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Photography | Quest for Europe's natural treasures (De Morgen, Brussels)

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:22:23 +0100

For over a year, 69 photographers were sent out on “The Great Quest” for Europe’s flora and fauna. The object of project Wild Wonders of Europe: to reveal the continent’s biodiversity to the world. (Article)

European of the Week | Eric Cantona : striker universalis (Le Monde, Paris)

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:34:07 +0100

Having played himself in Ken Loach's Looking for Eric, the former star of Manchester United is now preparing to take on a leading role in a major Parisian theatre production. Le Monde presents a portrait of a legendary footballer who has found a new career as a sensitive and committed artist. (Article)

United Kingdom | Private city - keep out (The Guardian, London)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:01:50 +0100

In the name of urban regeneration, entire swathes of cities like London and Liverpool are now under private ownership and policed by private security firms. Writing in the Guardian, Anna Minton reports on a new Britain where seemingly innocuous activities such as eating or taking photographs are now forbidden. (Article)

United Kingdom | Bobbies confiscate your holiday snaps

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:17:35 +0100

Like the sunset at London’s St Paul’s cathedral? Whatever you do, don’t take your camera out. The Independent’s front page leads with reports that amateur and professional photographers are increasingly stopped by police as “terrorists on a reconnaissance mission”. Victims have included two Austrian tourists snapping a London bus station, and even renowned photojournalist Martin Parr, “taking pictures of revellers in Liverpool.” This follows publication of Lord Carlile’s review of the 2000 Terrorism act, Section 44 of which provides, not without controversy, that areas can be designated as “stop-and-search” zones based on their likelihood of being a terrorist target. Speaking to the London daily, Lord Carlile has expressed concern about over-zealous policing. Meanwhile, an amateur was recently pulled up in Brighton for taking photographs “of Christmas lights on his way to work”.

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TOWER OF BABEL | Say cheese! (Cafebabel.com, Paris)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:18:28 +0100

We would all like to cut a fine figure or 'far bella figura' as the Italians say, particularly when the whole thing is going to end up on Facebook. What tricks do Europeans use to get people to smile for the camera? (Article)