and joy have filled the pages of newspapers in Europe. But mixed in have been inappropriate, insensitive and downright racist remarks from politicians and journalists.

Remembering Gracie Allen's Run For The White House

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:57:00 EST

In 1940, the United States was just emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and war loomed in Europe. Into these serious times stepped Gracie Allen, part of the popular comic duo Burns and Allen, who launched a campaign for president.

'Ghost Train' Retraces Theroux's Past Journeys

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:12:00 EST

More than 30 years after documenting a trip through Europe, the Middle East and Asia in The Great Railway Bazaar, Paul Theroux re-creates the voyage in Ghost Train to the Eastern Star.

U.N. Aid Convoy Delivers Relief In Congo

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

A U.N. aid convoy is headed for rebel-held areas of eastern Congo with medical supplies for some of the 250,000 people who have fled the fighting. Diplomats from the U.S., Europe and the U.N. are trying to arrange a regional peace conference.

Global Stocks Decline On Recession Fears

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

It has been a bad day for stocks all over the world. Markets lost ground in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Recession fears have spread and investors are pulling their money from stocks at a frightening pace.

As Dow Plummets, Investors Seek The Bottom

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Stocks have sold off sharply in Europe, Asia and the U.S. One analyst says much of the decline stems from a global "deleveraging" that will continue for a while.

Housing Market Drives Ireland's Economy Lower

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Ireland's economy appears to be in recession. Part of the problem could be that housing prices have dropped dramatically. The hard times are hurting the Irish and migrants from Europe.

Western World Staggers Under Financial Crisis

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Host Liane Hansen speaks with economist Robert Litan from the Brookings Institution about the ongoing financial crisis and how it's affecting both the U.S. and Europe.

Easing The Financial Crisis: Europe's Role

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EDT

This week, European leaders called for an emergency international summit to discuss reinventing the global financial system. The proposal drew a tepid reaction from the United States, so French President Nicolas Sarkozy is traveling to Camp David to bring Europe's case to President Bush.

Europe Leading The Way To Financial Reform

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Europe wants to take the lead role in overhauling the world's financial system. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is flying to Washington for talks Saturday with President Bush at Camp David. Sarkozy, who is also the chairman of the European Union, just presided over a summit in Brussels that gave unanimous approval to a European rescue package.