http://www.networkeurope.org Network Europe is a unique example of European co-operation. Produced by the continent's leading international broadcasters, the programme reflects the diversity of European society and voices. en Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:30:41 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Network Europe CMS http://www.networkeurope.org/ne-logo-small.gif http://www.networkeurope.org 100 45 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Radio Broadcast cr@radio.cz webmaster@radio.cz http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/do-babies-and-toddlers-care-about-radio In Eastern Slovakia new born babies are hooked up to headphones for music therapy to counter the trauma of birth. Now, their Polish neighbours are taking things one step further. A group of radio enthusiasts has launched a new station to cater to the needs of the youngest radio audience - babies, toddlers and small children. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/do-babies-and-toddlers-care-about-radio http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/the-worlds-terrorism-experts-meet-in-stockolm Terrorism experts from around the world met for a conference in Stockholm recently. The delegates covered the entire spectrum of counter terrorism from senior soldiers and policemen, intelligence professionals, to diplomats and think-tank experts. They discussed a whole range of issues: How to define the ongoing conflict: is it a war on terror as US President George W. Bush has dubbed it or is it a "global insurgency" ? And how to defeat such an insurgency? Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/the-worlds-terrorism-experts-meet-in-stockolm http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/how-garbage-is-causing-a-stink-in-italian-elections Many people would say they hear a lot of garbage from politicians during election campaigns, but in Italy garbage is one of the hot issues in this election campaign - especially in the southern Campania region. Although the streets of Naples have finally been cleared of their huge piles of rubbish, the problem is as bad as ever on the city's outskirts. But what's even worse is the problem of toxic industrial waste, dumped in huge quantities by the local mafia - the comorra. Locals are falling ill, animals and crops are being poisoned - and yet no-one is being held accountable. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/how-garbage-is-causing-a-stink-in-italian-elections http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/reporters-without-borders-protest-the-chinese-olympics The French media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders, sent three people to Olympia, in Greece, to disrupt the torch lighting ceremony. Vincent Brossel was one of the Reporters Without Borders activists who disrupted the ceremony and was later arrested. He was released on parole, and returned to France where he spoke with Jan van der Made. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/reporters-without-borders-protest-the-chinese-olympics http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/the-european-parliament-debates-the-possibility-of-an-olympic-boycott More and more European leaders have sharpened their tone over Tibet this week. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Didier Reynders, said he would not rule out a boycott if the situation in Tibet worsens. And French President Nicolas Sarkozy did the same. Meanwhile the head of the European Parliament invited the Dalai Lama to address EU lawmakers on the situation in Tibet. And, he also raised the option of boycotting the opening ceremony. But what would a boycott achieve? Marco Cappato is an Italian liberal democrat member of the European Parliament. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/the-european-parliament-debates-the-possibility-of-an-olympic-boycott http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/china-feels-the-heat-of-the-olympic-flame The Olympic torch has begun its long journey from its spiritual home in Southern Greece to Beijing for this summer's Olympic games. Tibetan activists have however threatened to harry and harrass the torch as it's carried around the world. This week they disrupted the ceremony to light the flame at Ancient Olympia causing huge embarrassment both to Greece and China. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/china-feels-the-heat-of-the-olympic-flame http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/march-quiz---3rd-clue Here's the third clue to help you identify our mystery film producer and director. He's French and he celebrated his birthday on March the 18th. So here's the clue, an excerpt from one of his films. Most of the film's action takes place in the underground world of the Paris metro. Do you know who we're looking for? Email your answer to contact@networkeurope.org. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/march-quiz---3rd-clue http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/nordic-eurovision-excitement Every year the Eurovision song contest captivates millions of viewers around Europe - and is famous catapulting bands like Abba or some one hit wonders to the top of the charts. For hopeful bands, a Eurovision campaign begins way before the finals that the world sees on television. In Sweden the selection took 6 weeks, 32 songs and millions of TV viewers and their votes. Last Saturday saw the final of Sweden's Melodifestival to select their entrant for Eurovision 2008 in Belgrade. Radio Sweden's Kris Boswell has all the details. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/nordic-eurovision-excitement http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/the-francophone-world-celebrates-its-beloved-french-language On Thursday the Francophone world celebrated the day of "Francophonie" - a celebration of the French language wherever it's spoken. Within the EU no one plays up their language as much as the French. And of course France is famous for trying to resist the encroachment of the English language and American culture in particular. Strict rules for example regulate the amount of French music that has to be played on the radio, and there's even a special department within France's Ministry of Culture devoted to the French language. But what is the status of French in the world today? Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/the-francophone-world-celebrates-its-beloved-french-language http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/hows-life-changed-after-the-schengen-enlargement Crossing borders - something very easy to do in Europe. It's now three months since nine new EU member states entered Europe's border free travel zone, known as the Schengen area. Back in December last year border checkpoints were ceremonially decommissioned and there was a sense of optimism and excitement about what Schengen might bring for trade, tourism and stronger links between countries. But have things really changed? Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/hows-life-changed-after-the-schengen-enlargement http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/could-turkeys-constitutional-court-ban-the-prime-minister-the-president-and-the-ruling-party--from Turkey has fought many internal political battles over the past few years. Now, it's at a new crossroad. Last week Turkey's top state prosecutor, Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya, launched a court case against the ruling AK Party. The prosecutor claims the AK Party is trying to build an Islamic state within secular Turkey. If successful, the AK Party would be banned, and 71 party members including the Prime Minister and President, face the risk of being banned from politics for 5 years. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/could-turkeys-constitutional-court-ban-the-prime-minister-the-president-and-the-ruling-party--from http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/for-the-first-time-in-history-a-german-chancellor-addresses-the-israeli-parliament Angela Merkel this week became the first German Chancellor to address the Israeli Parliament. Merkel's three day visit aimed to upgrade ties between Israel and Germany and was described by both countries as exceptional. Seven German ministers also accompanied the Chancellor for a joint sitting with the Israeli cabinet - a level of consultation Germany usually reserved for a small number of EU states. Paying tribute to the "special relationship" between the two countries Chancellor Merkel said the genocide by the Nazis filled Germans with shame. However, more than sixty years after World War two an address in German in the Israeli parliament remains controversial. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/for-the-first-time-in-history-a-german-chancellor-addresses-the-israeli-parliament http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/network-europes-monthly-quiz---second-que This month we want you to identify a French film director, writer and producer who's celebrating his birthday on March 18th. He was born in Paris to parents who were both scuba diving instructors and this very much influenced his childhood. He long thought about becoming a marine biologist, but then discovered film. Every week, we are giving you a different clue as to his identity. Here’s the second one: he produced the video clip for the following song by Madonna. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/network-europes-monthly-quiz---second-que http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/preserving-polish-culinary-heritage Something else that potentially needs an image revamp is Polish food. In the communist era, local dishes had a reputation for being gray and stogy. And as trendy bistros and international restaurants open up in the Polish capital, there’s fear traditional dishes could be left behind. Michal Kubicki from Polish Radio External Services set out culinary tour of Warsaw, and found, to his surprise, that Polish food still has a place in the hearts of its citizens. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/preserving-polish-culinary-heritage http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/berlin-launches-a-multi-million-euro-advertising-campaign-to-improve-the-german-capitals-appeal Last year, Berlin received some very unflattering media coverage. The country’s most respected news magazine, Der Spiegel, said Berlin was no longer a hip and happening European metropolis -- unlike Barcelona, Copenhagen or even the Estonian capital Tallinn. Berlin had, in the words of the magazine, missed the boat. But the city has refused to accept defeat. This week, Berlin launched a new slogan as part of a multi-million-euro advertising campaign, aimed at spicing up the German capital’s appeal. And as Thomas Marzahl reports from Berlin, the campaign for starters targets Berliners themselves. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.networkeurope.org/feature/berlin-launches-a-multi-million-euro-advertising-campaign-to-improve-the-german-capitals-appeal