Today’s front pages
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IranEurope cuts Iran's financial vein
The European Union has agreed to clamp an embargo of Iranian oil and sanctions against the Iranian central bank in order to force Tehran to freeze its nuclear program.
Original article in Frankfurter Rundschau de LinkFrankfurter Rundschau Frankfurt -
France-TurkeyA comedy in an empty room
The French Senate has approved a bill passed one month ago by the National Assembly outlawing denial of the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16. The Turkish government in Ankara has threatened economic retaliation.
Original article in Milliyet tr LinkMilliyet Istanbul -
United KingdomEurope's top judge: Cameron is wrong about human rights
Sir Nicolas Bratza, Europe's most senior judge, has launched an attack on David Cameron, accusing the British government of pandering to the tabloid press in its criticism of the European Court of Human Rights.
Original article in The Independent en LinkThe Independent London -
UnemploymentBreakdown in growth and jobs: Calls for political mobilisation
According to a report released Monday by the International Labour Organization, global unemployment is expected to reach 209 million in 2013. The report accuses EU leaders of plunging the world into recession by imposing austerity measures to balance public finances.
Original article in Le Temps fr LinkLe Temps Geneva -
ItalyTIR blockade, chaos on roads
Lorry drivers protesting government measures that liberalise their profession have blocked motorways and factories, including those of car-maker Fiat, which stopped production. One demonstrator was killed by a truck. The term TIR designates a customs document used for the international transit of goods.
Original article in Corriere della Sera it LinkCorriere della Sera Milan -
Eurozone crisisIMF calls for change in economic policy in Europe
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has criticised European budget cuts and has called for more funds to be made available for European countries in trouble, which Germany refuses.
LinkLa Vanguardia Barcelona -
SwedenRequired profile no-one in Social Democratic party meets
The Social Democrats are seeking a successor to Håkan Juholt, who resigned as party leader on January 21, leaving a movement in the throes of an identity crisis.
Original article in Svenska Dagbladet sv LinkSvenska Dagbladet Stockholm
