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A trip through time to Europe's origins

Let DW-WORLD.DE be your guide on a trip through European history - from the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC to the introduction of the euro in 2002.

Date 23.11.2009
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Recognition of Kosovo on the ballot for Serbs 14.02.2012

A referendum for Serbs living in northern Kosovo asks them if they recognize the government of Kosovo in Pristina. 'No' is the likely outcome, which could worsen strained ties between Serbia and Kosovo.

Moody's downgrades six EU nations, warns three more 14.02.2012

Credit rating agency Moody's has downgraded six eurozone countries, including Italy and Spain. It also voiced concern about the economic outlook for Austria, Britain and France.

Abu Qatada is driven from Long Lartin Prison in South Littleton, central England, February 13, 2012. A judge decided last week the six-year detention of Britain's most dangerous extremist preachers must end following a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: CRIME LAW TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Britain frees radical cleric after Strasbourg ruling 14.02.2012

A radical Muslim cleric once dubbed "Osama bin Laden’s right-hand man in Europe" was released from prison on Monday. The freeing of Abu Qatada has stirred controversy over the role of the European Court of Human Rights.

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Boeing signs biggest deal ever

Lion Air boss Rusdi Kirana shakes hands with Boeing's Dinesh Keskar in front of a model 737

Boeing and Indonesian carrier Lion Air have signed a multi-billion dollar contract which is billed as the largest order in the history of commercial aviation. First deliveries will be made in 2017.

BASF acquires leading maker of NiMH batteries

an electric cable plugged into an electric car

German chemical giant BASF has announced it has taken over US-based Ovonic Battery Company - the global leader in nickel-metal hydride battery technology. BASF hopes to boost its electric car development.

OECD: Germany faces dire future without reforms

Berufseinsteiger informieren sich auf der Aus- und Weiterbildungsmesse "Chance 2010" in Halle/Saale an einer Job- und Lehrstellenbörse (Archivfoto vom 29.01.2010). Wenn die Wirtschaft aus dem Tritt gerät, sind junge Leute oft die ersten, die ohne Job dastehen. Die Nachwehen der Krise sind für die 15- bis 24-Jährigen lange nicht vorbei: Die UN stellt eine Rekord-Arbeitslosigkeit fest - und warnt vor einer «verlorenen Generation». Dabei kommen die jungen Jobsuchenden in den Industrieländern noch vergleichsweise glimpflich davon

The OECD has warned Germany that its economy might fall back unless it speeds up reforms. A shortage of skilled labor, an ageing population and high social costs all need urgent fixes.

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