A highly polarized political system, a rampant corruption in the state apparatuses, a massive emigration abroad: these were the elements that continued to characterize the Romania in the years at the turn of the first decade of the 21st century. After the political crisis of December 2006, determined by the abandonment of the executive by…
Category: Europe
WESTERN EUROPE
France comprises extensive flat to hilly lowlands, basins and plateaus, which are clearly delimited by the Atlantic and Mediterranean, by the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Vosges. Only the Massif Central and the Cevennes in the south are mountains that reach greater heights.
Between the Vosges and the Massif Central, on the one hand, and the Jura and the Alps, on the other, lies a wide rift zone followed by the Saone and Rhone rivers. North of the Ardennes, in the area of the mouths of the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt, there is a broad transition zone to Central Europe.
Great Britain is characterized by the contrast between the flat, undulating step landscapes of south-east England and the Caledonian or Variscan low mountain range of the Pennines, the Scottish Highlands and the Cambrian Mountains. Ireland shows similar contrasts.
SOUTHWEST EUROPE
The south-western Mediterranean area is determined by the juxtaposition of high mountain landscapes and the Mediterranean Sea, including its islands.
The older mountains come from the Variscan phase (Massif Central, core of the Iberian Peninsula, highlands of the Schotts). The younger mountains of the Alpidic phase (Cordillera, Pyrenees, Alps, Apennines, Er Rif, Atlas) are closely interlinked with them.? Between the European and North African mountains lies the Mediterranean, whose islands can be assigned to the Alpidic phase. Their z. Active volcanism (cf. Atlas 136.2) also indicates active tectonics, as does severe earthquakes. Large plains (Po), ditches (Rhone), valleys (Ebro) or wide-span basins lie between or embedded in the mountains(Castile). They are of particular importance for settlement and economy, the same applies to the more or less wide coastal fringes. For more information about the continent of Europe, please check neovideogames.com.
Russia Cinema and Theater
CULTURE: CINEMA In the years of the dissolution of the Soviet Union, that is from 1985 (year of the election of M. Gorbačëv as secretary of the CPSU) until 1991 (birth of the CIS), Russian cinema has undergone a radical transformation, but in truth, a little ‘as happened in post-Franco Spain, there have been few…
History and Economy of Frankfurt, Germany
History The main valley in today’s urban area is severely narrowed by a nest of tertiary sediments on both sides of the Main. The favorable transition possibilities already led to settlement in prehistoric times. In today’s Höchst district, a fort was built under Roman rule at the confluence of the Main and Nidda rivers; in…
Visit Worth Seeing Cities in Ireland
Here you will find study trips and round trips through the metropolises of Ireland Dublin Look forward to a group tour through Dublin, the capital and at the same time the largest city in the Republic of Ireland. If you are new to Dublin’s highlights, be sure to check out Dublin City Hall, Sean O’Casey…
Sightseeing in Greece
Greece – encounter with the ancient world! Let yourself be enchanted by the impressive diversity of this state. Nature, culture and ancient history have never been so connected. Visit the meteor monasteries built on cliffs, the Oracle of Delphi or the numerous islands around Greece. The city on the seven hills and at the same…
Cyprus Travel Destinations
According to andyeducation, Cyprus is located in Europe, in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. The island is rugged by sandy beaches, coastal, hills and forest-lined mountains. The greatest heights are reached in the centrally located Troodos Mountains (more than 1,950 meters). This area is popular with skiers in the winter season. Between the Troodos…
Petäjävesi Church (World Heritage)
The wooden church in the middle of the Finnish Lake District was built between 1763 and 1764 under the direction of the builder Jaakko Klemetinpoika Leppänen. It combines elements of Central European architecture with ancient local block construction. Petäjävesi Church: facts Official title: Petäjävesi Church Cultural monument: a church built on a cross ground plan…
Churches and Universities in Basel, Switzerland
Churches and sacred institutions Barefoot Church The church, built by the Order of the Franciscans in the late Gothic style in 1298, was subjected to other purposes after the Friars Minorite abandoned it, such as the storage of salt in the 19th century. Nowadays the church houses a section of the historical museum, in which,…
Aachen, Germany Events
Special features of Aachen Aachen Buschtunnel With this 691 meter long railway tunnel, Aachen has the oldest still used railway tunnel in Germany. It was created between 1838 and 1843. According to naturegnosis, Aachen is a city located in Germany bordering with Belgium and the Netherlands. Aachen-Lütticher-Barock This Baroque and Rococo architectural style, also known as…
Living in Italy
COMMUNICATION Phone According to militarynous, the country code is 0039. The national city code for Rome is 06. Most of the time, the public telephones can only be used with telephone cards; these are sold in newsagents, in kiosks, in shops for telephone accessories or in tobacco shops. The calling card is an inexpensive option….
OECD Cooperation
Cooperation with other actors In the period immediately following the Second World War, the organization focused mainly on the reconstruction and development of the member countries’ own economies. Nowadays, however, world trade and international growth are largely characterized by mutually dependent countries. It is therefore important for the OECD to keep in touch with countries…
Council of Europe Budget
The budget The Council of Europe or CE according to Abbreviationfinder is facing major economic difficulties following the sharp enlargement, especially in the 1990’s. The organization finds it difficult to live up to the guidelines drawn up at the summits and to implement programs and activities that have been undertaken. The increased workload of the European…
The 10 largest cruise ships in the world
In the ranking of the 10 largest cruise ships in the world, not only the largest but also the most impressive ships are represented. Every single one of these 10 largest ships in the world is an architectural masterpiece of a special kind. 10th – Costa Diadema With a length of 306 meters and a…
Scotland Celebrations and Events
Note In Scotland, people like to celebrate and often do things that seem bizarre to the visitor, such as throwing logs, chopping stones or burning ships. However, many festivals are only celebrated locally. The following are the main festivals in Scotland in alphabetical order. The Blair Atholl Highlands Gathering at the end of May is…
Wales History: from World War II to Today
World War I to World War 2 In 1910, King George V (1865-1936) ascended the throne of the House of Windsor, which he held until his death in 1936. He was succeeded by Edward VIII (1894-1972) as King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. However, he already abdicated on December 11, 1936 in order to…
Kosovo and Serbia Proposal to Swap Territory
Beginning of the “new phase” in dialogue In July and August 2017, Aleksandar Vučić and Hashim Thači met for the first time in their new functions as Presidents of Serbia and Kosovo in the context of the dialogue, chaired by the EU Foreign Representative Frederica Mogherini. After the July meeting, both sides announced the beginning…
Travel to Trondheim
The northern Norwegian city of Trondheim is Norway’s third largest city in terms of population, after Bergen and the capital Oslo. The city was founded as early as 997 by Olav Tryggvason, a Norwegian Viking chief who for a few years was king of Norway. Trondheim was in fact Norway’s capital for a couple of…
Zell am See-Kaprun Travel Guide
Zell am See-Kaprun is suitable for active holidaymakers. Zell am See and Kaprun attract nature tourists and outdoor enthusiasts all year round. Both downhill and hiking are possible in the area. Zell am See and the neighboring village of Kaprun form a diverse resort in the Austrian Alps, which attracts active outdoor enthusiasts all year round….
Mikkeli Travel Guide
Mikkeli is the heart of Southern Savonia. Mikkeli offers culture, events, market life and natural peace in the Saimaa landscape. Mikkeli delights domestic tourists with its versatility. The events, cafés, nature attractions and the unpretentiously flexible atmosphere of this southern Savonian city are easily charming. Surprise yourself and explore this sympathetic summer city. In the…
Vatican City 2017
Yearbook 2017 Vatican City. Not everyone in the Vatican’s conservative circles appreciated Pope Francis’s radical social commitment and his ascetic livery. Through his strong commitment to the climate issue and the situation of the world’s refugees and migrants, the pope came early on a collision course with US President Donald Trump. Her plans to build…
United Kingdom 2017
Yearbook 2017 UK. Prime Minister Theresa May had a difficult year with Brexit negotiations, terrorist attacks and new elections, and this only during the first six months of the year. And there were no small issues that May had to deal with; will it be a “hard” or “soft” Brexit from the European Union, and…
Ukraine 2017
Yearbook 2017 Ukraine. The fighting between Ukrainian military and Prorussian separatists in eastern Ukraine escalated in January. According to Countryaah.com, many people were killed and the electricity supply was knocked out in the industrial city of Avdiivka in severe winter cold. President Petro Poroshenko canceled a visit to Berlin and returned home for a crisis…
Turkey 2017
Yearbook 2017 Turkey. The referendum on a constitutional change, as well as the aftermath of the coup attempt in July 2016, characterized the year. But first out was a shooting death at the exclusive Istanbul club Reina, where 39 people died during New Year’s Eve. More than half of the dead were foreign nationals. According…
Switzerland 2017
Yearbook 2017 Switzerland. Corporate taxation in the country could not be reformed in favor of the companies. With the proposal, the government wanted to lower the taxes for companies in order to resist the increased “tax competition” from other European states. In February, the neoside won a referendum on this by 59% against the jaside’s…
Sweden
The Age of Freedom (1719–72) At the Riksdag in 1719 the monarchy was abolished, and a new form of government gave great power to the council and the Riksdag. This was marked even more strongly in 1720, when Ulrika Eleonora, who succeeded brother Charles XII, handed over the crown to her husband, Fredrik by Hessen-Kassel…
Spain 2017
Yearbook 2017 Spain. The Catalan independence vote, which took place on October 1, came to characterize much of the year. The struggle for independence came to open a wound in the EU. About Catalonia, why not the Basque Country, Flanders, Wallonia, Scotland? No wonder then that the European Commission already the day after the election…
Slovenia 2017
Yearbook 2017 Slovenia. In January, the Slovenian Parliament passed a law that allows the border with Croatia to be closed, in order to stop migrants from entering the country. Neighboring countries Hungary and Austria also have similar laws. According to Countryaah.com, the Slovenian men’s national basketball team became the European champion for the first time…
Slovakia 2017
Yearbook 2017 Slovakia. The right-wing extremist People’s Party Our Slovakia, which was elected to Parliament in 2016, increased its public support. According to Countryaah.com, the party’s nuclear troops conducted well-attended demonstrations, and in March a counter-action was held by anti-fascists marching through Bratislava. Two of the party’s MPs were indicted for incitement against people, which…
Serbia 2017
Yearbook 2017 Serbia. In the April 2 presidential election, Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić won with 55% of the vote; in second place came Saša Janković with just over 16%. While the presidential post is largely ceremonial, many fear that Vučić will become increasingly authoritarian. Some weeks after the election, Vučić was accused of electoral fraud…
San Marino 2017
Yearbook 2017 San Marino. According to Countryaah.com, San Marino will be the first country in Europe with 5G networks. After an agreement with Telecom Italia, a test version of the system will be ready in 2018. With 5G networks, you can reach up to ten times higher data rate compared to today’s system.
Russia 2017
Yearbook 2017 Russian Federation. According to Countryaah.com, Moscow’s relations with the United States deteriorated during the year with growing US accusations of Russian attempts to influence the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election through data breaches and false information. President Vladimir Putin and US new President Donald Trump initially seemed to show a good…
Romania 2017
Yearbook 2017 Romania. According to Countryaah.com, Romania was given a new government in January, a few weeks after the election. Parliament endorsed Sorin Grindeanu as prime minister for a coalition led by the Social Democrats (PSD), which just over a year earlier was forced out of power accused of widespread corruption. The fight against corruption…
Portugal 2017
Yearbook 2017 Portugal. According to Countryaah.com, Portugal suffered several major forest fires during the year. In June, some 60 people died in a forest fire in the Pedrógão Grande in central parts of the country; most of the dead were caught by the flames as they sat in their cars on the road between Figueiro…
Poland 2017
Yearbook 2017 Poland. In January, Poland began the largest deployment of American troops in Europe since the Cold War. About 1,000 soldiers with tanks and heavy armored vehicles were welcomed at a ceremony in the city of Zagan. A total of 4,000 US soldiers were deployed in Poland and the Baltic during the year, which…
Norway 2017
Yearbook 2017 Norway. The consequences of the terrorist Anders Behring Breivik’s mass murder in Oslo and at Utøya in 2011 continued to plague Norway. The sentiments were strong against Breivik being right in court that his human rights were violated through isolation in prison. In March, however, the Court of Appeal overturned the district court’s…
Northern Macedonia 2017
Yearbook 2017 Northern Macedonia (until 2019 Macedonia). According to Countryaah.com, Macedonia has been without a functioning government since 2015, but in early June, Social Democratic leader Zoran Zaev succeeded in forming a government, on behalf of President Gjorge Ivanov. Zaev’s government is backed by 62 of Parliament’s 120 members. In 2015, an eavesdropping scandal had…
Netherlands 2017
Yearbook 2017 Netherlands. In the March elections, Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Liberal Party VVD (People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy) managed to stay in power, despite a 10-seat reduction in parliament. The party now received 33 seats, Geert Wilder’s right-wing populist PVV (Freedom Party) increased by 5 seats to 20, progressive D66 received 19 seats,…
Montenegro 2017
Yearbook 2017 Montenegro. According to Countryaah.com, Montenegro became NATO member at the end of March. The US Senate approved the accession agreement with the 97-2 votes. In April, President Donald Trump signed the agreement. During the year, further revelations came that the Russian Federation was trying to stop Montenegro’s NATO membership by allowing the then…
Monaco 2017
Yearbook 2017 Monaco. According to Forex Bank’s Holiday Index, Monaco is one of the most expensive countries in the world to holiday in. And even more expensive to live in. It certainly seemed that the janitor of Saint Nicholas Cathedral was trying to wipe out her household cash by stealing from the poverty box, which…
Moldova 2017
Yearbook 2017 Moldova. The year was marked by a bitter political conflict between the country’s new Prorussian President Igor Dodon and the EU-friendly coalition government. Dodon met President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in January, saying he wants to restore trade with Moscow and hopes to tear up the cooperation agreement with the EU. On…