PA: Europe
Friday, 03 July 2015 18:03
Netherlands: New rules slash youngsters’ invalidity benefit
The number of new claims for invalidity benefit under the Wajong scheme has dropped 90% since new rules were introduced at the beginning of this year. In the first four months of 2014, 5,109 youngsters were…
Friday, 03 July 2015 17:58
Montenegro: A European harvest field
The nation’s government, a parliamentary democracy, has many political parties. Its recent independence has brought a renewed sense of hope and optimism, giving this small nation a greater sense of potential. Joining the European Union and…
Friday, 03 July 2015 17:56
Monaco: Wealth – Tax haven
Monaco has wealth, fast cars and casinos. A mecca for the rich. The mini country is home to 38,000 people and one in three is a millionaire. It has the highest per capita GDP in the…
Friday, 03 July 2015 17:54
Moldova: the Russia-EU tug-of-war
Chisinau, Moldova - Vlad Petrescu used to be a Soviet patriot. He served in the Pacific fleet for three years and for more than two decades drove trucks carrying Moldovan fruit and wine (still a backbone…
Friday, 03 July 2015 17:52
Malta: Criminals can buy weapons at auctions but police can’t
The Police Association has sued the Commissioner of Police and the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs after they banned public officers from taking part in an auction of police weapons and vehicles. The…
Friday, 03 July 2015 17:49
Macedonia: Drawing attention to the environment
The French Embassy, in cooperation with the Macedonian Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, organised a workshop on ‘How to draw the public interest on climate change.’ The workshop was on 1 July and was presented…