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Europe and the Middle East: brothers in arms

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EU double-dealings fuel conflict in Middle East (Francesco Morello)

Though European governments have been quick to criticize the escalation of violence in the Middle-East, the EU still sells weapons to Israel and Lebanon. Europe needs to strengthen its arms trade Code of Conduct

by Thomas Jackson // 27/07/06

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The gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello in concert (Jeff Timesten)

Gypsy in the mix

Dispelling stereotypes of gypsy music being about old men singing in restaurants, today’s DJs are showing that it remains a vibrant and powerful form of music

by Louise Bongiovanni // 24/07/06

INTERVIEW
Yalcin Vahit

No compromise on political equality – say Turkish Cypriots

Yalcin Vehit, head of the Turkish Cypriot representation to the EU, speaks to cafebabel.com about the problems in Cyprus, and its position in the EU.

by Ilker Aslan // 10/02/06

Csango woman  (Maurizio Tani)

A message of hope for the Balkans

The Csango, ethnic Hungarians of the Moldavian region in Romania, have a history marked with bitter struggles for the recognition of their rights. They boast cultural and religious roots interwoven with those of all Europe.

by Maurizio Tani // 13/01/06

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