Today’s front pages
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Eurozone crisisIs the euro burning?
"Having proved resistant to all stresses", the single currency is trading at less than $1.30, its lowest level since January.
Original article in La Tribune fr LinkLa Tribune Paris -
European treatyEU 26 fight to stop pact unravelling
Several non-eurozone nations are having doubts about the EU26 'fiscal compact', while Sarkozy inflames divisions with an attack on 'kid' Cameron
Original article in The Independent en LinkThe Independent London -
MoldovaSmirnov the dictator leaves the stage
In power for 20 years, Transnistrian dictator Igor Smirnov has been eliminated in the first round of the breakaway Moldovan republic's presidential elections. A second round run-off will be held on Christmas day between the former House Speaker Yevgeny Shevchuk and the current Speaker, Anatoly Kaminski.
Original article in Adevărul ro LinkAdevărul Bucharest -
IrelandIMF approves €3.9 billion bailout tranche after review
The International Monetary Fund last night cleared the way for the next tranche of funds under Ireland’s €85 billion bailout programme.
Original article in The Irish Times en LinkThe Irish Times Dublin -
SlovakiaDoctors won thanks to SMER
The Slovak parliament has overturned the partial privatization of hospitals and has voted to increase the salaries of doctors, who had threatened a mass resignation over the government's liberalisation of the health system. The motion against the government was backed by the main opposition party, centre right SMER.
Original article in SME sk LinkSME Bratislava -
Rating agencies"Yeees, downgrade me!"
"How rating agencies put the heat on politics"
Original article in Falter de LinkFalter Vienna -
FinlandEuro crisis has no effect on Christmas
Economic woes have not affected Rovaniemi, the city of Santa Claus, as Finnish families splash out for the holiday season.
Original article in Lapin Kansa fi LinkLapin Kansa Rovaniemi
