Brussels Airlines Introduces Flights from the U.S. to Europe. Brussels Airlines Introduces Flights from the U.S. to Europe Beginning this month, Brussels Airlines is running nonstop flights between Brussels and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Daily flights operate on A330s, with economy- and business-class options. These aren't the only nonstops on the route; both American and Delta also fly nonstop from New York to Brussels. Advertisement At this point, Brussels does not seem to be pushing any special introductory fares. Brussels quotes a fare of $949 round-trip, exactly matched by competitive nonstops on American and Delta. Brussels Airlines gushes about its new lie-flat business-class seats and deluxe cabin service. Brussels is a member of the Star Alliance, which features through-ticketing options from lots of North American cities on Air Canada, United, and US Airways to a long list of European and Asian destinations. You Might Also Like: Read comments or add your own insight!
Brugge Night Photograph by Adam Romanowicz - Brugge Night Fine Art Prints and Posters for Sale. Multiculturalism in Europe. After the rise of multicultural policies in the 1980s and 1990s, the winds have shifted in Europe. Terrorist attacks in Madrid, London, Norway, and, most recently, in Toulouse, have furthered the securitization of Islam across Europe, while increasing immigration (predominantly from Muslim countries) has caused societal tensions. As a result, existing ideas concerning multiculturalism, religious pluralism, and national authenticity are being challenged.
Past policies of cordon sanitaire are no longer in full effect, as mainstream political parties have come to adopt some of the ideas of their populist and right-wing peers; witness former president Nicolas Sarkozy’s campaign rhetoric against immigration and Muslims following the strong showing by right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen. Sindre Bangstad, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Social Anthropology, University of Oslo Back to top Keith Banting, adopting a strong emphasis on civic integration.
Elizabeth H. Girls in Tech Launches in London & Names Top 100 Women in Tech Europe. The international network that seeks to promote and empower women in tech and entrepreneurship, Girls in Tech, has just announced that it will be launching in London in June. The Next Women will be their media partner. Founded in 2007 in San Francisco by Adriana Gascoigne, the network counts numerous chapters around the globe – in China, France, Greece, Singapore, Taiwan, the US and more – and over 8,500 members worldwide. Girls in Tech UK seeks to empower women in technology by simply providing them with more visibility through hosting mini tech conferences and meet-ups where a majority of the speakers – unlike other tech conferences – are women.
Sponsored by Google and Criteo, and with The NextWomen as media partner, the London launch of Girls in Tech will take place on June 1st at Google Campus with speakers from companies and organisations including : At the event, Girls in Tech London will be announcing the Top 100 Women in Tech in Europe. Rep. Deutch Introduces OCCUPIED Constitutional Amendment To Ban Corporate Money In Politics. By Zaid Jilani on November 18, 2011 at 1:00 pm "Rep. Deutch Introduces OCCUPIED Constitutional Amendment To Ban Corporate Money In Politics" Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) is tackling corporate money in politics head on. In one of the greatest signs yet that the 99 Percenters are having an impact, Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today introduced an amendment that would ban corporate money in politics and end corporate personhood once and for all. Deutch’s amendment, called the Outlawing Corporate Cash Undermining the Public Interest in our Elections and Democracy (OCCUPIED) Amendment, would overturn the Citizens United decision, re-establishing the right of Congress and the states to regulate campaign finance laws, and to effectively outlaw the ability of for-profit corporations to contribute to campaign spending.
France gets sucked in to the debt crisis. Here’s why. Please support our site by enabling javascript to view ads. LONDON, UK — In Europe’s sovereign debt crisis, the powers that be are playing yet another round of the ratings game. This time the action is in France. The country's AAA bond rating — a key pillar for Europe’s bailout — is being loudly questioned. It's a bad time for France to be "it" in the ratings game. French banks are heavily exposed to Greek and Italian debt. The government of Nicolas Sarkozy is trying to push through a second round of labor market reforms, to include raising the age at which people can collect their state pensions. Meanwhile, French bond yields are going up, as the markets seem to be lining the country up for a sustained attack.
Eurofight: France and Germany bicker over bailout This does not come as a surprise to France's political leaders. The French themselves don't seem bothered, according to Paris-based political commentator Agnes Poirier. Related: Is a German 'Fourth Reich' emerging?